How to Knit a Scarf
It's really simple to learn how to learn how to knit a scarf. If you only know how to knit a scarf, and nothing else, you can do charity knitting forever! There are literally dozens of places that would be happy to receive donated knitted scarves from knitters in the community - from homeless shelters to detox centers to low-income child care centers.
AND, in case you think that learning how to knit a scarf is difficult, I can assure you that it's one of the easiest things you'll ever knit.
HOW TO KNIT A SCARF: INSTRUCTIONS
Are you ready to learn how to knit a scarf? I'm going to assume that you already know the basics of how to knit, and that you own knitting needles.
If you are going to learn how to knit a scarf, all you need is two skeins of yarn of your choice (and the 'bulkier' the better - a boucle wool is nice, and many of the newer novelty yarns are thick, too), and a set of LARGE knitting needles (as in, size 13 or bigger). The reason for the large knitting needles is that whatever yarn you've chosen to learn how to knit a scarf will knit up quickly and be thick and bulky, like any good scarf should be!
Now, listen to this ... it doesn't get any easier -
Cast on 14 stitches for an adult scarf, and ten for a child's scarf. And then ... knit! That's right, just plow right in with the straight knit stitch, and knit until you run out of yarn! Well, actually, until you have about three feet of yarn left, because you'll need that to bind off, right?
KNIT LOTS OF SCARVES
It's really that simple. And once you've learned how to knit a scarf, you can make dozens of scarves! And you won't get bored with them for a very long time, if you follow just this one piece of advice - simply vary the color or the texture or the type of yarn you are using (or use two completely different strands together) for an unlimited amount of unique and unusual 'looks' - no two ever need to be the same!
Enjoy learning how to knit a scarf!
