You will probably end up with a mistake or two. If you never knitted a single stitch, you will probably need 2 hours to learn the basics, and then the first couple of rows will be slow going. But I’m a fast knitter and I know what I’m doing. It took me 2.5 hours to finish this scarf. Some expectation management at the start. And nothing speaks against you doing the same. A lot of knitters pick up their project for an hour or two in the evening while watching TV. It will take you between 4-6 hours to knit a short scarf in Garter Stitch. Tip: Here’s a more detailed post about the basic knitting supplies every beginner needs how long does it take to knit a scarf? It’s a fine line, though and you can easily adapt this pattern & instructions to smaller needle sizes. BUT the simple Garter Stitch pattern looks better with big wool & it’s faster to knit. In fact, because they are so big and heavy, they are actually a bit harder to knit. The reason, why I recommended bigger needles for this project is not because they are easier to knit. Important note: I firmly believe that size 6 to 8 needles are the best for beginners. Here’s a link to Amazon for a nice tapestry needle and scissors.
(No worries, I’ll show you how later on). To weave the ends in, you’ll need a tapestry needle. They should be moderately sharp so you can get a nice clean cut out of them, though. You will have to cut the yarn at one point and you also will want to create some nice little fringes. But bamboo is great for beginners as the needles are not as slippery.
If you have some other needles in that size around the house, you can, of course, use them as well. The short answer: Buy some bamboo single-pointed bamboo needles size 15. I put together a very detailed buying guide to finding the best knitting needles for beginners here. It probably won’t surprise you either, that you will need knitting needles.
#Knit scarf how to
So, here’s a detailed tutorial showing how to calculate how much yarn you need for a scarf. Depending on your body size, you may want to knit a longer scarf and buy more yarn. You’ll find a very detailed guide to the best yarns for beginners here if you have trouble picking the right wool.įor this pattern, we will need around 160-180 yards which will yield a scarf of around 1.6 yards. For this scarf, I recommend you to get some good quality wool for needles size 15 (no blend, but 100% sheep wool) in your favorite color. Knitting professionals can spin magic out of every yarn, but as a beginner, you are a bit more limited. But certainly remember to ask around – maybe somebody in your family already has what you need! #1 Yarn Before you start knitting my pattern, you will have to buy a couple of things. Note: I earn a small commission for purchases made through links in this article. Reading tip: 10 easy projects for knitting beginners Before we start: Materials you need to knit a scarf