Simple Knit Scarf, Project No. 1

How to Make a Slip Knot

How to Cast On

This cast on is called the long-tail cast on. There are dozens of ways to cast on. This most useful, general purpose method is great for someone just learning to knit.

How to Make a Knit Stitch

With the American method of knitting the yarn is thrown with your right hand. We find it best to begin this way. As you progress you may want to experiment with other ways of holding the yarn. You may also thread the yarn through your fingers for more tension on the yarn.

If you find yourself wanting to wrap the yarn with your left hand, you may be a "continental" knitter. We will be happy to teach you this method of knitting in-person.

How to Bind Off

How to Add Fringe (optional)

You may finish your scarf with fringe if you like. Be sure to leave enough yarn for fringe before binding off.

How to Work in Ends

If adding fringe, the ends can be simply pulled through with the fringe. If not adding fringe, or if you needed to add a second ball of yarn, work in the ends as follows:

How to Add a New Yarn

If you run out of yarn and need to add a second ball, this is how you add a new yarn. If you run into a knot in your yarn, cut out the yarn where the knot is and add it in the same manner.

How to Join in a Circle (optional)

You may seam your scarf into a ring to form an infinity scarf. Be sure to leave a length of yarn for seaming, approximately 12-15" long before binding off.