Bold Beginner Scarf

Wrap yourself in style with this neon-accented knit scarf pattern. Knit entirely in garter stitch, the Bold Beginner Scarf makes a great pattern for fledgling knitters and skilled crafters alike. This thick and cozy scarf lends itself to any number of color combinations, so have fun picking and choosing yarns for a neck accessory you'll love. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll love working up this classic knit scarf pattern.

Beginner

Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge17 stitches, 32 rows, 4 inches. garter stitch

Materials:

Simply Soft (170 g/6. oz;288 m/315 yds)
Main Color (MC) Dark Country Blue (9711) - 1 ball
Contrast A Neon Yellow (9773) - 1 ball
Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE
17 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter st.

MEASUREMENTS
Approx 8" x 60" [20.5 x 152.5 cm], excluding fringe.

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = approximately
Beg = beginning
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side

INSTRUCTIONS

With A, cast on 34 sts. Work in garter st (knit every row) until work from beg measures 6" [15 cm], noting 1st row is WS and ending with a WS row. Break A.

With MC, work in garter st until work from beg measures 54" [137 cm], ending on a WS row. Break MC.

With A, work in garter st until work from beg measures 60" [152.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off.

Fringe:
Cut A 15" [25.5 cm] long. Taking 3 strands tog, fold in half and knot into fringe ¾" [1 cm] apart across ends of Scarf. Trim fringe evenly.

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Sara R

Aug 12, 2016

I am a little obsessed with color blocking lately. This would be a cool way to show some school spirit as well!

EdApPoAP9

Jan 19, 2016

My friend is a beginning knitter. She thinks that per the instructions, she should knit the first stitch of every row. However, if she knits the first stitch of every row, then the edge stitch will be in garter stitch, rather than in stockinette. I recommended she work the first and last stitch of every row in stockinette stitch because it forms a neat edge and makes picking up stitches and seaming easy. Do you agree with or have concerns about my recommendation?

Lisa

Jan 24, 2016

I personally would never recommend working edges in stockinette stitch if curls and if you are working pieces that need to be seamed, you really want to avoid as much curling of the edges as you can. To maintain uniform edges, I always slip the first stitch unless I am going to seam them together.