By Susan Sylvia

One snowy New Hampshire night, years ago, my friend Marcia invited me over to learn how to hook rugs. I was a seasoned crafter and explained to her that, with three young children, I wanted a project that could be completed quickly. So she showed me how to make a penny rug. For those who are new to wool crafting, penny rugs are comprised of pieces of wool that are appliqu

By Peter Neng

Scarf Dimensions: 6 1/2 in. x 60 in. (before addition of optional fringe)

There’s nothing like a beautiful hand-knitted scarf to add a bit of pizazz to your warm winter wardrobe. Made with love, a knitted scarf makes a great gift. Or you can learn how to knit a scarf yourself and enjoy it all the more knowing you alone created this fabulous work of fashion art.

For the knitting beginner, a scarf is the perfect first project. Fun and easy, you will learn the simple basic steps you will need to know to move on to more advanced knitting projects.

The first thing you will need to do is gather your supplies. You will need:

• four-ply worsted weight yarn (Beginners are encouraged to choose a solid color to start and move into multiple and variegated colors as their skill level increases. Be sure to test out the feel of the yarn. If you do not like the feel, you won’t want to wear your new scarf! You will want to purchase 6oz. If you want to add fringe, purchase more as this will add about 7 inches to your scarf.)
• knitting needles (There are a variety of needles available from bamboo to plastic to metal, among others. You will need to choose which fits your particular preference. You will need size 8.)
• crochet hook (This is extremely helpful for picking up dropped stitches. Size H or as close as you can find.)
• scissors (A good, sharp pair.)
• tapestry needle, & good hand cream (Sounds odd, I know, but you need to keep your hands moisturized while knitting, as the materials will absorb the natural oils in your skin. You need a hand cream that is clean and absorbent and won’t mess up your yarn.)

It is very important that you purchase supplies that feel comfortable in your own hands.

Got everything you need? Ok, let’s get started! We will begin with some terminology you will need to know in order to begin knitting.

To read the remainder of this article, please visit my website How To Knit A Scarf. If you’re interested in crochet, then visit How To Crochet A Scarf.

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