How Do You Knit & Purl A Scarf?
When first learning to knit, start out with a simple project, such as a scarf. You can knit a scarf with alternating knits and purls, within each row, forming the ribbing stitch. You can also alternate rows with knitting and purling, creating the stockinette stitch. Because scarves can easily fit people of various sizes, there’s less concern for exact dimensions, as when knitting a sweater or other clothing item. Besides being quick and easy to knit, scarves are ideal fashion accessories and make excellent gifts. Learn to knit, mastering the knit and purl stitches (see Resources) until you feel confident. These are the two stitches of knitting from which scores of different patterns can be derived. While the knit stitch is made up of two legs forming a small “v”, the purl stitch produces horizontal bumps. Decide on width. Usually, scarves are anywhere from eight to 12 inches wide and can be as long as you want them to be. The gauge for the stockinette stitch, knitted on four-ply yarn w
