How to Knit a Scarf.
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To learn how to knit a scarf is easy. It is one of the simplest projects in knitting. But at the same time a scarf is one of the most important and multi functional parts of a modern women wardrobe.
A scarf indicates the way she treats herself. If a scarf is face less and dull, every one will be aware that its owner doesn't love herself. A little bit of fantasy and this stylish addition will completely change her look.
There are a lot of different scarf designs. From the very simple to extremely intricate. We will start to learn how to knit a scarf from the simplest possible variant. Our knitted scarf will have a shape of a rectangular. Will you say that it is "face less and dull" ? You are absolutely right. But don't be in a hurry. We will make it stylish. A little bit of fantasy....
Here are the steps you have to follow while knitting a scarf.
- Choose dimensions for your knitted scarf. Let's make a rectangular 8 in x 50 in (20 cm x 150 cm).
- Make the gauge swatch for the pattern you are going to use for your scarf. I made a swatch 16 sts = 3 in (7.5 cm), 30 rows = 4 in (10 cm).
Hence, my gauge is: 16 sts / 3 in = 5.33 sts/in
30 rows / 4 in = 7.5 rows/in - Calculate number of stitches and rows you need to knit a scarf. To start a rectangular 8 in wide, you will need to cast on: 5.33 sts/in x 8 in = 42.6 (round to 43) stitches. To make a scarf 50 in long you have to knit: 7.5 rows/in x 50 in = 375 rows.
Important note: Do your own design and gauge swatch! Don't use mine, please. They will be different.
That's it! Now you know how to knit a scarf. It is time to invite your fantasy and to create something more stylish than just a rectangular. Here is a link where you will find a few ideas for your inspiration. For most of them a simple rectangular which we have already learned how to knit, is a basic element. A simple rectangular and nothing else.
Good luck with your knitting! Now you are prepared to knit a scarf. Not a scarf, but stylish one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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