Knit Garter Scarf for Beginners! Pattern + Video
- Phanessa Fong
- Mar 20, 2022
- 3 min read
Hi friends! I have a very simple beginner's Knit Scarf (Garter Scarf) using Super Bulky Yarn so it's not so intimidating! You can do it! One thing I absolutely love about Garter Stitches is that you just knit each side (right and wrong side). The pattern for a selvage edge which just gives it a neater edge although I also love just the normal (knit each side) edge.
If you are an absolute beginner, just knit all stitches on both sides. Ignore the slip stitches at the begging and end of each right-side row and the purl stitches on the wrong side rows.
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I've recorded a full video tutorial because I myself learned through YouTube AND I am a very visual learner. So I got you covered my visual learners!
I've decided to offer this pattern for free in the pdf version as well. I hope that this encourages you to keep kitting and enjoy your knitting journey!
You can download the pdf for FREE here and on Ravelry.
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MEASUREMENTS
5 X 64 INCHES
YARN - SUPER BULKY
APPROX 150 YARDS
SUGGESTED YARN
WOOL-EASE THICK & QUICK
HOMETOWN USA
THE BIG COZY
MIGHTY STITCH
NEEDLES
US 17/12MM SINGLE POINT
OTHER
TAPESTRY NEEDLE
TAPE MEASURE
STITCH MARKER
SCISSORS
ABBREVIATIONS
CO - CAST ON
ST(S) - STITCH(ES)
K - KNIT
P - PURL
SL - SLIP 1 STITCH
RIGHT-HANDED TUTORIAL
INSTRUCTIONS | VIDEO TUTORIAL
This scarf is knitted with a selvedged edge. You will slip the first and last stitch on the right side knit-wise(as if to knit). You will purl the first and last stitch on the wrong side. Alternatively, you can just knit every stitch on both sides in lieu of the selvedged edge.
co 12 sts
note: this is the width of the scarf. co more for a wider scarf, less for a thinner scarf.
row 1 (right side)
Sl1 st (knit-wise, as if to knit), k across until last st. Sl last st. Place marker on this side to mark the right side of the scarf.
row 2
p1, k across until last st. P last st.
repeat pattern
Repeat rows 1 & 2 until the desired length.
finishing
bind off and block as desired.
LEFT-HANDED TUTORIAL
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Wait, you can just knit every stitch on both sides instead of doing the selvedge edge? nana banana ai That's such a game-changer for my clumsy beginner hands! Might try that first before attempting the fancy edges lol
This looks like such a great beginner-friendly project! nano I love that you included both right and left-handed tutorials - as a lefty, I really appreciate that. The garter stitch is so forgiving for new knitters, and your video tutorial will be super helpful. I've been wanting to try a bulky yarn project, and this seems perfect for my first scarf. Just downloaded the PDF - thanks for making it free! Can't wait to get started.
This looks like such a great beginner-friendly project! graffiti tag I especially appreciate how you included both written instructions and video tutorials - it really helps us visual learners. The selvedge edge tip is brilliant for making scarves look more polished. Just downloaded the PDF and can't wait to try this with some chunky yarn I've been saving. Thanks for making knitting so accessible!
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