How To Knit A Scarf - Stay Toasty Scarf TUTORIAL, by Kutovakika on YouTube. 17 min 22 s.
- Video length
- 17 min 22 s
- Time to do it
- 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Download the Stay Toasty Scarf pattern from Ravelry and read it through once before casting on.
Knit a small gauge swatch with your chosen yarn and needles. Measure it and compare with the pattern gauge so the finished scarf comes out the right size.
Cast on the number of stitches the pattern lists for your gauge. Count them twice before you start the first row.
Work the main body in the pattern's knit and purl rows until the scarf reaches the length given before the shaping.
On the increasing edge, add stitches with M1L at the start or end of the row as the pattern says. Keep the edge stitches neat.
Work the straight section after the increases to the length the pattern states.
On the decreasing edge, work ssk pairs to remove stitches and mirror the increase side.
Bind off loosely, then weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle and block the scarf flat.
Tips and common mistakes
Check your gauge before casting on, because a small difference in stitch size changes the finished scarf width.
Place a stitch marker before and after the edge stitches so you do not lose track of the M1L and ssk positions.
Count your stitches at the end of every shaping row to catch mistakes early.
Keep the edge stitches firm so the scarf does not curl at the sides.
Questions
Do I need to know how to knit before starting?
Yes. You should be comfortable with knit and purl stitches. The pattern adds M1L and ssk, which are simple increases and decreases you can learn in a few minutes.
How much yarn does the scarf use?
The pattern lists the yarn amount for its gauge. Buy one extra ball so you do not run short near the end.
Can I make the scarf longer or shorter?
Yes. Add or remove rows in the straight sections before and after the shaping, but keep the increase and decrease sections as written.
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