you first start by chain stitching the length of your scarf (desired length). then double crochet all the way across and turn when you reach the end of the chain. double crochet until you think your scarf is wide enough.
Okay so you have your last row on your needle. Knit two stitches onto your second needle then take the first stitch and pull it over the second and off of the needle (use your hands) then you knit another stitch onto the needle and repeat the pulling off process. Repeat these steps until your last stitch and then knot to finish.
Okay so you have your last row now you knit two stitches onto your other needle. You then take the first stitch and pull it over the second stitch and off the needle. You then knit another stitch and take that first stitch and pull it over the newest stitch and off the needle. You repeat this until you are at your last stitch and knot or sew it closed. It will make the same pattern as the cast on.
Chain stitch is used to start or make the base of practically every project. It's a long skinny stitch. You can use just the chain or make a few rows of single or half double crochet on top of it.
There are many ways to use yarn to make a scarf. Knitting and crocheting it are two techniques that can be used for this purpose. The details would depend on what type of yarn (and hook) that you are using. There are also looms you can use as well as finger knitting. You could also weave it.
My mother was knitting a scarf.
Try knitting a simple scarf.
go to About.com and click on hobbies and crafts then on knitting. They usually have at least three scarf projects.
You can find some scarf knitting patters from books that have patterns in them. These can be purchased from stores like Michael's and Hobby Lobby, or at yard sales and craft fairs.
A Gryffindor scarf, made famous in the Harry Potter movies, can be knitted at home using a free knitting pattern which is available online from DIY Fashion. Full instructions for materials and knitting are given.
One way that one can find information on how to knit a scarf is to take a knitting class. A common and basic knitting starting project is to knit a scarf, so most likely, the teacher would start off with something like that.
Just cast on the wanted number of stitches and begin knitting
Do you want more of that delicious cake? I need more of that yarn to finish knitting the scarf. She went to the pharmacy to buy more of that medicine.
When the first ball of wool is close to the end, change it. Just finish the row you are on, then instead of using the first ball of wool, start knitting the next row with the second one. Leave a little bit of wool from each skein hanging off of the end of the row, and after knitting a few stitches, you can tie the two pieces of wool together. When you are done making the scarf, you can cut off the loose pieces that are left over from making the knot.
Try bamboo needles.
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Depending on whether you want the scarf to be reversible or not, you can bind off -- reversible, or knit the two ends together -- not reversible.