The best way is to Block your items when you are finished. This will allow your project to take the finished shape you are looking for. Pin your project to a board to the shape you want and spray your project with a little water. You can also steam your project to help relax the fibers.
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
Try bamboo needles.
The best types of yarn that do not stretch for knitting projects are typically made from natural fibers such as cotton, linen, or silk. These fibers have less elasticity compared to synthetic fibers like acrylic or nylon, making them ideal for projects where stretch is not desired.
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The number of balls of yarn needed to complete a knitted scarf project depends on the size of the scarf, the weight of the yarn, and the knitting pattern used. Typically, one to three balls of yarn are sufficient for a standard-sized scarf.
It depends on how long the scarf is and how fast the knitter is. Normally a few hours, the number depending on how fast you can knit, for a fast knitter possibly three to four and a half hours solid knitting time.