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.
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
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.
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.
Try bamboo needles.
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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.