That looks like fun yarn. Can't tell for sure but it looks like the yarn may be similar to Sachet or a ribbon type yarn. These yarns usually have a track of small holes on one side that you knit through. They are easy to work with once you get the hang of it. If you need more instruction there are videos on you tube that you can lean from.
I knit a scarf for my sister.
If you are using a bulky or super-bulky yarn, you can knit a scarf thirteen stitches wide. A thirteen-stitch strip in a lighter-weight yarn could be made into a doll scarf, a necklace or decorative narrow scarf, or wrist warmers.
You can knit a simple scarf, or a hot pad.
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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.
garter stitch is when the rows alternate knit, purl, knit, purl. Since purl is the reverse of knit, for a scarf you just have to set aside a few stitches for your border on either side and knit all of them every row.
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.
Most people knit a gauge swatch.
Yes, you can create a collar-type scarf using Elle Sensual Wool by following a simple pattern. Start with a foundation of stitches that fits comfortably around your neck, and knit in a rib or garter stitch for texture and stretch. You can incorporate increases or decreases to shape the collar as desired, and finish with a bind-off that allows for a snug fit. Experiment with different stitch patterns or colors to personalize your scarf!
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.
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.