This is the first project I attempted, or maybe it was the second – it was a couple of months ago so I’ll just post a photo of the other one tomorrow. I decided to start with a simple garter stitch so this whole thing is knitted – definitely not perfect but hey for a first time what can you expect. I used a chunky yarn – a wool blend and put it together with a variegated yarn for a prettier effect. So my sweet husband ended up getting this for Christmas – simply because I knew he wouldn’t be too critical of my handiwork (or lack there of). So it’ll keep his neck toasty warm through the winter months.
My biggest suggestion to anyone that wants to knit is patience and to get big needles (I think I used size 15 needles for this project) and chunky yarn after you have your knit and purl mastered and whip something out in just a few hours – it is really pleasing to finish a project! It’ll give you the bug to keep knitting (apparently non-stop!)
Happy Knitting!
Fantastic advice. I have a friend that wants me to teach her to knit very soon and I plan on making sure she uses chunky, bulky, or super bulky yarn to begin with and needles in the 11 – 19 range.
The only other thing I can add is don’t use black yarn too soon. A lot of people have trouble seeing the stitches so not always a good choice for a new knitter.
Did you knit this in the round of flat? Your stockinette looks good – nothing to be worried about. I see no dropped stitches or craziness.
My first scarf went to my husband as well and he wasn’t so lucky to get a stockinetted scarf it was just gartered.
Hehe Whoops – you are right. That shows what a rookie I am. It is a stockinette stitch huh. The next project is garter stitch.
I agree with you – dark colored yarn is a bit harder to work with as a beginner. Thanks for the comment! Keep ‘em coming!
Hehe Whoops – you are right. That shows what a rookie I am. It is a stockinette stitch huh? The next project is garter stitch. I agree with you – dark colored yarn is a bit harder to work with as a beginner. Thanks for the comment! Keep ‘em coming!
Hehe Whoops – you are right. That shows what a rookie I am. It is a stockinette stitch huh? The next project is garter stitch. I agree with you – dark colored yarn is a bit harder to work with as a beginner. Thanks for the comment! Keep ‘em coming!
Congratulations! I’m sure your hubby loves his new scarf! Be careful, knitting is *very* addicting LOL!!
How wonderful to read that you are all teaching others this wonderful craft. Another tip for beginners is to use large needles but a worsted weight yarn. If they use a smooth, light colored smaller yarn it is sometimes easier to see what is happening with the yarn as the knitted fabric is a bit looser (because of larger needle).
Continue the good work!