Scarf Tutorials

Whether you are a new knitter making your first scarf, or an experienced knitter looking for inspiration, all of our scarf related tutorials are here.

How to Knit a Garter Stitch Scarf

How to Cast On

Loop cast on (v) One of the easiest ways to cast on

Knitted cast on Very similar to doing the knit stitch.

Long tail cast on Very quick cast on method that creates a nice looking edge.

How to Knit

English style (v)

Continental style (v)

How to Purl

English style (v)

Continental style (v)

What is the difference between English and Continental styles?

They are just different ways of wrapping your yarn around your needles. English knitters hold the yarn in their right hand and "throw" it around their needle. Continental knitters hold the yarn in their left hand and "pick" the yarn with their needle. Use whatever method is most comfortable for you!

Basic things to know

Gauge

Swatching

How to read a pattern

Yarn weights

Yarn substitution

Types of stitch patterns to try for a scarf

Ribbing

Garter

Stripes

Cables

Warning! Stockinette stitch curls if you are knitting it flat (like in a scarf). Add a border with a stitch pattern that does not curl (like garter stitch, rib stitch, or seed stitch) to create a flat scarf with a center panel of stockinette.

Finishing

Basic bind off (v)

Weaving in ends (v)

Free scarf patterns