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This easy beginner knitting patterns scarf is quick and versatile!

The simplicity of this beginner knitting patterns scarf makes it perfect for the first time knitter. There are so many yummy yarns you could use to change the look and feel depending on your mood, the season or who you are giving it too!

Since it is spring and we like natural fibers we wanted to give our scarf a fresh feeling. We chose Bernat Natural Blends Bamboo yarn in the color Lotus. It has a soft silky feeling with a little shimmer. It is a hand wash yarn, but very affordable.

The skills you need to know to finish this project are:

Slip knot
Cast On
Knit stitch
Bind off

If you are unsure about any of these skills please visit our how to knit page (or click on the link above) and look at the appropriate section to refresh your memory. Then come back here and get knitting!

Supplies you will need for scarf:

1-2 skeins Bernat Natural Blends Bamboo yarn

Size 11 US knitting needles

Scissors

Large craft/darning needle

The pattern:

Make a slip knot. Cast on (co) 13 stitches. (The number of stitches you cast on will decide how wide your scarf is. Ours is aprox. 4" wide).

Row 1: knit (k), turn work.

Row 2: knit (k), turn work.

Repeat rows 1 & 2 until scarf reaches desired length. We recommend between 35" and 60". It's up to you.

Bind off stitches until you are at the last stitch, cut yarn and pull tail through last stitch.

Use darning needle to weave in ends of yarn.

That’s it! You can customize this pattern with color, texture, different widths and different lengths. Play around with it and have some fun.

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