I love Facebook. Such a fun little time waster, and this morning, I ran across the Facebook equivalent for knitters.
KnitIdeas.com. Great site. Share your ideas, swap yarn, and show off your knitting creations……. Here: http://www.knitideas.com/
Patterns, projects and techniques
, by Terrye. 3 Comments
I love Facebook. Such a fun little time waster, and this morning, I ran across the Facebook equivalent for knitters.
KnitIdeas.com. Great site. Share your ideas, swap yarn, and show off your knitting creations……. Here: http://www.knitideas.com/
Earlier this year I designed a beginner’s sampler scarf knitting pattern that I thought would be a perfect first project for new knitters. It includes casting on, knitting, purling, changing between knit and purl in the same row, binding off, and options for increasing and decreasing stitches, all in one project.
I love this kind of sampler style project for a new knitter because you learn lots of skills and get to change things up before one stitch or pattern gets too boring.
Here’s another option for knitters new or seasoned who get a little bored by a project that’s worked in the same stitch throughout.
The Patons Texture Mix Knit Scarf is a wide scarf that uses garter stitch, diamond brocade, diagonal pattern and basketweave to give the scarf a rustic look. It is mostly made with basketweave with garter stitch edging, but there’s enough variety in these patterns to keep it interesting.
The pattern was originally worked in an alpaca blend yarn that’s been discontinued, but I think a plain wool would be a great option as it would show off the stitches and be extra warm. It’s a bulky yarn, but you could also use a worsted weight yarn for a narrower scarf (and/or a wool blend if you don’t want it to be quite as warm).
You can get the free pattern download from Yarnspirations.
Looking for more easy scarf knitting patterns? I’ve got a great collection here. Or you can find patterns specifically for using up yarn leftovers. Scarves are such great projects for learning new skills, and they make great gifts and charity projects. I think we often give up on scarves once we’ve learned how to make shawls and hats and other projects, but I think we should all keep making scarves throughout our knitting careers!
[Photo: Yarnspirations]
Jean Jacobs says
saw this site and thought it would interest me.
Mary K Benefiel says
In desparate need of some leftover Misti Alpaca (80% baby alpaca, 20% silk) Color #1619. It’s a dark teal or dark blue green. I’m 2/3 finished w/ a hat and ran out. Will buy yarn and pay shipping! HELP!
Mary K Benefiel says
I found a skein of my yarn! Thanks everyone for considering my post!