This guide provides step-by-step instructions for knitting a scarf using an easy stitch pattern consisting of just two repeating rows.

Materials:

  • Yarn: A blend of 70% cotton and 30% merino wool (or your preferred yarn)
  • Knitting needles: Size 4 or 5 (or the size appropriate for your yarn)

Instructions:

  1. Cast On: Cast on an even number of stitches onto your needles to achieve your desired width. For a scarf approximately 30 cm wide using size 5 needles, cast on 30 stitches.

  2. Row 1:

    • Slip the first stitch of the row purlwise (without knitting it).
    • Repeat the following sequence across the row:
      • Yarn over.
      • Knit two stitches together (right-leaning).
      • Without dropping the stitches off the needle, yarn over and knit two stitches together through the back loop.

  3. Row 2:

    • Purl the first stitch of the row.
    • Purl two stitches together across the rest of the row.

  4. Row 3:

    • This row is the same as Row 1, but with a slight adjustment to the yarn overs. This is to change the direction of the yarn overs so that the stitches don't cross when you knit two together.
    • Slip the first stitch of the row purlwise (without knitting it).
    • Repeat the following sequence across the row:
      • Yarn over.
      • Knit two stitches together (right-leaning).
      • Without dropping the stitches off the needle, yarn over and knit two stitches together through the back loop.

  5. Repeat: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your scarf reaches the desired length.

This stitch pattern is very easy to learn and memorize, making it ideal for beginners. The resulting fabric is spongy and soft, perfect for scarves.