Knit a Garter Stitch Scarf
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- How to knit a garter stitch scarf. This video is intended for beginning knitters looking for a first project. You will need to know how to cast on, knit garter stitch, and bind off.
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Your dexterity is so amazing ! It calms me down to watch your hand and listen your soft voice.
This sounds sarcastic but I'm serious, this is the most interesting and amazing knitting related thing I've seen. It keeps me in a trance, I can't believe people can be so talented and make CLOTHES
Your knitting technique is *chefs kiss* its much more efficient than what Ive been doing. Your motions are so fluid.
When I first started learning to knit the first scarf I knitted for myself was in garter stitch but with a slightly difficult yarn. I don't regret it and it was so warm! I only knew the knit stitch at the time. Since then I've learned how to purl, and then I started straight into cabling. I was an ambitious novice. I'm still a novice, but I love the craft. Thank you so much for the video's. I've found them incredibly helpful
Thank you so much. I made my first scarf. It had its fair share of mistakes. Yet I m sure I will make a better one next time. The person who received it was very delighted and I have to thank you again for that !! :)
I found a scarf in the store with this stitch and thank you to your video I now know how I can make it myself, you are awesome! 😄😊
I started knitting about 3 weeks ago. i made a hat. it has two holes, but my husband wears it proudly. done on basic stitch. i saw this video & i'm following, so far so good, i'm still fighting in how to hold the yarn but i don't give up thank you for the video, you make it easy to learn
I am a beginning knitter and so far it's driving me completely crazy! Not at all relaxing in comparison to crochet. I so want to thank you for the tip on weaving in the tail ( which annoys me to no end). It's a great tip and the end result is so uniform. Thanks again!
I'm a lefty but crochet with my right hand because my mom is right handed lol,I learned how to knit on the internet.. so i knit right handed. I never had trouble using my right hand for most things. Thank you for the refresher! I just picked up a scarf I started a few years ago and had no clue what I did. I really want to learn how to read patterns make some slippers too!
I have been crocheting for years, and always thought knitting was too hard to even try. You made it look very easy and it really is! :D thank you! know i need to buy some knitting needles!
2138red That's wonderful! I do hope you give it a try soon, and feel free to hop over to my facebook page and share your work. facebook.com/sapphiresnpurlsknitting?ref=hl
I love your videos! And your soft voice and clear instructions are a real plus, thanks so much.
I love the outdoor sounds throughout the tutorial! Your edges are beautiful- mine are not so even!
I just started my scarf and i am in love with it as it comes along. Its not perfect but its my first knitting project so im happy with it for now.
Glad your project is progressing well, thanks for watching!
Thanks for showing me, I am learning to knit , and the bird make my kids laugh so hard, so we all enjoy this video
Excellent instructional tutorial !! Thank you for sharing this I'm new to knitting & just learning so this helps a lot
This is easy and a cute scarf!! Im first time knitter been looking for something too try.. So gonna do this lol
Thank you so much! Your tutorials are so good and you explain things really well and I NEED that because I am a begginner and I didn't understand the long tail cast on, but your tutorial helped me out so much. Thanks you
im usually so bad at knitting but this pattern is perfect! takes a bit of getting used to but when you have, it is so easy and nice.
you make it look so easy...great knitting...love it...
Louise Lothian Everyone has their own way of holding the yarn and needles, and their own way of working the stitches. As long as you get an end result you are happy with, then you aren't doing anything wrong!
I tried it and now I can't not do it after about three stitches I thought you did do it another way? I did but this isn't so twisty so thanks ;)
you have the best video for beginning knitting video nice work
Love the birds in the background. I use looms and have a crochet hook set and still in the beginners category. This goes way over my head.
Love it the simplicity of it is great. The garter stucth is warm to solid..i dont haveto think so much
I knew I heard a bird chirping in the beginning. Great tutorial! Thx!
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I'm new-ish to knitting and still learning but I've never seen someone hold the yarn in their left hand. I'll have to try that; it looks really helpful!
It's continental method. You can see more about that here, and also the basic videos in the beginner play list on my channel. ruclips.net/video/Ki4pX9zJ-qA/видео.html
@Sarah Bamgbose if you need to see the knit stitch done slowly there is a video in the beginner playlist. This video isn't meant to show how the stitch is done, just how to do the scarf.
Getting back into knitting. It's been what feels like years. I always loved your videos and this one is great to get back to the basics. I am still upset that I can not knit with my left hand. I have tried and tried. Continental is awkward and that is weird because I come from Crochet.
+Mark Reed Hi hon, nice to see you again!
Thanks! It's like magic to watch you knit. I am pretty good but I like your style!
Mark Reed
Love the Blue Jay! Great tutorial too.
I do too! The bird has a precious sound! And I enjoy the tutorial as well!
Different bind offs have different looks, some are more stretchy than others. The standard knitted bind off done here is a good all purpose bind off, it is neither too firm nor too stretchy. I have a number of bind off videos on my channel, you can see what they look like.
Without watching what you are doing, it is hard to say exactly. An extra stitch means you are making an increase somewhere along the row. Sometimes at the beginning, the yarn may go over the top of the needle and it looks like there is a stitch there. Maybe you are accidentally making a yarn over. You can just knit two of the stitches together, which will get rid of that extra stitch you have, and you can carry on knitting. It won't matter with this project, it will look fine, I promise!
This looks soooooo easy im going to try when I get all my equipment
Such a great tutorial !
I'm a beginner knitter and this is a great project to start with.
THANK YOU!
I can't link here in comments, but if you go to the Craft Yarn Council of America website, you can get a list of the yarn weights. I am not sure that all manufacturers use the CYCA standard weights when labeling yarn though, certain manufacturers may use their own system that slightly differs. Honestly, I don't pay much attention to that, if I like a yarn, I use it :0) For a beginner, Red Heart worsted is good yarn to start on. That is a "4".
Thanks so very much! I just finished my very first knit scarf project.
Thank you so much for responding! I will practice, practice, practice!
Your stitches are so neat and straight is there any trick or is it all practice ?
luvithian Time and practice! Trust me, my stitches looked nothing like this when I first started knitting.
I am trying to knit because I just know crochet its little confuse it little hard but I hope that I will learn fast. Thank you.
Good way to blind the tail yarn 👍🏻
A pretty informative n easy video. I m going to start my first knit scarf. Could you pls tell me the dimensions of your finished scarf?
Can one do a regular cast on vs long tail ????
You can use any cast on you like.
What kind of tapestry needle is that? I like the ones with the bend in them!
It is a Clover Chibi needle. I like them too, it feels more comfortable than straight needles to me.
Love the crow sounds!!
I knit so much differently to you, but it works the same lol
I am a real beginner. I understand everything in your video. It was great. My only question is about the "chunky" yarn. I was told standard-a good beginner yarn is a "4" or medium what do you consider "chunky"? A "5", "6" etc? Please let me know! Thank you so much! :)
When your knitting I notice you put your needle in differently? I point mine right through? Is this wrong? This may not make sense ? But I get the result it just looks easier the way you do it? I'll not change yet but will try it next time x
Hi there, I really love your work and im a very beginner at knitting and trying to knit a scarf under your instructions. problem is that my scarf getting bigger from two sides, long one and short one. What the mistake that I have done and how to get rid of it now at this stage
Thanks
Maha Shahwan It's hard to tell without seeing what you're doing, but it sounds like you might be making an unnecessary increase. When you are starting the row, be sure your working yarn isn't going over the top of the needle. When the yarn is in that position, it looks like you have two stitches instead of just one. When you start the row, let your working yarn dangle and take a look to make sure it is hanging down in front, not going over the top of the needle.
I don't remember how long it took. The time it takes someone to knit this will vary depending on how fast you know, and how often you work on it.
thanks for your lovely video. What size tapestry needles did you use?
I used a Chibi I think, from Clover.
Sorry! I just posted my comment with my friends account by mistake. Please reply to this one! I really appreciate it!! I am a real beginner. I understand everything in your video. It was great. My only question is about the "chunky" yarn. I was told standard-a good beginner yarn is a "4" or medium what do you consider "chunky"? A "5", a "6" etc?
you are the best thank you
how do you get your edges so neat??
Katie Whitehead slip the first and last stitch of every row. That's one method.
mines stay neat
I need help with the garter stitch. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I end up with an extra stitch. Can you please tell me what I'm doing wrong. Yes, I'm a beginner.
How long did it take to finish it? I'm in the process of making one myself using this technique.
Are pointed needles like the ones you used better ? Are they at least easier in some way ?
Jamila Best I prefer pointy tips, but some prefer a more blunt tip. If you are knitting lace, pointy tips make it much easier because it helps to get into the stitches when you have to work 3 or 4 stitches together, for example. Generally blunt tips work better with heavier yarn - pointy tips can sometimes split heavier yarn. Mostly it comes down to personal preference and what you are most comfortable with.
Thanks alot ! I'm a beginner and I have lightweight aluminum needles. I was just thinking that pointy tips would be a bit easier but I get what you're saying :)
Is your needle made from metal ? If it is is the metal one better than plastic?
Julianne Ha Yes those are metal - no one needle is better than another it is a personal preference. You will need to try different types to see what you like best.
es ideal para que aprendan mis hijas muchas gracias
Can this work with a different kind of yarn of the same weight? I have a yarn in mind that I want to use that isn't Caron Simply Soft Chunky Yarn.
Courtney W You can use any yarn you like!
First the Cardinal then the Blue Jay, and then the American Crow. hahahah Great video though. :)
Does the method of casting on effect the outcome of the project?
Is the garter stitch another name for knit stitch? Or if not what's the difference?
Garter stitch is the pattern that you get by making the knit stitch across every row, or you could purl every row, which is called reverse garter stitch.
Click the link in the 'show more' under the video to go to the blog, specifics are given there.
Hi I am a beginner.. What will the edges of the scarf be like if I copy your method.... Will they be flat or roll up?
Garter stitch creates a flat, non-curling fabric as shown here.
iknitwithcatfur OK thank you, I am going to try it and will comment on the result :-)
My knitting seems to get longer in length &and width . Is that supposed to happen .
MaiVue Chang-Yang Yes it is supposed to get longer, otherwise you would have a very short, useless scarf. If it is getting wider, it shouldn't; you are making unnecessary increases somewhere.
my mother said that scarves should be loose..but i see your scarf is tight instead, what is the trick anyways?
Wen Jing Peng I am not certain what you mean by loose and tight. If you are referring to the tension, everyone knits with a different tension, and there is no right or wrong way to make a scarf. Scarves can be any way you like them, they don't have to be one way or the other.
You make it look so easy but I'm loosing my mind over here
Would you recommend this stitch for a blanket?
Yes, you could use this for a blanket.
hey, long does it takes to knit this type of scarf?
Kamen Chan It depends on how quickly you are able to knit; using a bulky or chunky yarn will reduce the time also since heavier yarn works up faster.
It is a perfect lesson to learn knitting but please do it slowly from star
You should already know how to cast on and make the knit stitch for this, the video isn't meant to show how to do those things. You can see individual stitches and techniques in the beginner play list if you aren't sure of casting on or making the knit stitch.
How many rows do you have for your scarfe please
You can get the pattern by clicking the link in the video description.
Thank you
is a long tail cast on the same thing as a normal cast on?
+Paris Causton Long tail is what I would call a "basic" cast on, or one I would call standard, I have never heard of a cast on being called 'normal'. Your normal is probably different than my normal :-)
There is no normal cast on but this is the most popular, its also called sling shot if that helps!
The add before the video was so funny (it had ant and Dec, cars, SuzukiCarsUK)
Can i ask???why my scraf keep curl from left n right side???no matter what pattern that i make its always curl :( please help.. Thank you!!!!
minyoung shin Are you working in stocking stitch or a stocking stitch based pattern? If so your project is always going to curl, it is just the nature of stocking stitch. Plain garter or other stitches based on garter will not curl. Check TECHknitter's blog, there are a number of posts on the topic.
Can i make the cast on 25 or 30 instead of 20?
Yes, you can make it as wide as you want.
How did you get the corners straight
+Kikyo Akiyama They just came out that way. If yours isn't shaped quite right, you can block it to neaten it up.
***** I started with 20 cast on but each time I do the same number its some how adding one more stich the more I keep going
Kikyo Akiyama Ah, ok. It sounds like you are making an increase somewhere. Before you start the row, check to make sure your working yarn is hanging down in front, not draped over the top of the needle. When the working yarn goes over top of the needle, it makes it look like there are two stitches where there should be only one, which can add an extra stitch. Hope that makes sense.
+iknitwithcatfur I'm doing the same thing but I just seem to increase even when I start the first row I don't know why its just adding yet I'm doing the same thing like in this video
Please show how you tension your yarn
This is how I knit ruclips.net/video/Ki4pX9zJ-qA/видео.html
Thank you for this vide.
I want to know the length of your muffler
Amazing... thank you..
how are you keeping the edge straight
I assume you mean the side edges? Since the stitch count remains constant, the edges are straight. If you make an increase it will get wider; if you make a decrease without adding another stitch to make up for the decrease, it will narrow.
iknitwithcatfur - I think she meant how did you keep your side edges from looking bumpy as garter stitch typically does? It looks like it would if you'd slipped every first stitch purlwise and then knit stitch the rest. Neat and tidy.
is this a good pesent for guys ?
I don't see why not :-)
iknitwithcatfur okey thank you i hope he likes it hehe
Where u get needle
nice video I also try
You go girl
that bird
What size knitting needles please
Yarn and needle requirements are shown on screen right at the beginning of the video; info can also be found by clicking the link in the video description.
Thank you
how would you change colors?
How to make Layered Scarf like in Harry Potter ?
I'm afraid I am not familiar with a Harry Potter scarf. Check over on Ravelry, there may be a pattern there.
Im knitting a garter stiche wide scarf pn circular needled im a learner
Thanks
Thanks :)
Thanks for the video!!
What are the finished dimensions?
Judy Alcott If you click the link in the video description you can see that info.
Cool!
thankyou
You're welcome!
thanks mam
Nice
Dat birds :D
20 isn’t enough...too narrow
That depends on the weight of the yarn used, gauge and personal preference as to width.
@@iknitwithcatfur I just did 36, I’m using 8 ply, with number 6 mm needles to make it more of a loose stitch. It’s for my son who is 6’4 lol….
What about that last loose stitch I saw at the end as you’re binding off?
Easy fix :-) ruclips.net/video/aRNbWHhI0OM/видео.html There are other ways to accomplish a neater last stitch, just google and you can find them. This is the least fiddly for me.
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