Looking for a relaxing new hobby and perhaps trying to give a loved one a special gift? Knitting scarves is a great beginner project that's fun for all ages. Knitting isn't just for your grandmother any more, discover and have fun!

More and more people are discovering this great activity as a way to relieve stress, have fun and create unique pieces. Knitting is a great way to combat fast fashion and have fun at the same time.

Easy scarf tutorial for beginners free

There are no specific, predefined sizes, but there are a few rules to follow to get a nice knitted scarf. A neck scarf requires about 1.40 m of length. Allow at least 1.80 m to knit an extra long scarf. With this size, you can make a neckline and have two pieces at the waist. The longer your knitted scarf, the easier it will stretch if you knit loosely or if you use a strand that is not too curved. As you stretch, the width of the seams will narrow and your scarf will look like a long, narrow strip.

Be careful with the strands, woven scarves have little to no twist, even if they give you a quick braid. Design a scarf that is 20 to 30 cm wide for an average length. If you choose thick lines, count up to 15 to 20 cm.

There are many knitting stitches and scarf knitting patterns available for knitting scarves. However, some knitting stitches are special and you should know how to think about them before you start.

A "wrapped" stitch pulls the yarn into a twist, which causes the edge of the knitting (and then the scarf) to straighten. Stockinette stitch is a great "wrapped" stitch, but it is not the only one. Some knitting scarf patterns show the behavior of the stitches, such as Kintzig Stitch Basics. If you do not want the scarf to roll up on its own, follow the instructions to choose a stitch to knit the scarf. Non-wrapped stitches prevent the yarn from twisting, seams. This is the case for garter stitch, alternating stitches on the right side or wrong side, in this position, or on the wrong side. All ribbing and single or double seed stitches create a very flat edge.

Women's knitting scarf pattern

To begin your knitting scarf pattern, prepare and organize your materials. First, you have two ends of yarn, the short end tied to the slip knot and the long end leading to the ball of yarn.
Start by tying a square knot with about 15 cm of yarn sticking out. Then, attach it to a needle. You also have two ends to the needle, the blunt end and the pointed end.
You need to "cast" about 20 to 22 stitches of yarn onto the needle.
To do this, simply make a small loop around the needle, with the long end facing the blunt end of the needle. Repeat this step until all the stitches are on the same needle.
This is where the fun begins. Push your second needle between the first and the loop and take the long end of the yarn. With the long end, wrap the yarn around the second needle in a counterclockwise direction. If you want to add a different color to your knitted scarf pattern to add a little personality, it's very easy to do!

When you want to change colors, simply change the new color in the opposite direction of the indicated needles around the second needle when knitting. Cut off the excess of the original color and continue with the new color. We recommend changing the color when all the stitches are on the right of the needle for a seamless look.

To finish the scarf, you will first need to make two regular stitches.
Then, with the left needle, push it through the loop of the first stitch and pull it up and over the second stitch on the right needle.
Then catch the second stitch with the right needle, one stitch should be present. Make another stitch so that you have two stitches again on the right needle and repeat the process. Thread the left needle through the first stitch, coming up and covering the second stitch and catch the second stitch with the right needle.
Now when you get to the end of the row where you only have one stitch left, cut a tail from the long end, leaving about 15cm of yarn. Wrap the tail counter-clockwise around the needle and thread it through the loop of the scarf and you have completed your knitted scarf pattern!

BellePaga Knitting Tips for Beginners

There are a variety of different materials that you can work with for knitting. Here at Bellepaga we recommend our alpaca wool yarn. Alpaca wool is a very high quality material and it is the only wool that hardly pills. It is incredibly warm and soft, you are sure to make a luxurious scarf. The yarn is available in a wide range of colours to suit your personal style.

Next, you need to choose the needles, generally, medium sizes are best for beginners. You should look for a width of 4 mm, 4.5 mm or 5 mm. For the length, a good starting size is usually a 25 centimeter needle, they are small enough to be easily handled by most people.

First tip: wear your scarf with colors, this will highlight the trendy effect of knitting.

Second tip: Gift ideas: Offer baby alpaca wool balls and knitting kits for original and stylish gifts.

Third tip: Experiment with different knots depending on your outfit and your temperature. Make your knitted scarf an essential accessory to your outfit.

Alpaca Wool Balls

BellePaga offers you extraordinary balls of high-end wool. They alone contain all the virtues of Baby Alpaca wool. Our ball of wool is by far the favorite of knitters who know it, and of those who have had the pleasure of wearing it! It is considered "the wool of the gods". Indeed, BellePaga's balls of wool are high-quality balls. In particular because Alpaca wool is known for its exceptional properties, such as its unrivaled softness, its unique warmth (7 times warmer than sheep's wool) and its hypoallergenic properties. It is the only wool in the world with hypoallergenic properties. It is suitable for the most sensitive skin, including babies' skin. The absence of lanolin in our wool, its lightness, its natural anti-pilling properties and its many other virtues make our balls a product of exceptional quality! They are also very popular with knitters for their ease of handling and without fraying. After having experienced knitting with Alpaca wool, you will never go back, that's for sure! No other wool will satisfy you as much as ours. Knit with this high-end wool, very soft and warm, a beautiful sweater or fluffy accessories and enjoy it for many years! The balls of wool offered by BellePaga are available in several colors. You will find pastel shades such as sepia brown, beige, peach, pale pink or silver gray. You will also find bright colors such as lavender, fire red, sapphire blue, yellow or duck green. It's up to you to choose the color that suits you best!