From about age seven. Eight stitches and knit stitches only — the shortest way from being able to knit to having made something for someone.
You need
- Chunky yarn
- 6 mm needles
- Scissors
- Darning needle
This is what you learn
- Knitting a long piece without losing the width
- Casting off on your own
- Making fringe
Cast on
Cast on 8 stitches.
Count them together.
Knit
Knit all the stitches.
Turn the work when you reach the end of the row, and knit back again.
Carry on until the scarf measures about 40 cm. That is right for a teddy. If the scarf is for a doll, 25 cm is enough.
Count as you go
Stop now and then and count the stitches. Do you still have eight? Good. If you have nine, a stitch has sneaked in — ask a grown-up to have a look.
Cast off
Cast off all the stitches and cut the yarn. Leave a ten-centimetre tail, and weave it in with the darning needle.
Fringe
This part is optional, but it is the most fun.
Cut pieces of yarn about 12 cm long. Fold one piece in half, push the loop through the edge at the end of the scarf, and pull the ends through the loop. Tighten gently.
Repeat until the whole end has fringe. Do the same at the other end, and trim the fringe to the same length at the end.
Well done
Your teddy is not cold any more.
Badge: Scarf Master