Brody’s Basic Knit scarf was another part of a custom order that included multiple pieces. This scarf was part of a hat and scarf set for a little boy somewhere between the ages of 5-7 at the time. As was the case with Brody’s Simple Knit Hat, simple is oftentimes the best way to go, as you will get years of use out of it. Kids outgrow characters and favorite colors. Going basic and neutral helps your items stay useful for as long as they fit. Thus the reason this scarf was the perfect choice for this custom set.
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Basic Knit Scarf Project Info:
Craft: Knit
Made For: Brody
Size Made: @ 6″ wide and 50″ long
Started: November 8, 2013
Completed: November 9, 2013
Needle size: US 9 – 5.5 mm
Brody’s Basic Knit Scarf Pattern Information:
There was no pattern used for this scarf. I just knit it as wide and long as I was wanting it to be. It’s just in a simple, basic stockinette stitch.
Free Patterns on my website
As previously stated in other posts, I also offer a few patterns of my own. In fact I have two that are available for free on this website: Simple Seed Stitch Dishcloth Pattern and my Moss Stitch Dishcloth pattern. Not to mention, if you scroll to the end of either of those links you will see an option to download the PDF file.
What yarn was used for this Basic Knit Scarf?
As with most projects you find, this hat could be made using any worsted weight yarn. For this reason I am going to include several links of my recommendations. Keep in mind I am only sharing worsted weight yarns as that is the size the pattern calls for. However you can substitute to your own preferences. You need to love your finished work.
For this simple knit hat I chose lion brand wool ease in the colorway silver grey. However I’m not finding that exact colorway to share a link with you today. Instead you could use the colorway Grey Heather to get a similar finish. Vanna’s choice does have a silver grey colorway option. Other good yarn choices I would recommend to use to make this would be Lion Brands Pound of Love, Red Heart Soft and Caron simply soft . Places to yarn shop for these brands would be Amazon , Lion Brand and Create For Less websites.
What needles and tools did I use?
In addition to having great yarn, Knit Picks also carries my favorite needles. Initially I started knitting in 2012. Not only had I never knit myself, I didn’t know anyone who did either. I had no idea where to start. Therefore I decided to research extensively which were the best needles to buy at that time. Knit Picks topped the chart in so many categories that I decided to give them a try. In all honesty, I haven’t regretted it yet. As a matter of fact, I would buy them again today if given the choice.
If you are unsure of what you should purchase, I definitely recommend doing your own research and read the reviews. Keep in mind that you are making an investment in your craft. For this reason you want to be sure you’ll be happy with them for a long time to come. So check out the link below to see what the Knit Picks needles are all about. I highly recommend them being included in your research.
In addition to this, I’m also including a few links to Amazon for some interchangeable sets that come with excellent reviews. To tell the truth, I believe interchangeable is one of the most economical ways to get started in knitting. These sets are versatile and can be used for just about any knitting project. In fact, you can even use them to knit in the round if you learn the magic loop!!
Additional Tools for when your wrists and/or hands ache
If you are like me and you knit and crochet a lot, something that I have found is useful at times is a pair of stress relief gloves. I own a few different kinds, but I do think any of them is better than not using anything at all if your hands and wrists are bothering you. I’ll include a few links for you to check out.
Need a little more help?
That should be about all you need if you want to try this one out. If you feel like you might need a little extra assistance and want online classes to help you, check out the link below for Annie’s and Crafty websites. I take online classes often to improve and advance my skills. You can always learn something new!
I taught myself to knit and crochet through kits that I found at my local craft store, so there is always that option as well. I’ll share links to kits similar to what I used that you can also find on Amazon if you can’t find at your local craft store or can’t get to one soon.
If you have any questions about the information in this post please just leave me a comment.
Happy Stitching!
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~Mindy~
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