Garter-Stitch Scarf & Sideways Handwarmers
Garter-Stitch Scarf & Sideways Handwarmers by Churchmouse Yarns & Teas
A very good place to start.
This Churchmouse Classroom First Projects pattern is about as simple as it gets—just knit, knit, knit. When you turn garter stitch on its side, the little ridges create a ribbed effect that is nice and stretchy, making the handwarmers easy to fit, with just a wee bit of seaming around the thumbs. Handsome on men and women alike, these easy pieces make great gifts. From you, the knitter!
Photo Tutorials in this Pattern:
- The anatomy of garter stitch.
- Mattress-stitch seaming in garter stitch, end-to-end.
What you need to know: the long-tail cast-on method, the knit stitch, adding a new ball, binding off, and weaving in tails. Need help with any of these techniques? See our Learn-To-Knit Companion booklet.