Learn to Knit Your First Scarf
Funny thing…I’ve taught hundreds of people to knit in person, and I always get them going on a first scarf project when I do. I’ve also taught thousands of people to knit online through videos, but I’ve never before offered a good first project! Time to remedy that.
This series of seven videos is made to accompany the Learn to Knit Your First Scarf pattern. I recommend this pattern as a good first project for all beginning knitters. We learn slip knot, casting-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, binding off, pattern reading, and how to alternate knits and purls in the same row.
Materials Needed:
• one skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (widely available at craft stores)
• size 10.5 US needles (preferably wooden ones)
• a tapestry needle for weaving in your ends
Pattern + links to 7 instructional videos is $8.00 US via PayPal. 
Amazon eBook digital download (suitable for devices that use Kindle or another eReader; including iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and your computer): $6.00 US. 
Part 7 of the video series is a private video, and the link is provided within the pattern.
This is a wonderful intro video to learn how to cast on! I watched a few other you tube videos, and this one helped the best. It is thorough, slow, and redundant. I really appreciatre the time and care that went into making this video! I definitely recommend it!
Comment by Kirsten — December 21, 2010 @ 11:38 am
Your videos are amazing. I can’t wait to try to knit the socks. I was scared to try to make socks because of the multiple needles. Your videos made it look so much easier than I thought it would be. Thanks!
Comment by Sara King — January 1, 2011 @ 4:50 pm
Thank you so much! You have the best knitting website I have ever seen. I can’t wait to get into more complicated stuff know that I understand the basics so well.
Comment by Bethany — April 19, 2011 @ 1:13 pm
You’re welcome, Bethany! I’m glad my videos are helping!
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Comment by s t a c i — April 19, 2011 @ 3:45 pm
Is there a video that shows how to knit the row after you purl? Because it is VERY confussing! I bought your pattern and these vidos are helpful, but when you’re kiniting and purling on the same row, then the next row has too much going on to figure out which loop is which.
Comment by Stephanie — June 18, 2012 @ 4:04 pm
Thanks so much. I’m taking trying knitting for a change from needlepointing and making for years. This is a great teaching video. Thanks so much. Nancy
Comment by Nancy — August 12, 2012 @ 5:04 pm
It should read “making pottery”
Comment by Nancy — August 12, 2012 @ 5:07 pm
This was an excellent series and the very best tutorials I’ve seen on knitting. I have been knitting for some time and used to do it all the time in elementary school. But I thought I’d look in to the beginner stuff again to see if there was anywhere that I could improve. Lo and behold! I feel like I can do a better job. These tutorials were easy, slow, very explanatory, which were all great and really helps that you show such patience in teaching this way. Everyone else have been kindda fast and so it’s been difficult to pick up much form them. Thank you for these videos, these were wonderful.
Comment by Beloved Doll — August 31, 2012 @ 8:45 am
love LUV LUV LUV YOU VEDIOS
Comment by vanity — September 26, 2012 @ 12:12 pm
Hi Staci,
I know how to knit because I have taken classes at Craftsy.com But, truthfully, I spend most of my time here. That is an honest statement! My problem is that I do not know how to hold my yarn. I can knit Continental style or English (English is better for me) but I just cannot hold the needle and yarn where I get a tight enough grip on both. I think I have it, but as soon as I put the needle in the first stitch all leaves my head. I love the way you hold your yarn. It seems to glide over the stitches, either knitting or purling. Can you possibly help me?
PS I need to add that I can knit with bulk yard as pretty as you please. Weird, huh?
Thanks so much,
Sharon
Comment by Sharon Bowman — October 11, 2012 @ 10:44 am
I see how you are holding your yarn and the needle. You are not trying to hold on to both as you knit. You are throwing the yarn while the needle rests in the stitch. I am trying to hold both and it’s driving me crazy. Thanks so much for these classes!!!
Comment by Sharon Bowman — October 11, 2012 @ 10:52 am
The videos are great but is it possible to do just a knit stitch in your project or do you have to use both?
Thanks again,
Ella
xx
Comment by Ellabrooke — November 1, 2012 @ 4:39 am
That is a really good tip especially to those fresh to the blogosphere.
Short but very accurate info… Thanks for sharing this one.
A must read post!
Comment by runescape — November 3, 2012 @ 6:50 pm
Hello: enjoy your site, how do you keep good tnesion on edge stitches
Comment by Marina — November 13, 2012 @ 6:32 am
Marina – keeping good edge tension is really the same as keeping good tension throughout your work – it takes practice. Here is my video on Getting Good Tension, hope it helps! http://verypink.com/2012/08/22/getting-good-tension/
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Comment by s t a c i — November 13, 2012 @ 7:32 am
very useful. Thanks alot!!
Comment by sawsan — December 3, 2012 @ 9:05 am
THANK-YOU, so much!!! I have watched alot of youtube videos on how to knit. And Just couldn’t get it. I love your videos. Can’t wait to watch more and learn more. I crochet for my business but my mittens aren’t very warm, so I thought I would learn how to knit. Can’t wait to start making and selling knitted items!
Thank-You for the lessons, time, and patterns.
Thank-You for blessing me and I hope to pass on what I have learnt here, on to my girls. THANK-YOU!
Natasha
Nat’s Crafting Factory
Comment by Natasha — December 13, 2012 @ 11:35 am
Hola. Mi nivel de inglés no es avanzado y no entiendo bien algunas explicaciones. Me gustaría que los videos llevaran subtítulos en español. Creo que esto puede ayudar a que se promocionen mejor los videos.
Comment by Esther Ponce — December 26, 2012 @ 1:03 am
Los videos tienen subtítulos en español! Haz clic en el botón “CC” en la parte inferior de la pantalla de vídeo cuando se reproduce el video, y seleccione “Títulos traducir”. ¡Buena suerte!
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