My First Scarf (And First Knitting In GEneral)

#1

Here’s a shot of what I’ve done so far on my first ever knitting “adventure.”

You can see where the first rows of edges look pretty bad, and then I was told how to “slip a stitch” to make them look better. I also have a couple of mess-ups here and there, but hey — it’s my first ever knitting!

It’s supposed to be 50 inches long and I’m right about 14 now, so only THIRTY-SIX more to go! I also have to learn what to do with the starter thread where I first began to cast-on…

Maury

#2

Maury,
Your scarf looks great! I love the colors and the patterns in the yarn. Looks pretty good for a first project–my first project was a poncho. I cast on 40 and was knitting away for days. Then I realized I kept picking up stiches and had over 60! I had to frog the whole thing and start over. :frowning:

#3

By the time you get to the end of the scarf, I bet you’ll be able to see improvement in tension as you go. It’ll be a great learning experience–you’re on your way!!

#4

It’s looking great! Pretty colors, too. When you finish, you can just weave that end in with a yarn needle. :thumbsup:

#5

Great job, and beautiful colors. :thumbsup:

#6

You go!! Great job, and I :heart: :heart: :heart: your yarn choice.

#7

I like the colors you chose! It looks wonderful!

#8

Your scarf looks great! Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

#9

:smiley: :thumbsup: great work! and welcome! :happydance:

#10

Those colors are GORGEOUS!! What yarn are you using? (That’s required information, you know! :lol: )

That looks REAALLLLLLY even for a first project…GREAT job!

#11

It looks great!! My first project was a scarf, also- and it didn’t look half as good as yours. WTG!! :thumbsup:

#12

Looks great, especially for your first project!

#13

You’re scarf is very even and looks great!

When I am feeling down, I go back and look at my first scarf and have a good laugh. It doesn’t look anything like yours. I could tell a fib and say the pattern I used called for it to be “wavy”, but I just keep it hidden in the closet.
Jackie

#14

It loosk great! I love the yarn, it gives your scarf a zig zag shade… :slight_smile:

What I do with the yarn left from casting on is use it as a fringe… here is a video that teaches you how to do it… Elongated Stitch Scarf the fringe is at the very end of the first video for this scarf. :slight_smile:

#15

It does look great!

I “cheated” on my first project. I used the eyelash thread so it covered over and mistakes I made with sheer fuzziness!

#16

Very nice, indeed! I am also dying to know what yarn you have used for your scarf. My son would love it, his favorite two colors are blue and green.

I see you have your yarn in a container, too. Very smart!

D

#17

It is really pretty!!! Which yarn did you use?

#18

looks AWESOME for ur first piece!

#19

You’re off and running with a beautiful first project!! Are you planning to put fringe on? If so, here’s my fringe tip:

  • Cut fringe for the bottom before you finish the scarf and count how many pieces you used (e.g., 3 strands * 15 knots = 45 strands total).
  • Then cut the same number of strands for the other end of the scarf and set them aside until you’re finished with the scarf.
  • Doing this ahead of time helps you use all the yarn you have without worry of running short!

Good luck and keep on knitting!

#20

I don’t know what kind of yarn it is — this project is one of those “Cup of Yarn” things you may have seen in stores. It doesn’t give any details at all.

However, my wife and I DID buy some goodies for our next projects, so once we start those, I’ll finally be able to give all the nitty-gritty like I’m supposed to!

And yes, I’ll be fringing this scarf, so thanks for the tip (even though I don’t understand it yet). :slight_smile:

Maury