Garter Stitch Scarf

**Meet our latest free pattern, perfect for introducing to aspiring knitters!** The perfect introductory pattern for beginner knitters or an enjoyable palate cleanser for those more experienced. Gain confidence with your first knitting project and create this beautiful scarf by mastering 3 basic skills: casting on, the knit stitch and binding off. Even better, this pattern can be made in a variety of yarns, will guide you through choosing your materials, and includes directions for chunky, super chunky and jumbo weight yarns. In the end, you'll have a cute, cosy project, the satisfaction of wearing something you made with your own two hands, and an enriching new skill. > Know someone who wants to start > knitting? Turn this into a gift for > them! > >The pattern comes in a printer > friendly format with a QR code that > links straight to the video and for > that extra special touch we have made > gift tags to go with it - so that you > can create a personalised kit just for > them. **[Step-by-step video][1]** **Yarn** 305 yds / 280m of Bulky (aka Chunky), 230 yds / 210m of Super Bulky (aka Super Chunky) or 155 yds / 140m of Jumbo Weight yarn. **We used** 2 balls of Stylecraft ReCreate Chunky (40% Wool, 30% Acrylic, 30% Polyester (all recycled) 153yds / 140m, 100g) **Needles** Pair of straight needles OR 24” / 60cm or 32” / 80cm circular needle in the size recommended for your yarn. If a range of needle sizes is recommended choose a needle at the larger end of this range. If your yarn doesn’t recommend a needle size we suggest using US 11 / 7–8mm needles for chunky, US 15–17 / 10–12mm needles for super chunky, and US 19 / 15mm needles for jumbo weight yarns. **Notions** Tapestry needle, scissors. **Size** Approximate finished size: 7” / 18cm wide by 70” / 180cm [1]: https://youtu.be/pgEfHnvTO_Q