The children are back in school the garden furniture put away and the leaves are falling on the lawn. Pumpkins and witches are joined by advent calendars and Christmas cards in the local shops. Winter is approaching and before it gets hold is the time to look out those scarf knitting patterns. Most of us have learned to knit at some time and perhaps it's a skill that you've long forgotten but it's a craft that is fast returning. Event the stars are picking up their needles and creating. So if it's been a while since you clicked those needles why not start with creating a useful colorful scarf for yourself or as a gift for another. Simple scarf knitting patterns are good for beginners because they can be as uncomplicated as you need. One lot of simple stitches, straight knitting in one stitch style, and one color, some time and patience and hey presto, you have a home creation that will give you pride in an achievement and earn you praise.
When you have mastered the basics you may want to move on to scarf knitting patterns that will offer you more of a challenge. Combining different colors is relatively easy and just requires care to remember to join your new colors at the same side of the scarf so that you don't end up with an unwanted fringe! Colored scarves are great for cheering up a grey winter's day and if you're really keen you can make a few to go with different outfits. Next stage for those who get the bug is the scarf knitting patterns which involve you learning different stitches. Now don't panic. This does make knitting a bit more complicated and requires more concentration but the pattern will show you how to make the stitch and scarves are still straight and you don't have perform any complicated maneuvers like increasing, decreasing or armholes.
It may be that you would be wise not to get involved in your favorite T.V show while you're trying to learn the new stitches as you may end up with a strange looking scarf with unexpected holes where you don't want them. Still imagine the kudos to be gained as you don your latest neck creation and experience the admiration friends when they see your completed scarf. Wouldn't it be great to be able to casually say, "Oh this, its just one that I made up to use up so
there's an added bonus to all this knitting as apart from being a rewarding and fairly cheap hobby which actually produces something useful, knitting is portable and be can be done while you're sitting relaxing after a busy day. It's a good way to keep your fingers and wrists supple and most importantly is great for helping you unwind. Not literally of course! So get out those scarf knitting patterns and get creating.
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