If you are new to knitting or would like to learn to knit I would suggest trying something simple on larger knitting needles to start. A scarf or dishcloth are both good beginner projects.

I found a nice beginner scarf pattern at Colorful Homespun Scarf to Knit – Free Knitting Pattern made with Lion Brand Homespun yarn. This yarn is very soft and makes up into a very nice scarf. This pattern uses the garter stitch. If you aren’t familiar with the garter stitch watch here on a video.

Please view the video below if you need to refresh yourself on how to cast on to start a knitting project.

If you would like to try a smaller project you could try a dishcloth for your kitchen that would match your decor try this pattern.

This make a 6×6 inches Diagonal Washcloth using Worsted Weight 100% Cotton and needles #7US. This is a simple project to make for a beginner when you are first learning to knit.

Cast on 1 stitch and K3 in that stitch, knitting front and back of the stitch.

1st row and every odd row, K even across.
Next row and every even row, make on increase in the 1st and last stitch of the row, knitting front and back of the stitch, until 39 stitches on the needle (or more if you want a bigger cloth)

Then, K2tog at the beginning and at the end of every even row until 1 stitch remain on the needle.

Cast off

Let us know how it comes out which ever one you try,

Sara Dee