How to knit a scarf

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Scarves don’t have to be restricted to the winter months – a pretty scarf in a lightweight material can be a chic addition to a spring outfi t, and also makes a lovely gift for a friend or family member. Avid knitters swear by the relaxing benefits of ‘knit one, purl one’, so why not give it a go yourself? To make it even easier for you, Lincraft is giving all Notebook:readers three free balls of yarn from their gelato-coloured Flutter range. See details of the giveaway below to find out how to get knitting today. Now, let's get knitting...

What you will need
3 balls of FLUTTER by Lincraft yarn
1 pair of size 7mm needles
Crochet hook for scarves with fringe
Scissors

1. Basic scarf
Cast on 22 stitches
Knit in garter stitch (all rows knit stitch only) until two and a half balls are used (or length required)

2. Fringe on the ends only
To make the fringe fold the remaining yarn around a 20cm piece of cardboard or a book approx 40 times, cut at one end. Using two strands together at a time, fold in half making a loop. Insert the crochet hook into the end of the scarf, fold the centre of the yarn over the hook and pull through, then place the ends of the fringe through the loop and pull, therefore each tassel should have 4 strands. Repeat this evenly along each end of the scarf

3. Fringe on 3 sides
Instructions as in option 1 but only knit 2 balls length Make the fringe as in option 2 but use the whole of the third ball of yarn. Using 1 strand at a time insert fringe as in option 2 to each end and along one length.

4. Striped scarf
Cast on 22 stitches as in other options, knit 4 rows of colour one, 4 rows of colour two and 4 rows of colour three leaving the beginning and ending threads loose at the side. Repeat until all three balls are used. Trim the self made fringe to an even length.

Lincraft store locations
Looking for your nearest Lincraft store? Don't trek about town, find a store near you right here!

Free Lincraft yarn offer!
Take a copy of the September Notebook: magazine to any Lincraft store to be stamped and fill out the in-store redemption voucher to claim three free balls of yarn from Lincraft's Flutter range. Offer is valid from Lincraft store opening hours on 3 August to 20 September at the Lincraft store closing time.

Photos: Scott Hawkins

Published in Notebook Magazine

Issue: September 2005

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botheras

added this comment at 12:03am Thu 4th August, 2005

Very impressed with the first issue! Love the web site. Keep up the high standard it's a winner.

HeatherH

added this comment at 6:44pm Thu 4th August, 2005

I love the concept that you have brought together all my favourite magazines in one fantasic value package. Congratulations. Even my husband has been flicking through it!

As and expectant mother, can I suggest a small section of your fashion section be given over to how the current trends could be worn by pregnant women? Otherwise we have to go 6 months without feeling fashionable.

nico

added this comment at 11:49am Fri 5th August, 2005

My Mum knitted a scarf for me recently with some yarn that looks quite similar to the Lincraft Flutter range, kind of baby-soft and really fluffy. She knitted another one, carefully selecting the perfect colours, and sent it to my sister who is living in London. What a thoughtful gift to pass on to friends and family. It's great to receive something handmade, the personal touch makes it all the more special! Thanks Mum! I am determined to try out this knitting caper myself.

lagranad

added this comment at 5:53pm Fri 5th August, 2005

Well Done!!! Bought the mag 2 days ago & can't put it down. No celeb stuff just a very elegant looking mag full of interesting articles & real people. Would love to work with such talented & enthusiastic people with such imagination style & talent Looking forward to being a subscriber for years to come. All the the very best to you all.

jleslie

added this comment at 12:57am Sat 6th August, 2005

Just bought the magazine on my way home from work tonight and have not put it down. It has depth and is not just full of gossip about people from an unreal world. I am fifty something and don't feel left out. Looking forward to the next issue already.

gemelli

added this comment at 12:42pm Sat 6th August, 2005

Wonderful articles in your launch issue. The Lincraft Flutter scarf is a winner, very feminine with its beautiful pastel shades that would complement all skin tones and ages. Website a pleasure to browse through. Magazine definitely value for money with excellent down to earth articles. As other readers have so rightly pointed out, paparazzi journalism on the plastic brigade out there in gaga land is (happily) not the main selling feature we are constantly bombarded with ad infinitum. Congratulations! I look forward to subscribing to forthcoming issues.

SusanH

added this comment at 5:37pm Sat 6th August, 2005

Love the index tabs - makes it so easy to find things you want to read first and the none -glossy pages were a big hit with me. As a working mother of three I do most of my reading late at night - what a bonus! no reflection from overhead lights. Thanks for a great first issue!

luju

added this comment at 10:39pm Sat 6th August, 2005

I thinks your front cover inspired me to stop and look at this long awaited magazine. It is jammed packed with different ideas the concept is so refreshing I am looking forward to next months issue.

Marlene

added this comment at 9:33am Sun 7th August, 2005

I love every bit of your magazine and website. I have not been buying magazines lately as they all seem to be the same old same old, but WOW yours stood out on the news stand. I even bought a copy for my best friend. We have one tiny problem - we live on an island off the coast and getting to Lincraft for our free wool is rather difficult. In future could some accommodation be made for those of us country readers who don't have easy access to stores. Thank you. Regards, Marlene

smauge

added this comment at 3:59pm Sun 7th August, 2005

You have inspired me to take up knitting (amongst other things!). When that calander day rolls around I will let you know how it went!

helina1

added this comment at 1:50pm Mon 8th August, 2005

beautiful issue, I just want to sit in my armcahir with a rug reading it, I love the fold out tags for each section in the magazine and I love the femininity of the website.

whatsup

added this comment at 1:50am Tue 9th August, 2005

My friend makes scarves all the time, i cannot knit at all. Your offer, has given me the inspiration to get my friend to show me how, with my free balls of wool. thanks.

mumsie1

added this comment at 10:22am Thu 11th August, 2005

Finally a magazine with real people ! All the things I like are here, cooking gardening, home decorating ideas and fashions that can be worn by all sizes of women. I have already knitted a few scarves but another colour may be nice!!!

Sue54

added this comment at 2:00pm Thu 11th August, 2005

briefly scanned a friends copy and had to get my own so I could read it cover to cover great idea.

Mogs

added this comment at 10:44am Fri 12th August, 2005

I love to knit, especially with cotton, so I'm always on the look out for patterns and places to buy cheap cotton for knitting. Do you have any other knitting patterns(ie Debbie Bliss and alike) or are you planning any knitting articles? I know it is a bit daggy but the end results are so beautiful I can't resist. mogs

Mogs

added this comment at 10:50am Fri 12th August, 2005

The photography, paper, and general presentation of this mag has all my friends talking (even overheard the girls in Lincraft when I collected my free wool singing it's praises). It is value for money and the tabs are a good gimmic. It made me feel great about myself. I only bought it a couple of days ago and am already pacing around for the next issue! mogs

debbieR

added this comment at 1:41am Sun 14th August, 2005

This is such a quality magazine. Plenty to read, not trashy celeb rubbish but interesting relevant reading. The wayt he mag is sectioned is practical and innovative. Love it!

flossey63

added this comment at 10:21pm Mon 15th August, 2005

Just bought the magazine today with the groceries. Am very impressed on the contents of this magazine and like the cost which is very reasonable. Had to then joint the membership club. Thank you for producing an excellent mazagine

Gaylek

added this comment at 9:31am Wed 17th August, 2005

Love the magazine and can't wait to knit a scarf BUT I live in Bairnsdale 3 hours from the nearest Lincraft store - Help- Its not fair. I'm sorry but it is frustrating to buy magazines with great free offers (and you do have some great ones) but I am unable to get them. Couldn't something be organised by mail- I'm sure country readers would not mind paying postage to get the "free" offers.

dusty56

added this comment at 8:12am Sat 20th August, 2005

great to be able to download a pattern from lincraft unfortunately we do not have a store close but I will arrange for my daughter in-law in brisbane to follow up on the free offer.

7777

added this comment at 2:47pm Sat 20th August, 2005

i loved your magazine. To the amusement of my three year old and five year old kids i tried for hours (looking back i must have looked like a complete idiot) to fly a kite. i must admit that i was just as amused watching them trying to fly the kite. Lucky for us our next adventure is trying to simply make a herb garden. Wish us luck because i am sure that we will need it.
Imagine me trying to fly a kite, with two kids running along screaming you can do it, thats it nearly. I hope that puts a smile on your face.

someepark

added this comment at 8:41pm Sat 20th August, 2005

So.... how do I "Knit in garter stitch"??

smauge

added this comment at 10:46pm Sun 21st August, 2005

It's just the basic knit stitch that your granny should have taught you as a four year old (as mine did!)

neville123

added this comment at 10:12pm Tue 23rd August, 2005

Great to see craft projects returning to general interest magazine.

Who cares what so called "celebrities" are up to

rastas13

added this comment at 9:30pm Sat 27th August, 2005

I picked up this magazine by chance and what a surprise. So great to see a magazine which combines so many different topics. A multi faceted magazine for interesting people to read. Not a celebrity in sight! Most of us real people are far more interesting anyway. Keep up the good work.

danabananababy

added this comment at 7:29pm Wed 31st August, 2005

Thanks for the fantastic new mag guys! I bought the mag yesterday and went off to Lincraft today to pick up my yarn. Now I'm off to get started on my scarf. Cheers!

Dena

added this comment at 8:18am Sat 3rd September, 2005

This is such an wonderous new inititative and have enjoyed every page of the magazine. I do not buy magazines much except gardening ones. This magazine brings all that I am interested in, into a well organised book.
Well done!!

JoeyGirl

added this comment at 10:04am Mon 5th September, 2005

Terrific! I knitted my scarf in a gorgeous lilac colour and everyone comments on it.

echo_mooncat

added this comment at 11:59pm Mon 5th September, 2005

Instructions say free yarn is available up until 6 September (tomorrow), but the competition terms and conditions say it is available until 20 Sepember - which is correct? The latter, I hope! Also, why presume that everyone knows garter stitch? It does say "learn to knit" in the magazine, but doesn't show how! "That my granny should have showed me is not a good enough answer, as I'm sure many people's grannies didn't. More details in future please.PS - I wonder how many of these fantastic compliments are written by the employees of FPC magazines - they all seem just a bit too glowing, and well written to be genuine, methinks - just the eternal cynic in me speaking (hell, the mag isn't THAT good!)

annieandclara

added this comment at 5:30pm Sun 11th September, 2005

Picked up the yarn a week ago and i have knitted my scarf [beautiful] thank you notebook mag .I love this bought no 2 just the nicest mag.

anneblackshaw

added this comment at 11:25am Tue 20th September, 2005

This is a truly beautiful magazine, have recommended it to several friendswho thoroughly agree - keep up the good work!