A simple garter stitch scarf is often the first project a beginning knitter tackles. The “Next Steps” scarf is all garter stitch, knit on the bias with self-striping yarn. The zig-zag sides provide lots of practice casting on and binding off, both of which can be intimidating for novices.

Knitting on the bias with self-striping yarn turns a simple beginner’s project into a surprisingly sophisticated finished piece!

For a fun variation, try a stitch other than garter, perhaps seed stitch.