Looking for the perfect first project? This beginner-friendly scarf was designed by my 12-year-old daughter—yes, really! She used my video tutorials, a whole lot of determination, and a big dose of creativity to create her very first knit AND pattern… and now you can knit it too.

✅ Knit flat in garter stitch
✅ No purling—just knit every row
✅ Easy buttonholes (yo + k2tog)
✅ No shaping or seaming
✅ Worked in one piece
✅ Worn like a cowl—no head tugging!
✅ Finished with fun tassels
✅ Great for learning knit stitch, yarn overs, decreases, and bind off
✅ Includes tutorial links for every technique
✅ Quick win for kids, teens, and new adult knitters
✅ Totally free beginner knitting pattern

Yarn: KnitPicks Provincial Tweed (affiliate link)
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) circulars or straights (affiliate link)

Whether you’re teaching someone to knit, or just want an easy, relaxing project that’s still totally giftable—Leah’s First Scarf is a joyful place to start.

Pattern is available for FREE on my blog here.

Take a peak at that last picture. It’s my 12yr old’s original very first knitting project! The yellow version is the one I remade to write up the pattern for you!