The Basics by Elizabeth Smith

The Basics

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The Basics includes 3 learn-to-knit projects, all meant to be done in sequential order so that you learn a new technique in each one (you start with a basic knit scarf, then you make a rib scarf, and then there’s an infinity cowl!). Video tutorials are provided for each technique used in each pattern.

Each pattern is written for 3 different yarn weights (DK, Worsted or Bulky).

Appleton Scarf (my first scarf):
Shown in worsted-weight version, in Vintage by Berroco.
Yarn/Yardage:
• DK-weight (#3): 350 yds
• Worsted-weight (#4): 300 yds
• Bulky-weight (#5): 250 yds
Needles:
• DK-weight: US 6/4 mm needles, either straight or
24”/60 cm circular.
• Worsted-weight: US 8/5 mm needles, either
straight or 24”/60 cm circular.
• Bulky-weight: US 10/6 mm needles, either straight
or 24”/60 cm circular.

Bethel Scarf (my second scarf):
Shown in bulky-weight version, in Vintage Chunky by Berroco.
Yarn/Yardage:
• DK-weight (#3): 450 yds
• Worsted-weight (#4): 375 yds
• Bulky-weight (#5): 260 yds
Needles:
• DK-weight: US 6/4 mm needles, either straight or
24”/60 cm circular.
• Worsted-weight: US 8/5 mm needles, either
straight or 24”/60 cm circular.
• Bulky-weight: US 10/6 mm needles, either straight
or 24”/60 cm circular.

Canaan Cowl (my first cowl):
Shown in DK-weight version, in Vintage DK by Berroco.
Yarn/Yardage:
• DK-weight (#3): 280 yds
• Worsted-weight (#4): 240 yds
• Bulky-weight (#5): 180 yds
Needles:
• DK-weight: US 6/4 mm 32”/80 cm circular needle.
• Worsted-weight: US 8/5 mm 32”/80 cm circular
needle.
• Bulky-weight: US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circular
needle.