The first project new knitters usually take on is a scarf. It’s not necessarily the best first project - scarves take a long time (as compared to, say, a baby hat, or even an adult hat), but it’s definitely easy to grasp the concept of a first scarf - cast on, knit, knit, knit, knit, bind off.

If you’re beyond that basic scarf concept, here are ten free scarf patterns to try (with some yarn recommendations to boot!).

1. Lace “Touch of Whimsy” scarf - Yarn: Patons Classic Merino
2. Seed Stitch scarf -Yarn: Misti Alpaca Bulky
3. Lengthwise Stripe scarf - Yarn: Tahki Bunny Alpaca
4. Basketweave scarf - Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease
5. Feather & Fan scarf - Yarn: Noro Silk Garden
6. Woven Stitch skinny scarf - Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted
7. Simple lace Drop Stitch scarf - Yarn: Caron Pizazz
8. Keyhole short scarf - Yarn: Moda Dea Bow Ties
9. Cable Scarf scarf - Yarn: Any bulky weight yarn
10. Big Wool Ribbed scarf - Yarn: Any two colors of Merino wool

Have fun!