Stripes and Garter Stitch

My mom and cousin visited us the other weekend (it was Family Day weekend too...how fitting!).  My cousin brought a toque that I made for him for Christmas.  I think I did a pretty good job at guessing the size.

I also surprised my mom with a simple cowl that I knit up with some scrap yarn. I tried to take some photos...she was a little camera shy, though...

So some of my friends have communicated to me that they have only mastered one kind of stitch for knitting: the knit stitch.  Well, guess what....for now, that is all you need!

FYI:  The pattern created by simply repeating rows of the knit stitch is called "garter stitch."  The very first scarf that I made was in garter stitch.  And even once you pass the "beginner" stage in knitting, there is nothing wrong with going back to the good old garter stitch!

One particularly inspiring garter stitch project is Blue Striped Scarf by Tanis from Tanis Fiber Arts.  I have obtained her permission to share her beautiful scarf with you.

Despite the simplicity of the garter stitch technique that this scarf was knit with, this scarf looks absolutely fantastic!  (Equally fantastic is her blog and hand-dyed yarn store!!)

I know that a couple of my readers are beginner knitters, so I wanted to show you that you can have confidence in your ability to create something that looks amazing (and super pro!) with the one stitch that you have mastered and a splash of colour!!  =)


happy knitting!
janet b.