To start I cast on 27 stitches.
I then knit in garter stitch for 3 rows.
After the three rows I started the ribbing. (*knit three, purl three, repeat to end of the row. Then purl three, knit three, repeat to end of the row and keep alternating for a ribbed pattern)
And I will finish it with three rows of garter before binding off knit wise.
I'm using only one skein of yarn, minus a little bit of yardage which I used on another project. I'm guessing that when it's done, aka I've run out of yarn, it will be approx. 56 in. long. Since it's a scarf for a guy, I'll block it and be done. Normally I'd fringe the heck out of it with a contrasting color, but I'm not sure he'd appreciate the beauty of that. He's pretty manly.
I need to do a bit of blocking before it's gift-able. The scarf is pretty "compact" and I kind of wish I'd cast on more stitches to make it wider. But if I can successfully block it, it won't be a problem in the final outcome of the project.
I'll post an update to this entry on the blog with a picture of the final product when I am done with it.
**UPDATE**
Well I wasn't able to block the scarf the way I'd hoped, I ended up having to mist it down with water and use a very low setting on the iron to try to loosen it up a bit. I'm still not 100% happy with the final product, but I'm still learning and this was just one of those learning experiences.
Here are a few pictures I took of the scarf.
I still have the scarf, I just can't make myself give it to a dude.... it's too dainty. I'll try again later.
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