Edgebrook Covenant Church - Here is a collection of super simple knitting patterns perfect for beginners -- and fast and easy to make for advanced knitters!


CHRIS'S SUPER SIMPLE SCARF  (Adult or Child)  
Size 15 needles
2 8 oz. Skeins of yarn – 1 of color A, 1 of color B  (either worsted weight or bulky – or one strand either worsted or bulky weight and one strand sport weight, which makes a lacier scarf.  For a really lacey effect, just use one strand of a super bulky yarn like Lion Brand Homespun)

This is worked with two strands of yarn at all times – one of color A and one of color B.  Using one strand variegated yarn and one strand solid color yarn makes a great artistic look!  Or use leftover yarn and knit in stripes.  No finishing or fringe is required.  It works up in a simple rib pattern that is the same on both sides.

Cast on 32 or 40 stitches – depending on whether you want a skinnier or wider scarf.
Row 1 – Knit 2, Purl 2 to end of row.
Row 2 – Purl 2, Knit 2 to end of row.
Continue until you have about 24” of yarn left, then bind off in pattern.  That’s it!  You’ve made a scarf!!


BEV'S SUPER SIMPLE BASIC HAT
Size 10 knitting needles
2 oz. of worsted weight or bulky yarn

Child size for 3-9 years old   (10-13 years old)  (teen-adult)
Cast on 60 stitches (68)(72)
Row 1:  K2, P2, K2 across line, ending with P2 (this make ribbing)
Row 2-6:  Repeat Row 1.
Row 7:  Knit across
Row 8:  Purl across
Repeat Rows 7 and 8 until hat is 8 inches (9 ½ inches) (10 inches) from start, ending on a knit row.
On the knit row – K2 together across the row (this decreases the width)
Next row:  Purl
Next row:  K2 together across the row.
Last row:  Purl across.  Cut a 14 inch tail of yarn, thread a yarn needle with it.  Carefully pull the last row of knitting from the needle and thread the needle through every stitch (easier to do while stitches are still on the needle!).  Pull tightly then whip stitch the seam shut.  Add a pom pom or tassel to the top if desired.


BEV'S SUPER SIMPLE "KID LID" HAT (for adults, too!)
Size 13 needles
1 ½ oz. bulky yarn (Lion Brand Homespun works really well)

Cast on 30 stitches (toddler-19 months-3 years), 40 stitches (4 years-10 years), or 48 stitches (11-adult)
Row 1:  Knit.
Row 2:  Purl across
Row 3:  K1, P1 across
Row 4:  Purl across
Repeat these four rows until hat measures 8 inches (9 inches) (10 ½ inches) – ending with a purl row.
Next, K2 together all the way across.
Purl across the next row
K2 together all the way across the next row.
Purl across the next row.

Cut a 18 inch tail of yarn, thread a yarn needle with it.  Carefully pull the last row of knitting from the needle and thread the needle through every stitch (easier to do while stitches are still on the needle!).  Pull tightly then whip stitch the seam shut.  You can add a pom pom if you wish.


BARBARA'S SUPER SIMPLE SLIPPERS
Size 8 needles
1 4 oz (children) or 8 oz (adult) skein worsted weight yarn

Cast on 29 stitches.
Row 1:  Knit
Row 2:  K 9, P1, K9, P1, K9
Continue on until piece measures 2 inches shorter than the child’s or adult’s foot.
Then K1, P1 for 2 inches (to make the toe).
Cut a 14 inch tail of yarn, thread a yarn needle with it.  Carefully pull the last row of knitting from the needle and thread the needle through every stitch (easier to do while stitches are still on the needle!).  Pull tightly then whip stitch the seam shut, about half way up the length of the slipper.  Whip stitch the heel either as a straight seam, or in the shape of a “T.”  If you like, make a cord twice the length of the slipper, use ribbon, or crochet a chain.  Run this through the top edge of the slipper and tie in front.


CHRIS'S SUPER SIMPLE BABY BLANKET
Size 15 needles
4 8 oz skeins of yarn – 2 of color A, 2 of color B  (either worsted weight or bulky)

This is worked with two strands of yarn at all times – one of color A and one of color B.  Size is approximately 42” by 42”.  No finishing or fringe is required – the pattern knits it right in!

Cast on 100 stitches.
Row 1-20 – Knit.
Row 21 – Knit.
Row 22 – Knit 10 stitches, purl 80 stitches, knit 10 stitches
Repeat Rows 21 and 21 until blanket is approximately 39-40 inches in length.
Last 20 Rows – Knit.


DIANE'S SUPER SIMPLE RUFFLED BABY BLANKET
Changing needle sizes creates lovely ruffles knitted right in!

Size 13 and size 3 needles
2 8 oz. skeins worsted weight yarn

Cast on 135 stitches with size 13 needles.
Row 1-7:  Knit
Row 8:  Using one size 3 needle and the size 13 needle with stitches on it, K across row.
Row 9:  Use second size 3 needle and the size 3 needle with stitches on it, K across row.
Row 10-14:  Knit
Row 15:  Using one size 13 needle and the size three needle with stitches on it, K across row.
Row 16:  Using a size 1 3 needle and the size 13 needle with stitches on it, K across row.
Row. 17- 21:  Knit
Repeat Rows 8-21 for pattern, finishing with 7 rows done on a size 13 needle.  Bind off and weave in tail.


CHRIS'S SUPER SIMPLE ADULT AFGHAN
Size 15 needles
8 8 oz skeins of yarn – 4 of color A, 4 of color B  (either worsted weight or bulky)

This is worked with two strands of yarn at all times – one of color A and one of color B.  Size is approximately 60” by 60”.  No finishing or fringe is required – the pattern knits it right in!

Cast on 150 stitches.
Row 1-20 – Knit.
Row 21 – Knit.
Row 22 – Knit 10 stitches, purl 130 stitches, knit 10 stitches
Repeat Rows 21 and 21 until blanket is 57-58 inches in length.
Last 20 Rows – Knit.
Bind off and weave in tail.
 

DONNA'S SUPER SIMPLE LEFTOVERS AFGHAN
The Seed Stitch pattern makes for a nice texture, and having one strand of yarn a solid color pulls together visually all the leftover yarn pieces.  Remember to always start a new color at the beginning of a row, and tie it on with a firm square knot.  When you are finished, weave the hanging strands into the afghan, and trim off excess.

Size 11 needles (36 inch or 47 inch circular needles work great because of the large number of stitches)
All worsted weight OR all sport weight leftover yarn PLUS one solid color for contrast throughout.  This is worked using two strands of yarn held together through.

Cast on 140 stitches.
Row 1:  K1, P1 across row
Row 2:  P1, K1 across row
Repeat  Rows 1 and 2 until the afghan is between 50 and 70 inches long (depending on how long you want it to be).  Bind off in pattern, and weave in tail.