I need to purchase a book that will help me begin knitting today. I want this book to include the supplies i will need to begin knitting. Also, i would like it to include all the steps to learn the basic stitches.

By the way, I want to start off knitting a scarf and eventually knit hats and gloves and all that.

Thank you!

I like Stitch and Bitch by Stephanie Pearl Mcphee

You can also go on Youtube for videos teaching you how to knit. The two basic stitches are called a Knit and a Purl. These are the only two you need to learn before making a scarf that alternates between Garter Stitch, Stockinette Stitch, Seed Stitch, and many others.

Here is a list of things you will need for the very beginning:
yarn … duh Make it a worsted weight, non-fluffy type of yarn. Caron Simply Soft and Red Heart are two brands that are good to start on.
Pair of knitting needles – 10 is a good size to start with (I like bamboo needles just because I think they feel better)
crochet hook – for picking up dropped stitches
Scissors

Here are some additional things you might want eventually:
stitch holders – these look like giant safety pins
cable needle – a small curved needle for making cables
markers – small rings used to mark stitches
counter – used to count the rows
double pointed needles – these are straight and have a point on each end and are used for making the tops of hats knitted in the round, among other things
circular needles – two short needles attached by a plastic cable, these are used to make a blanket or something else that requires a LOT of stitches that wouldn’t fit on a regular needle or to knit in the round (make a tube)

I’m trying to knit my boyfriend a scarf and I have close to no experience with knitting. I am getting help in knitting a scarf, but I want to pick out the proper type of yarn.

The most important thing is warmth and from there is softness. I hope someone could make a recommendation to brand and type. I am going to be shopping at Michaels so if you can make recommendations that are available at Michaels, it’ll be great.

Thank you SO much.

100 % Wool and alpaca are definitely very warm and you can find them in a variety of colors at a local yarn store. But be aware that animal proteins like 100% wool will usually felt when washed in the washing machine or agitated too much in hand washing. Guys like my hubby don’t think of throwing a scarf in the washer. If you decide to use wool or alpaca, look for a superwash like Cascade’s Yarns. They’ve been treated with a chemical that prevents felting.

If you hitting the craft stores, Lion Brand is okay for the price. Their Wool-Ease line knit up well and are pretty soft. They won’t felt b/c they are not 100% wool. They have acrylic in them for ease of washing.

My fave is alpaca but go grope the yarns for softness.

Good luck. I’m sure your boyfriend will appreciate your gift.