Quick Knitting Idea

Knitting is a form of survival at times.  Not for the clothing I make, but for the time it takes up.  Sitting at appointments or waiting for kids at lessons it helps me to feel like I am not wasting my time.

I came across a beautiful self-striping yarn at a new shop in town last week.

  My kids seem to be into scarfs right now and I needed mindless knitting.  So for a very easy, but cute scarf:  Use size (US) 8 needles and Patons Classic Wool self striping yarn.  Cast on 40 stitches. Knit 2 purl 2 rib stitch to end, Row 2, same, continue this way until the scarf is the length you prefer.  Cast off in pattern, tie fringe if you like ! 

The yarn will stripe in interesting patterns, the patterns will change at times.  Fun and mindless, plus my kids are already fighting over who gets to wear the scarf first!