Easy but interesting, the basketweave scarf is a perfect first knitting project giving plenty of opportunity to switch between knitting and purling.
 
This pattern is also available as a class:
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Skill level: Beginner
Yarn: Approx. 500 yards worsted-weight yarn; Jill uses 100% superwash merino wool
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 18 sts / 20 rows  = 4” in stockinette
Measurements: Approx. 60” long and 10” wide