Online orders are too slow for these kinds of things at the moment, and so this wash mitt was born. Any scraps of a smooth cotton yarn will do. I used worsted weight, but you could easily hold two strands of thinner yarn together. I like having a scrubby side to my wash mitt, but this may not be for everyone.

Gift-making season is upon us! Why not use some stash and leftover yarn to knit a cozy, bulky, and satisfyingly quick scarf? Please enjoy this simple guideline for a sideways knit scarf with a simple tassel fringe. The sample shown is 7 in wide and 56 in long, not including the 7 in tassel fringe. This project is perfect for the novice knitter,...