I find it hard to crochet or knit large items. It’s easier for me if I can assemble them from separate items.
Therefore I really like Patchwork knitting: You knit one piece at a time.
You can see easily how much you knitted already, easier than when knitting in endless rows.
On the photo you see a scarf I begun. In my case I work ‘fast’ squares from three colours that I rearrange at every square.
Simply try it, it’s fun!
Links:
Basic Garter Welt Module Pillow (English)
(via Das Web als Online Handarbeitsbuch)
Different Patches (Mitres – aka Dominoes or Patchwork Knitting)
Patchworkstricken (German)
Here at unikatissima: Clothes From Crocheted Medaillons