Almost done

My Lily of the Valley Scarf is all finished, but for the grafting. Oh dear, the worst part. I don't like Kitchner stitch, and I'm not fully satisfied with any of my attempts at it. I'm taking a class on it, in a few weeks, but I need the needles for my Forest Path Stole, so I'm not sure I want to wait. But since it's a gift I want to do a really good job. What to do?