This one is for those of you who love the idea of the one hour scarf, but don't crochet.
(click here to see the original crochet version)
There's only one problem... it takes two hours!
Well, it took me two hours... and I am an experienced knitter. However, even at two hours it is still a speedy option. My finished scarf is approximately 160cm x 9cm
I have used 8.0mm needles and three strands of yarn worked together
cast on 160 stitches
row 1 - slip 1, (K1, P1) to last stitch, K1
row 2 - slip 1, (P1, K1) to last stitch, P1
repeat these two rows, until work measures 9cm
cast off (loosely)
You might prefer to work flat using circular needles for this project, given the number of stitches you will be working with. My preference is for straight needles, but if you use them.. be prepared for your needles to be full up like these ones.
Hello!
ReplyDeleteI am a crocheter and I love the look of loose stitches. Do you think I could use the three strands for a loose stitch? I am using a 20" crochet hook.
~Renee
Oh beautiful! I could whip that up while watching the news coverage tonight. I'll be linking to this!
ReplyDeleteThe colour combinations look great. I'm not a big fan of circular needles either.
ReplyDeleteLooks so earthy and warm. Nice and quick too.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering, do you have to do it with that many length wise? couldn't you do like, 10 and just make it longer? or would that take longer?
ReplyDeleterenee - you can do anything you like :) just play around a little with the three strands, and see if you like the effect... you might want to drop back to only two strands, or go up to four strands... or the three might be just right! experiment and see what you prefer
ReplyDeleterachel - much appreciated... have fun with your scarf!
crafty gardener - yay! another fan of straights! I was starting to feel like I was the only one out there still using them :)
jacqui - thanks... we LOVE quick!
christianne - absolutely you could work it the other way... you will obviously need to turn your work more often which makes the process a bit stop/start, whereas when you work a long row you pick up a nice rhythm... but it all comes down to personal preference.
the way you are suggesting is better for a beginner, since they have less stitches to worry about losing! and also you can try the scarf on and determine the exact length you want it to be
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IS that 2hr non-stop? I suppose.. Guess it'll take me 2 days, with breaks in between.
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Great! A scarf for everyday of the week. It does look like a lot of stitches on the needle, but I'm game :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the colours.
Nice pictures....neat blog.
ReplyDeleteWow - this scarf is beautiful. Wish mine would come out like this! I should just stick to sewing.
ReplyDeletejesse - thank you, I will check it out
ReplyDeletemelania - yes... non-stop :)
sam - I think I knit it up so quickly, because I didn't want to put my needles down - just in case those stitches started flying off :)
jordans - thanks
sassy scrubs - ah... well... you see.. I can knit, but sewing is a bit of a disaster for me !
Wow, nice scarf there. Wish I could knit that fast or that neat. I always have problems with the edge, rather untidy so knitting scarves is out for me.
ReplyDeleteeveryday housewife - I always slip the first stitch of each row when working a scarf... it helps neaten the edge... have you tried that?
ReplyDeleteTQ for that reminder. My mum taught me that 20 yrs ago, but having left of knitting for so long, I forgot about that tip.
ReplyDeleteBeginning knitter here! I'd love to try this project and see something come together quickly. When you say the yarn is worked together do you twist it all together or just keep the three strands side by side as you manipulate it? Thanks!
ReplyDeletealex... you don't need to twist the yarns together... just work from all three balls at the same time (pretending that they are one yarn)
ReplyDeleteif you find this difficult as a beginner, you could try using a super bulky yarn instead... or if you have access to a spinning wheel, you could ply (twist) the three separate yarns into one
hope that helps :)
nice scarf must try it myself! snce im here does any1 no wer i can get an knitting pattern for a iggle piggle jumper?? tanxsxx
ReplyDeletenice scarf must have a go at it myself! while im here does any1 no wer i can get a knitting pattern for an iggle piggle jumper tanxs xx
ReplyDeleteI love the way the different types of yarn look together. I assume the gray and black/white are a standard #4 thickness (please correct me if I am wrong), but what thickness is the maroon? It seems flat, is it a different type of yarn (is it even yarn?
ReplyDeleteThanks,Kara
Hey Kara...
ReplyDeleteThe grey was quite thick - 10 ply or worsted weight. The black/white was an 8 ply or DK weight. The maroon was a bit lighter, about a 5 ply or sport weight. The maroon is actually a recycled cotton. I guess it looks flat because there is no twist in the yarn, it's just a bunch of strands sitting side by side.
Thank you so much! I can't wait to try this for my next project.
ReplyDeleteI have #8 (American) needles, and also # 10 (American). A friend also loaned me even thicker ones, but no number appears. I don't think I can do 160 stitches. I'm really a beginner. What do you suggest using the needles I have? What kind of yarn - poly, wool, cotton? I don't know much about yarn or what to ask for. Thanks for any help. BEGINNER
ReplyDeleteHey Beginner...
ReplyDeleteThis scarf is not ideal for a beginner. You would be better off working a scarf where you cast on enough stitches for the width of the scarf, and then knit back and forth on those stitches until you reach the length you want.
The #8 (American) needles would be perfect to use.
I would recommend either a DK or worsted weight yarn. Probably NOT a cotton for a beginner, as they can be a bit splitty and have no stretch to them. I'd suggest a wool or an acrylic (or even a blend of the two), depending on personal preference. For me, I find most wools a bit itchy to wear around my neck. I must look a bit peculiar when I shop for yarn - but I tuck the ball under my chin to see how it will feel against my skin!
Here's a link to a video which you might find helpful: http://www.ehow.com/video_12221356_knit-scarf-beginner.html