I’ve made some scarf patterns you might like Gansey Scarf Partly because there are too many to choose from. To be honest, when it comes to knitting a scarf, I usually design my own. At this moment there are over 35,000 knitting patterns for scarves on Ravelry. Too long, and you end up with a scarf that you trip on.Ĭhoosing a knitting pattern for your scarf Remember that while there’s a lot of range in the size, you don’t want it too narrow because the knitted fabric will tend to curl on itself and stretch lengthwise. Length can be from 55 to 80 (140 to 203 cm) Width can be from 6 to 16 inches (15 to 41 cm) (It would matter with a sweater, but that’s a different blog post).Ī “standard” scarf is about 7 x 60 inches (18 x 152 cm). And unless you’re wildly off, that doesn’t matter too much. If your gauge (the size of your stitches) doesn’t match the pattern, your scarf be narrower or wider than the scarf in the pattern. Well that depends, but the short answer is no. In Chapter 16, A Guide to Yarn, I talk about types of yarn fibers, from cotton to possum (yes, possum), thickness of yarn (from lace to super bulky), and how to estimate how much yarn to buy.ĭo you need to make a gauge swatch when making a scarf? The nice thing about a scarf is that, as you go, you can see how much length you get out of a ball of yarn, and calculate how much more yarn exactly you'll need. I prefer my scarves on the larger side, and I don’t like to worry about running out of yarn, so I usually allow about 800 yards (730 meters) of yarn. A smallish worsted weight scarf can be made with as little as 350 yards (320 metres).
The answer is, it mostly depends on the size you want and how much texture the knitting will have. I gave myself a little high-five for that one. I was weighing yarn, and trying to figure it out, then remembered that I actually figured this out when I wrote my first book! It was a cool moment for me to use my own book to get an answer. I’ve knit 2.5 scarves this year, and I had the same question. How much yarn do you need to knit a scarf? Look for blends with superwash merino, silk, cashmere, or cotton. A fibre that you can wear as a sweater or socks might be more irritating as a scarf. Heavier yarns, like bulky, make for fast knitting but the scarf will have less drape.Ī scarf will sit next to the sensitive skin of your neck, so make sure you pick a fibre that won't irritate. Finer yarns, like DK, sport, fingering, or lace, make lovely scarves too, but will take more time. They are thin enough to make a flexible knitted fabric that will drape, and thick enough to be warm. Worsted or aran weight yarn (medium or bulky weight) are great choices. What kind of yarn is best for knitting a scarf? And a scarf is a practical layering item that you’ll actually use, or that you can gift to someone. I mean, it’s basically a big rectangle, and a knitted rectangle is where most of us start. A scarf is a great first knitting project.
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