How long should I knit a child’s scarf? If I use the fuzzy/thin type yarn what size needle would be best?
Posted on November 21st, 2009 by admin
I don’t know the name of the yarn, but it’s really furry and basically on a thin thread. Thanks. What would a good size be for a youth.
A rule of thumb for knitting scarves is to make the length the same as the height of the recipient. The width can be 3-8".
The yarn sounds like Fun Fur. (http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/funFur.htm) It’s considered a bulky (5) yarn because of the "eyelash" texture. If used by itself, the yarn will not hold the shape it is knitted in and will stretch limply. You should use a sport weight or worsted weight yarn for shaping, and let the furry yarn give the texture, as in this pattern: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kff-bicolorScarf.html?noImages= You would use the size needle appropriate for the stabilizing yarn. Or, you could use two strands of the furry yarn together as one strand to help the scarf hold its shape, as in this pattern: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/40643AD.html?noImages=0 It calls for size 15 needles.
November 21st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
You simply knitted a child’s scarf – are you for real?
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November 21st, 2009 at 3:44 pm
If you make it too long it might get stuck in an elevator door so make sure the child keeps a pair of very sharp scissors or a knife in their pocket when using the scarf
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Twilight Zone episode " What you Need"
November 21st, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I’d say 3-4 feet (36-48 inches) long to be on the safe side, although sometimes you can do 2 1/2 feet (30 inches). Width is entirely up to you.
If it’s a fuzzy type yarn – like a fun-fur yarn – needle size depends on what kind of texture you want the scarf to be. if you want a more net-like and thin scarf, then use a bigger needle (like a size 8 or above). if you want something more meshy and dense, then use a smaller needle (size 5 or below).
typically, smaller needles equal more time knitting as opposed to bigger needles.
Also, if you want to spice things up, you could pair the furry yarn with another thicker yarn (I’d suggest worsted weight, but it’s up to you) and knit both into the scarf to make it sturdier. Just a suggestion, though – no need to follow it.
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Experience as a knitter/crocheter
November 21st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
A good length is to measure from elbow to elbow. Start at one elbow up around the neck and down to the other elbox. If the child you are knitting it for isn’t available, find a child about the same size and ask their mom if you can measure. Explain you are knitting a scarf for a child the same size; they will probably laugh and let you.
For needle size, look on the ball band of the yarn you are using. There will be a little grid on it and underneath it will say for example, 5mm and a US equivalent suggested for that yarn.
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November 21st, 2009 at 5:03 pm
A rule of thumb for knitting scarves is to make the length the same as the height of the recipient. The width can be 3-8".
The yarn sounds like Fun Fur. (http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/funFur.htm) It’s considered a bulky (5) yarn because of the "eyelash" texture. If used by itself, the yarn will not hold the shape it is knitted in and will stretch limply. You should use a sport weight or worsted weight yarn for shaping, and let the furry yarn give the texture, as in this pattern: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kff-bicolorScarf.html?noImages= You would use the size needle appropriate for the stabilizing yarn. Or, you could use two strands of the furry yarn together as one strand to help the scarf hold its shape, as in this pattern: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/40643AD.html?noImages=0 It calls for size 15 needles.
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personal experience