Supplies Used:
- 165 yards of super bulky yarn in bright yellow (I used 2 skeins (81 yards each) of Lion Brand Hometown USA Super Bulky Yarn in Pittsburgh Yellow)
- 165 yards of bulky yarn in light yellow (I used 1 skein (175 yards) of Loops & Threads Charisma Baby medium weight yarn in Yellow)
- US Size 19 knitting needles
Pattern:
Throughout this whole pattern, hold the two colors of yarn together and knit with them as if they were one strand of yarn.
- Cast on 16 stitches
- Row 1: (knit 1, purl 1) repeat until end of row
- Row 2: (purl 1, knit 1) repeat until end of row
- Repeat these two rows until the scarf is 58 inches long
- Bind off
- Line up the cast on edge with the bound off edge and use mattress stitch to make a seam. The scarf should now be one big loop.
- Weave in ends
I think seed stitch (the alternating knit/purl technique used in this pattern) is perfect for big scarves like this for two reasons. First, it is reversible so it looks good no matter how it's piled on your neck. Second, all the little purl bumps add volume to the scarf, making it seem even bigger and cozier than it would otherwise.
Also, this is a very quick, easy knit because the needles are so big and the pattern is so simple. I would highly recommend this pattern to beginner knitters or to anyone who is looking for a nice break from their more difficult knitting projects. (Before this, I was working on this elephant with size 3 needles, so it was super fun for me to switch to the size 19s and fly through this scarf.)
I think Leilani really liked it!
Here she is modeling it, mid-laugh, at her party on Wednesday:
Unfortunately, I only had the camera on my phone with me at her party, as I'm sure you can tell. My new goal for myself is to work on remembering to bring my real camera along with me on a more regular basis.
Happy birthday, Leilani!
xoxo
Laura
The scarf looks really comfy and warm! I would love to make one for myself - maybe after my baby is born and my fingers won't get numb whenever I start knitting...
ReplyDeleteI'm sure, Leilani loves her new scarf!
How can I make that scarf shorter
ReplyDeleteTo make it less wide, cast on fewer stitches (in increments of 2 so that you always cast on an even number of stitches). To make it shorter, knit a few less rows so that it will be less than 58 inches long.
DeleteI was going to try this as my first scarf. I have very little experience knitting. I went my local yarn shop was was sold 2 skeins of yarn and size 19 circular plastic needles. The needles are driving me crazy!! Did you use straight needles and would a smaller needle change the looks? i think this scarf is so near
ReplyDeleteI used straight needles for this scarf, and I would definitely recommend switching to them; I find them a little less cumbersome. Using a smaller needle size will make the stitches tighter so the whole scarf will be smaller. I hope this helps! Good luck with your first scarf. =)
DeleteThank you! going to buy new needles
DeleteYou do good work girl! So pretty...gonna start one today. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the Scarf!!!! I have been looking for a really cute pattern and I love yours!!! Would you be able to use this pattern with thinner wool.... not have it quite as thick?? Would you just use a little bit smaller knitting needles then???
ReplyDeleteYes and yes! This is possible to make with any yarn thickness, just use smaller needles for thinner yarn. =)
DeleteBeautiful scarf Laura :) love the chunky knit
ReplyDeleteI would like to make this using circular needles. Any suggestions on how many stiches to cast on?? Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is a VERY good question. Hmmm... I'm not sure. I'll think about it...
DeleteCould it be made using an odd number of stitches so each row would be the same and you wouldn't have to remember where you left off when you put it aside?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scarf! I love yellow and have really taken a shine to this... happy happy happy :D
ReplyDeleteWhat size needles would you suggest for Sayelle 4 Ply yarn? Maybe size 10 or so?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late response! I think 10s would work well.
DeleteI love this scarf and would like to make it for my mother who will be 100 years old in Nov. Her neck isn't very big so could you please let me know if I can use smaller needles and thinner yarn?
ReplyDeleteWow, happy birthday to your mother! This is definitely a chunky scarf if you knit it according to the pattern. Using thinner yarn and smaller needles is a great way to make it fit your mother better. If I were you, I'd use a bulky yarn and a worsted weight yarn and I'd use needles around size 10. I hope this helps. =)
DeleteHi Laura, the knitting needles you use in your projects are they US/UK or metric sizing? Thanks much
ReplyDeleteThe needles are a size 19 in US sizing.
DeleteWhat other brand yarn could I use in place of Loops N Threads Baby Charisma as this only comes in pastel shades and the scarf I'm making is Lions Brand bulky in color Barley?
ReplyDeleteAny other brand of yarn will work as long as it's bulky weight.
DeleteHey I wanted to make this scarf with just bulky weight yarn from knitpicks, and I think 19 would be overkill. Would you suggest like 12's? I was thinking that or smaller. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYep, I think 12s would work. I wouldn't go any smaller than that because it will make the stitches tighter and the scarf stiffer.
Deleteok dang, I only have 11s, guess I will have to go shopping!
DeleteIt wouldn't hurt to make a swatch with your 11s before you buy more needles. Maybe you'll end up being happy with it!
DeleteHow long about did it take to make this. 3 hrs
ReplyDeleteHow wide was the scarf?
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