Scarf to knit
Large knitting needles, colorful and soft balls of yarn, and a good hot drink, and you are ready to make your knitting scarf ! Knitting is a big trend this year, so to be at the forefront of fashion this winter, you can combine your outfit with a very warm knit scarf, and your outfit will be even more beautiful! So what could be better than creating your own knitting scarf?
For the cold season, in autumn or winter, a beautiful knitting scarf is our greatest ally against the cold,and keep our neck warm. We love our knitting scarf soft, warm, fluffy and very thick, but it can be a real ordeal to find our perfect scarf in the store, because the colors do not necessarily please us, the materials are of poor quality, or the scarves scratchy and are not comfortable...
Making your knitting scarf can take a little time, but it's an excellent and very pleasant activity to keep busy during long winter evenings by the fireside!
The image of knitting that we had a few years ago is no longer at all current: we could imagine our grandmothers knitting woolen sweaters that scratch with colors and details that are a bit old-fashioned. But today knitting and stitches are on the rise ! Nothing is trendier than knitting and DIY! Knitting is growing in popularity year after year and therefore has its place among the activities of the moment. If you were hesitating to get into knitting and make yourself a beautiful knitting scarf, don't hesitate any longer and get started!
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Have you ever seen people knitting in unusual places or times, with their balls in their hands and their knitting needles? Well, who's stopping you from being one of those people? The knit is convenient to carry, lightweight, and is ideal for keeping busy on all occasions. You can focus on your knitting scarf whenever you want, on public transport, during your breaks at work, at home, in short, whenever and wherever you want!
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The choice of wool is very important in the making of your knitting scarf, you will obtain very different results depending on the wool used. If you are a beginner, choose a thick yarn, in order to be able to follow your progress more quickly with your knitting scarf, but also to be able to correct your work in the event of an error.
There is a multitude of wool between color, quality, length… Here are some little tips to see more clearly in order to choose the best ball for your scarf to knit.
Goat or sheep wool are very good quality and warm fibers. However, they tend to pill, which is never pleasant and gives a sloppy look to the outfit. So, to keep and preserve your scarf over time, choose wool that does not lint, such as alpaca!
Alpaca wool is ideal for making a beautiful knit scarf ! Indeed, this fiber stands out clearly thanks to its insulating power, seven times greater than sheep's wool. It will also bring unparalleled softness to your knitting scarf that you won't want to let go of. Finally, alpaca wool is very light, respects sensitive skin and does not pill, which will allow you to keep your scarf in very good condition for a long time and to maintain it easily!
Among vegetable wools, cotton is ideal for beginners. Easy to knit and wash but also very comfortable, it is a perfect vegetable fiber for a knit scarf. Regarding synthetic wools, the choice is not lacking between polyamide, acrylic, microfiber, lurex, nylon, polyester, and so on! Pleasant to knit and of good quality, synthetic fibers are also very affordable. The only black spot on the board is that they can itch … Thus, it is a wool to avoid for a knitting scarf or clothes in contact with the skin.
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To start your scarf when you are a beginner, it is important to choose a simple pattern so as not to be discouraged by embarking on a project that is too complicated. The basic rectangle scarf does not need a pattern, freely choose the number of stitches and the type of stitch in order to obtain a more or less thick scarf. Knit, and once the desired length is obtained, stop!
To start knitting your scarf, it is essential to have good needles . But you will quickly notice that there are a multitude of needles, which leave us perplexed by so many choices... But don't panic, we will help you see more clearly!
Depending on the work to be done or your level, the size of the needles may vary. To succeed with your knitting scarf, it is essential to have good comfort , handling your needles without hurting yourself or getting tired. Generally the average size of a knitting needle is 40 cm, but they can also vary between 20 or 60 cm in length. It is important to know that the longer a needle, the more difficult it is to use. A little advice for a beginner: the perfect size of a needle corresponds to the length between the armpit and the wrist.
Although the length of the needles is important, the diameter is just as important. If you've succumbed to the charms of knitting, you've probably noticed that the needles are numbered . These numbers refer to the diameter of the needle expressed in millimeters. The larger the diameter, the looser your stitches will be. When choosing the diameter of the needle, it is important to take into account the type of wool you have chosen, because not all fibers support the same tension.
Now that you have all our tips, get started and make a unique and original knitting scarf to make people jealous!
Also discover our Alpaca fiber scarves to inspire you for your models!
For the cold season, in autumn or winter, a beautiful knitting scarf is our greatest ally against the cold,and keep our neck warm. We love our knitting scarf soft, warm, fluffy and very thick, but it can be a real ordeal to find our perfect scarf in the store, because the colors do not necessarily please us, the materials are of poor quality, or the scarves scratchy and are not comfortable...
Making your knitting scarf can take a little time, but it's an excellent and very pleasant activity to keep busy during long winter evenings by the fireside!
The knitting trend
The image of knitting that we had a few years ago is no longer at all current: we could imagine our grandmothers knitting woolen sweaters that scratch with colors and details that are a bit old-fashioned. But today knitting and stitches are on the rise ! Nothing is trendier than knitting and DIY! Knitting is growing in popularity year after year and therefore has its place among the activities of the moment. If you were hesitating to get into knitting and make yourself a beautiful knitting scarf, don't hesitate any longer and get started!
Knit and relax!
The benefits of knitting are not only limited to saving money or making your products to measure and as you wish, but knitting is also a very zen activity that can allow you to relax enormously, and reduce your stress level. . When you spend your day at work in stress and rush, knitting is the best way to clear your head , relieve the pressure, while creating beautiful products, such as knitting scarves, gloves, hats, sweaters...
It has been proven that the regular rhythm of the needles, the concentration, the noise of the friction of the wool make knitting a zen activity, ideal for relaxing, to enjoy it without moderation.
It has been proven that the regular rhythm of the needles, the concentration, the noise of the friction of the wool make knitting a zen activity, ideal for relaxing, to enjoy it without moderation.
When you want and where you want!
Have you ever seen people knitting in unusual places or times, with their balls in their hands and their knitting needles? Well, who's stopping you from being one of those people? The knit is convenient to carry, lightweight, and is ideal for keeping busy on all occasions. You can focus on your knitting scarf whenever you want, on public transport, during your breaks at work, at home, in short, whenever and wherever you want!
Knitting to be fashionable
But knitting is not only practical and fun to do, it is also very fashionable and Instagrammable! So you can share your creations and your beautiful knitting scarf on the internet and make many people jealous. Take your needles and pretty balls of wool to create a unique and original piece! So, let your imagination run wild and get started!
Choosing the right yarn
The choice of wool is very important in the making of your knitting scarf, you will obtain very different results depending on the wool used. If you are a beginner, choose a thick yarn, in order to be able to follow your progress more quickly with your knitting scarf, but also to be able to correct your work in the event of an error.There is a multitude of wool between color, quality, length… Here are some little tips to see more clearly in order to choose the best ball for your scarf to knit.
What is wool?
Wool is a fiber that comes from the shearing of woolen animals such as sheep, goats, alpacas or even camels. The animals are generally shorn once a year, before summer, in order to cool them down. Their wool is therefore recovered, treated, disentangled, cleaned and deodorized to then be transformed into yarn, dyed and rolled up into balls of wool. Vegetable yarns also exist, as well as synthetic yarns , which are less expensive, but also of poor quality and not very resistant, such as polyamide, cotton or silk.animal wool
Goat or sheep wool are very good quality and warm fibers. However, they tend to pill, which is never pleasant and gives a sloppy look to the outfit. So, to keep and preserve your scarf over time, choose wool that does not lint, such as alpaca!
Alpaca wool is ideal for making a beautiful knit scarf ! Indeed, this fiber stands out clearly thanks to its insulating power, seven times greater than sheep's wool. It will also bring unparalleled softness to your knitting scarf that you won't want to let go of. Finally, alpaca wool is very light, respects sensitive skin and does not pill, which will allow you to keep your scarf in very good condition for a long time and to maintain it easily!
Vegetable and synthetic wools
Among vegetable wools, cotton is ideal for beginners. Easy to knit and wash but also very comfortable, it is a perfect vegetable fiber for a knit scarf. Regarding synthetic wools, the choice is not lacking between polyamide, acrylic, microfiber, lurex, nylon, polyester, and so on! Pleasant to knit and of good quality, synthetic fibers are also very affordable. The only black spot on the board is that they can itch … Thus, it is a wool to avoid for a knitting scarf or clothes in contact with the skin.
Choose your boss well
To start your scarf when you are a beginner, it is important to choose a simple pattern so as not to be discouraged by embarking on a project that is too complicated. The basic rectangle scarf does not need a pattern, freely choose the number of stitches and the type of stitch in order to obtain a more or less thick scarf. Knit, and once the desired length is obtained, stop!
Which needles to choose?
The size
Depending on the work to be done or your level, the size of the needles may vary. To succeed with your knitting scarf, it is essential to have good comfort , handling your needles without hurting yourself or getting tired. Generally the average size of a knitting needle is 40 cm, but they can also vary between 20 or 60 cm in length. It is important to know that the longer a needle, the more difficult it is to use. A little advice for a beginner: the perfect size of a needle corresponds to the length between the armpit and the wrist.
The diameter
Although the length of the needles is important, the diameter is just as important. If you've succumbed to the charms of knitting, you've probably noticed that the needles are numbered . These numbers refer to the diameter of the needle expressed in millimeters. The larger the diameter, the looser your stitches will be. When choosing the diameter of the needle, it is important to take into account the type of wool you have chosen, because not all fibers support the same tension.
Now that you have all our tips, get started and make a unique and original knitting scarf to make people jealous!
Also discover our Alpaca fiber scarves to inspire you for your models!
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Apocuna Scarf
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Alpaca Yarn
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