As it's getting a lot chillier, I thought it'd be a good time to post the Circle Scarf tutorial. The circle has quickly become my favourite kind of scarf, as not even the most determined gust of wind can separate it from your neck and there are numerous ways to wear it. It's a simple 2x2 rib pattern, as you only need to know how to knit and purl and recognise the stitches to keep everything consistent. After a few rows, the pattern makes a bit more sense...
I bought my yarn here. Alternatively you could double up thinner 4ply yarns or even mix different shades of the same colour for a marl effect. It's best to do a tension swatch to check the knitting is neither too tight nor too loose. As a rule, 10 or 12mm needles work well with the yarn I specified.
Some more circle scarf imagery for you all; I'd really like to get creative with different stitches when I make my next one, as the possibilities are endless, just as long as you join it together when you finish. Sources Hel Looks; Fashion Girl; Copenhagen Street Style; Glamcanyon
I'd love to know how you get on if you make this and let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. My next aim is to knit one in moss stitch, but I'll be saving that one as a little project while I'm across the pond. I hope it all makes sense!
P.S Check out the sidebar for a sneak peek of the latest Giles Deacon for New Look collection. It's out on Monday and I've picked out some of my preferred party pieces...
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16 musings:
id love to buy one now! im too impatient to knit but buying a scarf well theres something im good at! x
I love circle scarfs and now i really want a knit one!
xoxo
I love snoods - there's a gorgeous (fake) fur one in Topshop at the moment, but yours is so lovely. I wish I had the patience to knit.
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I'm hitting myself on the head because I don't know how to knit :(
On the bright side, I bought a book on knitting and I already got yarn. I will learn and tackle this tutorial.
-meream
I'm getting my Nan on the case to make me one =)
Those pictures are great! Cool blog. x
oh man, i wish i knew how to interpret those diagrams!
i just made circle scarves out of thrifted ugly sweaters, it seemed to work the best for me, but really i wish i could knit!
I need to learn to knit....circle scarves are so cosy!!
Arghh this really makes me want to learn to knit! I'm seriously that close to ordering some wool and knitting needles...but I keep thinking of all those bad experiences in textiles lessons back at school!
Thanks for sharing those outfit pics btw, theyve inspired me to start wearing my scarf a bit differently from now on :) xxx
Great tutorial, just goes to show browsing through old books can lead to some great finds!
I've only just started to learn how to knit, but hopefully soon I'll be able to make my own snood :)
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Knitting is brilliant!! I am an avid enthusiast. Great post!
oooh i'll definitely have a go at this, thanks for posting the instructions!
My nan taught me to knit when I was a kid, but I havent tried since. I intend to sit down this weekend and give this a go!!
umm i wish i had the brain capacity to endure this!!
love those scarves
hey i was wondering if you could explain in more detail how to join the 2 ends together once finished knitting the length of the scarf?
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I will try and describe it as best as I can, I included the above diagram as it's very similar (although the other end is not on needles). When you decide to finish your scarf, grab the other end making sure it isn't twisted and that the wrong sides are together. Begin to knit the first stitch, taking the yarn through the stitch on the needle and the first stitch of the other end of the scarf. Cast off in this way, making sure to pick up stitches from the other end of the scarf thus joining both parts together. E-mail me if this still doesn't make sense.
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