A circular scarf, snud or scarf-eight is knitted extremely simply: a long fabric is sewn in a special way or from the first row it closes into a ring and is performed in a circle. Both of these methods will be discussed in this article.
Knitting: a scarf-eight and its features
The circular scarf that has become so popular hugs the neck very tightly, reliably protecting it from wind and frost. In addition, it can be used instead of a hat, and some delicate models look good even with light dresses.
The figure-eight scarf is so named because of its shape. This product resembles the sign of "infinity" or, rather, the Mobius strip.
The scarf connected by the first method (usually about 120-140 cm long) is sewn together, combining the front side with the wrong side. Thus, a vicious circle with a characteristic coil is obtained.
Eight-scarf is very convenient to use and does not require long styling, it is easy to put on it even without a mirror.
In the manufacture of a figure-eight scarf by the second method, work is performed on circular knitting needles. The first row is knitted, as usual, and when switching to the second fabric, they are turned over. In this case, the width of the fabric will be the length of the scarf, and its height will be the width. The cloth knitted on circular knitting needles.
However, it should be noted that this method is not very convenient. Work with any circular canvas requires additional effort and attention. In addition, it should be borne in mind that there will be no back rows, so you need to follow the correct formation of the pattern.
Which pattern to choose?
A figure-eight scarf knitted with a double-sided pattern will look best. When using one-sided ornaments, the presence of the wrong side cannot be hidden. Unless to bind the fabric two times wider than required and then sew it inside out. But such a technique is suitable only for openwork patterns or for paintings made of very thin thread.
Simple two-sided patterns include all types of elastic bands, “rice”, “boucle” and other ornaments formed by a combination of front and back loops.
The scheme for the pattern is presented below. A product connected in this way looks very impressive.
Sadly, braids are precisely a one-sided ornament. True, many knitters turn a blind eye to this, as a figure-eight scarf with a three-dimensional braid looks very beautiful. Often, a large braid is allowed in the center of the canvas, and on its edges knit elements that look the same from the face and from the inside. True, such scarves should also be worn carefully so as not to accidentally turn them inside out.
Scarf Knitting Pattern
The following description will be given for blended yarn, the thickness of which is 280 m / 100 grams. Knitting density: 10 cm x 22 loops. The number of loops in the rapport of the selected pattern is 8 pcs.
To get a scarf 40 cm wide, you need to dial 90 loops, two of them will make an edge. The first edge is removed unbroken, and the last is always front.
Our figure eight scarf will include eleven rapports.
The specificity of this pattern is that it is formed not only when performing the front rows, but also when working with the wrong ones. This feature allows you to use such an ornament for the manufacture of a scarf on circular knitting needles.
- 4LTSP, 4IZP. Repeat the described sequence to the end of the row.
- 3LTSP, 4IZP, 1LTSP.
- 2IZP, 4LTSP, 2IZP.
- 1LTSP, 4IZP, 3LTSP.
- 4, 4.
- 4, 4.
- 3ISP, 4LTSP, 1IZP.
- 2LTSP, 4IZP, 2LTSP.
- 1IZP, 4LTSP, 3IZP.
- 4LTSP, 4IZP.
Shutdown
When the figure-eight scarf is tied to the desired height (this is determined by fitting or measuring the fabric), it is time to stitch it. To complete the final step, you should lay the canvas on a flat surface. It is desirable that there was enough space, the scarf did not hang down and was not crumpled.
The canvas is folded in half, and then one end is turned upside down. The edges are combined and stitched by any convenient method. It is best to use a knit stitch "loop into loop", as it is practically invisible. You can achieve a perfect inconspicuous seam by filling the loops with another thread (preferably in a contrasting color) and then loosening the patterned edge. The remaining open loops are very easy to stitch with unclosed loops of the upper edge of the fabric.
After the seam has been sewn, you can crochet the scarf or leave the edges as they are. Crocheting gives the fabric greater rigidity and does not allow the product to stretch too much. In addition, several rows of single crochet columns can expand the scarf. This is true if the canvas turned out already than planned.