Scarf pattern?

ZoeS · 12-12-2009, 11:47 PM

I found this photo on a blog:

http://etsyitemoftheday.com/etsy-handknit-scarf/

I'd like to make one like it! I'm not sure if it is ok to speculate on the pattern of such a scarf, but it just looked like garter to me. What I'm wondering about is the type of yarn and the gauge. It looks like rope and rolling pin-sized knitting needles to me

So I would appreciate more knowledgeable insight.

Thanks,

Zoe

suzeeq · 12-13-2009, 05:43 AM

It's garter, maybe super bulky yarn and huge needles like 35 or 50s. Even if the original was done with thicker yarn and larger needles, that should give you the same look. Normally you'd use 3 or 4 strands of bulky yarn on size 50 needles, so just using one strand would be similar.

StellasKnits · 12-14-2009, 06:29 PM

Yep! I'll bet it was made on at least size 35 with a simple garter stitch. Gorgeous scarf by the way! Good luck!

ZoeS · 12-15-2009, 12:03 AM

Thanks! I made it last night in about an hour. It was definitely size 50 needles. Which I didn't have and couldn't find at the store, so I taped a size 15 and a size 35 together

It actually worked! I wouldn't do it for a long project, but I'm glad I did it for this one.

I used Woolease Super Bulky, 6 st across, and added a fringe. It turned out really nice!

sgtpam · 12-15-2009, 12:57 AM

Hmmmmmm....got pics? Sounds like a fun knit. Very creative way to get size 50s

suzeeq · 12-15-2009, 01:10 AM

Well 15 and 35 make 50, but your 'needle' probably came out larger than a size 50. But good for you on your inventiveness! Yes, a picture would be great.

ZoeS · 12-15-2009, 01:19 AM

Yes I think that they were larger than an actual 50, but it worked out perfectly for my scarf where gauge didn't matter, but I wanted BIG. I'll post a photo shortly.

Thanks,

Zoe

ZoeS · 12-15-2009, 03:48 AM

As promised, here are some photos

suzeeq · 12-15-2009, 05:00 AM

I see your cat likes it too. Good job.

Jan in CA · 12-15-2009, 05:52 AM

It looks great! That kitty is cute!