How To When knitting a scarf stop the edges from curling.
The edges of a scarf can be difficult to keep from curling.There are many stitches you can use to make a scarf that lays flat.If you've already made the scarf, you should weigh it down or block it.If you want to block the scarf, lay it flat and spray it with water.The edges will not Curl when the scarf is dry.
Step 1: The simplest pattern is worked in the garter stitch.
If you want to make your first scarf, learn the garter stitch.Simply knit stitches for every row until the scarf is as long as you want it to be.You won't get the curling that you have from an imbalance of knit and purl stitches since the garter stitch relies on knit stitches for every row.The foundation pattern in knitting is the garter stitch.Try patterns that include purl stitches as well once you're comfortable with the garter stitch.
Step 2: A simple texture can be created using a seed stitch.
You can use the seed stitch to create a knobby texture on your scarf.Work 1 row of knit 1 purl 1 (K1, P1).For the next row, knit 1 across.When the scarf is as long as you want, keep alternating rows.The moss stitch is similar to a stockinette stitch in that each row is balanced between knit and purl stitches.The first row of K1, P1, should be used to make an American moss stitch.
Step 3: You can make a basketweave stitch scarf.
A fun pattern that has a woven textile look can be cast on multiple of 8 stitches.For the first row, knit all of the stitches.Each row has P4 across it.Then knit row 7.K4 is used for rows 8 through 12.The scarf can be as long as you want.The edges of a basketweave pattern can be kept from curling.The basketweave stitch can make a scarf bulky.You can use a thick yarn to make a scarf.If you want to minimize the look, choose a fine yarn.
Step 4: Don't use a stockinette stitch for the scarf.
If you choose a pattern that has more knit stitches than purl stitches, it's more likely to break.Don't use a pattern that tells you to knit on one side and purl on the other side, and read your pattern carefully before starting.The stockinette stitch works in knit and purl stitches.Adding a border will stop the edges from curling if you choose to knit a stockinette stitch.
Step 5: The border should be a garter or seed stitch.
If you want a simple garter or seed stitch border, you have to decide how wide it should be.Remember to work an equal number of stitches on both ends of the scarf if you want to make a pattern.If you want to add 2 in (5 cm) of garter stitch on both sides of your scarf, you must add 16 stitches to the pattern.When you begin a row, work the pattern across and then knit the last 8 stitches.This is repeated for the scarf.
Step 6: A decorative border is made.
Adding 6 stitches to your scarf will help it lay flat.Wrap the yarn around your needle and knit the first two stitches together.Work the pattern across the row until you get to the last 3 stitches.Then K1, yarn over, and K2.If you want to work the scarf pattern in the following row, you need to purl the first 3 stitches.To create lace-like gaps in the border, repeat this for the rest of the scarf.
Step 7: If you don't want a big border, knit a selvedge.
To prevent curling, you can add a few stitches to the ends of your scarf.One of the simplest selvedges can be cast on 4 stitches more than the pattern calls for.The pattern requires you to knit the first 2 stitches of every row.When you reach the last 2 stitches, knit each of them.You can make a double selvedge edge by repeating this for every row of your scarf.
Step 8: On the wrong side of the scarf, put fabric backing or sewing tape.
If you add a little weight to one side of the scarf, it will stop curling.Stitch fabric backing onto the wrong side of the scarf with sewing tape.To stop them from curling, place tape or fabric along the edges of the scarf.It's important to sew fabric onto the wrong side of the scarf because it will be visible if you use fabric.Pick one side to weight down if your scarf doesn't have a hidden side because the pattern is worked on both sides.
Step 9: Determine if your scarf has natural fibers.
Blocks can be used to temporarily stop the scarf from curling.If you read the care label, you'll see that blocking only works with natural fibers.If the scarf is made with nylon, don't block it.Natural fibers include wool, cotton, animal fibers, and linen.
Step 10: The scarf should be spread on a towel.
Put the towel on the work surface.Put your scarf on the towel so it's completely flat and as smooth as you can get.Pull the scarf to stretch it.
Step 11: The scarf should be pinned to the towel.
Pin the edges of the scarf to the towel with sewing or safety pins.Pin the scarf evenly so it doesn't get stretched into an unusual shape.When you insert the pins, make sure you don't split yarn.The pins should be inserted between loops of stitches.
Step 12: The scarf should be sprayed with water.
You can spray the entire scarf by filling a spray bottle with water.Continue spraying until the scarf feels wet.The scarf needs to be wet enough to hold the flat shape.If you don't have a water bottle, use your hands to flick water onto the scarf.
Step 13: The scarf should be left to dry.
As the scarf dries, keep the pins in it.Depending on the size and thickness of your scarf, it can take several hours or overnight before it dries.The pins can be removed once the scarf is dry.If you wash the scarf in the future, you'll have to block it again.