How to knit a scarf with a scarf and crochet: the subtleties of different techniques and examples with photos

The onset of cold weather affects everyone differently, but the desire to wrap up in something warm - that's what unites everyone. Dressed for the weather, we want to be warm, but fashionable and stylish. Unusual and comfortable solution to your problem will be a knitted scarf collar.

These scarves are called differently: scarf-hoof, snood, scarf-pipe, circular scarf. In translation from English "snood" means "mesh". This headdress came to us from the Middle Ages and originally it was a net for hair styling. Later it was modified and began to be used to insulate the neck and head.

Snoods can be made of fabric, knitted, combined. The main thing is that they fit tightly to the throat and head, protecting them from the cold. Scarf collar is also convenient by the fact that in very cold weather it can be thrown on the head. This is an indispensable thing for those who can not wear a hat or afraid to spoil your hair.

Scarf collar

The name speaks for itself - it is a scarf tied in a circle. Such a scarf is fashionable to make on a variety of fasteners or with decorative trim. Scarf can be knitted from any favorite yarn and any length and width. How to knit a snood, a halter, a circular scarf is simple enough even for a beginner.

Choosing a scarf

Before you start your work, first of all, you need to decide what length, width you want your scarf and from what yarn.

The length of the scarf depends on your preference:

if you need a scarf only to protect the neck from the cold and close to the throat, the length of such a product is from 1.2 to 1.3 meters;
if you plan to use the scarf as a headwear, the length increases and can be up to 2 meters.

You can also vary the width of the scarf depending on your preferences: the coziest would be a halter with a width of 35 cm, the product of thin yarn is knitted narrower about 20 cm, so you can wrap the neck several times.

There is a huge selection of yarn in stores. First of all, decide what kind of scarf you prefer to wear. The quality of the yarn should make your product comfortable. It is better to take a yarn made of cotton, linen, , mohair, angora, cashmere, alpaca, bamboo, acrylic and other materials.

If you are not comfortable with yarn that will tingle a little on your skin when you wear it, then pay attention to that when you buy it. Scarf, knitted from cotton, linen, bamboo, silk, nettles can be worn in the summer, which will give your appearance an interesting charm.

You should also decide on the color of the product. Will it be a scarf to a particular outerwear or will you choose a neutral color that will go with everything.

Choosing knitting needles

Circular needles allow you to knit a scarf as a whole, without a seam, but in this case you need to calculate the length of the product correctly. For one turn, the length of the scarf is about 80 cm.
Knitting on two needles will give you the opportunity to finish the product if it seems short to you, but the scarf will need to be sewn.

Start knitting

Before you start knitting, you need to dial in a knitting sample to properly calculate the density. To calculate the density, you need 20 loops on the needles (if simple knitting), if with a pattern, then the pattern rapport and knit a few rows. Calculate the number of loops in one centimeter and multiply by the length or width of the product.

Scarf "shawl knit"

How to knit a scarf for beginners? A fairly simple "shawl knitting" is available to all beginners. The whole scarf is knitted with the front loops, when finished close the loops and sew the scarf.

Scarf, tied with a "rubber band" pattern

At all times, the most practical pattern is "rubber band". There are a sufficient number of variations of this pattern. The most commonly used is the English rubber band and faceted.

The faceted rubber band.

1st row: * 2 face loops, 1 loop removed to the wrong side.
2. 2nd row: all stitches are to be knitted to the wrong side of the stitch.
The * indicates a repeat of the design.

Scarf with "rice" pattern.

The "rice" pattern is quite simple and can be coped with by any beginner. This pattern is also convenient because it is impossible to get confused. The scarf is reversible and looks unusual and original. When knitting the pattern, alternate the front and back stitches in each row.

English openwork

How to knit a scarf with a halter scheme with a description? Enough complications await you when knitting a fishnet pattern, but it's worth it. A beautiful, airy scarf with which you can emphasize your individuality and sophistication is sure to please you.

English openwork (in the form of a grid) is knitted quite simply, but requires care in the performance.

1st row: knit all the stitches to the right.
2nd row: *Noop, 1 stitch left to right, 1 stitch right to left, close the removed stitch over the finished stitch.

You can make it unique by using several colors of yarn. Multicolored scarves will look unusual and original. If you have a good knitting technique, you can decorate the scarf with ornaments. You can match it with your clothes, which will give you a special charm.

Children's scarf collar.

What is the most important thing for your child? Warmth and comfort. The child must be sure to be warm and comfortable in a scarf collar, nothing should interfere, puncture, crawl, distract from the walk.

In this case, a very convenient solution to the problem will be a knitted scarf halter. Such a scarf can be made with interesting animal patterns, ornaments, colors.

Children's scarves are knitted depending on the age of the child. Their width varies from 15 to 20 centimeters, the length from 1 meter to 1.2 m.

How to knit a scarf with a yarn for a child. First of all, decide on the yarn. Yarn pleasant to the touch will be a pleasure for the baby. Scarf, tied the most simple pattern, decorated with crochet flowers, little animals, planes, etc. will bring joy to your baby. Original and unusual will be well-chosen combination of colored threads to match the color of the jacket of the child.

Scarf collar, made by your own hands, will give you great pleasure in the cold season. Any scarf option you choose will be original and unique in your closet. Comfort and warmth will be provided to you at any time. Decorated with beads, brooches, decorative beads will give you a unique image.