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How long should a crochet scarf fringe?
1. Cut strips of yarn twice the length that you want your finished fringe to be, plus a little extra to give enough length for trimming. In this example I cut strips of about 11-12 inches in order to achieve a finished fringe of about 5 1/2 inches. 2.
How long should scarf tassels be?
The length of your fringe is really a personal choice. I generally make my fringe tassels between 3 to 4 inches long for most scarves, shawls, and sweaters. If I use bulky or extra bulky yarn, I might make them 5 to 6 inches long. For pillows, I would suggest adding shorter tassels – 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long.
How do you keep a scarf from fringe from fraying?
How do I keep yarn from unraveling when I use it for fringe? apply fabric glue, a product found in fabric stores, to the ends of each fringe. knot the end of each fringe. knit or crochet a loop-like fringe (e.g. single loop fringe).
What crochet stitch is best for a scarf?
1. Single Crochet. Single crochet is the simplest stitch in all of crochet, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hold its own in a scarf. It’s great for relaxing stitching, and because it makes a somewhat dense fabric, you can go up a hook size or two to give your scarf some drape.
How do you make a fancy tassel?
To make really fancy tassels, add beads to the top of the tassel or tiny seed beads around the head. Thread the beads on a piece of yarn in a row, then wrap it a few times around. Just knot to secure the ends. These could be used on clothing or presents.
How do you keep tassels from tangling?
If the fringe-strands are long enough, protect them from tangling by tying them in one or more loose overhand knot(s). After washing and drying, undo the knot(s). If the fringe is too short to tie in a knot, snap a hair-tie around the fringe.
How do you keep yarn from unraveling when crocheting?
Take your time – If you take your time, and move extra slow when you crochet, there is no way you can split your yarn. Try working in slow motion for a few stitches and be sure that your yarn is properly under your hook before you pull it. You can speed up, once you get the hang of it.
What kind of thread do you use for tassels?
Use thinner fibers, such as silk or cotton embroidery floss, for smaller tassels. Embroidery floss can look relaxed or refined, depending on where the tassel is used. Be sure to choose a washable fiber such as cotton if you plan to attach tassels to items you’ll need to launder.
How do you make a yarn tassel?
How to Make a Tassel Out of Yarn Wrap yarn around cardboard 20 times. Thread tapestry needle with 12″ of yarn and tie top of tassel snugly. Cut ends of yarn and remove from cardboard. Thread tapestry needle with 18″ of yarn and wrap around tassel 6–10 times, snugly. Trim tassel ends evenly. Attach to work.
What does Bind off in pattern mean?
Hi Linda – yes, “binding-off in pattern” means to knit the knits and purl the purls (as you have done in the ribbing up to that point), then binding off as you go. In other words, work a normal rib row, but every time you have two stitches on the right needle, bind one off over the other.
How do you decorate a knitted scarf?
One method to decorate a knit scarf is to add fringe and colorful beading to the ends. Layering different textured fringe and sewing exotic beads to the yarn will make your scarf a true original. Pull the crochet hook down through the final knot in the scarf binding and out the end.
What is the easiest way to fringe fabric?
The looser the weave, the easier the fringing process. To create a simple fringe, be sure your project edge is cut parallel to the fabric grain. For easier removal, use a needle or a large pin to help separate the fabric threads and gently pull them across the fringed area.
What is Chainette fringe?
Chainette fringe is, as the name implies, composed of a chain similar to the chain you can create on a serger. Cut lengths of chainette are doubled over and stitched horizontally across the top creating a header. Chainette fringe hangs open at the bottom in single strands as opposed to being looped at the bottom.
What is fringing made of?
In modern fabrics, fringe is more commonly made separately and sewn on. Modern “add-on” fringe may consist of wool, silk, linen, or narrow strips of leather. The use of fringe is ancient, and early fringes were generally made of unspun wool (rather than spun or twisted threads).
How do you make a fringe twister?
You take two threads between your thumb and pointy finger and twist them together in one direction till they start to buckle holding the twist with your other hand. Hold the ends of these between your ring and pinkie finger and take the next two threads and twist them together in the same direction till they buckle.
How many stitches wide should a crochet scarf be?
Your stitches per inch X your desired width = the number of stitches on your chain or casting. For instance you want 5 stitches per inch, a width of 8 inches (20.32 cm.), you need to cast on 40 stitches. In simple terms, it is 5 X 8 = 40 chains. Below are the common scarf measurements that you may use for reference.
How many balls of wool do you need to crochet a scarf?
You may need approx. 5 or 6 50g balls of wool to make your scarf. You can choose any colour wool, even a multicolour wool.
