Charly Infinity Scarf
Infinity scarves have been all the rage here in NYC. The construction is ridiculously simple, you just make a scarf and seam the ends together!
This winter, I have been making all kinds of infinity scarves and the simpler the pattern, the better the look.
When I posted a picture of my brother's girlfriend wearing an infinity scarf, a knitter named 'Rikkelondon' asked me if I could share the pattern.
Sure I can. Have your two balls of Rowan Big Wool ready, Rikkelondon!
This infinity scarf is named after my brother's girlfriend: Charly.
This is a simple stockinet stitch scarf with 1x1 ribbing at the sides.
Needles: Straight US #17
Yarn: 2 balls of Rowan Big Wool
Cast on 22 stitches
Row 1: (k1, p1) 3 times, knit 10, (k1, p1) 3 times
Row 2: (k1, p1) 3 times, purl 10, (k1, p1) 3 times
Repeat row 1 and 2 until you run out of yarn. Your scarf should be about 60 inches long. Seam ends together.
How easy is this???
My to go to winter scarf
I have made this scarf many times and I have worn this type of scarf all winter long. Such a mindless, relaxing and easy project.
Big needles, big yarn...yay, instant gratifcation!
You can wear it hoodie style:
You can wrap it twice around to have a more snug big scarf:
Or wrap it just once around to have a more open and relaxed look, like Charly is wearing it:
My philisophy in knitting is: Keep it simple and stylish.
Have fun knitting your Charly Infinity Scarf!
Comments
blocking
This is exactly the type of scraf i was looking for? Does it need to be blocked? Thanks, D
No blocking needed, really.
No blocking needed, really. Just cast off, sew the ends together and you're done.
Question
hello and thank you for the pattern. I have a question before I start : when I look at the picture, I don't seem to see any ribbings at the sides? Everything seems to be in stockinet?Thank you for your help!Josée
Thank you so much, the result
Thank you so much, the result is beautiful! Any instructions I can find somewhere to make nice finishing seams? Thank you again! Josée
Try this link: Seaming and
Try this link: Seaming and if that doesn't help why don't you try and do a google search "knitting and seaming" or "how to sew/seam in knitting".
This is exactly the beauty of
This is exactly the beauty of this pattern: there is indeed a 1x1 ribbing at the sides, only you don't see it. It appears to be straight stockinette. As you may well know, stockinette stitch will curl at the sides. But since the sides in this pattern are done in ribbing, it won't curl.
Edges
I am slightly new to knitting and with this pattern i am finding my edges to be very sloppy. I am not sure if this is due to the way I am beginning my row after a purl, I have been just beginning each way as I would if I was just doing a garter stitch. I am curious if I could just do a drop stitch, or would this effect the pattern (notably the beginning: being k1, p1 for 3 rows?) Or would the drop stitch help my edges look more uniform and not affect the pattern?I Appreciate the pattern. The simplicity is attractive. Looking forward to the final product!Thank You!
Not sure what to advise you
Not sure what to advise you as I can't see your piece. My edges were just fine when I made this scarf. The k1, p1 prevents the edges from curling.
Maybe you could tighten up the very first two stitches a bit.
As for the drop stitch, I would personally not apply that but hey, just see if it works out for you. If not, then just keep to the pattern as written.
yardage
Hi Nancy,I will try to send a photo of this scarf that my homestay student, Min Jee, knit. It is so darling! With Malabrigo Rasta, in Baya Electrica!BTW, did you get to 60 inches with just two Rowan Big Wool on #17s? She's going to need more than 2 skeins of Rasta to get to 60"....but maybe she knits loosely....Miss you in the store. Love reading about your creative paths.Ann
Hi Ann, Yes I got 60 inches
Hi Ann,
Yes I got 60 inches with just two Rowan Big Wool on #17s.
Maybe if Min Jee casts on 20 instead of 22, it will yield her those 60 inches. Malabrigo Rasta's gauge is a tad bigger than Rowan Big Wool I have come to experience.
Hope Min Jee's Charly Infinity Scarf will come out to her satisfaction!
Thanks!
thank you so much, I made this as a birthday present and the recipient loved it! :)
No wonder I haven't seen your
No wonder I haven't seen your update for a while. I can tell you must be very busy. J.
Brava!
Excellent as always Nancy!!!xoxoxoTrace
Hurrah!
Thank you so much Nancy - This is so fab!
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