A220 Knitting Loom Scarf

Knitting Loom Scarf

YOU WILL NEED

• Small long loom (sold in sets)
• 2 balls of chunky yarn – Our project used just two 50g balls of Newlight yarn (which uses a 6mm needle). You can substitute any yarn, but how much yarn you will need depends on how long/wide you would like your scarf to be. You can make a lacier weight scarf with finer yarn, or a heavier one with heavier yarn.
• Loom tool (included in the set)
• Scissors
• Needle (included in the set)

These instructions are for a narrow scarf. You can make a wider scarf with a wider loom, and make it as short or as long as you like. Remember you will need more yarn for a wider or longer scarf. The scarf pictured is 10cm wide & 145cm long, but results will vary between knitters.

NOTE

You need to be patient for the first 2 or 3 rows until you are off and running. It gets easier as you go on. After finishing a few rows you can remove the yarn wound around the side peg at the very beginning.

To cast on:

Wind the yarn around the peg on the side to hold it in place.

1. Wrap the yarn between the pegs in a figure 8 until you have used up 14 pegs.

To knit:

1. Continue back in the direction you have just come. Wind the yarn around each peg again so you now have 2 loops on each peg, and anchor the yarn around the peg on the side.

To cast off:

1. Wind the yarn around the first peg so that you have 2 loops. Bring the bottom loop over the top loop.
2. Take that loop over to the opposite peg. Bring the bottom loop over the top loop.
3. Wind the yarn loosely around that peg and bring the bottom loop over the top loop.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 working in a zigzag back down the loom until you have one loop on the last peg.
5. Take the loop off the loom and fasten off by bringing the last of that yarn through the loop and pulling tight.
6. Weave in the ends using your needle and trim off any excess yarn.

Alternative Yarns

The original project uses two 50g balls of Newlight yarn, which uses a 6mm needle. Other chunky yarns may be substituted, but the amount required will depend on the thickness of the yarn and the finished width and length of the scarf.

A finer yarn can be used for a lighter, lacier scarf, while a heavier yarn can be used to create a thicker and warmer scarf.

Customisation Ideas

• Use a wider loom to create a wider scarf.
• Adjust the finished length by continuing to knit until the scarf reaches your preferred measurement.
• Use a finer yarn for a lighter, more open fabric.
• Use a heavier yarn for a thicker and warmer scarf.
• Add fringe or tassels to each end after casting off.
• Experiment with solid, variegated or colour-changing yarns for different effects.

Care Instructions

Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Gently reshape the scarf after washing and dry flat where recommended.

Store the scarf folded or loosely rolled to help maintain its shape. Take care not to snag the knitted loops when wearing or storing the finished scarf.