I saw Cat Bordhi’s videos on Youtube and decided to knit a Moebius Scarf with my handspun yarn.
The yarn is more or less worsted weight and it took 4oz. Here is how I did it:
Cast on 80sts ( Instructions are here) and knit first row as on the video, place marker
Row 2: *yarn-over, knit 2 together through the back loop* repeat until end of row
Row 3: purl all stitches
Repeat these two rows until you have yarn left for about four rows, ending with row 2. Use a matching crochet hook, pick the last knitted stitch and insert crochet hook.
Last row: *chain 3, slip-stitch around yarn-over loop, chain 3, slip-stitch into following knitted stitch* repeat until end of row, pull yarn through the last loop, darn in ends
This post is part of Fiber Arts Friday. Thank you for inviting me!
Very nice. I think I would look lovely in that scarf.
Thanks! I bet you would ; )
I think I need to learn to knit – or find a knitter friend.
This is lovely – well done.
Bye
A
I love the Moebius idea (and it’s a project I might even be capable of doing with my limited knitting skills
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This is lovely! I would love to try something like this. Thanks for sharing.
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Love the scarf. Thanks for the link – another to add to my “must try” list.
Thank you! I am glad you like it! Alpaca Farmgirl: I will just do that! Thanks!
Wow, this is gorgeous, I love it! I can’t wait to try this one and I would love to link to this if you don’t mind!
Hi Rachel! Thank you and no – I don’t mind!
So pretty! This could inspire me beyond knitting scarves. Love the colors, and it’s so feminine.
You inspire.
looks awesome! i love the choice of color!
This looks so soft and cuddly! It must be extra satisfying to knit from yarn you’ve spun yourself.
Hi SoupKnitter, you are right I do enjoy knitting with my own handspun a lot, even though it is not spun well. I hope, I will get better at it soon.
What a pretty Mobius!
Two questions if you don’t mind. What size needle did you use, and did you use a 47″ or a shorter one.
I am pulling out a skein of my handspun this afternoon and plan to sit outside in the sunshine making one. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Ann! I used a 5mm/size 8 and I was OK with a 31″. The short needle works, it is just hard to see how large the scarf is. Happy knitting!
Hi sunnysideellen,
I was very intrigued by the mobieus scarf and love your design. I started knitting it but realized I am confused as to the cast off. Am I to cast off the knitting needles before inserting the crochet hook to add the last detail?
Thanks!
Hi dawnmarie,
basically you don’t cast off, but crochet into the knitted stitches while they are still on the knitting needle. This makes the scarf more stretchy.
Have fun!
Ellen