I started with my existing simple house scarf pattern and modified it to make it longer, in-the-round, and worked on smaller needles. As is visible in the picture, technically I worked this flat and then stitched the edges closed when finished rather than working the scarf in the round; my circular attachment was longer than my desired scarf width. I considered the DPNs briefly, but then remembered that I was going to be working on this in a moving vehicle and abandoned that idea.
There are a few changes I will make in the future. The seam, while clean, is a bit unsightly, so I will be sure to work any future scarves in-the-round. I would also make future scarves 2-3 sections longer, I think. This scarf is still very long, but not quite as long as is ideal for me given what it is. I decided when I was done with the length because I was getting frustrated with how long the project was taken vs. how little time I now have.
Project Details
- Needles = Size US 8
- Yarn = ~1.5 skeins of Caron Simply Soft Dk. Country Blue (9906) and ~0.5 skeins of Caron Simply Soft Gray Heather (9907)
- Worked in StSt (in-the-round or stitched closed along the edge)
- 62 stitches wide, 439 long: 13 sections of 25 rows Blue (starting and ending the scarf) and 12 sections of: 3 rows Gray, 3 Blue, 3 Gray
- Fringe is 2 - 5 inch pieces of Blue , doubled up at end of each row. Length of attached fringe: approx. 2.5 inches. (stitch closed the ends of the scarf before attaching the fringe if desired--I found that easier since the ends were curling so much)
