About the December Seed Stitch Infinity Circle Scarf:
I love infinity circle scarves and I also love knitting with chunky yarn -- so this is probably one of my favorite projects thus far! I decided to go with the seed stitch to give the scarf a textured pattern. This is a great scarf pattern for beginner knitters since not only is it easy/quick to knit with chunky yarn, but the seed stitch can be knit up with just two basic stitches: knit and purl (watch the knit stitch 'how to' tutorial here, purl stitch tutorial here). My scarf ended up being about 48 inches in circumference & 6 inches in width, thus allowing it to comfortably wrap around twice and provide ultimate warmth during the winter months.
Materials I Used:
- 36'' US size 15 circular needles
- Lion Brand Hometown USA (color: Dallas Grey); ~2 skeins (~160 yards)
By the way, Lion Brand's Hometown USA is my all-time favorite yarn because it's chunky and extremely soft!
The December Seed Stitch Infinity Circle Scarf Pattern:
[ If new to knitting, watch a video about how to follow knitting patterns here ]
Using 36'' US 15 circular needles, cast on 100 stitches in the round.
Round 1: *K1,P1*
Round 2: *P1, K1*
Keep knitting in the round until desired width. (I went on for 21 rounds.)
Bind off.
Abbreviations Used:
K1= knit 1 stitch
P1 = purl 1 stitch
More photos:
If you try this pattern out, please tweet or instagram a picture of it to me!
I'd love to see what colors you all chose to use : )
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I'd love to see what colors you all chose to use : )
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Happy Knitting!
Hey, I would really like to try this knitting pattern. Thanks for posting it up! However, I have a question - are you supposed to knit round 1, then round 2, then back to round 1, then round 2, and so on and so forth? Or just round 1, then round 2 the rest of the way? Thanks for your help! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle,
DeleteFor the pattern, it is: knit round 1, then round 2, then back to round 1, then round 2, and so on and so forth : )
Sorry for any confusion! I think the formatting that I posted made it confusing. I'll put that "keep knitting..." part on the line below to make it less confusing for the future : )
Good luck! Send me pics if you do make it : )
Hey Lisa. Is it possible for you to do a video on how you join a new skein of yarn? I want to know how you do it!
ReplyDeleteI actually JUST edited a video on this, it should be up by tomorrow : ) please stay tuned @ http://www.youtube.com/purllinknitting
DeleteThanks!
The tutorial about how to join a new skein of yarn is now live on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRD4iey8jCA Hope this helps!
DeleteDid you use 2 strands of yarn held together for this?
ReplyDeleteNope, the Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn is very chunky/thick so 1 strand of yarn for knitting gives you the chunky scarf look : )
DeleteI love this pattern! I want to make it for my friend but the nearby Joann's only had Lion Brand Homespun (and the other chunky yarns were not the right color/softness). I was wondering if you had a gauge for this pattern or any tips for me. Thanks!
ReplyDelete~ Scatty
Hi Scatty!
DeleteI know you tweeted me this question & I tweeted back -- but just wanted to post the answer here in the comments so any readers can use the information as well : )
Scatty's Q: "I'm making your dec seed st infinity scarf but using lion brand homespun and 10 1/2 size needles. What would you suggest for sts #"
Purllin: "hmm, I'm not sure about exact stitch #, but u would think using the same stitch pattern should be ok. :) I don't think it'll end up w same measurements, but it shouldn't make too much of a difference. I'd add more just to b safe. and since it will be layered (wrapped around the neck more than once, it should be ok!"
Scatty: "Here's the cowls I made :) Thanks for posting your patterns. http://hungryraptor.tumblr.com/post/41217263020/here-are-the-cowls-that-i-made-for-my-friends-this "
The cowls are absolutely beautiful, Scatty! You did amazing!!!
Hiiii, the yarn you used. Is it simply the "Chunky" kind or is it the like the "Super Chunky/Bulky" kind. I have Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn I used suggested knitting needles US size 13. I'd consider it more super chunky/super bulky than regular chunky. The lion brand "thick & quick" is a size more similar to the yarn I used. Hope this helps!
DeleteHi Lisa, I really like this scarf! I'm new to knitting...so this question might seem silly, but I was just wondering if this pattern would work with 32" circular needles? I couldn't find any with 36". Will I be able to wrap the scarf around my neck twice still if the length is shorter? And do I cast on less number of stitches, instead of the 100?
ReplyDeleteThank you!! :)
Hi there!
DeleteYou can most definitely make it work with 32'' circular needles! Cast on the same number of stitches and follow the pattern as written : ) the only difference will be that your stitches may seem more "crowded" on your needle since it's 4'' shorter than the needle I used. But it will definitely work : )
Have fun! Good luck!