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Busy Bee Basics Machine Knitting Designs |
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Book 205 £4.00 Standard Gauge (other machines can be used, too) |
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Making A Textured ScarfTo Your Own Design |
Making A Textured ScarfIncluding Multi Colour Tuck and Partial Pin TucksYou choose the stitch pattern, you choose the yarn - you can even choose the machine (our examples are based on a standard gauge, but any machine can be used) - just make a small tension square (instructions included), when you know how many stitches and rows there are to 10cm you can make a scarf with confidence! Something extra But there is something extra in this book, something which newer knitters especially will enjoy, as instructions are given for multi colour tuck stitch and partial pin tucks. Multi colour tuck stitch is a simple way to add both colour and texture to the fabric, whilst partial pin tucks can be used on any machine - even machines that can only do plain knitting - to add bands of texture, thickness and weight to the fabric, easily.
When choosing your contrast yarns look for different thicknesses, 4 ply chenille tends to be bulkier than standard 4 ply Acrylic, good quality wool tends to be finer and some pressable acrylics are just a fraction finer again; using these different yarns helps to build up the subtle changes in texture. The ideas given for the patterning on this scarf work exceptionally well on cushion covers (see Book 206) and would also work well on jackets, especially if the bands of pattern are closer together, giving a thicker, heavier fabric - don't forget the tension square, though! Unlimited design ideas The beauty of Busy Bee's Helpful Instruction Books is that you are not limited by machine, yarn or stitch, so this scarf does not have to be textured - if you want rib, try a fisherman's rib (allow plenty of yarn for this stitch but it makes a lovely heavy scarf), at the opposite extreme, an open lace pattern in a fine, pressable yarn makes a summer accessory or an evening scarf. |
Fair Isle, weaving, tuck, slip, they are all suitable and, because you will be making a small tension square before you start, you can confidently make a reversible scarf with fair isle on one side and stocking stitch on the other; knit one small tension square in fair isle and another in stocking stitch and, by following the instructions in the book, you will have two pieces of fabric that will match in size! Sports scarves? Here is an idea you might like if you are involved with a local sports team - personalised sports scarves! Personalise one piece of fabric with the club name, the logo or even the logo and the position number; make the other piece of fabric in stocking stitch (or a tiny fair isle pattern in the club colours - but the scarf would be quite heavy). Two small tension squares then you can start raising funds for the club. Remember: just make a tension square and transfer the results into the boxes provided to give your knitting instructions. What an ideal way to use up your yarn!
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