Comments | knit_wits: Ahhhh, my wonderful scarf is curling!!

soakedinstars in knit_wits

Ahhhh, my wonderful scarf is curling!!

Oct 28, 2006 16:42

So I'm already like 120 rows into making my very first scarf.. I'm using the knit 1 row, purl 1 row stitching, and at first it wasn't so bad but now it's just curling like all get out. Is there any way to make it stop curling, preferably after I'm done knitting it since I REALLY don't want to restart?! :p ( Read more... )

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dappleshark October 28 2006, 23:17:30 UTC

Don't know if any of the mods from

soakedinstars October 29 2006, 01:14:11 UTC

ah, thanks for the warning. hehehe. i'm such a newb!

michiba October 28 2006, 23:20:01 UTC

You should be able to fix it pretty easily once you're done. I recommend blocking. You spray the scarf (or pretty much any project) with water, stretch it out to the size you want it, and pin it in place. (On an ironing board or a piece of cardboard. I usually keep books on top of it to help it stay flat and then just let it dry, but some sites recommend steaming it with an iron.

Make sure to check the care instructions on your yarn, though, in case it requires something special.

Hope that helps!

evilcb October 29 2006, 00:12:01 UTC

You're knitting stockinette, which will always curl. If you're using acrylic, there isn't a way to block it. Wool, cotton, or other natural fibers it will.

bwilderbeast October 29 2006, 00:41:32 UTC

To make the edges of the scarf look nice (in general), slip the first stitch of every row instead of knitting/purling it.

avalonsmorgaine October 29 2006, 01:10:49 UTC

If you're really not too keen on restarting, you can also crochet a border around the edge (it also helps make the scarf look a little more professional) and at least minimize the curling. Although evilcb is right, the stitch you've chosen is inherently curly.

soakedinstars October 29 2006, 01:14:44 UTC

i don't know how to crochet.. >.> is there a site you might have on you that tells how to do that?

avalonsmorgaine October 29 2006, 02:51:52 UTC

I'm afraid I don't have any bookmarked, but I do know that any public library worth its salt should have a few books on knitting/crocheting any of which I'm sure would have what information you need. My suggestion would be to pick up a copy of vogue knitting. They have pictures demonstrating techniques/how to hold the yarn etc. and can give you a few basic patterns to use in addition to a knitting glossary. Vogue knitting is definately worth checking out. It's a wealth of information :)