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A Super Bulky Scarf that Knits up Super Fast

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simple ribbed knit scarfThere’s something to be said for quick knits pretty much all the time, but in this season when it doesn’t feel like winter is ever going to end (but we know that it really will pretty soon) it’s a great idea to have some quick, warm knits on the needles.

Or if you’re the southern half of the world and know winter is coming soon, same thing.

This simple bulky ribbed scarf from Patty Mac Knits is worked with two strands of yarn held together on big needles. Working ribbing like this makes it super fluffy, and that makes it extra warm.

It also makes the knitting go pretty fast because every stitch takes up a lot of room. You could probably knit this one in a weekend, and it would make a great gift for Valentine’s Day or anything else you might want to give a gift for in the near future.

[Photo: Patty Mac Knits.]

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  1. Thanks for the shout out!! I am wearing this project right now as my every day scarf, and I love it so much!! It’s really warm and it looks so good. I also included a video tutorial if someone is not clear in the the techniques. It’s a fantastic beginner’s project!

Have you read?

A Knit Vest to Get You Ready for Summer

I know that my posts can be read at different times of year and in different years by different people, but as I write this we’re on teh cusp of summer. And I know a lot of people don’t knit as much, and certainly don’t wear a lot of knits in the summer, but I want to encourage you to make and to wear your makes no matter the temperature.

To introduce you to the joys of summer garment knitting, I offer the Tied Vest from Lion Brand Yarn.

This easy project is great to make and wear throughout the year but it’s especially good for summer. It’s worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, mostly in stockinette stitch with a seed stitch edging. The I-cord ties are worked directly onto the garment so you don’t have to sew them on.

The project uses worsted weight yarn, and calls for a blend of cotton and hemp that’s great for warm weather.

There are eight size options, ranging from a finished chest measurement of 35 to 62.5 inches, or 89 to 159 cm. That makes it sound like it should be worn with at least a few inches of positive ease, but the pattern doesn’t specify.

The ties at the front give it a casual look and make it great to wear over a tank top or T-shirt when the weather is warm.

I also think this one would be good to knit in wool or a warmer fiber, too, to make a version you could wear more comfortably in the winter months, too. Though of course you could layer the summer version over a long-sleeved shirt and wear it throughout the year, too.

The tied vest is a free pattern available from Lion Brand. You can also purchase a kit that includes the yarn and optional needles and stitch markers if you need them.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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