Can you knit a scarf with sock yarn?
Leftover sock yarn isn’t just for socks! Introducing a collection of knitting patterns you can make from sock yarn! Some of them are socks, but most of them are not. Here you’ll find fingerless mitts, squares, a hat, a cowl, and even scarves.
Can you use sock yarn for other projects?
It is perfectly usable to make nice hats, mitts, shawls, lightweight garments, baby blankets, blankets (see all the sock yarn blankets being made!) and whatever else you care to work it into.
Is sock yarn only for knitting socks?
If you’re new to knitting socks, start with yarns labeled sock yarns. These are more durable and easier to wash than similar weight yarns not made for socks. For the best non-wool sock yarn, consider blends of cotton/nylon and bamboo/cotton/nylon. Yarn used for socks needs to be abrasion-resistant.
What can be made with fingering yarn?
Yes! You can crochet anything with lace, fingering, and sport weight yarns. Popular projects would be socks, shawls, sweaters, and blankets.
How many skeins do you need for a scarf?
How much yarn do I need to make a ____?
| Yarn Weight 1 | Yarn Weight 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hat | 250-325 Yards | 250-325 Yards |
| Scarf | 525-825 Yards | 450-625 Yards |
| Socks | 350-500 Yards | 300-450 Yards |
| Shawl | 550-850 Yards | 450-700 Yards |
Is this lace scarf knitting pattern for You?
Then this lace scarf knitting pattern might be for you. Knit in DK weight yarn, it has a moss stitch edging and five panels of pattern repeats. If you know your knitting basics, and how to knit through the back loop (ktbl), you can knit this scarf. It’s an easy lace scarf knitting pattern for beginners.
What can I make with one skein of sock yarn?
Here are knitting patterns for shawls, hats, mitts, and more using one skein of sock yarn. Most patterns are free. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.
What kind of yarn do you use for free scarf knitting?
This free scarf knitting pattern is knit flat – knitting back and forth – on straight needles, and uses Paton’s Canadiana 100% acrylic yarn. Need to use your yarn stash? You could easily use a yarn substitute, too.
How do you knit an eyelet border?
Knit garter border (knit every row) for 1 inch ending with a wrong side. Then knit eyelet pattern below beginning on the right side of work. Row 1 (right side): K4, *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 4 sts, yo, k4. Row 2 (wrong side): K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.