The Knitting & Crocheting Thread

[Sakura8]

Originally Posted by NflLover101

What is self-striping yarn ?


*hides from Sakura's needles*

OMG ! That's beautiful, I just LOVE that purple color !

I want to get some size 8 needles and worsted weight yarn when I start trying to knit. Watch out for flying needles soon !

Haha, yup! I'm dangerous with my needles. Self-striping yarn is yarn that has gone through a special dye process so that when you knit it up, it magically forms its own stripes or pattern, more or less. Most of the time, you see this in really fine sock yarn but there are some worsted weights that are self-striping too.

You'll do great when you start knitting. :D

[NflLover101]

Ah I see now thanks :)

[NflLover101]

Originally Posted by Sakura8

Haha, yup! I'm dangerous with my needles. Self-striping yarn is yarn that has gone through a special dye process so that when you knit it up, it magically forms its own stripes or pattern, more or less. Most of the time, you see this in really fine sock yarn but there are some worsted weights that are self-striping too.

You'll do great when you start knitting. :D

Ooh, that sounds like awesome yarn to use !
Aww, thank you Sakura ! I get the yarn and needles on Thursday for sure !

[Leeniex]

Oops, wrong thread, lol.

[NflLover101]

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd12376

If I used this yarn on size 8 needles to make this scarf

http://www.knitpicks.com/tutorials/H...carf__D88.html

How many bundles of yarn would I need to make one scarf ?

Now I know the width u do makes a difference, but I just need idea on how much to buy.

[dramaqueen]

I like the striping yarn.

[youlovegnats]

Originally Posted by NflLover101

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd12376

If I used this yarn on size 8 needles to make this scarf

http://www.knitpicks.com/tutorials/H...carf__D88.html

How many bundles of yarn would I need to make one scarf ?

Now I know the width u do makes a difference, but I just need idea on how much to buy.

I think you might be able to get away with just one skein on that scarf- it looks pretty small. But getting two is always a good idea. :P I managed to make a HUGE scarf (8-9 ft in length) with only two skeins of "Vanna's Choice" worsted yarn. :D

EDIT:: Also they knit with circular needles, but you can do it on straight needles as well.

[NflLover101]

Originally Posted by youlovegnats

I think you might be able to get away with just one skein on that scarf- it looks pretty small. But getting two is always a good idea. :P I managed to make a HUGE scarf (8-9 ft in length) with only two skeins of "Vanna's Choice" worsted yarn. :D

EDIT:: Also they knit with circular needles, but you can do it on straight needles as well.

Ok, thank u very much :)
How long do u think one ball of yarn would make that scarf ?

[youlovegnats]

Originally Posted by NflLover101

Ok, thank u very much :)
How long do u think one ball of yarn would make that scarf ?

I'd say pretty decently long. 4-5 feet? If that skein is 190 yards...*figures*..and size US 8...17 stitches = 4"...*scratches head*

*shrugs*
No idea. lol.

[NflLover101]

Originally Posted by youlovegnats

I'd say pretty decently long. 4-5 feet? If that skein is 190 yards...*figures*..and size US 8...17 stitches = 4"...*scratches head*

*shrugs*
No idea. lol.

lol, thanks :)
This will be my first ever knitting project so I'm still learning things ::)