The yarn I use is Caron Simply Soft because it's easy to care for, comes in all the right colors, and is, well, really, really soft. For those out there illiterate in Harry Potter, here's some background for you. In the books and movies there are four houses, or dorms students live in, and each house has different colors. When making this scarf for someone else, ask them, "What Harry Potter House would you be in?" They will then respond with Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff. These words may sound foreign to you, but don't fret! All you need to know is what colors to make the scarf, and this has been provided for you below.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Yarn - Caron Simply Soft, 3 skeins of the main color and 1 of the secondary color as follows
*For best results, follow the care instructions on the label
Gryffindor:
Main Color = Autumn Red
Secondary Color = Sunshine
Slytherin:
Main Color = Dark Sage
Secondary Color = White
Ravenclaw: (SHOWN)
Main Color = Dark Country Blue
Secondary Color = Grey Heather
Hufflepuff:
Main Color = Sunshine
Secondary Color = Black
Needles: US size 8 circular 16"
*Circular needles are used to prevent the wrong side from showing when the colors change. Straight needles can be used if this is not a problem for you. However, you will probably want to use garter stitch instead of stockinette to prevent curling. I would also suggest casting on 45 stitches or so instead of 75.
Extras:
-Crochet Hook (for fringe)
-5 inch square of cardboard
-Darning needle
-One marker
Instructions:
CO 75 Stitches in the main color
Place Marker, and being careful not to twist, join in the round
1) Knit for 20 rounds in the main color
2) Switch to secondary color and knit five rounds
3) Switch to main color and knit five rounds
4) Switch to secondary color and knit five rounds
You now have two thin stripes close together in the secondary color with a main color stripe in the middle. Repeat instructions 1-4 until you have 10 sets of double thin stripes. End with 20 rounds in the main color to make both sides identical. Bind off.
The ends of your scarf are curled over now, so it is time to add the fringe. Take the leftover main color yarn and wrap around the piece of cardboard many times, then cut it so you have many thin pieces of yarn. Take two-three strands at a time and use the crochet hook to make fringe. (A great tutorial for this can be found here.)
Now your scarf is complete! And how beautiful it must be. If you have any questions/corrections to be made on this scarf, please leave a comment below or email at justkeeppurlin@gmail.com
Needles: US size 8 circular 16"
*Circular needles are used to prevent the wrong side from showing when the colors change. Straight needles can be used if this is not a problem for you. However, you will probably want to use garter stitch instead of stockinette to prevent curling. I would also suggest casting on 45 stitches or so instead of 75.
Extras:
-Crochet Hook (for fringe)
-5 inch square of cardboard
-Darning needle
-One marker
Instructions:
CO 75 Stitches in the main color
Place Marker, and being careful not to twist, join in the round
1) Knit for 20 rounds in the main color
2) Switch to secondary color and knit five rounds
3) Switch to main color and knit five rounds
4) Switch to secondary color and knit five rounds
You now have two thin stripes close together in the secondary color with a main color stripe in the middle. Repeat instructions 1-4 until you have 10 sets of double thin stripes. End with 20 rounds in the main color to make both sides identical. Bind off.
The ends of your scarf are curled over now, so it is time to add the fringe. Take the leftover main color yarn and wrap around the piece of cardboard many times, then cut it so you have many thin pieces of yarn. Take two-three strands at a time and use the crochet hook to make fringe. (A great tutorial for this can be found here.)
Now your scarf is complete! And how beautiful it must be. If you have any questions/corrections to be made on this scarf, please leave a comment below or email at justkeeppurlin@gmail.com
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