Savvy Knit Scarves

Cherryl purchased eight different 40-yard spools of the ribbon (figure B) at a price of $25* each, so obviously this is a fairly expensive investment. However, this was enough ribbon for two scarves made in the manner suggested. To make the scarf:

1. Place all of the spools of ribbon into a bag. Without looking pick one of the spools out of the bag. Cut off a length of the ribbon (it is best not to cut off less than one yard.} Put spool aside.

2. Without looking select another spool of ribbon from the bag. Again cut off a length of the ribbon but do not attempt to make it the same length as the one before. Make it shorter or longer but not the same. With an overhand knot, attach one end of this ribbon to one end of the first ribbon leaving ends of 3 to 4 inches (figure C).

3. Continue in this manner, selecting ribbon after ribbon without looking and tying the ends of the cut lengths together. When all eight spools have been used, put them back in the bag and start over. Repeat the process several more times until you have a good length of knotted-together ribbon (figure D) and start knitting. Continue to cut, knot together and knit until you have a scarf of the desired length. Cherryl’s measured 3" x 69". To each end she then added 12-inch lengths of ribbon for fringe (figure E).

*The cost of the eight spools of ribbon came to $200, which made each scarf $100. The ribbon is also available in 44-inch lengths at Needle World (see Resource information following).

Should you prefer something less expensive, you can either make a shorter scarf or use satin ribbon available at your craft store. This too can be very pretty, at exactly half the price however there is, of course, a difference between the satin and pure silk. You might try knitting a swatch to see how you like it (figure F). Remember, you can always pull it out and tie a package!