Adorable Ruffle Scarf Instructions (Patons Pirouette)

Have you ever seen someone knitting a beautiful garment and thought, "Oh, I MUST make that!"? That's what went through my head when I saw someone knitting a gorgeous ruffle scarf. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that it was so easy, a beginning knitter can do it.

The secret is the yarn itself. The yarn is Patons Pirouette, a ruffle yarn that is prepared in such a way that a simple knit stitch turns it into a scarf that turns heads and elicits compliments everywhere.

As soon as the Black Friday coupons came out, I scooted down to my local craft store and picked up a couple of skeins. I then went home to begin the project. To my dismay, I discovered the online instructions were lacking in clarity and left out some important steps. So today's project is to offer you a new, improved set of instructions to knit this lovely yarn into a pretty, warm scarf for winter.

Step 1 Materials and Supplies

You will need:

• One skein of Patons Pirouette yarn
• A pair of Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles

That's it! Easy as pie.

Note: Two different colors of yarn are shown in the photos. The purple one is the scarf I made for myself; the blue one was made for this instructable and will be a gift for my mom's friend. If you look carefull\y, you'll see this yarn even has sparkly thread in it!

Comments

[earthlings]

Your version indicates knitting in every of the five cast on's while Paton's says to knit in every other cast on???? It may not make a difference, but I'll let you know after making my first scarf.

[susanrm]

I think you misread what I wrote. You are supposed to run your needle through every one of the bigger loops, then knit in cycles of five - not skipping any. Does that make sense? See the photos in Step 3.

The Patons instructions show what I wrote, but they didn't illustrate or write it very well, which is why I clarified. How did yours turn out?

[PurpleSkull]

Great Instructable ^_^ I made a green scarf for my Mum. Modelled here by my daughter, Leigh.

[susanrm]

That is gorgeous!! Love it, and thanks for posting a pic.

I'm about to start knitting a different ruffle yarn, which is more complex but results in a softer scarf. Just have to get the right needles.

[sunshiine]

So cute susan! I might try this in-between weekly challenges. I have always wanted to learn how to do this but never learned. Maybe when I get older and am not as active. I find it hard to sit still. I am thinking of using the yard for another purpose. Thanks for sharing!
sunshiine

[susanrm]

Great, Sunshiine. I wouldn't recommend this yarn for the very first time knitting, as it can be easy to get lost in the ruffles to find the next opening - but maybe a second project. I learned how to knit from instructions in Real Simple magazine after 9/11. It's surprisingly easy. I'm sure you'll be able to do it. And it's a great way to stay in motion while sitting still.

[sunshiine]

I can cast on and make a simple stitch but that is all. Directions loose me from there usually.

[susanrm]

You might do well to find a "knitting mama" to help you on your way. Once you know knit stitch, that's all you really need.

We have an active knitting meetup group (well, it was on meetup.com, now it's on Facebook) here, and there are several others in the area. Any one of the members is happy to help others learn. Perhaps you could search in your area for something like this?

[sunshiine]

Thanks susan! I have a quilting buddy that knows how but we spend all of our time together quilting. She has a quilting machine. I am trying to learn how to use it because she is much older than I am and it won't be long when she can't do this. She can be a sideline helper though. When we move I might join a group just to meet people.

[Very Interesting]

Very nice!

[susanrm]

Thank you much!

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That is so adorable! I love the purple one!

[susanrm]

Thank you, Penelopy!