A question for the knitting experts...

[Downtherushingglen]

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I'd like to knit this scarf. This one is 23cm x 200cm The description states it is a weighty garter stitch.

Can anyone please tell me what type of yarn I would need for this? I'd like to use wool rather than synthetic.

Thank you!

Synthetic isn't warm and creates microplastics. Not something you want in a scarf.

Get yourself on Woolwarehouse website and look up their superwashed* merino, I would recommend their Yarnsmith brand.

(Superwashed means the wool has been treated to remove the scales so you don't end up itching which is obviously very important when you're wrapping it round your neck.)

Ah thank you for this!

The picture that I posted looks neat on the edges, is that just skill or is there a trick to it?

I honestly think for a scarf half wool half acrylic is fine and will cost less. For something I was going to wear on more of my skin like a jumper I'd probably go for merino because it's the lowest cost for a lovely not scatchy feel.

It looks like Aran weight, if it was DK I think the stitches would be smaller.
I would be careful of "superwash" merino yarns as they can really stretch when they are washed and you could end up with a much longer scarf than you started. And garter stitch has a lot of potential for stretching.

Blue faced Leicester is a breed of sheep (as is Merino) with soft silky yarn. You generally only get it from small producers. You can buy a similar BFL Aran yarn HERE in natural colours. A big scarf like that will need a few hanks, as PP said I would knit up one hank and then work out how many more you need. That supplier only has 4 available I'd buy them all!

Other nice options are Rowan Felted Tweed Aran (tweedy look) or West Yorkshire Spinners Colourlab Aran (block colours). Don't machine wash or tumble dry these yarns, but you can hand wash and squeeze out in a big towel, and they will dry reasonably quickly.
I'd also try a few different edge details e.g garter stitch looks best if you slip the first stitch of each row. It also looks like they have maybe knitted an edging along the short sides to stop the pockets stretching.

Yes, I was wondering about the edge because it looked very neat! Is that easy enough to do?

PS I probably have rhinoceros skin, but I have a BFL jumper I wear with no itching or problems at all.

I would use merino for softness, warmth and non scratchiness.

Simple trick for a neat edge is to skip the first stitch without knitting it.

If you have a bit of experience though I would look up how to do an icord edge.

Ah ok, so you literally just have the loop and then knit from from the second stitch?

Here's another option https://www.purlandjane.co.uk/shop/yarn/bluefaced-leicester-aran-undyed/
The slip stitch edge is really easy to do.
Suggest you knit a little test strip to check it's how you like and the right number of stitches to get your 20cm wide.

I'll look up icord anyway. The more I know the better 😂

Oh this looks lovely!

Thanks for the tips.

Useful information on edges. https://nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-knit-neat-edges-essential-knitting-tips/ . Everything in knitting has a video!
Edges are important on a scarf as they are on show and there's nowhere to hide!

This is great, thank you!

That's roughly 28 stitches across and a plain knit with some sort on way of making a nicer edge.

Google nice edge for knit, and see what you can find.

I'd do it in an Aran probably from drops, size 6 needles. Have a look for something similar on Ravelry or Love craft, see how many meters it uses then look at how much you need in the wool you choose.

I would use aran weight on either 5mm or 6mm needles.
Drops yarn from Wool Warehouse is usually very good and affordable and you can get it in 100% wool. I hate knitting with acrylics!
The trick to getting a good straight edge without the edges curling is to slip purl wise the first stitch on every row.
Look on You tube to see what this means but basically you put the needle in to the first stitch as if you were going to purl it but just slip it on to the needle then knit the next stitch and all along the rest of the row.
I'll put some pics on but best to look on You tube as my explanation is probably as clear as mud!

@Downtherushingglen Hiw I do my edges.

Oh thank you, your edges look very neat!

Yes, that's what I would say as well. I'm currently knitting something like this on 6mm needles.

You slip the loop onto your needle without knitting it. Knit in the next row at the end instead.

Many of these options sound expensive! If you are new to knitting, I would probably look for some wool either in a charity shop or on Vinted and experiment.