Lining a knitted scarf?

[weesaidie]

I am knitting a small scarf for my daughter. Using Rowan ribbon twist
with a cable bit up the middle. The thing is I was thinking of maybe
lining the wrong side when I am finished (as it looks a little messy!)
but not sure of the best way to go about it.

Any tips?

I'd line it with fleece for it to be most snuggly. Then you don't need to turn under the ends either.

Thanks!

But should I just hand sew it neatly... ie, I won't be able to hide the stitching... or will I??

If you do tiny stitches you should be able to- hemming stitch?

Would you need to bond the lining to the scarf?

yeah- you could use Wunderweb or similar but if it';s a ribbon knit i woulsd be worried tghat pressing it would spoil the effect.

You might be able to quilt it? kinda of?

Oh iswym.

If the ribbon is a loose knit you could just use some tiny hemming type stitches wiothout being able to see them on either side.

Could you put a row of small stitches down the length of the cable to attach it to the lining? It probably wouldn't show in amongst the cable.

I would use fleece as well cos' it's stretchy and will move with the wool. Just use a simple hemming stitch with embroidery skein in a nice colour. Would like to see phote of this actually. Might want one for DS

I would use fleece as well cos' it's stretchy and will move with the wool. Just use a simple hemming stitch with embroidery skein in a nice colour. Would like to see phote of this actually. Might want one for DS

Sorry had to add this, Thebentpolice. That sure if a fine name. LOL

Thanks for all the suggestions!!

Now you see my problem here is I am not sure what you mean by hemming stitch, my hand stitching skills are pretty limited I am afraid (apart from mattress stitch for sewing up knitted stuff!). If you could give me a wee explanation I would really appreciate it!

Look at the hems on any curtains you have, they should be hemming stitch.

Aha, it was you on UKHK! I replied to you on there. I suggested doing it inside out to start with, but the fleece/embroidery thread sounds good. Do you go to CityKnitty at all? They shoudl be able to sort you out (you're in Edinburgh, aren't you?)

Yes it was me! Do I have replies there...? sorry! I checked it yesterday and didn't have any replies yet so thought I would try here.

I will check my curtains... thanks!

I have heard of city knitty but am scared to go tbh!

I was the only reply I'm afraid. You usually get loads for knitting and far fewer for anything that involves sewing! I am too scared to go to City Knitty too. Do you go to Handknit? Julie's alwyas very helpful and I only live about 25m away so you can pop in for coffee

Boo hoo! No one loves me at HKUK!

I love Handknit, such a great shop, that is where I got the wool for dds scarf... whereabouts are you?