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?

[TheBentPolice]

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

[weesaidie]

Thanks!

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

[TheBentPolice]

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

[katymac]

Would you need to bond the lining to the scarf?

[TheBentPolice]

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.

[katymac]

You might be able to quilt it? kinda of?

[TheBentPolice]

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.

[Littlefish]

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.

[undercovermum]

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

[undercovermum]

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

[undercovermum]

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

[weesaidie]

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!

[undercovermum]

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

[tamum]

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?)

[weesaidie]

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!

[tamum]

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

[weesaidie]

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?