In the Loop

In the Loop
by Beth Bradley
Stitch a super simple infinity
scarf to add color to a dull winter
day. The scarf takes only minutes
to construct and you can wear it
in a variety of creative ways.
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5 Ways to Wear
1. Basic Cowl: Wrap the scarf twice
around your neck; evenly adjust
the loops.
2. Double Cowl: Wrap the scarf twice
around your neck, and then pull
one loop to drape longer than
the other.
3. Shawl: Place the scarf around your
shoulders, and then adjust the fabric to drape over your upper arms.
4. Hood: Wrap the scarf twice around
your neck, and then pull one loop
over the back of your head.
5. Bolero: Pull your arms through the
loop from behind and drape the
fabric over your shoulders.
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Style Options
Follow these tips to change the
look of your scarf:
7 To create a longer scarf with
even more style options, piece
fabric strips along the short
ends to achieve the desired
length.
7 For a glamorous touch, stitch a
length of sequined or beaded
trim along one strip lengthwise
center before constructing
the scarf.
SUPPLIES
14”x60” strip each of 2 coordinating
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knit fabrics
All-purpose thread
Hand sewing needle
7 Add interest by using a drapey
sweater-knit fabric or a textured
knit.
Serger (optional)
7 For a breezy summer scarf,
select a lightweight woven
fabric, such as gauze or voile.
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Align the strips with right sides
together; pin.
7 Make a monochromatic scarf
by using the same fabric for both
layers. Or add pop by combining
two coordinating prints, such as
a stripe and a floral print.
Set the serger to a 3-thread overlock
stitch. If using a conventional sewing
machine, select a narrow zigzag stitch.
Stitch the strip long edges, leaving a
4”opening along one edge for turning.
Turn the strip right side out.
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Turn the strip inside itself toward
the wrong side, pulling the fabric
through the tube until the short ends
are aligned with right sides together.
Align the long seams; pin, and then
stitch the short ends (1).
Turn the scarf right side out through
the opening. Slipstitch the opening
closed. e
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matched ends
(Tip)
To identify a knit fabric’s
right and wrong sides, stretch a small
section; the raw edge will roll toward
the wrong side.
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