INFORMATION PAGES
SCARF YARNS
We will update when we get new yarns or new information. If you find any interesting links to 'how to' videos please let us know.
Each ball is enough for a scarf and include a pattern on the ball band.
Creates a shaggy effect scarf from each ball
You knit into the ladder part of the yarn to create the effect
There is a youtube.com video on how to use ladder types of yarn at the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTyUPlylNs
| Yarn | Stylecraft Poodle |
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| Yarn info | 100g ball - £6.75 - 7 colours |
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5cm wide loopy yarn including the ladder. The ladder at the top is 0.8cm wide, each block is 0.8cm long with 3cm between each block. The colour of the loops vary but the ladder is black all the way along. However you do not see the ladder on the final scarf. |
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There are a great deal of ruffle style yarns on the market but they all differ in the final effect they give. Each ball is enough for a scarf and include a pattern on the ball band. The following are the yarns we currently supply.
Ribbon Ruffle Yarn
Creates a ruffle effect scarf from each ball
You knit into the ladder part of the yarn to create the effect
There is a youtube.com video on how to use ladder types of yarn at the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTyUPlylNs
| Yarn | Sirdar Taffeta |
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| Yarn info | 100g ball - £7.39 - 6 colours |
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3.5cm wide 'ribbon' yarn including the ladder and fringe. The ladder at the top is 0.5cm wide, each block is 0.5cm long with 1.5cm between each block. The fringe is 1cm and is black on all shades. The 'ribbon' is not solid, it is made up of Polyester threads, some of which are metallic (difficult to show in pictures). The colour of the 'ribbon' varies at a different rate to the ladder. |
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| Yarn | James C.Brett Star Lites |
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| Yarn info | 150g ball - £9.50 - 5 colours (black/white shown below has been discontinued) |
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2.5cm wide 'ribbon' yarn including the ladder. The ladder at the top is 0.5cm wide, each block is 0.6cm long with 1.6cm between each block. The 'ribbon' is not solid, it is made up of Acrylic and Polyester threads. The colour of the 'ribbon' varies at a different rate to the ladder. This yarn has a sparkle to it which is difficult to show in pictures |
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| Yarn | Sirdar Spellbound |
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| Yarn info | 100g ball - £9.50 - 4 colours |
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Spellbound is a softly brushed lace scarf yarn with a magical twist - it comes in 4 totally desirable shades with a dusting of glitter designed to catch the light majestically. Spellbound can be knitted into a gorgeous twirly scarf or a stylish straight shape. When you knit together the edge of the lace, layer upon layer of beautifully iridescent waves begin to appear. |
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You knit into the edge of the yarn create the frilly effect.
There is a youtube.com video on how to use mesh types of yarn at the following link.
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150g ball - £8.75 - 8 colours |
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Varies along the length with the same colour across the width. No picture but similar to others. |
| Sirdar Salsa |
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150g ball - £9.99 - 10 colours |
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Varies across the width with the same colours along the length. |
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| Stylecraft Ruffles |
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100g ball - £6.25 - 6 colours |
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Varies along the length with the same colour across the width. |
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You knit into the edge of the yarn create the frilly effect - but these have a special addition
There is a youtube.com video on how to use mesh types of yarn at the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bf6yUssr8Q
| Stylecraft Ruffles Sparkle |
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| 100g ball - £6.65 - 4 colours |
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Metallic strands through the mesh |
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Varies along the length with the same colour across the width |
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| Sirdar Aruba |
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| 100g ball - £7.45 - 8 colours |
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| Trendy bobbles along the edge |
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| Varies along the length with the same colour across the width |
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| Sirdar Glam! |
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| 100g ball - £7.39 - 6 colours |
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| Much finer mesh with a Silver Metallic edge |
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| Not variegated |
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Other Scarf Yarns
There are lots of furry yarns available such as Sirdar Funky Fur and Stylecraft Eskimo which can knit as a Double Knit. The following group of yarns do not have a tension as such and were produced initially for making scarves. However we have heard from lots of you that they are brilliant for other items too.
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James C.Brett Faux Fur |
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| Yarn info | 100g ball - £4.60 - 6 colours |
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James C.Brett Faux Fur comes in 6 mixed animal shades. It is made of 90% Supersoft Nylon so is very very soft. |
| Yarn | Sirdar Funky Fox |
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| Yarn info | 50g ball - £2.70 - 6 trendy colours & 2 animal colours |
| 3 balls should make a scarf. Pattern Leaflets for other items are also available. | |
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Sirdar Funky Fox comes in 6 hot shades, each with a black inner beard. Funky Fox scarves or accessories would make perfect presents for children and teenagers, or anyone who likes to stand out from the crowd. |
| Yarn | Sirdar Shaggy Scarf yarn |
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| Yarn info | 150g ball - £11.00 - 9 colours |
| Each ball is enough for a scarf and include a pattern on the ball band. | |
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Shaggy scarf is a shaggy-textured, two-colour yarn that knits up quickly on 20mm needles. The ball band has a free pattern to knit either one bigger ladies scarf or two smaller girl's size scarves. Shaggy scarves make perfect presents for chilly autumn days and are great first knits for beginners |
| Yarn | Sirdar Slinky Scarf |
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| Yarn info | 100g scarf hank - £5.75 - 6 colours |
| This Slinky No Knit Scarf feels really soft and has an incredible drape | |
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| Sirdar called this no knit scarf Slinky because this fabulous scarf feels just so soft and has the most incredible drape - it's amazingly Slinky! |
