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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.

Shaggy Ladder Yarn

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
Yarn info	100g ball - £6.75 - Now HALF PRICE £3.37
Yarn Picture	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.
Ball and scarf Picture

Ruffle Yarns

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
Yarn info	100g ball - £7.39 - Now HALF PRICE £3.69
Yarn Picture	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.
Ball and scarf Picture

Yarn	Sirdar Spellbound
Yarn info	100g ball - £9.50 - Now HALF PRICE £4.75
	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.
Ball and scarf Picture

Mesh Yarns

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bf6yUssr8Q

Mesh Special Yarns

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

Sirdar Glam!
100g ball - £7.39 - Now HALF PRICE £3.69
Much finer mesh with a Silver Metallic edge
Not variegated

Other Scarf Yarns

Furry 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.

Yarn	James C.Brett Faux Fur
Yarn info	100g ball - £4.60 - 10 colours
	Scarf Pattern on Ball Band uses 1 ball
Pictures
	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 Shaggy Scarf yarn
Yarn info	150g ball - £11.00 - Now HALF PRICE £5.50
	Each ball is enough for a scarf and include a pattern on the ball band.
Pictures
	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 - some left on oddments page
Yarn info	100g scarf hank - £5.75 - 2 colours
	This Slinky No Knit Scarf feels really soft and has an incredible drape
Pictures
	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!