secular_mom Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 How many stitches should I cast on to make a scarf for my 5yo? I only bought one skein of yarn, it's Vanna's Choice acrylic (if that makes a difference) and I'm using size 8 needles. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Hi-- I just made a scarf for DD4 with 15 stitches across. It seems about right. I just began one for DS6 with 20 stitches. I'm not an expert though! BTW my kids just watched Totoro and they love him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 How many stitches should I cast on to make a scarf for my 5yo? I only bought one skein of yarn, it's Vanna's Choice acrylic (if that makes a difference) and I'm using size 8 needles. TIA The ball band usually has a little graphic thingy that gives you an estimated number of stitches per inch with a particular size of needles. Not super-accurate, of course, as knitters' gauges vary, but good enough for a scarf estimate. Stitches per inch, times the number of inches wide you want the scarf, equals number of stitches to cast on. (Note the weight of the yarn makes a difference, as well as the needle size.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 My kids were outside today dancing around our oak tree trying to 'make it grow' like Totoro and the kids. I really love that movie! I play it on repeat when I don't feel well and it cheers me up. :) Thanks for the quick reply- I'm sitting here with 20 cast on, I think it looks okay. Guess it'll be as long as it gets, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 This is so weird!! Minutes ago I just cast on 28 stitches of Vannas Choice (in red) on size 8 needles for my daughter to knit. She is making her brother (11) a scarf. I am going to have her knit a little and see if we are happy with the gauge (width of the scarf). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 The ball band usually has a little graphic thingy that gives you an estimated number of stitches per inch with a particular size of needles. Not super-accurate, of course, as knitters' gauges vary, but good enough for a scarf estimate. Stitches per inch, times the number of inches wide you want the scarf, equals number of stitches to cast on. (Note the weight of the yarn makes a difference, as well as the needle size.) I never did pay attention to that little graph, thanks for pointing it out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 It looks like you have it figured out, but I was going to add that it also depends on what kind of knitter you are. I tend to make my stitches a bit tight (not on purpose). If you knit loose stitches, it will be wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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