3 Hours
Intermediate Level Knitters
 

Course Description:

Learn the magic of a moebius scarf! This intriguing scarf is worked from the center out. It can be worn in several different ways, including as a hood/headscarf. We will learn what a moebius is, a quick and invisible cast-on, and some variations for the bind-off. Students will start a full-sized moebius in class, to be finished at home.

Supplies

Yarn (see below); 47" or 40" circular needle in a size that gives you a nice scarf fabric (see Homework below); stitch marker.

Many types of yarn will work for this project; choose something that you would like for a scarf. Some suggestions follow, but feel free to bring whatever yarn you would like to use. I would suggest that you not use a fur or eyelash yarn for your first moebius. Rowan's Kidsilk Haze or K1C2's Douceur et Soie worked on a larger needle in garter stitch makes an ethereal scarf that is surprisingly warm. 25g is generally enough for a moebius. A light colored, smooth, worsted weight yarn with a size 8 or so needle would make a nice scarf that would be easy to work. About 100g is a good amount. A strand of mohair held with a strand of a wool such as Cascade 220 or Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride Worsted makes a cushy fabric worked on about a size 13 needle. About 200 yds of each will generally be enough for a moebius.
 

Homework:

Work a gauge swatch so that you know your gauge (stitches per inch) when you get to class. Choose either garter stitch (knit every row) or the 4x4 Basket weave stitch that follows. (The stitch pattern that you choose will be the one that you use for your moebius. Choose a needle size that gives you a nice scarf fabric – not too stiff.)

Basket weave stitch (multiple of 8 sts)
Rows 1-4: (K4, p4) across.
Rows 5-8: (P4, k4) across.
Repeat Rows 1-8 for Basket weave stitch

Instructor : Karen Frisa