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Jo Anne
New Pal
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 Posted - 03/25/2004 : 09:18:40 AM
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I have started a business making scarves and other things and now am confused on how long I should be knitting the scarves. I'm only 5'3" and know the length I like, but when knitting for people you don't know, I just don't know. Does anyone have any suggestions? |
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knittykat
Seriously Hooked
USA
710 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2004 : 10:39:49 AM
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Weelllll, it would depend on the scarf. A novelty yarn scarf worn primarily for effect should be shorter--maybe 30 inches? But a woolly "Dang, it's cold out!" scarf should be long enough to REALLY wrap around your neck....maybe 4 feet. It also depends on the person. I like a short scarf because I'm not a big person and don't like things 'trailing' around after me. But my friend is a larger woman who likes a scarf she can wrap all around her neck and her head and whatever to ward off those Chicago winds. And with men, my husband likes a loooong scarf but some men prefer a short one that tucks into the coat and doesn't get in the way.
What kind of scarves are you making?
The Not-Very-Helpful-Kat
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Licensed2Cook
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2004 : 10:43:47 AM
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The Not-Very-Helpful-Kat
Kat in Illinois
Oh Kat, I don't see you that way at all. You'll be my go to sweater girl everytime!
I like my scarves very long, for me 6 feet is good.
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Jo Anne
New Pal
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Posted - 03/25/2004 : 12:00:55 PM
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| Hi Kat, Thanks for the info. I am making novelty scarves and right now I'm focusing on spring/summer items which I thought should be shorter, lighter, and airy. |
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knittykat
Seriously Hooked
USA
710 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2004 : 12:12:03 PM
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Awwwww, Dee, I'm blushing. 
I was worried I might be raising more questions than answers in this case, though!
Kat in Illinois |
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Josh A.
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2004 : 12:35:45 PM
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The longer the better! My bf's main scarf almost touches his feet.
Also, if you're a fan of the movie Chicago, check out Billy Flynn's scarf in his first scene... white, luxurious, almost to his feet.
Josh A.
N. California -> Rochester, NY |
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celia
Permanent Resident
Australia
2454 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2004 : 2:50:04 PM
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| I personally find 'long' scarves shorter than 1.2m in length too short. But maybe that's just me. and short scarves (or neck-wrappers as someone i know calls them) should be just long enough to tie/button and tucked enatly away into the coat, so probably no more than 75cm. |
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2004 : 5:32:10 PM
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For warm scarves (functional rather than decorative) it seems most patterns go to 42 inches for "tuck inside the coat scarves" to 60 inches or longer for "wrap around your neck and trail behind you scarves." My novelty yarn scarves (Eros) are fairly long but I like to wear it doubled over my neck with the ends pulled through the loop, efectually halving the length.
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/achrisvet |
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