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It's starting to get properly frosty here in the mornings now. K has been asking for a scarf for a while, and I must admit I was feeling slightly reluctant about knitting one, because of her tendency to lose them shortly after their departure from the needles. But then I came across an idea on Pinterest- this one. It's from this post on the blog Katie Did Journal (which happens to be a wonderful read, packed full of gorgeousness) and involves cutting a whole lot of yarn to the scarf's desired length, then machine-stitching it at intervals to hold it all together. I used some soft green alpaca yarn and navy and white sewing thread. The small girl is happy with it and so am I! Score.

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34 responses to “wintergreen”

  1. Flossie Avatar
    Flossie

    That’s a brilliant idea and a definite must try. A big thank you from somebody that hasn’t learned to knit, yet (on the to do list).

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  2. Clare Avatar

    Gorgeous result Melissa! x

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  3. Dee Avatar

    that is brilliant! 🙂

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  4. Rosa in the Antipodes Avatar
    Rosa in the Antipodes

    Score indeed! It’s a very simple brilliant idea that I’ve been looking at for ages. Maybe I was just waiting for a little push! It’s a shame that Katie gave up her blog, I always love her way to tell her tales (and the sewing were fantastic!). Have a great week! XXX

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  5. joanie Avatar

    Looks very sweet!. That is the same way I make doll hair and never thought of stitching yarn for other reasons – very clever idea. I’m thinking my nine year old could even make her own, as neither of us can knit!

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  6. paula Avatar

    so clever !!! who’d of thunk it 🙂

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  7. Hannah Avatar

    Such a good idea! Thank you to pintrest, I may even Pin a picture of your scarf! x

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  8. Kirily Avatar
    Kirily

    Wow! What a brilliant idea! I’m going to make one for my niece.

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  9. Ali Avatar

    What a cunning plan! And looks so great too.

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  10. Alisa Avatar

    Oh Wow Melissa, you made one! How fabulous! And your poppet looks so snuggly. I’m dying to have a go myself. 🙂

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  11. Heather Woollove Avatar

    Oooooh…super idea! I’ve been making small amounts of art yarn on my drop spindle, lately, and there’s only so many felted projects that I can make with yarn embellishments! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  12. jenni Avatar

    love this idea..

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  13. Louana Avatar

    I’ll have to try this! It looks great and I do love a quick project. I’m sure Keira will be very snuggly in it!

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  14. Kevie Avatar

    Wow- excellent idea! And I love the colour of the yarn you have chosen.

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  15. Annika Avatar

    Oh! I have a scarf like this that I bought ages ago and love very much. I would have never thought you could make one so easily! I like the green you chose.

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  16. viv Avatar

    I like that – what a super idea and so very different
    xxx

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  17. Nicole Avatar

    What a great idea. I love both versions!

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  18. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    doll hair stitching , yes joanie has it spot on.
    so lovely

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  19. Elena Avatar

    What a great scarf idea, and fits your beautiful girl prefectly.

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  20. Kate Avatar

    It’s turned out beautifully. Although we’re summery here I plan to make one for my god-daughter and then one for me. Always be prepared! So sad the way Katie’s blog ended but I still love to visit the archives.

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  21. jess Avatar

    Wow! I have lots and lots (and lots) of yarn, and I bet I could make about 27 of these for gifts this year. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Hadley Avatar

    Brilliant! Love the color. Love the ferns, too. ❤

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  23. lindsayjewell Avatar

    That’s a beautiful idea. I think I’ll try it.

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  24. Rebecca Avatar

    What a fabulous idea. The colours in your scarf are lovely.

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  25. sarah r lavigne Avatar
    sarah r lavigne

    Cool , thanks!
    Over here in Vermont, USA

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  26. isoinpapu Avatar

    Both the idea and the colour are wonderful!
    The colour is actually perfect. Oh green!

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  27. Brittany Avatar

    such a clever idea! it looks very cool.

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  28. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I am blown away by how much Keira looks like you in this pic.

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  29. deb Avatar

    well that hit the spot for my sewing session last night, thanx for the idea. I had some lovely thick wool I have knitted twice and pulled apart twice because it was too bulky. But this idea was perfect. thanx Melissa and Katie !!

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  30. Francesca Avatar

    I love this idea, and the very unusual look!

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  31. Francesca Avatar

    back from following your link to Katie’s blog – goodness, I thought I’d find more instructions on how to make this scarf and other pretties, instead I read about something so totally awful and unbelievable. I never did believe that that kind of violating would really happen on internet. I love the internet, and although my paypal account has just been cleaned out by a hacker, that is just money, and I’m beyond saddened and shocked to learn that it can be used so frighteningly at a personal level.

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  32. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi francesca,
    thank you for your nice messages and yes, i agree that what happened to katie was so terrible and unnecessary. youre right- the internet can be a dangerous place sometimes! im also so sorry to hear about your paypal account- have you written to them to try to get the $$ back? wishing you all the best! x

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  33. Francesca Avatar

    I have Melissa, and paypal acted very quickly – now Im waiting for them to sort things out in my favor. Thanks for your concern!

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  34. tinyhappy Avatar

    so glad to hear that, francesca. phew!!

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