How long should the fringe on a scarf be?

The length of your fringe is really a personal choice. I generally make my fringe tassels between 3 to 4 inches long for most scarves, shawls, and sweaters. If I use bulky or extra bulky yarn, I might make them 5 to 6 inches long. For pillows, I would suggest adding shorter tassels - 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long.

How much yarn do I need for a scarf fringe?

Fringe can be any length you like, but you'll usually find them between six inches and one foot. For six-inch fringe, cut 12-inch strands of yarn; for one-foot fringe, cut two feet strands.

How long should tassels be on an Afghan?

What I like to do (for scarves and shawls) is to allow from ten to twelve inches unwoven warp at the beginning and end of each piece (usually secured by hemstitching or by a few picks in a contrasting color that I remove if I'm sure I'm going to make a twisted fringe).

How long should a scarf be for a woman?

Traditionally, a scarf goes tip to tip. To do this, try holding your arms out so that the scarf reaches from your left finger across to your right one. On average, this scarf will be about 60" long. Most short scarves are 55" long, medium scarves are roughly 70" extended, and long scarves are about 82" in length.

How long does a knitted scarf need to be?

Another way of looking at how long a knitted scarf should be is by measuring your height. Take that number and subtract one foot (12 in/30.48 cm) from it. For example, if you're 5' 6” (66 in/168 cm), your knitted scarf should measure 54 in/137 cm.

Knitting Help - Adding Fringe

How many stitches should I cast on for a scarf?

To determine how many stitches you will need to cast on, take your (gauge per inch) x (total width in inches) and the total will be the number of stitches needed for your scarf. This means you will need to cast on 36 stitches when working with a gauge of 4.5 per inch in order to get a scarf that is 8 inches wide.

Should I have a fringe cut?

For example, round faces can suit a longer, side-swept fringe to help elongate the face, whereas full, heavy fringes will best suit women with square faces. Similarly, if you have thick hair then you'll suit a fringe with lots of texture; fine-haired girls will benefit more from a solid cut.

How do you put beads on a silk scarf?

Attach embroidery thread to one end of the silk scarf and thread it through a denim bead. Move the bead until it reaches the center of the scarf. Then wrap the scarf around a wooden bead before threading through another denim bead. Twist and pull the fabric tight as you go.

What are fringes used for?

Fringe originated as a way of preventing a cut piece of fabric from unraveling when a hemming was not used. Several strands of weft threads would be removed, and the remaining warp threads would be twisted or braided together to prevent unraveling. In modern fabrics, fringe is more commonly made separately and sewn on.