Simple Loop-It Scarf – Free “Pattern” and Yarn Review

Simple Loop-It Scarf

September 30, 2018

I suppose this post isn’t technically a pattern. More accurately, it is a yarn review and a very loose tutorial (number of stitches, widths, and lengths) for how I created my Simple Loop-It Scarf.

While at my local Michaels, I recently came upon a new yarn that is quickly becoming the fad of the season. Perhaps you’ve seen it – the yarn that comes with pre-created loops that allow you to stitch up a project with no tools other than your fingers. I was able to find Red Heart’s version of this yarn. (You may have seen similar versions from Lion Brand or Yarnspirations or some other large yarn brand.)

Well, I was excited to get my hands on it and, after some time squishing this cloud of a skein, I experimented with how it works up. I watched Marly Bird’s videos on Red Heart’s website (http://www.redheart.com/loop-it) and decided to give the Knit Stitch a try.

This skein contains 7.6 yards, which equates to 270 inches. Taking this into account, I did some swatching. After making some notes and crunching some numbers, I determined that working 6 stitch rows would give me the size scarf I was aiming for. After using one entire skein, I had a scarf that was a little wider than 4 inches and a little longer than 60 inches. Since I came across some ends within my skein, I was able to experiment with the joining method laid out in one of Marly’s videos. While you lose a few inches of yarn, it is very simple and fairly seamless in appearance. That bodes well for working up larger, multi-skein projects.

You may notice that your work curls a bit as mine did. Not to worry, the resulting tube shaped scarf was still plush and large enough for my purposes.

If you are looking for a scarf that is wider or longer, here are my rough calculations (for one skein) based on my swatches…

7 stitch rows will work up a scarf approximately 5 inches wide and 40 inches long
5 stitch rows will work up a scarf approximately 3.75 inches wide and 80 inches long

Although my biggest piece of advice to you would be – play around with it. It is as simple and quick as advertised, and I imagine it is very kid-friendly for those youngsters in your life that may be eager to start stitching alongside you in your yarn adventures!

Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for this post by Michaels or Red Heart. All information, thoughts, and opinions expressed are my own.

Yarnfully Yours,

Introducing Pocket Pals – A DIYarn Review

Introducing Pocket Pals

July 3, 2018

I recently came across these incredibly adorable skeins of yarn…

Aren’t they sweet? I have to say, I instantly fell in love with them! I picked up every color they had in store (I was at Hobby Lobby at the time). I then tracked them down on-line and ordered several more colors.

Now, I know these are small skeins, but they are reasonably priced. And I just seem to be attracted to things that come in small packages!

Let me tell you a little more about this recently discovered treasure of mine…

This is a fairly new yarn put out by Lion Brand.
There are quite a few colors available (24, according to Lion Brand’s website), including brights, pastels, and neutrals.
This is a weight 4 category yarn.
Each skein is 1.05 ounces (30 g) and contains 65 yards (60 m).
The yarn is 100% acrylic and is therefore machine washable and dryable.

I was inspired by this yarn! I began to envision mini-projects coming from these mini-skeins. I got right to work and began creating. So, stay tuned for my first design inspiration in what I hope will grow to be a new line of patterns…

Yarnfully Yours,

DISCLAIMER: This is an honest review of my personal findings and opinions of this product. I was in no way compensated by Lion Brand for this review.

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