Mobius scarves are popular winter accessories.
A Mobius scarf can be one of the most versatile and functional pieces in your wardrobe. Simply put, it is a rectangular scarf that has been knitted in a loop and twisted in the middle to create a hoop. It sits right below your chin and can provide much needed warmth to your neck area. Mobius scarves with plain knits are great projects for beginners. You may spice up your scarf with your favorite knitting patterns or designs or simply use shaded yarn or different color combinations for interesting color patterns.
Instructions
1. Choose a yarn that you like. Bulky yarns are great for beginners because they are easy to hold and you can see the pattern clearly. You can use any worsted or bulky wool for the basket weave pattern described in this article.
2. Select the right needle size so that you are able to hold and move the needle comfortably while knitting. The needle size also depends on the type of yarn. You can use a U.S. size 9 to 11 needle for bulky yarns or a size 6 to 9 for worsted or thin yarn. The needle should be at least 45 inches in length.
3. Make a slip knot with one end of the yarn, place it on the needle then move it to the center of the cable. Loop the needle so that the left needle is on top of the slip knot. Hold the slip knot and the needle together with your right hand. Use your left hand to put tension on the yarn and cable of the circular needle. Place the stitches on the needle and the cable alternately by passing the needle under the cable and over the yarn followed by passing the yarn only over the needle. Repeat the pattern until you have the required number of stitches, which will vary with the size of the Mobius and your pattern.
4. Bring the right needle next to the left one so that the cable forms a uniform circle. Spread the stitches evenly on the cable. Make sure that all of the stitches are parallel to each other by placing the needle on a flat surface. Then twist the stitches one time.
5. Knit and purl your stitches, according to your pattern. For a basket weave pattern, knit all the stitches in one row. In the second row, knit five stitches, purl three and knit five until the end of the row. Purl five, knit three and purl five in the third row. The fourth row is similar to the second row, and the fifth row is similar to the first row. For the sixth row, knit one stitch, purl three, knit one and purl three until the end of the row. The seventh row is purl one, knit three, purl five and knit three. The eighth row is similar to the sixth row. Repeat the pattern of eight rows until you reach the desired width for a beautiful basket design.
6. Bind off the scarf with a knit stitch. The binding of a Mobius scarf should be loose. This will give the scarf flexibility and mobility. You can use a bigger needle for the loose bind off.
