A scarf knitted with knitting needles is very necessary knitted accessory to create a fashionable image. The most delicate models are made from mohair. With a successful combination of the pattern scheme and yarn characteristics, you get a stylish and beautiful thing. The scarf fits perfectly into women's, men's and children's wardrobes.
Features and nuances of knitting a mohair scarf with knitting needles
Mohair is made from the wool of Angora goats with the addition of other fibers - silk or acrylic. In its pure form, the wool is easily torn.
The finished thread has unique properties:
- Hypoallergenic. Even people with increased sensitivity can wear mohair products.
- Fluffiness. The finished items are light, fluffy and very warm.
An important feature of mohair is that the scarf can be knitted with any pattern and in one fold, because the product is knitted with a straight piece of fabric in the shape of a rectangle. This allows you to create a pattern of any complexity.
There are several types of mohair scarves, which differ in knitting techniques:
- Scottish. This is the name given to a neck accessory in stripes or large checks. The color of the knitted fabric depends only on the aesthetic preferences of the owner.
- Indian. The coloring is somewhat reminiscent of the Scottish pattern, but the shades of the scarf are different. The peculiarity of Indian models is a wide canvas made of very thin yarn. Most often, men's mohair scarves are made in this style.
- Products knitted with patent (English) elastic. The models are denser and more voluminous, intended for the cool season.
- Cobwebs. To knit such models, you need to take kid mohair. This yarn is made from wool not from adults, but from young Angora kids up to six months old. It is recommended to knit kid mohair scarves with an openwork pattern with large loops. Then the finished product is very reminiscent of a spider web. The size of the scarf should be long and wide.
Before you start knitting, you should familiarize yourself with the nuances of the work. Mohair yarn requires a competent choice of tool and calculation of the number of loops.
It is not recommended to unravel finished items. The yarn fibers stick together, and the thread loses its fluffiness after unraveling. Therefore, the correct calculation will help to avoid this.
For a summer openwork spider web model, it is recommended to take knitting needles one size larger to achieve an airy effect. A winter scarf should be knitted with a dense pattern (patent elastic, braids, stocking stitch). The size of the knitting needles should correspond to the number indicated on the label or be one size smaller.
When describing scarf models, abbreviations of the most frequently used words will be used. For example, p. - loops or loop, r. - rows or row.
Simple Mohair Scarf Knitted with Knitting Needles
The model should be made in the most ordinary version - a simple pattern in the form of a long rectangle. The width of the finished product is 40 cm, the length depends on the style.
In our case, the scarf is at least 1.8-2 m long. According to the style, it is recommended to wrap it around the neck several times. The basis of the pattern is the front (stocking) surface. What you will need
A mohair scarf with knitting needles, the pattern of which is very simple, can be knitted in 1-2 days.
For fruitful work it is necessary to prepare:
- Merino yarn thin Kid mohair, blueberry color. 200 g is enough for the product.
- Straight needles diameter No. 5, material - plastic or wood.
- Pattern diagram. Stocking stitch is done with knit stitches in odd rows and purl stitches in even rows. This model will have a front and back side.
Graphic representation of the drawing:
Knitting process step by step
In order for the calculation of loops to be correct, it is necessary to start work by knitting a control sample. To do this, cast on 20 sts + 2 edge sts and knit 10 rows. After finishing work on the fragment, you need to count the number of sts and rows in 1 cm of fabric.
Based on the obtained result, the number of sts of the initial row is calculated. The width of the scarf is 40 cm, there are 3 sts in 1 cm of the sample, which means that the first row will consist of 120 sts (40 x 3).
Algorithm for further actions:
- You need to cast on 120 sts on needles No. 5.
- The first row should be knitted with knit stitches, then turn the work and continue with purl stitches (2nd row).
- Repeat alternating rows throughout the entire process of work. At the beginning of each row, remove the first edge st without knitting.
- The fabric must be formed into a rectangle without adding or subtracting loops.
- When the length of the scarf reaches 1.8 m, close all the loops at the same time in one row.
It is recommended to slightly moisten the finished product from a spray bottle, lay it out on a towel, and let it dry. The mohair scarf should be washed by hand or in a washing machine on the "delicate" mode without wringing. Wring it out in a towel, dry it on the fabric, having previously straightened it along the entire length.
Openwork scarf made of mohair
The model is made in a combination of a delicate pattern and the finest yarn. To knit an openwork scarf, you should choose thin threads of a single color.
The scarf is knitted with an openwork pattern. At the ends of the product there is a beautiful zigzag, so the edge does not require processing.
The parameters of the openwork scarf are width 45 cm, length 140 cm. The product is knitted from two halves that are connected at the neck level.
What you will need
It is recommended to knit the openwork pattern from thin yarn. In this case, the size of the knitting needles should be 2-3 numbers more or less than that indicated in the table for determining the sizes.
For this model you will need to prepare:
- Kid Seta Super threads – 3 skeins with parameters 210 m/25 g. Composition of royal mohair – 25% silk and 75% mohair.
- Straight knitting needles made of wood or plastic No. 3.5.
- Additional knitting needle-pin (diameter does not matter).
- The diagram of the openwork pattern (No. 1), which shows the front rows, and the garter stitch.
Graphic representation of openwork and kerchief pattern:
Knitting process step by step
A mohair scarf with knitting needles, the knitting pattern of which is presented above, should be started by making a control sample.
This needs to be done in order to:
- calculate the required knitting density;
- make sure that the correct needle diameter has been selected.
If you need to change the density, you will need to change the tool. For a denser canvas, you should take 1-2 numbers less, for a more airy one - 1-2 numbers more.
Operating algorithm:
- You need to cast on 106 sts, knit the first 4 rows with garter stitch pattern #2.
- Then you should move on to the openwork pattern according to the diagram, but distribute the loops as follows: 4 sts of pattern No. 2, 7 rapports of pattern No. 1, 4 sts of pattern No. 2.
- It is necessary to continue working until the length of the fabric reaches 70 cm, knit 3 rows of front loops and remove all loops onto a pin (do not close).
- Put the canvas aside.
- Now you need to start knitting the second part of the scarf. To do this, you need to repeat all the steps that were done with the first part.
- When the second half is ready, you should join both parts with a loop-to-loop stitch.
The product needs to be slightly moistened and laid out to dry on a flat surface.
Mohair scarf with braids
A mohair scarf can be knitted with knitting needles not only in an openwork version. For a winter fluffy product, a wavy pattern with braids is a good choice.
Thanks to the interweaving, the scarf looks voluminous. The size of the finished item is 35 cm x 130 cm. The color is turquoise. The model is made in the form of a rectangular canvas without additional edge processing.
What you will need
To knit a warm women's scarf you need to buy:
- Mohair thread NAKO Mohair Delicate 500 m/100 g in the amount of 150 g. This is a Turkish fluffy yarn without long pile, which allows you to clearly see the pattern.
- Straight knitting needles with a diameter of 3.5 cm. The yarn manufacturer recommends taking tool No. 3.5-4.0.
- Crochet hook No. 3.5.
- Knitting markers.
- Pattern diagram.
Designations – front st. (I), back st. (-). The pattern is based on a 2 x 2 elastic band and a braid of 24 sts. The weaves are done in a checkerboard pattern.
To make the finished product fluffy, it is recommended to knit with a density of 18 sts and 24 rows per 10 cm of fabric.
Knitting process step by step
According to the graphic representation of the pattern, the rapport = 48 sts.
You need to cast on 130 sts on knitting needles (straight) No. 3.5, which are distributed as follows: 4 sts of garter stitch + 48 sts of the rapport x 2 + for symmetry 24 sts of the rapport + 2 edge sts + 4 sts of garter stitch. For high-quality work, it is recommended to mark the rapport with markers.
Purl rows should be knitted according to the pattern.
Rows 1-8 should be knitted similarly: 1 edge st, 4 garter sts, 2 x 2 rib pattern repeat to the end of the row, 4 garter sts, 1 edge st.
Row 9 – 1 edge st, 4 garter sts, *braid of 24 sts with a cross to the left, 24 sts 2 x 2 elastic* (repeat the pattern 2 times), 4 garter sts, 1 edge st.
Row 10 should be knitted as the loops look (according to the pattern).
Rows 11-18 should be worked as rows 1-8.
Row 19 – 1 edge st, 4 sts garter stitch, *braid of 24 sts with a cross to the right* (repeat 2 times), 24 sts 2 x 2 elastic, 4 sts garter stitch, 1 edge st.
Row 20 according to the drawing.
Next, repeat the pattern from rows 1 to 20 until the desired length is reached.
At the 130 cm mark, you need to finish the work and carefully mask the ends of the threads.
The next stage is wet-heat treatment of the finished product. Wet the scarf in warm water, gently squeeze it into a towel and dry it in a straightened form.
Mohair and silk scarf
The model should be made from yarn that contains silk thread. It is recommended to knit a thin scarf from kid mohair with silk in one fold with an openwork pattern.
To create a warm item, you need to fold the thread into 2-3 folds and choose a pattern with interlacing or a voluminous elastic band.
Openwork knitting pattern
A knitted mohair scarf, the knitting pattern of which is somewhat reminiscent of a frosty ornament. The spectacular model is made in the form of a straight rectangular cloth. The width of the product is 60 cm, the length is 140-145 cm. For a delicate scarf, it is recommended to choose light shades - white, pink, beige.
What you will need
To ensure quality work, you need to prepare:
- Delicate mohair yarn on a silk base. The Drops Kid Silk thread option will do. Number of skeins – 6 pcs. (100 m/25 g).
- Tool. You need to take knitting needles with a diameter of 4 cm and a crochet hook with a diameter of 2.5 cm.
- Pattern schemes.
This model is made using two openwork patterns.
The first (No. 1) is the border, which is located along the edges of the product. Graphic image:
The second pattern (No. 2) is the main one, which makes up the fabric of the product. Scheme:
Even rows should be worked with purl stitches.
Knitting process step by step
Before starting work, it is recommended that you carefully read the diagrams. The openwork effect is created by yarn overs arranged in a specific order.
First, you need to knit sample #1 to calculate the number of stitches of the cast-on row for the outer zones of the scarf. You should knit with the same thread tension so that the calculation is correct. You need to maintain the same thread tension throughout the entire work period.
- The rapport of pattern #1 is 9 sts. After calculating the number of loops of the cast-on row, it is necessary to symmetrically arrange the fragments across the entire width of the fabric. For example, if the calculation resulted in 80 sts for casting on the first row. It is necessary to take into account the rapport of the next main pattern #2, which is 12 sts. Therefore, it is necessary to add 7 sts (87 sts) and then knit like this - 1 edge st, 2 sts front, 9 rapports of pattern #1, 2 sts front, 1 edge st.
- Having knitted 14 rows of pattern #1 (border), you need to move on to the main openwork pattern. In the first row, you should remove 1 st. To do this, immediately after the edge st., knit the first two loops of pattern #2 together with the front one, 86 sts will remain.
- Then you need to knit the pattern strictly according to the diagram, distributing the loops as follows: 1 edge st, 12 sts of the rapport (repeat 7 times), 1 edge st.
- Having knitted 140 cm, you need to switch back to pattern No. 1, adding one loop in the last purl row of the main pattern No. 2. Then you should continue with the "border" pattern.
Mohair scarf with fringe
TOIn addition to the delicate mohair structure, the model has a decorative finish. The fringe is knitted from the main yarn and serves as decoration and complement to the relief pattern.
To be able to tie or wrap the product around the neck, the length of the fabric is 230 cm, the width is 26 cm. The color of the scarf is curry. For the cool season, it is recommended to choose bright shades.
What you will need
Before starting work you will need to prepare:
- Yarn containing mohair (75%) and silk (25%). For a scarf, 100 g (4 skeins) of thread with parameters 225 m/25 g is enough.
- Wooden or plastic straight knitting needles, tool diameter 4.5 cm.
- The pattern of diamonds, a graphic image of which is presented below.
Knitting process step by step
Before casting on stitches for knitting a pattern from mohair threads, you should make a fragment from yarn of a different composition. It is important that the thickness of the thread is the same. This technique will prevent unnecessary unraveling of the fabric and will help determine your skills.
The initial number of loops must be calculated as follows: the number is a multiple of 20 + 7 + 2 (edge).
For a scarf with fringe, you need to cast on 49 sts. How to distribute the additional 7 sts is shown in the graphic image of the pattern diagram - 3 sts at the beginning of the row after the edge st, and 4 sts at the end of the row before knitting the edge st.
The picture shows only the front rows, the back rows should be done according to the picture (as the loops look).
The first row after casting on stitches should be done as follows: 1 edge stitch, 1 purl stitch, 1 front stitch, 1 purl stitch, pattern rapport (repeat 2 times), 1 front stitch, 1 purl stitch, 1 front stitch, 1 purl stitch, 1 edge stitch.
The second row is according to the pattern.
You will need to knit rows 1-34 once, then repeat rows 3-34 19 times, and finally knit rows 1 and 2. Now you need to close the loops.
Assembling the product: fringe should be woven into the first and last rows. To do this, you need:
- cut threads 40 cm long;
- Weave bundles of 12 threads into the braids at the ends of the scarf.
The interval between the bundles should be 1 cm. The finished length of the fringe is 19 cm.
Mohair scarf with sequins
The thread consists of two interlaced threads. The main one is mohair with acrylic and an additional thin wool thread with strung sequins.
It is important to know that when working with such yarn, you need to maintain the tension precisely. Otherwise, the scarf will look a little wrinkled. Model for warm season. Product width 45 cm, length 160 cm. Product edges without additional decoration.
The openwork pattern at the ends of the scarf creates a wavy edge.
What you will need
A mohair scarf with knitting needles, the knitting pattern of which includes 2 patterns, can be made in any color.
For this model you need to prepare:
- Alize Gold Star thread. One skein with parameters 410 m/100 g will be enough for a scarf.
- Knitting needles No. 4.5. This is the optimal size; the recommended diameter on a skein is 4 cm or 5 cm.
- Patterns for knitting fabric. You will need to take the patterns of openwork pattern No. 1 and pattern No. 2 - garter stitch.
Graphic images of patterns:
Pattern #1
Pattern #2
When combined with a mohair scarf model with sequins, the pattern will look like this:
Knitting process step by step
You need to cast on 87 sts of the initial row, then knit 1 edge st, 5 times the pattern repeat, 1 edge st.
When alternating openwork pattern and garter stitch, knit evenly without decreases or increases. In the process of work, you need to carefully monitor the execution of the pattern so that you do not have to unravel the product.
When the length of the scarf reaches the desired mark, close all the loops.
Mohair scarf with lurex
The model is made with an openwork pattern in the form of a stole. 
The combination of the pattern and the luminous lurex makes the scarf very elegant. The dimensions of the finished product are width 75 cm, length 170 cm. The color is white.
What you will need
To work you should prepare:
- Yarn. You need to take 3.5 skeins of Mona mohair threads with parameters 210 m/25 g. Composition - 58% Kid mohair, 30% polyacrylic, 9% lurex, 3% wool. This combination allows you to make an airy scarf that holds its shape well.
- Knitting needles No. 3.5. It is better to take a tool on a cable or fishing line. This will make it easier to hold the width of the fabric 75 cm.
- Pattern diagram. A graphic image that shows the front and back rows:
Visual representation:
Knitting process step by step
You need to cast on a number of sts on the knitting needles that is a multiple of 13 + 4 sts + 2 edge sts. For a scarf width of 75 cm, you will need to cast on 97 sts – 1 edge st, *pattern repeat 13 sts (repeat 7 times)*, 2 knit sts, yarn over, 2 together. Knit sts with a leftward tilt, 1 edge st.
The fabric must be knitted evenly without decreases or increases. It is necessary to maintain the same tension of the thread. When the length of the scarf reaches 170 cm, carefully close the loops.
Lightly moisten the finished scarf with a spray bottle and dry on a flat surface.
A mohair scarf is a great decoration for any stylish look. Any pattern is suitable for knitting - from the finest openwork to voluminous braids. It is important to carefully follow the rules for working with mohair yarn and try to avoid unraveling the fabric.
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Openwork mohair scarf with knitting needles: