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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Even the most experienced knitters have a problem when it comes to avoiding curling the edges of a scarf. But don't worry! There are many ways to keep your scarf nice and clean, from adding a piping to knitting an hem. With these tips, you will be on your way to creating your best scarf.

Steps

1. 1 Process the scarf if the yarn allows it. (Usually this is only obtained with woolen or semi-woolen threads. Acrylic is not suitable.) Shaping consists in ironing or steaming the product. Always check the labels on your yarn! Heat your iron to medium / low temperature. If desired, you can set it higher or lower, depending on the yarn used to knit the scarf. Iron the scarf on the wrong side.
2. 2 Add an edging. Sew 4 more stitches on each edge as you cast on the buttonhole, always work with pearl stitches (K1P1 on right side, P1K1 on wrong side) or rib knit (k2 on right side and k2 on wrong side).
3. 3 Knit an hem. Add 2 extra stitches while sewing buttonholes. Now you will always knit the first stitch and skip the last loop, making sure to grab the yarn before it slips away so it’s always ready for your return. This will create a straight hem, which is also very handy when knitting pieces that will be stitched together.
4. 4 Sew a heavyweight lining to the wrong side of the scarf.
5. 5 Use a stitch that won't wrinkle when knitting a scarf. Work well with pearl knit, woven basket and rib knit. Run from purl hosiery like the plague.

Tips

• You can use this method for knitting other items.
• Use a spray when ironing. Spray water and the process will go faster.

Warnings

• Do not iron items made from acrylic yarn; you can burn through the threads and destroy all your hard work!
• Do not iron your scarf before you finish knitting, as you will have to do it again at the end of the work.