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My DIL received a neck warmer for Christmas that was really unique and I wonder if anyone can tell me where to get directions. It was multiple strands of a simple chain stitch about 1 inch in diameter. The strands were long and resembled dread locks, and you doubled them up around your neck. It was beautiful. I would like to know the type of yarn used and how to join them together. I know I'm grasping at straws here, but maybe someone knows of this.

Thanks,
Carol

Nevermind. I found the directions online.

http://hiddendaisyy.blogspot.c...hain-loop-scarf.html

Hi. Thanks for sharing. I was Freecycled some lovely yarn that the lady had left over from her projects....untouched and usually 2 - 3 skeins of the say dye lot. This scarf looks like just the thing for my sisters.....who are WAY more trendy than I am.

Mary Ellen

That's pretty cool and a great beginner project. Personally I would knit or crochet a patch to wrap around the strands. Just find that prettier but that's only my point of view

Very pretty!

I have made 6 of these using various yarns and
hook sizes. The smaller the hook and finer the
yarn, the more strands you need.
I made 5 shorter, (150 or so chains) one loop only and they are
really nice. The sixth was double the length(200)
and it worked out well too.
The only yarn I did not like was an acrylic
and it was very scratchy.
Gave one really bulky yarn one away , sniff,
she really liked it so I gave it to her.
It was my favorite, a denim blue.
Am using yarn from my stashe and enjoy doing them. Instant gratification, done so quickly
and look so nice.
I am 66 and not "trendy" but love these, just enough warmth.

That's a fun scarf! Is it warm?

Warmth depends on the yarn. My light weight
one is mostly decorative.
The bulky, wool yarn is definitely warm.
I adjust how many strands to the weight of the
yarn....thin yarn has many strands, thicker takes
less strands.
It is not as warm as a "real" scarf, but so easy
and fun.

I have a friend who can't seem to ick up on either knitting or crocheting, so gave her a set of looms a couple of years ago. She loves them and has gone crazy makng things, scarves, baby afghans, purses, etc. She loved this scarf look so gave her the knitting knobby style one. She loves that and off on a new tangent.

So if you know people who just can't make kneedles and hooks work for them, this may be an option. My DH has both, makes hats and scarves for the homeless

What a COOL, EASY pattern. Been looking for something for my niece to do that's easy.

I bet I can find some charms at Hobby Lobby to attach in that wrap area.

Thanks for posting.