by Absolutely! Let’s make a super simple, seamless knitted scarf-snood that even a beginner can handle. I’ll break it down step by step and keep it detailed but easy to follow.
Materials You’ll Need
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Yarn: Chunky or super bulky yarn works best for beginners because it knits up fast and looks great.
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Knitting needles: Size suitable for your yarn (usually recommended on the yarn label). For chunky yarn, 8–12 mm needles are common.
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Scissors
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Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends, optional)
Step 1: Decide the Size
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For a snood (loop scarf), you generally want it to fit over your head comfortably:
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Width: About 25–35 cm (10–14 inches)
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Length: Around 60–70 cm (24–28 inches), which will fold into a loop
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Tip: If you want a slouchy style, make it longer. For a snug style, a shorter length works.
Step 2: Cast On
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Use a long-tail cast-on or any simple cast-on method you like.
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Cast on the number of stitches that gives you the width you want. With chunky yarn, 40–60 stitches is usually enough.
Step 3: Knit the Piece
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Use Garter Stitch for simplicity:
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Knit every row (no purling needed).
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Keep knitting until your piece reaches the desired length for the snood (remember it will be folded into a loop).
Garter stitch looks nice, is stretchy, and lies flat—perfect for beginners.
Step 4: Bind Off
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Once your piece is the right length, bind off loosely so the edge isn’t tight.
Step 5: Join the Ends (Seamless Method)
Here’s the trick for no-sew: Use a 3-needle bind-off or simply graft with knitting method. But for absolute simplicity:
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Method A (No sewing at all):
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Hold the two short ends of your rectangle together, wrong sides facing each other.
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Use a large crochet hook or your knitting needle to pick up the first stitch from each end.
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Knit them together across the edge.
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Repeat until all stitches are joined.
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Method B (Stretchy Loop Method):
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Make sure your piece is long enough.
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Simply twist the rectangle into a circle and slip it over your head.
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No sewing needed. This works especially well if you want a loose, infinity-style snood.
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Step 6: Finishing
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Weave in the yarn tails using a tapestry needle, if necessary.
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Stretch gently to even out the stitches.
Tips for Beginners
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Use chunky yarn so it works up quickly.
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Knit loosely—tight knitting can make it hard to join edges.
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You can also add a pattern like simple ribbing (knit 1, purl 1) if you want a slightly more textured look.
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Experiment with yarn color for a fun look!
✅ Result: You’ll have a cozy, seamless snood/scarf that is stretchy, soft, and warm, without any complicated stitches or sewing.
If you want, I can also draw a simple step-by-step diagram showing exactly how to turn your rectangle into a snood without sewing—it makes it super easy to follow visually.
Do you want me to do that?
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