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How to make a handmade scarf. Popular cute designs

These days, 100-yen shops sell all kinds of cute yarn and knitting tools, so it’s become easy to try knitting casually.

When winter comes, more people may find themselves wanting to make a handmade scarf.

In this article, we’ll introduce everything from easy-to-make handmade scarves to cute design ideas.

You’ll also find various techniques like knitting with needles, crochet, finger knitting, and wrist knitting, so try finding the method that suits you best.

How to Make a Handmade Scarf: Popular Cute Designs (11–20)

Striped scarf made with a 100-yen store knitting loom

[100-yen DIY] Make an easy striped scarf with DAISO’s “Yarn de Rilianne” knitting tool ♡ / Making a scarf with the DAISO knitting machine ♡
Striped scarf made with a 100-yen store knitting loom

A striped scarf is a classic pattern that’s popular across all ages.

Some people may think, “It’s cute, but it looks hard to make.” In that case, how about using a knitting machine you can buy at a 100-yen shop? By simply winding two types of yarn onto the machine, you can easily create stripes.

Prepare yarn in your favorite colors and alternate the strands as you knit.

Once the scarf is finished, trim any excess, such as where you switched yarns, and you’re done.

Even beginners can enjoy making this handmade scarf, so give it a try!

wrist-knit scarf

[Daiso] Make a Scarf with Your Wrists—No Knitting Tools Needed (Beginner & Advanced Versions)
wrist-knit scarf

This is a hand-woven scarf you can make without a sewing machine or needles.

Since you’ll be working with your hands, it’s best to choose yarn that’s as thick as possible.

First, leave a length of yarn about four forearms long, tie a knot, and slip it onto your right wrist.

Using the loop made with the thumb and index finger of your left hand, transfer loops onto your right hand until you have 8 stitches.

Next, pass one stitch from your right arm over the yarn and through the loop on your left hand.

When you’ve knitted to the desired length, bind off, cut the yarn with a long tail, and thread the end through the final loop.

Tuck in the starting and ending tails, and you’re done! This scarf is perfect for people who are handy with their fingers or don’t have tools at home.

Scarf made with warm fabric

[DIY] A Handmade Scarf Everyone Will Love—Make It with Cozy Fabric!!
Scarf made with warm fabric

You might be thinking, “I want to hand-knit a scarf and give it as a present, but I’ve never knitted before,” or “I’m not good at knitting.” In that case, I recommend a no-knit, fabric-made scarf! You might wonder, “Can you really make one with fabric?” but if you use a warm material like wool, it will turn out nice enough to gift to an adult man.

Let the threads at the ends of the fabric intentionally come loose to create fringe.

Pull out a bit more than your desired length, then take about ten threads at a time and tie them so they won’t unravel any further.

Sew along the sides with a sewing machine, and you’re done—it’s simple!

Easy Cat-Pattern Scarf

[DAISO Melange] 🐱Cat Pattern🐱 Easy Scarf
Easy Cat-Pattern Scarf

If you love animals or are looking for a scarf suitable for children, we recommend the easy cat-pattern scarf.

Using melange yarn that blends two or more colors lets you create a scarf that looks warm and cozy.

Sew two colors of yarn together so they overlap.

When knitting the cat motif, the key is to pay attention to the ear height and the way you incorporate the pattern.

Finish by pressing the completed scarf with an iron to shape it, and you’re done! We also recommend wrapping the scarf so that the cat pattern sits prominently at the front.

Kids’ ribbed-style scarf

[Crochet] How to Make a Child’s Rib-Style Scarf ♡
Kids’ ribbed-style scarf

This is a ribbed-look scarf idea made by repeating double crochet and front/back post crochet with a hook.

If you’re new to crochet, you might think, “What is that?” and find it tricky, but it’s really just repeating the same steps: alternate double crochet with post stitches.

On the right side you work front post double crochet, and on the wrong side you work back post double crochet—the only difference is how you pick up the stitch on each side.

Because you use a thicker yarn and a larger hook, and the stitches are big and airy, it works up faster than you might expect!

Finger-knitted scarf

[Knitting] Easy finger knitting method! Let's make a finger-knitted scarf so simple that even a 5-year-old can do it all by themselves!
Finger-knitted scarf

Even little kids can do this! Let’s make a scarf with finger knitting—no crochet hook needed! Run the yarn between your fingers as if you’re stitching, and once you’ve built up a bit, flip your palm over.

Then give the yarn end a tug and, like magic, the yarn that looked like a little bundle turns into a single rope! Repeat this process and you’ll end up with a scarf that children around preschool or kindergarten age can use with no trouble.

Think of it like a fun craft project and give it a try.

How to make a handmade scarf: Popular cute designs (21–30)

Let’s make a scarf with finger knitting!

Finger Knitting: Let’s make a scarf with finger knitting (Part 2). Even first-timers can easily make an adorable scarf with finger knitting! It’s so simple that kids can do it, so give it a try!
Let's make a scarf with finger knitting!

Get it done by winter! Here are some ideas for making a scarf with finger knitting.

When it comes to must-have items for the cold season, scarves and gloves are a given.

So how about making a scarf using “finger knitting,” which uses your fingers to knit? All you need to prepare is yarn in your favorite material.

From fluffy textures to colorful varieties, there are all kinds of yarns available.

Picking a material and color you love will boost your mood, too! Give it a try.

In conclusion

How was it? There are so many lovely designs that just looking at them makes you want to try making all sorts of things, doesn’t it? To start, try simple methods like using a hand-knitting tool or finger knitting.

They’re great not only for yourself but also as gifts for your children or your partner.