What is the fastest knitting stitch to knit a scarf?

Question

What is the fastest knitting stitch to knit a scarf?

Answer 1

if you knit too fast you'll get a stitch

Answer 2

This is really a matter of preference. I actually purl faster than I knit, but I think this is different for everyone.



One factor that might help, though, is continental vs english knitting style. Continental is supposed to be faster, so if you are knitting English style, you might want to try and learn the other style. If you aren't sure which you use now, then looking at a tutorial should help you figure out.



But if I deduce your motivations, you want to make a scarf really fast, perhaps for a present or something. One way you can speed up a project is to use a bulky yarn (or several strands held together of a smaller one) with larger needles. Then you will need to make less stitches to get the same sized piece.



If you want a really simple pattern, then just purl every row. Knitting in stockinette stitch (alternating knit and purl rows) looks nicer, but it also has a tendency to curl if you don't edge it with something like seed stitch.

Answer 3

Best way to knit a scarf fast is to use a fluffy wool and very large needles.

One I have used a lot is a free pattern for a scarf using Fusion wool.

I haven't got the pattern with me but it is the same for every row so I think I can remember

Size 12 needles (UK)

cast on 18 stitches

Knit 2, yarn forward round needle, purl 2 together, repeat to last 2 stitches, knit 2.

I'm not sure if that is right I will check the pattern when I get home and edit this post tomorrow.

You don't have to use Fusion wool but it is gorgeous with complementary colours shading into each other. One 50g ball makes a short scarf or 2 balls for a long scarf. It takes me about 3 and half hours to knit a long one.



I have checked the pattern and it is correct. If you are not doing a pattern the scarf grows faster with stocking stitch, alternate rows knit and purl, rather than just knit throughout.

Answer 4

It's not just the stitch that will give the fastest result, it can also be the size of the needles and the yarn.



I agree with the answer above that continental style knitting is quicker once you master it but if you haven't used it before it may take longer at first.



Here are some simple scarf patterns using quite large needles that shouldn't take more than a couple of hours at most - you can change the yarn and colors to suit yourself:

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns/poof_veryeasy_scarf.html

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns/squiggle-trio_scarf2.html

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns/trio_scarf.html

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns/fling_fizz_scarf.html

Answer 5

I work much faster with purl stitch. Fluffy or jumbo yarn, large needles and just purl every stitch in every row, hang tasssels off each end.

Answer 6

Knit every row (stockinette stitch) Use fluffy yarn or a few strands of yarn together, and use bigger needles. You'll be done in no time!