Ever wanted a Hogwarts scarf to go with your cosplay or to show off your Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin pride? You can also buy one, but they are quite expensive. Luckily, it's easier to make a Hogwarts scarf. Not only is it cheaper, but you can also choose the exact shade and design. Knitting is the most popular option, but if you don't know how to do it, you can always buy it.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Knit a Simple Scarf
Step 1. Choose the colors of your house
You will need equal amounts of both colors. Choose wool that has the same weight and texture, and preferably from the same brand. The colors of the houses are as follows:
- Gryffindor: red and gold
- Hufflepuff: black and yellow
- Ravenclaw: blue and bronze (in the books) or blue and silver (in the movies)
- Slytherin: green and silver
Step 2. Mount 20 to 25 stitches with the first color
It doesn't matter what color you start with. This pattern will create a simple block scarf, with stripes of the same size.
Step 3. Knit 20 rows
You can knit in stockinette stitch, which consists of alternating rows of knitting and purl. This will achieve a flat texture on one side and an uneven texture on the other. You can also knit using garter stitch, which consists of knitting one stitch in each row. This will help you achieve an uneven texture on both sides.
Step 4. Change to the second color.
Cut the yarn about 6 inches (15 cm) from the last stitch. Take out the second color and have it ready to knit. Leave about 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) of glue.
Step 5. Knit 20 rows using the second color
Remember that you can make a stockinette stitch or a garter stitch. No matter what you choose, make sure it matches the first color.
Step 6. Keep alternating colors every 20 rows
Do not stop until you reach the desired length. Most scarves are 1.5 m (60 inches) long.
Step 7. Close the dots
Work two stitches on your right needle. Use the left needle to pull the first stitch over the second and slide it off your needle. Keep working in stockinette stitch and use the needle to pull on the previous stitch, until you have one stitch left over.
Step 8. Tie the yarn to close the stitch
Once you've reached the end, cut the yarn about 6 inches (15 cm) from the last stitch. Rethread the last stitch and then go back through the loop you made. Once you've tied a tight knot, use your knitting needle or tapestry needle to weave the tail back into the scarf. Cut off the excess wool.
Step 9. Tie the ends together and weave them together to hide them
Go back to the parts of the scarf where the color changes. Tie the ends and then weave them back to the body of the scarf. You can do this with a knitting needle or a tapestry needle. Cut off the excess wool.
Method 2 of 3: Knit a fancy scarf
Step 1. Choose the colors of your house
This design uses one base color and another to accent it. The first color will be the main color and the second will be the accent color.
- Gryffindor: red and gold
- Hufflepuff: black and yellow
- Ravenclaw: blue and bronze (in the books) or blue and silver (in the movies)
- Slytherin: green and silver
Step 2. Cast on 20 to 25 stitches with the first color
The design will create alternating thick and thin stripes. The first stripe will be the thickest, using the main house color you chose. The main colors of the houses are as follows:
- Gryffindor: red
- Hufflepuff: yellow
- Ravenclaw: blue
- Slytherin: green
Step 3. Knit 20 rows
You can make a stockinette stitch or a garter stitch. Stockinette stitch consists of alternating rows of purl and knit stitches. The fabric will be flat on one side and uneven on the other. The garter stitch consists of knitting in each row. It will leave an uneven texture on both sides.
Step 4. Change to the second color that accentuates the main one.
Once you've reached the end of the row, cut the yarn about 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) from the last stitch. Put the yarn aside and choose the second color. The colors that will serve to accentuate the main colors are:
- Gryffindor: gold
- Hufflepuff: black
- Ravenclaw: blue and bronze (in the books) or blue and silver (in the movies)
- Slytherin: silver (in the movies)
Step 5. Knit two rows
Use the same stitch that you used to knit with the main color of the house: stockinette stitch or garter stitch. Make sure to leave 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of tail when you start knitting.
Step 6. Change to the main color and knit two rows
Once you've reached the end of the row, cut the yarn in the second color about 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) from the last stitch. Choose your second color.
Step 7. Knit two more rows with the second color
Remember to leave 4-6 inches of glue at the beginning of the first row and at the end of the second. This will create a distinctive double fringe seen on scarves from the latest movies.
Step 8. Keep knitting until the scarf is the length you want
Most scarves are 1.5 m (60 inches) long. Repeat the pattern detailed below:
- 20 rows of main color
- 2 rows of the second color
- 2 rows of main color
- 2 rows of the second color
Step 9. Close the dots
Work two stitches on your right needle. Use the left needle to pull the first stitch over the second. Slide that first stitch off the right needle. Keep knitting a stitch and use the needle to pull out the previous stitch. Stop when you have just one point missing.
Step 10. Tie the yarn to close the stitch
Once you've reached the end of the row and have a single stitch missing, cut 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) of yarn. Rethread the last stitch and then go back through the loop you made. Once you've tied a tight knot, use your knitting needle or tapestry needle to weave the tail back into the scarf. Cut off the excess wool.
Step 11. Tie the ends together and weave them together to hide them
Go back to the parts of the scarf where the color changes. Tie the ends and then weave them back to the body of the scarf. You can do this with a knitting needle or a tapestry needle. Cut off the excess wool.
Step 12. Consider adding fringes or fringes. Wrap your palm in wool three times
Cut off the excess yarn and then the base of the bow. Use a crochet hook to pull the folded part of the three strands through the bottom corner of your scarf. Pull the tail of the strands through the loop. Pull the ends tight. This will form a fringe.
- You can combine these fringes with the strip in which you are going to weave them. You can also use the other color.
- Consider alternating the colors of the fringe. Leave two points between the fringes.
Method 3 of 3: Sew a Scarf
Step 1. Choose the fabric and colors of your house
The best fabric for this method is fleece, because it is warm and does not fray. Another option is flannel. Don't wear fabrics that fray.
- Gryffindor: red and gold
- Hufflepuff: yellow and black
- Ravenclaw: blue and bronze (in the books) or blue and silver (in the movies)
- Slytherin: green and silver
Step 2. Cut the fabric into stripes
The stripes should be 4 inches (10 cm) wide and 9 inches (23 cm) long. You will need 9 to 10 stripes of each color.
Step 3. Pin the stripes together
Join the stripes on the right side, long edges together. When you're done, you should have a long fringe that is 9 inches (23 cm) wide and about 60 inches (1.5 m) long.
Step 4. Sew the stripes, leaving a 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) seam allowance
Use a thread and spool color that matches one of your colors. Take out the pins as you sew.
Step 5. Press the seams open
Run an iron through the seams you just made and press them open. This will help keep your scarf from being too bulky.
Step 6. Fold the scarf in half lengthwise
Make sure only the right side of the stripes is sticking out. Pin the scarf along the edges, if necessary.
Step 7. Sew along the edge of the scarf, excluding the first and last stripes
Leave a 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) seam allowance. Start by sewing the bottom of the second stripe and stop sewing when you reach the top of the last stripe. Don't stitch along the narrower ends of the scarf.
- Topstitch the beginning and end of the seam to prevent unraveling.
- Cut the tail ends of the yarn.
Step 8. Cut a fringe in the first and last fringes
Cut a few slits in the first and last strip, separated by a distance of 1/2 inch (1.2 cm). Try to cut both layers of fabric. When you get to the folded edge, just cut it off.
Step 9. Flip the scarf inside out
Make sure to remove all the fringes. For a neater finish, iron the scarf. Focus on the side edges.
Step 10. Sew the ends of the scarf, just above the fringes
Sew the top of the first strip and the bottom of the last. # Use a thread and spool color that matches the fabric.
Advice
- To make a more accurate scarf, it is better to knit it.
- If you have some extra wool, you can make mittens or wool hats.
- You can also crochet, if you know how to do it.
- Use circular needles if you want a scarf with a flat texture on both sides. Use a dot marker so you know where your row begins and ends. Iron the scarf when you're done.