How much yarn do you need for snood?

Unusual element of women's wardrobe scarf "snood". Its popularity is easily explained, it can be worn as an elongated scarf and, if necessary, worn on the head. The ease of knitting, since intricate patterns are rarely used, attract even beginner knitters. But how much yarn to buy for "snud", what kind of yarn to choose, the optimal length and width of the product, we will analyze in this article.

The concept of "snud"

This is a kind of scarf that is knitted round, that is, it is without beginning and end. That is why he got a middle name - “endless scarf”.

As they just did not call it, it is a “scarf-pipe”, as well as a “scarf-clamp”. If you visit stores abroad, these products are called a “circular scarf” or “endless”.

An original scarf in the shape of a circle, worn with a twisted eight, it looks so much like infinity.

2 turns for an adult

Despite the simplicity of the models, there are various options for these products. For an adult, the most common product size in two turns:

length about 140-170 cm;
width - 25-50 cm.

This type of scarf is comfortable to wear, and double rotation is used as a hood.

Important! For the convenience of the hood, it is better to make a wide "snood". Who likes a narrow scarf with even folds, then choose a smaller length / width.

Therefore, first you need to decide what is needed.

Professional knitting masters can give practical advice. The length of the scarf in 2 turns is equal to our hands divorced to the sides.

How to calculate how much yarn is needed for "snood"?

The amount of yarn directly depends on the level of complexity and the volume of the selected pattern. The density of the knitted fabric and the size of the needles also affect the consumption of yarn.

If you knit "snud" in 2 turns of stocking (garter) viscous medium density, then you need at least 250 g of yarn. In one skein of dense yarn about 150 g (120 m), i.e. for the product we need 2 skeins of yarn.

Choosing the Right Yarn for Snood

Classic scarf-snood - long, well draped. Modern models exist in different solutions. They can be made of fabric, yarn, various shades, lengths and, of course, widths.

Models are knitted from wool, warm and thin, so that you can wear it at different times. In winter, a warmer scarf, and in the off-season - light and openwork.

The color palette is matched to any image, from strict classics to casual casual style.