Question for the knitters...

Janet

Sunny the puppy decided that one of my husband's favorite scarves -- a long, casual, striped wool scarf -- would be a great chew toy. You know, because socks aren't satisfying enough.

Would it be possible to repair this, or cut the damaged portion off and finish the ends or do something with the fringe? It's plenty long enough that it would still work if it were shorter. Any suggestions?

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9 years ago

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Runcarla

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Not particularly salvageable in my opinion. If it is r-e-a-l-y long you could trim it and knot the ends vs having a fringe.

9 years ago

Diana

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I think you could probably salvage it if you have access to a serger, which would produce a finished edge and prevent further unraveling.

Otherwise, with a regular sewing machine, you might be able to get a secure enough edge with a tight, zigzag type stitch (like a buttonhole stitch). I'd do 2 or 3 rows of stitching to be sure.

It will also depend on the fiber. If it's untreated wool, the fibers will be clingier and resist unraveling quite as much. Something slippery like cotton or silk will unravel much more easily.

9 years ago

Joyce B

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Somehow the scarf looks more like it was woven rather than knitted. In any case, you have nothing to lose by trying.
Play a bit with the raw edge and see how it unravels. Once you are sure of how the threads are running you can secure a new edge above where the damaged part is while leaving some room for the new fringe.
I think you can rescue the scarf.
Let us know how it works out.

9 years ago

Janet

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I meant to say thanks for the input so far! I've saved the scarf in case we can do something with it -- I'm hesitant to try anything myself, but I might see if one of my local friends who knits can try and work some magic on it.

9 years ago

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