https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-the-knitters Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 06:02:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-the-knitters#post-1435509 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 15:30:37 +0000 Janet 1435509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-the-knitters#post-1433523 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 03:22:16 +0000 Joyce B 1433523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Somehow the scarf looks more like it was woven rather than knitted. In any case, you have nothing to lose by trying.<br /> 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.<br /> I think you can rescue the scarf.<br /> Let us know how it works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-the-knitters#post-1433500 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 02:43:53 +0000 Diana 1433500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you could probably salvage it if you have access to a serger, which would produce a finished edge and prevent further unraveling. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-the-knitters#post-1433481 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 02:15:41 +0000 Carla 1433481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-the-knitters#post-1433463 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 02:03:33 +0000 Janet 1433463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> <p>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? </p>