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Super Bulky Yarn for Scarves: How to Choose Bulky, Super Bulky and Jumbo

How bulky, super bulky and jumbo yarns differ, what single-ply, plied and chainette strands mean for wear, and how fiber affects the weight of a scarf around your neck.

Scarf Techniques

Best Yarn for Scarves: Fiber, Weight, Softness and Color

How to choose scarf yarn by fiber, weight, softness against the neck, washability and color, with a simple default for a first scarf.

Scarf Techniques

How Much Yarn for a Scarf? Yardage Estimates by Yarn Weight

Typical yardage for a knitted scarf by yarn weight, why ribbed and textured stitches need more, and how to weigh a swatch for a closer estimate.