How to Make Fancy Fringes on Scarves

Simple knots in fringe can make it look special.

Whether you are making a knitted or crocheted scarf or you have a ready-made scarf that you wish to embellish, a fringe can be an effective way to transform a boring scarf into something eye-catching and special. Make fancy fringes on scarves using basic techniques. Simple knots and beads can create a chic and stylish fringe that will set your scarves apart from the rest.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Crochet hook, size F or G
• 6 mm to 8 mm beads

Instructions

1. Determine the length you desire for the fringe. Double this length and add 4 inches.

2. Cut yarn pieces to the length you determined in step 1, using a ruler and scissors. You need two strands for each individual fringe.

3. Place two yarn pieces together and fold them in half. Insert the crochet hook from the back to the front edge of the scarf about 1/4 inch away from the edge. Place the folded yarn pieces over the hook and pull the yarn pieces through to the back of the scarf to create a loop.

4. Insert the ends of the yarn pieces through the loop created by the folded yarn at the back of the scarf. Pull the ends of the yarn taut.

5. Repeat the same process to add the fringe along the entire edge of the scarf. Space each piece of fringe about 1/2 inch apart.

6. Place the scarf on a flat surface so you can see the fringe. Separate each four-strand fringe group so you have two groups of two strands.

7. Tie two right strands in an overhand knot with the two left strands of the next fringe group, starting at the left edge of the scarf. Take the two right strands of this fringe group and knot them with the two left strands of the next fringe group. Make each knot about 1/2 inch below the edge of the scarf. Continue along the entire edge of the scarf.

8. Separate the four-strand fringe groups in half again and thread a bead onto each two-strand group. Push the beads up snugly against the knot above them.

9. Tie an overhand knot beneath each bead using the two strands of yarn. Allow the remainder of the yarn to extend from the beads as fringe. Trim the ends of the fringe, if you desire.

References

• "The Knitting & Crochet Bible"; Claire Compton, et al.; 2008

Resources

• Fire Mountain Gems; Crocheting With Beads; Jamie