Click to enlargeThe "Erie" Scarf

I taught quilting in Erie, PA and came back knitting! I'm sure to get drummed out of the Quilters' Union for this! BUT knitting is a tad more portable, set up time is minimal, and I don't move until I finish the row. They'll just have to wait.

I used an EYELASH yarn called Fun Fur. The "spikes" are relatively straight. There is another type of eyelash that is kinky. That looks good too. Here are two recipes, thanks to Callie from Erie, the back of the package, several quilters I met in airports, and my own experimentation. In other words, you're on your own.

Scarf #1: JUST EYELASH—SKINNY (not pictured)
  • 2 skeins eyelash (approximately 57 yards)
  • Size 11 (or 10.5) bamboo needles
  • Cast on 12 stitches.
  • Knit until you run out of yarn.


Scarf #2: EYELASH & SOMETHING ELSE—WIDE
  • 3 skeins eyelash (approximately 57 yards)
  • Enough "something else" to match (Try Paton's Divine (acrylic, mohair, and polystesr) or Caron's Jewel Box (feels like cheneil)
  • Size 13 bamboo needles
  • Cast on 24 stithces.
  • Knit until you run out of something or you trip over it.
Here's what eyelash looks like:
Lion Fun Fur
Bernat Boa

Want to crochet insead? Grab a size P hook and follow Pat Knight's directions.

2 balls Fun Fur
1 skein sport yarn (3 ply) in a matching or coordinating color
1 Size P crochet hook
Using one strand of Fun Fur and one of sport yarn, chain 14.
Turn and DC into third chain from hook.
DC across (should have 12 stitches).
Chain 3 and turn.
DC into 2nd stitch from end.
DC across.
Keep crocheting this way until you have used both balls of Fun Fur. You probably will have just a little of the sport yarn left. Pull yarn through the last stitch and weave ends back through to hide. Note: If you want a wider scarf, chain more than 14. The scarf will not be as long.