You need two pieces of the fabric the same size. This is coated in glue so the whole lot will stay in place while you sew. You can buy a spray glue too. It makes your sewing maching a bit sticky so be prepared for a clean up afterwards.
Lay out your yarn on a strip of the fabric. I kept mine fairly dense but you can use less for a more open fabric. Put another piece of fabric on top and stitch the whole lot together in different directions. Wash away the fabric following the instructions and carefully lay it out to dry making sure it is not folded. I found it needed to be washed and rinsed three times as the glue makes it sticky. I might even have to wash it a couple more times. I am now trying to decide what to do with the ends. Will I leave them hanging, cut them off or sew them in?
I do like the finished scarf and of course it is my colours! I have plenty of purple yarns and might make a purple scarf. I would make some felt in purple tones which I can cut into leaf shapes, and perhaps embroider and add beads. That will have to be a project for next August as it is back to the stitching now!
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