How to knit a Dr. Who scarf?

Question

A. I am reluctant to admit that as a male, I want to learn how to knit, and B. the purpose is to knit a scarf for the upcoming Dr. Who convention in LA. If its any consolation, I am a fan of Dr. who because of the comic relief it provides me, and how its so generic. Where do I start?

Answer 1

Here's the Pattern for the scarf. http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/drwho/drwhoscarves.htm

And a site to help learn http://www.knittinghelp.com/

Answer 2

Dr Who Scarf Pattern

Answer 3

I can't add much more... the patterns are already listed. But I did want to second the use of http://www.knittinghelp.com as a resource for learning how to knit if you don't already know. They have excellent videos and I still use it myself after knitting for 5 years!

I also wanted to say: Start NOW! Scarfs take an extremely long time to knit, even for those who have been doing it a long time. And if you are going to make the full length one you will definitely need the whole month you have before the convention. Maybe consider doing the "child's" one listed on the website eric posted.

P.S. Boys can knit, I taught my boyfriend:-)

Answer 4

Tom Baker Scarf Pattern

Answer 5

There were a number of different versions of the scarf. The first was knitted by a lady called Begonia Pope, who was given a large amount of wool in different colours which she was intended to choose from to knit a normal sized scarf. She apparently didn't realise, however, and used all of the wool she was given. The scarf ended up being 14 feet long and multicoloured.

Answer 6

Good for you! Knitting is fun for anyone. Here's an alternative idea for knitting if you need your scarf in a hurry and can't quite master 2-needle knitting. Use a round knitting loom -- you are guaranteed perfect results because it is so much easier to learn and almost impossible to make mistakes. It goes VERY quickly, especially if you use bulky (#4 weight) yarn. The Dr. Who scarf pattern would be simple to adapt to a loom if you follow the color/style instructions of that scarf pattern, but use the knifty knitter technique. Each row on a knifty knitter is a knit row (you can purl,but straight knit is the easiest possible way).

Knifty Knitter is available online (just google it) or at most craft stores like Michael's or Joanne's.
here is one link, with other links to scarf patterns.
http://www.macphersoncrafts.com/FreeProjects/FreeProject_KniftyKnitter_Detail.asp

Here is a whole blog dedicated to round looms, with tons of tips and ideas and help.
http://knifty.vox.com/

Here's a discussion board - sort of a Yahoo Answers on loom knitting:
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf224186.tip.html

Any round loom will work. You only need a small loom for a scarf (I use 8"). Instead of knitting in the round, you can knit a flat panel with just a minor change in how you loop the yarn on the loom.

Here is a link to a DVD which will show you all the ways you can use a round loom, including how to knit flat panels. I learned on this -- you can even make a matching knit hat!
http://www.americanknitter.com/

Have fun!

Answer 7

I love Dr WHo! The first thing you need to do is learn to knit, which is a bbit harder than crochet simply because it has the two needles and can be more difficult to handle. I would get a book, although I learned to knit from someone actually showing me, it made things a LOT easier! But if you follow the directions (get a book with pictures) you can learn. learned to crochet that way. A synthetic yarn will last longer than wool... there is nothing wrong with being male and knitting, the Irish seamen used to knit all the time (no joke!)

Answer 8

There is nothing wrong with wanting to knit. I work with a guy that makes quilts, and he is really good! Go to your local craft store and ask for a kit or book to get you started. If you want to knit a scarf, that is probably the best choice because they are good for beginners. I'm not sure where you live but try Michael's, or Joann Fabrics (they both have websites) Good luck and have fun at your convention.

Answer 9

That is great!

I actually bought a Dr. Who comic book, an old issue because I found out that particular issue had a pretty accurate pattern of the Dr. Who scarf in it. I don't have access to it right now, but it exists.

Answer 10

You're in luck! The Dr. Who scarf is very easy to knit, you don't even have to learn to purl. Here's the definitive pattern website.