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Cotton Scarves - How to Mix Function and Fashion!

The most famous among all the categories of women scarves are cotton, cashmere, and silk scarves, which are preferred due to their rich lustrous look and soft feel. There is a huge variety of a cotton scarf, provided with unique calligraphy and fringe for added appeal; it is eye catching by its very appearance. Cotton is widely used in many clothing items nowadays. But, it is most commonly used for making women garments, especially scarves. Scarf is itself a most demanded fashion accessory for women but when it is made of cotton the charm of it increases many a time.

Cotton scarves are fun! If you're looking for the perfect day-to-day accessory, a cotton scarf is the answer. It may be simple and inexpensive compared to silk or cashmere scarves but just like a cotton tee, a scarf made from 100 percent cotton offers superior comfort. What's more, a cotton scarf is perfect for people who may be sensitive or allergic to animal fibers like wool.

One of the best uses of cotton scarves is for hair or head coverage, either for protection or adornment or both. Because cotton is soft and not slippery like silk or satin, a cotton scarf is ideal to be used as a head cover by people who are dealing with baldness or hair loss.

Aside from being a great alternative to wigs, a cotton scarf is perfect for chemotherapy patients as well as the elderly who are experiencing hot flashes because cotton is a breathable fabric so it helps to keep the wearer cool. For the same reason, these scarves are especially popular in the spring and summer, particularly the knitted ones.

While cotton scarves look great simply draped over your head or shoulder, there are other stylish ways to wear this accessory. For instance, you can wear a cotton scarf underneath an oversized brimmed hat for added protection against the sun. You can also dress up a hat by folding a scarf into a band and wrapping it around the hat. Then, tie the ends into a big ribbon.

Another summer-perfect idea is to turn a large cotton scarf into a chic halter top. To do this, take one corner of the scarf and fold it under. Stitch the edges of the fabric to form a V shape. Make sure to leave a small opening on each side of the fold. Then, insert a leather cord and satin ribbon through the stitched corner of the scarf to make a halter. Take some more of the ribbons and cords and stitch them to the sides of the scarf. You will tie these ribbons and cords together in a knot on the back to secure the top.

You can also turn cotton scarves into a unique bag by stitching two scarves together on all sides but one. Leave an open slit in the upper seams of the scarves for the strap. Fold the upper edges in and sew in place to create the strap's casing. For the strap, take a leather cord or an old belt and simply pull it through the casing.

From head cover to halter tops to hat and bag embellishments, you can use a cotton scarf to serve both functional and fashionable uses.

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The makeup of the deluxe material means it can be mixed with many fabrics and colours with eye-catching effects.
Cotton scarves
look almost majestic and regal. Worn with sweater or an overcoat, they add an extra touch of elegance.
The cotton scarf
can even just be thrown over one shoulder in their most basic way to wear them.

i need help with my knitting project?

well, i'm starting knitting and i don't know how to do something said on my pattern:

Picking up stitches can be really tricky. What the pattern is asking you to do is take 26 stitch just in from the cast-off row, put them on a needle and then knit them as normal.
To pick up, don't use the castoff row itself. The very first vertical row of Vs (the first complete stitch) is what you need to look at. It should be the right hand side of the first V row you pick up... the trick is to be as close to the castoff but not on it.
Now to pick them up, don't think in terms of the full set of stitches, break it down to smaller, more manageable numbers. In this case I'd say sets of 5 and one set of 6. Count 5 stitches and put in a pin to mark them. Repeat this until you're satisfied that each set of 5 looks evenly spaced. Remember there aren't exactly 26 stitches between your markers, so you'll have to skip rows sometimes... it won't look funny, I promise.
Now, it's best if you can loosen up that row. I like to crochet the 26 stitches first and give each one a good yank as I go to stretch out the yarn that's there to make it easier to reinsert my knitting needle. If you don't crochet, then what you can do is take a knitting needle and poke the tip horizontally into the right edge of the stitch and give it a pull. Do this for every stitch you plan to pick up to loosen the row up.
Then reinsert the full length of the correct size needle vertically to pick up your stitches. Remember, work with 5 at a time to make it manageable, and if you feel the spacing isn't right for some of them, then you only backtrack 5 stitches instead of the whole 26.
Once the 26 are on your needle, join your yarn and knit as normal.
It can be tricky, but it's all practice. You can do it! Good Luck on your knitting. ;O)

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