[the-pearl-hunter]

How wide would you make a scarf for an adult woman.
I know what length to make it but not sure about the width.

I'm not using a pattern.

Thank you for any help.

 

[marilyn skinner]

I like them about 8 inches wide.

 

[kponsw]

Six to eight inches works for me.

 

[no1girl]

depends on the yarn.....thin yarn will scrunch up smaller but thick stays wide, for me no more than 6 inches.

 

[Ellebelle]

Agree with others. Six to eight inches. I like to go with 6 or 7 myself.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

I think it depends on how it’s to be used.
As an accessory to wear indoors (like jewellery), 4 to 6” in lightweight yarn.
As a means of keeping sub-zero air away from neck, face, and head, heavier yarn and 8 to 12” wide.

If you don’t want to set yourself up for disappointment, ask the intended wearer’s input.
I didn’t, and disappointment was what I got. When I asked first, the gift was far better received.

 

[chooksnpinkroses]

I think it depends on how it's to be used.
As an accessory to wear indoors (like jewellery), 4 to 6" in lightweight yarn.
As a means of keeping sub-zero air away from neck, face, and head, heavier yarn and 8 to 12" wide.

If you don't want to set yourself up for disappointment, ask the intended wearer's input.
I didn't, and disappointment was what I got. When I asked first, the gift was far better received.

:sm24: :sm01:

 

[charliesaunt]

I agree with 6-8" wide. If bulky yarn 6".

 

[knitbreak]

I guess it would be as others stated, 6 to 8 inches.

 

[knittedfool]

I agree with Jessica -Jean. It depends on the use.

 

[the-pearl-hunter]

Thank you everyone for your replys.
I think I will go with 7 inches.

 

[wilmad]

I think it depends on how it's to be used.
As an accessory to wear indoors (like jewellery), 4 to 6" in lightweight yarn.
As a means of keeping sub-zero air away from neck, face, and head, heavier yarn and 8 to 12" wide.

If you don't want to set yourself up for disappointment, ask the intended wearer's input.
I didn't, and disappointment was what I got. When I asked first, the gift was far better received.

My thoughts exactly!!

 

[wilmad]

I think it depends on how it’s to be used.
As an accessory to wear indoors (like jewellery), 4 to 6” in lightweight yarn.
As a means of keeping sub-zero air away from neck, face, and head, heavier yarn and 8 to 12” wide.

If you don’t want to set yourself up for disappointment, ask the intended wearer’s input.
I didn’t, and disappointment was what I got. When I asked first, the gift was far better received.

...for instance, a simple loosely knit, thick scarf for a homeless lady.

 

[Victor_]

8 inches.

 

[Grammy Toni]

I prefer about 6 inches. Any wider and I find it too bulky, so then I think a shawl would be more helpful. I am 4'11 and "fluffy".

 

[Nanamel14]

I think it depends on the yarn thickness, if a light weight fingering weight I make around 7-8inches then I can fold over but if it's thicker yarn it would be to bulky to fold over so only 6 inches

 

[JennyG12]

How wide would you make a scarf for an adult woman.
I know what length to make it but not sure about the width.

I'm not using a pattern.

Thank you for any help.

I like mine no wider that 5". I also make scarves for other women at 5" and they are appreciated and loved.