This unique scarf is a fast and fun first knitting project.
Wear this useful piece of apparel around your neck or used it as a muff.
Finished scarf measures 35 inches [88.9 cm]
Knitting needles: 4.50 mm/US 7/UK 7
Yarn: worsted weight (200 yards/182 metres)
I used an acrylic blend. You could use wool or another natural fibres.
4 x 4 rib stitch (over an even number of stitches)
Row: knit four, purl four--to end of row
Repeat row for pattern
Stockinette stitch
Row 1: knit--to end of row
Row 2: purl--to end of row
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for pattern
Cast on 40 stitches
Work in 4 x 4 rib for 6 inches
Work in Stockinette stitch for 23 inches [58.42 cm]
Work in 4 x 4 rib for 6 inches
Cast off loosely.
Finishing
Fold the scarf lengthwise and sew side seam.
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