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Bulky Weight Beginner Garter-Stitch Scarf

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Category: Scarves
Gauge: 3.5 sts/in in Stockinette stitch
Technique: Free Learn to Knit
Yarn Weight: Bulky (7 wpi)

The perfect scarf for learning how to knit. Soft, colorful, and scrumptious, this simple scarf is a luxury because of the Misti Alpaca "dyed-to-the-stitch" yarn. Watch videos every step of the way here: Free Learn-to-Knit Videos

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Pattern Details

  • Sizes: One size
  • Finished Measurements: 6 inches wide x 6 1/2 feet long (15.25 cm wide x 200 cm long), not including fringe. Fringe (optional): 10 inches (25.5 cm) long
  • Yarn Weight: Bulky (7 wpi)

Materials

  • Yarn: 300 yards bulky-weight yarn
  • Needles: 1 pair straight needles,
  • Needle size: US 10½ - 6.5 mm or size required to get gauge (3.5 sts/in)
  • Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle

Gauge

  • 3.5 sts/in in St st

Pattern Notes

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