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Skill level:           Approximate size: 7 inches wide x 50 inches long

 

This yarn is a dream to work with, it feels like velvet.  We knit it in Plymouth's Sinsation in a subtle checkerboard pattern.

 

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING
	Beginner	Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.
	Easy	Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
	Intermediate	Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.
	Experienced	Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns and numerous color changes.

 

YARN: Plymouth Yarn - Sinsation            80% rayon, 20% wool            50 grams - 38 yards     GAUGE: 13 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in checkerboard pattern on size 10.5 needle;               or size needles to obtain the correct gauge     NEEDLES: size 10.5 straight needles                  large crochet hook to pull fringes through      NOTIONS: tapestry needle     CARE: hand wash, lay flat to dry Fluff in dryer for a few minutes to finish. Chenille appears to shrink when wet but will relax as it dries.       NUMBER OF BALLS FOR SCARF: 5 (4 for scarf and 1 for fringes)