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Colorful Caterpillar Scarf
Description
This cute scarf is easy to make and easy to modify in terms of length. Fitting a scarf to a child can be difficult. The rule of thumb is to make it the same length as their height, but it depends on the child and how they wear their scarves. This scarf is knit in 3.5” (9 cm) segments. Knit as many or as few as needed. Have the recipient try it on as you go. Et voila!
Materials
Yarn: Worsted weight, 350 yds (320 m) 36”/91.5 cm scarf to 675 yds (617 m) 72”/183 cm scarf.
Body Yarn 1: worsted weight, 150 yds (137 m) to 300 yds (274 m).
Body Yarn 2: worsted weight, 150 yds (137 m) to 300 yds (274 m).
Trim yarn, in a contrasting color: worsted weight, 50 yds (46 m) to 75 yds (69 m).
Waste yarn, similar in weight to the main yarn (smooth cotton is best, although anything that won’t snag or felt will do) for the provisional cast on. 3 yds (2.75 m).
Shown in:
Body Yarn 1: Plymouth Yarn Company, Gina, colorway 0002. 100% wool, 109 yds (99.5 m) per 50 gram skein. 1.25 skeins used for sample.
Body Yarn 2: Plymouth Yarn Company, Gina, colorway 0010. 100% wool, 109 yds (99.5 m) per 50 gram skein. 1.25 skeins used for sample.
Trim Yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted, colorway black (0217). 75% acrylic, 25% wool. 199 yds (182 m) per 3.5 oz skein. 18 yds (16.5 m) used for sample.
Needles: 1 set of U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) double pointed needles or U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) 24” (61 cm) circular needle for magic loop method.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 30 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch, without blocking. Remember to knit your swatch in the round!
Notions: locking stitch marker, U.S. J (6.0 mm) crochet hook, jumbo or large-eye tapestry needle, 2 buttons for eyes, sewing needle and thread. The buttons can be anywhere from ½” (13 mm) to ¾” (19 mm).You can always knit the scarf, then take it with you to choose your buttons.
Finished Measurements: Each segment is 3.5” x 3.5” (9 cm x 9 cm). The width will always be 3.5” (9 cm). The length can range from 36” (91.5 cm) toddler size to 72” (183 cm) adult size. The sample shown is 47” (119.5 cm) long.
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