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Materials, Tips and a Tab Materials, Tips and a Tab From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-102

Vickie Howell and her Banshee Guitar Strap.

What would happen if you inner knitter met your inner rock star? Well, maybe you'd end up with the coolest guitar strap around! Whip up a Banshee Guitar Strap in no time at all -- and then make one for everybody else in the band. Rock on!

Finished Measurements
Width: 3"
Length: 44" (or desired length)

Knit-O-Meter Rating: Beginner

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Materials
(MC) Berrocco Softwist (59 percent rayon, 41 percent wool; 100 yd/92m per hank);
Color: Noveau Berry, 1 hank
(CC1) Berrocco Softwist (59 percent rayon, 41 percent wool; 100 yd/92m per hank);
Color: Gray Granite, 1 hank
(CC2) Crystal Palace Fizz (100 percent polyester;120 yd per skein); 1 skein (or small amount)
1 set US #6/4mm straight needles
1 size-F crochet hook
1/2 yard fabric (any kind) for lining
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle
Thread
Pins

Gauge
20 sts/24 rows= 4" in stockinette stitch (double-stranded)

Figure A

Swatch: knit side.

Swatch: purl side.

Before you begin, be sure to wrap a measuring tape around you as if it were a guitar strap (figure A). This will give you the desired length. (Tip: It will be easier if you have someone help you with this step.)

Pattern
With #6 needles and MC, pull from both ends of ball so you'll knit with two strands at a time. CO 3 sts.

	Purl (to see a step-by-step demo, click on the video link below)...
	Media Watch the VIdeo
	The blue arrows show the two holes for the strap pegs.
	Figure B

Bottom Tab
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: (Increase row) Inc. 1 st at both ends of row (5 sts)
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Purl
Row 7: Repeat Row 3 (7sts)
Row 8: Purl

Row 9: K3, YO, K2tog, K to end (this creates hole for the strap peg to fit through).
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: Repeat Row 3 (9sts)
Row 12: Purl
Row 13: Add second hole. K4, YO, K2tog, k to end.
Row 14: Purl
Row 15: K1, Inc 1, K3, Inc 1, K4, Inc 1, K1 (12 sts)
Row 16: Purl
Row 17: Rep. Row 3 (14 sts)
Work in st st until piece measures 2-1/2", ending on a WS row.

Knit Bits: You don't have to use your CD notebook just to store CDs anymore: it's also a great place to keep your circular knitting needles (figure B).

When double-stranding yarn for a project, keep in mind that you will need to increase your needle size, and therefore your gauge is going to change. It's important to knit a swatch before starting your project!

RESOURCES :

Berroco Softwist
Colors: 9420 Nouveau Berry and 9475 Gray Granite
Berroco Inc.
Check Website for local retailers.
Website: www.berroco.com

Crystal Palace "Fizz"
Color: 7114 shadows
Crystal Palace Yarns
Website: straw.com

GUESTS :

Share Ross
Musician/knitter
Website: www.punkknits.com