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My Scarf Has a Hole in It! My Scarf Has a Hole in It! From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-206

Candi Jensen has solved the age-old problem of scarves that slip off at the most inopportune moments: her scarf-with-a-hole fits snugly and stays in place even on the windiest day!

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	To create the hole in the scarf, first cast off eight stitches in the middle ...
	Then cast on eight stitches on the next row to close the hole (to see a step-by-step demo, click on the video link below)...
	Media Watch the Video

Knit-O-Meter Rating: Beginner

Finished Measurements: 8" x 48"

Materials
Softy by Berroco (3 [1-3/4oz/50g/90yd] balls #2939)
Needles: U.S. size 13 (or size to obtain gauge)
Large-eye yarn needle for weaving in ends
Stitch holder

Gauge: 9 sts and 12 rows = 4"(10cm) in pattern st.
Note: Be sure to take time to check gauge.

Pattern (Garter) Stitch
Row 1: Knit.
Repeat row 1 for pattern.

Scarf
With size 13 needles cast on 22 sts and begin pattern stitch. Work even until piece measures 24".
Work across 7 sts and bind off the next 8 sts, work the remaining sts.
Turn work and keeping in pattern st work across the 7 sts, cast on 8 sts and then knit the remaining sts.
Continue until piece measures 42". Cast off.

Finishing
Weave in all ends.

RESOURCES :
Premiere yarn
Natural #5216, Brushed Amber #5247, Dried Cherry #5299
Classic Elite Yarns Incorporated
Lowell, MA
US
Phone: 978-453-2837
Toll Free Phone: 800-343-0308

Softy yarn
#2939
Berroco Inc.
Check Website for local retailers.
Website: www.berroco.com

Kid Classic yarn
Rowan Yarns
Website: knitrowan.com

GUESTS :

Candi Jensen
Website: www.candijensen.com