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Necklace Necklace From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-213

Every girl needs accessories, and we're going to show you that you can even knit jewelry! We have the perfect accessory to wear with your new chenille tank top: a silky knit choker. This one is knit from a Daria Multi, a multicolor rayon-and-cotton blend that has a cordlike appearance, but you can use just about any yarn that appeals to you.

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Materials
1/2 ball Noro's Daria Multi
One pair of size 8 needles
Scissors
Row counter
Cable hook

Check the gauge: Knit a swatch in stockinette stitch on size 8 needle. If you aren't getting 4 stitches to 1" and 16 stitches to 4", change needles.

Finished size: 1-1/2"x11"
Gauge: 16 stitches = 4"

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

With size 6 needles, cast on 8 stitches. Leave a 7" tail when beginning the row.
Knit 2 rows.
Next row, knit 2 stitches, Make 1, knit 4 stitches, Make 1, knit 2 stitches.
Work on 10 stitches as follows:
Row 1 Knit
Row 2 Knit 2 stitches, purl 6 stitches, knit 2 stitches
Row 3 Knit
Row 4 Knit 2 stitches, purl 6 stitches, knit 2 stitches
Row 5 Knit 2 stitches, slip 3 stitches on a cable hook (figure A) and hold in the front (figure B), then knit 3 stitches from the left needle, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable hook (figure C), knit 2 stitches.
Row 6 Knit 2 stitches, purl 6 stitches, knit 2 stitches
Row 7 Knit
Row 8 Knit 2 stitches, purl 6 stitches, knit 2 stitches
Row 9 Knit
Row 10 Knit 2 stitches, purl 6 stitches, knit 2 stitches

After 10 rows have been worked begin again from row 1. Work rows 1 – 10 seven times total. You will have 8 cables (twists).
Now work one row as follows;
Knit 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together (figure D), knit 2, knit 2 stitches together, knit 2 stitches. 8 stitches remain.
Knit 2 rows.
Bind off loosely in knit stitch. Cut 7" of yarn when ending the bind off.

Make 4 pieces 14" long and attach to the four corners of the necklace as if you were attaching fringe.
Cut to desired length to make either a bow or small knot when you wear, or attach a snap closure.
Enjoy!

RESOURCES :

Leggero Yarn
Lana Grossa
Website: www.LanaGrossa.com

Noro Daria Multi yarn
Knitting Fever Inc. and Euro Yarns
Website: www.knittingfever.com

Teen Knitting Club: Chill Out and Knit
By Jennifer Wenger, Carol Abrams and Maureen Lasher
2004, Artisan Books
Artisan Books
A division of Workman Publishing
Website: artisanbooks.com

GUESTS :

Jennifer Wenger
Knitting expert
Website: www.jenniferknits.com