Scarf with Sleeves

Knitting Level - 2
Beginning to Intermediate Knitters

300 yds (2 Skeins) Recycled Silk
300 yds of Springy Capelli (or Kid Mohair)
Bumble Bee 100 yds
Cotton Ribbon 75 yds
Lurex Ribbon 75 yds

Instructions are for size Small/Medium (Medium/Large)

US #10.5 or 11 Needles - to give correct gauge

U.S. needle size 13 (9 mm) Ð for collar
ÒKÓ crochet hook (optional)

Gauge: 11 sts = 4" ~ 13 rows = 4"
Stockinette Stitch
St st = stockinette stitch.
RS rows knit,
WS rows purl.
*Row 1 (RS) knit Row 2 (WS) purl

Note: Use two strands of yarn throughout 1 strand of Springy Capelli and 1 strand of Recycled Silk or Novelty Yarn. Alternate Recycled Silk and Novelty Yarn (Bumble Bee and Ribbons) every 4 to 5 rows

Note: Sleeves are worked from cuff to cuff.

Sleeves: CO 26(29) sts. Beginning with a RS row, k 2 rows, then continue in St st until work measures 58(61)Ó from beginning (CO row), ending with a RS row. K 2 rows, BO.

Seaming: Fold the piece in half lengthwise and seam the side edges together starting at the cuff and seaming for 20(21)Ó or desired sleeve length. Repeat at the other end to form the second sleeve.

Note: There will be about 20(21)Ó of shrug left ÒopenÓ in the middle between the two sleeves. This opening will accommodate the scarf.

Scarf: With larger needles CO 12 (16) sts. Working in Garter st (knit every row) work for 130 (136) rows 65 (68) ridges). Piece should measure 50(52)Ó. BO.

Finishing: Scarf may be joined to sleeves, either by sewing with a tapestry needle or crocheted together as follows: Attach midpoint of Scarf Center Back to sleeve piece. Stitch back neck and shoulders, stopping at mid front of Sleeves. Leave back of Sleeve unstitched, which creates loose scarf.

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