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Hometown USA Neckwarmer

I started a new project today, and I am so pleased with it that I decided to post the pattern I made up for it.


This is it. It's soft and comfy, but dense enough that it's not going to let much cold air through. Here is the pattern:

*Materials*

1 skein Lion Brand Hometown USA
#10 1/2 (6.5mm) 16 or 20 inch circular knitting needle
Scissors
Tapestry needle

*Gauge* About 2 1/2 st. to the inch in stockinette

Directions:

Cast on 80 stitches loosely. Join without twisting to form a circle.

Round 1: Knit 2, purl 2 around.

Round 2-7: Repeat round 1.

Round 8-13: Knit around.

Round 14-21: Knit 2, purl 2 around.

Bind off loosely (I used a larger needle for this part, but you don't have to.) Weave in your ends, trim tails.

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And there you have it. This would make a good beginner pattern since there is no shaping, and it's a pretty fast project so it gives a real sense of accomplishment.

If you make this pattern, check me out on Ravelry, I always love seeing other people's finished objects! :D

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  1. queen of stringJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    I really enjoyed making this. Used the "surprisingly stretchy" bind off. You're right! It's super warm :-) .

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