Alafosslopi Scarf - Beginner Knit
Lopi Scarf - Quick knit If you are new to knitting - or have some leftover chunky-weight wool that you'd like to use up - then this pattern for a very quick and simple-to-knit cowl scarf may be just what you're looking for. Materials: 50g of Chunky Wool (half of a 100g ball of Istex Alafosslopi wool) A pair of 6mm or 6.5mm knitting needles (uk size) A tapestry needle for sewing up Techniques: Casting on (thumb method), Knit stitches and Garter Stitch, Casting Off. Details of where to find Video Tutorials about these techniques are included at the end of the pattern. Pattern: Cast on 20 stitches using the thumb method Row 1: Knit Continue in garter stitch (knitting every row) until work measures 20 inches (about 50 cm) or the length required. Cast off With right side facing inwards, sew up the beginning and end of the scarf to form a tube. Sew in threads. Pattern Notes: The pattern was designed for Icelandic Alafosslopi wo...