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KNIT SCARF

Designed by Joan Barnett.

Scarf measures approximately 6 ½" wide x 58" long.

RED HEART® Ltd. "Aztec™": 2 Balls No. 1550 Passion.

Knitting Needles: 8mm [US 11].

Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 16 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Cast on 20 sts. Knit 14 rows (approximately 5 ¼"). Purl the next row to form a "ditch" making it easier to turn the end up to form the pocket. Knit 14 rows. Begin pattern:

Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, [yarn over] twice; repeat from * to last st; K1.

Row 2: Knit, dropping all yarn over sts - 20 sts.

Rows 3-8: Knit.

Repeat Rows 1-8 until approximately 58" from beginning, end by working Row 2. Knit 13 rows. Purl 1 row. Knit 14 rows. Bind off.

Fold the first and last 14 rows to the right side on the "ditch"; sew across the width of the scarf forming pockets which are open on the sides.

CROCHET SCARF

Designed by Marilyn Coleman.

Scarf measures approximately 5 ½" wide x 58" long.

RED HEART® Ltd. ''Aztec™'': 1 Ball each No. 1503 Off White CA, No. 1521 Nutmeg CB, and No. 1550 Passion CC.

Crochet Hook: 9mm [US M-13]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 9 sts = 4"; 10 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

To Change Color in Sc: Draw up a loop in the last st of the row, drop the color in use; with next color to be used, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook. Continue with new color.

PATTERN STITCH

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc; sc in last sc; turn.

Repeat Row 2 for pattern stitch.

With CA, ch 131.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, * ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch, repeat from * across changing to CB in last sc; turn - 130 sts.

Changing colors as required, work in pattern stitch and color sequence as follows: 3 rows CB, 1 row CC, 3 rows CA, 1 row CB, 3 rows CC, and 1 row CA. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

POCKET (Make 2): With CC, ch 13. Work in pattern stitch over 12 sts for 8 rows with CC, then 2 rows CB, then 4 rows CA. Fasten off.

With wrong side of pocket facing the right side of the scarf, sew pockets to each end of the scarf, sewing across the width of the scarf to form pockets which are open on the sides.

ABBREVIATIONS: CA, CB, CC = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; K = Knit; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es), * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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