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Lauper
Lauper is a versatile accessory — a neck tie, head scarf, hair bow or belt that can be worn in a multitude of ways, adding personality to any outfit. It is quick to knit and uses only a small amount of yarn.
SIZES
One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 101 cm / 40.5 in
YARN
Susan Crawford Fenella, 100% British wool, vintage ‘3-ply’ weight (129 m / 141 yds per 25 g skein approx)
1 skein, Delico (peach), Forget-me-not (bright blue), Sloe Gin (dark purple), Atomic Red (bright orange-red), Myrtle (bottle green), Verdigris (sage green) or Rhubarb (dark pink)
Or vintage ‘3-ply’-weight equivalent as follows:
13 m / 15 yds
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in over garter stitch worked flat, after blocking.
We obtained this gauge using 5 mm needles.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
1 pair 5 mm (US 8) needles or 5 mm (US 8) circular needle, a spare 5 mm (US 8) needle
NOTIONS
Removable marker (optional), tapestry needle
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- First published: November 2023
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