As cooler weather heads our way, we want to help you get a good jump on warmer wear. So we have included a 3 hour scarf (I know, because I tried it) for you to knit. It's really for a beginner, and the secret to it? It uses large needles and is made with only knit and purl stitches!

Even if you're a beginner, you can start one and make several for all your Christmas gifts. You'll be sure to impress the recipient with a "hand-made" item to show you really care!!!!

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GAUGE:
With 2 strands of yarn, work in pattern: 9 sts = 4"

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Row 1 (right side): Purl
• Row 2: Knit
• Row 3: *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
• Row 4: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * acoss.
• Repeat Rows 1 thru 4 until scarf measures approximately 48" long, ending with Row 2. Bind off loosely in knit. Weave in ends.
• Fringe: Cut 14" strands of yarn. Use 4 strands for each knot of fringe and tie knots of fringe evenly spaced across each short end of scarf (approximately one knot of fringe in every other stitch). Trim ends evenly.
• Block scarf out to size.
• Enjoy!