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Very easy stashbuster scarf

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J52 Tue 02-Feb-21 19:35:19

Thanks for posting this, will also pass it on to friends.

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Witzend Tue 02-Feb-21 18:49:36

Sorry, yes, any DK.

I made a blanket for Gdcs on similar lines before Christmas, except 2 rows each colour because I did it in 4 squares so only wanted ends on one side.
I used sundry different brands of DK, some probably a mite thicker than others, but it didn’t seem to matter.

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Hejira Tue 02-Feb-21 18:33:10

Witzend. Hope you don't mind me tagging on to your post.

Here's a link for what Knit for Peace would like at the moment:

knitforpeace.org.uk/knit-for-good/donate-goods/

One of my favourite blankets to make is Stephen West's Garter Squish which can be adapted to all sizes and even be used to make a very warm and squishy scarf. I make these using two strands of DK in different colours to give a marled effect - inexpensive Stylecraft Special DK is perfect. A good cold weather project too which keeps me warm as I knit!

www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garter-squish

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Gwyneth Tue 02-Feb-21 18:19:57

Me too thank you Witzend

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chelseababy Tue 02-Feb-21 18:18:44

Is it double knit do you know?

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chelseababy Tue 02-Feb-21 18:17:38

Might try that once I finish the hat I'm knitting, thanks Witzend

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Witzend Tue 02-Feb-21 18:12:23

Found this on the Knit for Peace website.

280 sts on a 4 mm circular needle (because of the number of sts, but not knitted in the round), every row garter stitch, different colour each row. Knit for about 7 inches, cast off. No sewing in of ends, just knot them into tassels and trim to about 4 inches.
The website is asking for warm donations such as this at the moment.
As someone on another forum put it, re a blanket knitted on similar lines, ‘easy mindless knitting in front of the telly!’

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