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Serpent’s Tail Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Petite, Plus-sized, Tall, Women

Item:

Neckwear

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit
purl
cables

Pattern Description:

Serpent's Tail is a simple knit with the main design element being the
off center cable. The scarf gently flows back and forth until the ends
where the cables are brought around the edge and up.

The scarf does not require buttons or pins as the closure is at the
edge. A section is left open to allow the scarf to slip through. This
scarf can be knit in any yarn and is fast moving.

Abbreviations-
P- purl
K- knit
LC8 -slip 8 stitches onto cable hook and hold in front, knit
next 8 stitches, knit the 8 stitches from the cable hook
RC8 -slip 8 stitches onto cable hook and hold in back, knit
next 8 stitches, then knit 8 stitches from cable hook

Materials Needed:
1 Ball Bamboo Ewe 177 yds 55% viscose from bamboo/
45% wool Eucalyptus
1 set(s) US #9 (5.5 mm)straight needles
notions required [tapestry needle, cable hook]

Materials:

1 Ball Bamboo Ewe 177 yds 55% viscose from bamboo/
1 set(s) US #9 (5.5 mm)straight needles
notions required [tapestry needle, cable hook]