Lion Brand^® Chenille Thick & Quick^®

GAUGE:

10 sts and 10 rows = 4 inches in pat with size 11 needles for Hat 9 sts and 9 rows = 4 inches in pat with size 15 needles for Scarf BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:

All sts are worked in garter st knitting in back loop of each st.

HAT:
With size 11 needles, cast 55 sts.

Rows 1-10: K in back loop of each st for 10 rows.
Row 11 (RS): K1b, * k2togb, k4b, rep from * across - 46 sts.
Row 12 & all WS rows: K all sts in back loop.
Row 13: K1b, * k2togb, k3b, rep from * across - 37 sts.
Row 15: K1b, *k2togb, k2b, rep from * across - 28 sts.
Row 17: K1b, * k2togb, k1b, rep from * across - 20 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a 12 inches end. Draw end through rem sts.

Finishing: Sew back seam. Weave in loose ends.

SCARF:
With size 15 needles, cast on 16 sts.

Rows 1-12: K in back loop of each st for 12 rows.
Row 13: K in back loop of each st, dec 1 st at beg and end of row - 14 sts.
Rows 14-28: K in back loop of each st.
Row 29: K in back loop of each st, dec 1 st at beg and end of row - 12 sts.
Rows 30-58: K in back loop of each st.
Row 59: K in back loop of each st, inc 1 st at beg and end of row - 14 sts.
Rows 60-62: K in back loop of each st.
Rows 63-68: K in back loop of each for first 5 sts only for 6 rows (these are short rows). Cut yarn. Turn work, sl first 5 sts (the ones you have just completed) onto right-hand needle. Return to last full row, attach yarn and k in back loop of each of next 4 sts for 6 rows. Cut yarn. Turn work, sl the 4 sts just completed onto right-hand needle (you will now have 9 sts on right-hand needle). Return to last full row, attach yarn and k in back loop of each of next 5 sts for 6 rows. Cut yarn and turn.
Row 69: Attach yarn at beginning of row and k in back loop of each of all 14 sts across.
Rows 70-78: K in back loop of each st.
Row 79: K in back loop of each st, inc 1 st at beg and end of row - 16 sts.
Rows 80-91: K in back loop of each st. Bind off all sts knitwise.

Finishing: Weave in loose ends. When wearing, pull end of opposite side of Scarf gently through opening for warmth and style.

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