Barbie enjoys the height of fashion in this simple shrug! Pattern includes the shrug plus instructions for making the miniature size 50 'Speed Stix' needles.
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One pair pointed disposable chopsticks
Red permanent marker
Small quantity red polymer clay
Chicks With Sticks - Criss-Cross Shrug & Speed Stix Playset
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
24 stitches x 36 rows = 4 in [10 cm]. 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.
SHRUG Cast on 8 stitches, leaving a tail of about 8 inches. Rows 1-4 *K1 P1 rep from * to end of row Row 5 Knit, inc 3 sts evenly spaced across row -- 11 sts Row 6 Knit, inc 4 sts evenly spaced across row -- 15 sts
Knit in garter stitch (knit every row) until piece measures 12 inches. Next Row: Knit, dec 4 sts evenly spaced across row - 11 sts Next Row: Knit, dec 3 sts evenly spaced across row -- 8 sts Next 4 rows: rep rows 1-4. Bind off all stitches, leaving a tail of about
8 inches.
Finishing
Thread the tail of the yarn on one end of the shrug through the large-eyed
blunt needle and, starting at the end, sew the two long edges of the shrug
together for 2.5 inches [6.5 cm] to form a sleeve and tie off the yarn securely.
Starting at the other end, the tail of the yarn on through the large-eyed blunt
needle and, starting at the end, sew the two long edges of the shrug together to
form the second sleeve.
Wearing Put one arm in the sleeve. Wrap the shrug around the neck and then put the
other arm in the other sleeve.
SPEED STIX PLAYSET
Using a hacksaw or garden clippers, cut the chopsticks to 2 inches [5 cm]. Using
the red permanent market, color the chop sticks. Roll the polymer clay into a
ball and form a small bead on the end where the chopstick was clipped. Cure per
manufacturer's instructions.
To make the yarn, we trimmed fettuccini down to the center
'core' where it is stitched:
We then used a yard or so of this to knit our drop-stitch scarf!
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Chicks With Sticks - Criss-Cross Shrug & Speed Stix Playset Reviewed by Celia Jones on 2008-09-03
Made the Adult one for myself and the barbie one for my daughter. Work up super fast.
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