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Yarn A: approx 1257m / 1377yds of mohair laceweight yarn.
Yarn B: approx 366m / 400yds of fingering / 4-ply weight yarn.
Yarn C: approx 366m / 400yds of fingering / 4-ply weight yarn.
Yarn D: approx 366m / 400yds of fingering / 4-ply weight yarn.
Yarn E: approx 183m / 200yds of fingering / 4-ply weight yarn.
Gauge: 13.25 sts & 26.5 rows = 10cm / 4” over garter stitch on 5.5mm needles with 1 strand each of lace and fingering yarns held together after blocking.
13.25 sts & 26.5 rows = 10cm / 4” over garter stitch on 5.5mm needles with 1 strand of lace and 2 strands of fingering yarns held together after blocking.
Needles: 5.5mm / US 9 knitting needles (circular or straight). Always use a needle/hook size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: Stitch markers (14), sandwich bags (7), small binder clips (7), paper for labels, scale, pins for blocking, tapestry needle, blocking wires (optional).
Notes: Keswick is a lightweight square scarf worked in an intarsia plaid pattern. Mohair yarn is used throughout, tinting the other yarn colours as they overlap horizontally and vertically. Colourwork is created by holding 1, 2 or 3 strands simultaneously.