Felted Braided Scarf to the Nth Power!

This scarf is not for the meek! So if you want to show off your stuff...knit, felt and Go!


SIZE: One Size
About 7 x 175 in. (18 x 444.5 cm), after felting

MATERIALS
• 820-178 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Dark Teal5 Balls (A)
• 820-132 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Lemongrass5 Balls (B)
• 820-140 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Rose7 Balls (C)
• 820-133 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Pumpkin7 Balls (D)
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials: 2 large binder clips
GAUGE:
16 stitches + 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) before felting. 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 less 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.

SCARF
NARROW STRIPS (make 1 with A and 1 with B)
Cast on 15 stitches.
Work in Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) until piece measures about 185 in. (470 cm) from beginning.
Bind off.

WIDE STRIPS (make 1 with C and 1 with D)
Cast on 25 stitches.
Work in Stockinette stitch until piece measures about 185 in. (470 cm) from beginning.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Felting
Wash pieces by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry
by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer and pull into shape.
Allow to dry completely.

With binder clips, clip Strips together at one end and lay onto a flat surface. Weave left-hand Strip loosely over and under the other
3 Strips. With the new leftmost Strip, repeat the weaving process. Continue to work from left to right to braid Strips. Clip Strips together at end of braid. With doubled strand of D in large -eyed needle, sew Strips together at each end, removing clips. Sew ends of braid together to form a loop.
Weave in ends.