1940s Keyhole Scarf by Lily Steeple

1940s Keyhole Scarf

Knitting
July 2019
Lace ?
30 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in double moss stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
One size
English
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1940s Fitted Scarf in 2-ply
’A 40s-style fitted scarf with bows and keyhole fastening, knit in 2-ply’

MATERIALS
50g of Todd and Duncan Lamaine Geelong Lambswool in 2-3 ply (100% Superfine Lamb’s Wool)
A pair of 3 mm (UK 11, US -) knitting needles or a pair of 2.75 mm (UK 12, US 2) knitting needles
A tapestry needle
A stitch holder

TENSION
30 sts and 42 rows over 10cm square on 3mm needles in double-moss stitch

MEASUREMENTS
Total Length: 26.5 inches
Width: 5 inches (but very lightweight and folds to a narrower width)
Length around Neck: 14.5”

TECHNIQUES
Casting on, Casting off, double-moss stitch, Seamlessly joining two pieces of fabric together (photo-illustrated technique), Increasing in pattern

DIFFICULTY
Medium - Difficult