Patternemphasized text Description:
Elevate your accessory game with the Glitter Girl Tie! The garter stitch tie is framed with an I-Cord edging giving it a polished look! A narrow design that adds flair to anything you might be wearing. The sparkle of Lana Grossa Glamour and the softness of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair is delightfully addictive to knit. Embrace your creativity by creating your own personal color combinations of mohair and sequins – so fun! For those with mohair allergies try using Plymouth Yarn Suri Stratus instead – it is lighter than air, warm as a hug and an incredibly soft alpaca.
Try a summery version of the GG Tie in Juniper Moon Farm’s festive organic cotton glitter yarn, Marilyn. Looks so cute tied in a bow!
Feel accomplished by learning to use an I-cord cast on, I-cord at the beginning of every row, and an I-cord bind off. This fantastic glittery tie is knit on size 4 double-pointed needles – easier for working on this small number of stitches. Ties are not just for the guys – try out the whimsy of this contemporary look.

Check out my YouTube channel @nadinesknits for video tutorials on the I-Cord Cast on and I-Cord Bind Off!

Materials:
• 1 ball Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair: 246 yds (25gms), 70% Kid Mohair and 30% Silk. Color Shown: Dusty Olive
• 1 ball Lana Grossa Glamour: 122 yds (25 gms), 55% Polyamid and 45% Polyester. Color Shown: Black #6
Or
• 1 ball Plymouth Yarn Suri Stratus: 274 yds (25gms), 68% Suri Alpaca and 32% Nylon. Color Shown: Olive #17
• 1 ball Lang Paillettes: 123 yds (25 gms), 55% Nylon and 45% Polyester. Color Shown: Gold #96
Or
• 1 ball Juniper Moon Farm Marilyn: 503 yds (100 gms) 57% Organic Cotton and 43% Polyamide. Color Shown: Pearl Necklace #4. One ball makes two GG Ties.
• Size 4 (3.5mm) – 8” double-pointed needles or size for gauge
• Markers
• Lock ring marker
• Clover gold jumbo bent tip needle

Gauge:
• 7 sts to 1” = in Garter Stitch (knit every row) on size 4 dpns with 2 strands of Soft Silk
Mohair and 1 strand of Glamour = 3 strands of yarn for gauge.
• 8 sts to 1” = in Garter Stitch (knit every row) on size 4 dpns with 1 strand of Suri
Stratus and 1 strand of Paillettes = 2 strands of yarn for gauge.
• 7 sts to 1” = in Garter Stitch (knit every row) on size 4 dpns with 2 strands of Marilyn = 2 strands of yarn for gauge.

Approximate Finished
Measurements:
• 71” length x 1.75” width for Soft Silk Mohair & Glamour (triple strand)
• 71” length x 1.50” width for Suri Stratus & Paillettes
(double strand)
• 71” length x 1.75” width for Marilyn (double strand).

Skill Level:
Intermediate Beginner and Beyond

Video Tutorial for I-Cord Cast On:
Watch the video for I-Cord Cast On including the first few rows of Section 2 on my Nadine’s Knit YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cP3h936teA4

Video Tutorial for I-Cord Bind Off:
Watch the video for the I-Cord Bind Off including the last few rows of Section 2 on my Nadine’s Knits YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zyzEnfVm79Q

Techniques:
• I-Cord cast on
• K1f&b Increase
• Garter = knit every row
• I-Cord edges
• Slip last 2 stitches of every row
• 2tog tbl Decrease
• I-Cord bind off
• Bring yarn to the front and back of the work within the same row
• Work with two or three strands of yarn at a time.
• Alternate between knit and purl stitches within one row
• Follow a written pattern

Contact & Support:
email: nadinesknits@gmail.com
Ravelry ID: NadinesKnits
Website: nadinesknits.com