Polson Bay by Juliane Ketcher

Polson Bay

Knitting
February 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
540 yards (494 m)
one size
English
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This versatile garment is a shrug, cowl, hood, or a scarf – let your imagination guide you as you discover unique ways to wear it. Worked back in forth in garter stitch, Polson Bay is easy enough for beginners, yet so much fun to wear that even advanced knitters will want to make one.

For questions and to show off your finished Polson Bay, visit our Ravelry group: Polka Dot Sheep Publications

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MATERIALS
Yarn: DK weight (Shown in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic)
540 yd. / 5495 m

Needles:
US 9 / 5.5 mm and
US 8 / 5 mm

Notions: (1) stitch marker, tapestry needle.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
62 x 14 in / 158 x 36 cm

TO WEAR

  • To wear as a shrug, place your arm through the sleeve and drape the tail over your other shoulder, leaving the knot to hang down and swing.

  • To wear as a cowl, slip the sleeve over your head and drape the tail around your neck.

  • To wear as a hood, pull the sleeve onto your head then wrap the tail around your neck.

  • To wear as a scarf, wrap the garment around your neck as desired.