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'I Still Have Yarn' Scrunchy!

Make a scrap yarn scrunchy!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/i-still-have-yarn-scrunchy • Posted by Lovely by Lee

‘I Still Have Yarn!’ Scrunchy ©Lovely by Lee Have an itty-bitty amount of scrap yarn left over that is painful to throw away? Make a quick-knit, beginner-friendly scrunchy! It is an easy project, and it can be knit up in just a short amount of time! This is a paid pattern. For a printable copy which includes an abbreviation key, stitch explanation, tips and alternatives, see www.lovelybylee.com.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

‘I Still Have Yarn!’ Scrunchy ©Lovely by Lee Have an itty-bitty amount of scrap yarn left over that is painful to throw away? Make a quick-knit, beginner-friendly scrunchy! It is an easy project, and it can be knit up in just a short amount of time! This is a paid pattern. For a printable copy which includes an abbreviation key, stitch explanation, tips and alternatives, see www.lovelybylee.com.

Instructions

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    Note: Cast on loosely using Long Tail Cast On. Use US 6/4mm 16” circular needles. (See Alternatives for other options). CO 78 sts Work in Stockinette until work measures ~ 4” (~26 rounds) BO loosely as if to K Break Yarn leaving a tail ~18-24” for seaming

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    Turn your knit tube so that the WS is on the outside. Place the elastic hair tie on the outside of the knit tube (against the WS). Fold the outside edges towards each other so RS is now facing up.

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    Seam the RS edges together using Horizontal Invisible Seam Stitch. Be sure the elastic stays on the inside of the scrunchy, (this is difficult at first, make sure the stitches are lined up correctly).

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    BO the last stitch and weave in ends, (tie a knot with the other yarn tail and use the needle to pull through to the inside of the scrunchy). Twist the seam to the inside of the scrunchy.

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    Wear the scrunchy on your wrist as a bracelet or wrap in your hair. Follow and Tag me! Instagram.com/lovelybylee Facebook.com/lovelybylee I love to see your work! #IStillHaveYarnScrunchy Share your knits in Lovely by Lee KAL on Facebook!