Mister Mustache
Knit a mustache with Hill Vintage & Knits, Des Moines
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Size: One Size
Abbreviations:
DPN’s - Double Point Needles CO – Cast on
K2tog – Knit 2 sts together Sl st – slip stitch
PSSO – pass slipped stitch over SSK – Slip, slip, knit
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You Will Need (3 things)
- 50 yd Of Worsted Weight Yarn
- Size 9 US straight and DPN’s *Needle size and yarn weight can vary. Larger needles and bulkier yarn will produce a larger mustache and vice versa.
- Darning Needle
Steps (1 step, 60 minutes)
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1
CO 15 stitches.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Purl
Row:7 K1, SSK, K to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, K1 Row 8: Purl
Repeat rows 7 and 8 until 5 stitches remain. Next row: K1, sl st, K2TOG, PSSO, K1 Switch to DNP’s and begin knitting an i-cord for 7 rows. Bind off.
You have now completed the first half of your mustache. Pick up and knit 15 stitches from your cast on row. Purl one row. Begin pattern as for first half starting with row 3.
Once the second half of your mustache has been completed use your cast on yarn and gather mid-section of mustache, wrap yarn around the middle 3-4 times, secure and weave in ends.