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Instructions and Charts Instructions and Charts From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-111

Now that you've learned a little about the background and the mechanics of illusion knitting, it's time to try a little of your own sleight-of-hand. Choose your colors, grab your needles -- and with our charts and videos to help you, you'll be creating gorgeous illusions in no time!

Card Trick chart (for a printable version of the chart, click on the PDF file at right).

PDF Card Trick chart

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	Changing colors (to see a step-by-step demo, click on the video link below) ...
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	Three-needle bind-off (to see a step-by-step demo, click on the video link below) ...
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Materials
200 g (7 oz) Chunky yarn in White CC
100 g (3.5 oz) Chunky yarn in Black MC1
100 g (3.5 oz) Chunky yarn in Red MC2
Knitting needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm)

Gauge: 18 sts x 30 rows = 4" x 4" square in stockinette/garter mix (2 rows stockinette and 2 rows garter in 4 rows)

Size: One size fits all (scarf will be approximately 4-1/2" wide and 84" long).

Note: This pattern can also be worked with worsted, Aran, sport, DK or the yarn weight of your choice. Be sure to use the appropriately sized needle. For illusion knitting, choose a needle one size smaller than you would otherwise choose.

Knitty Gritty Tip: Finished a sweater and found the sleeves were too short or the waistline too high? No problem! This is a perfect project for a decorative edge! By simply picking up stitches around the cuff or waistband, you can lengthen that garment to the perfect fit while adding that little bit of extra style.

RESOURCES :
Rowan Wool Cotton
Suggested retail price: $8
Colors: Aqua (949); Inky (908)
Rowan Yarns
Website: knitrowan.com

Cecil Yarn
White (01), Black (02), Red (03)
Suggested retail price: $4.50
Schoeller Stahl
Website: schoeller-und-stahl.de

Pronto Yarn
Suggested retail price: $4.95
Colors: White (4400), Black (4434), Fire (4470)
Berroco Inc.
Check Website for local retailers.
Website: www.berroco.com

GUESTS :

Shetha Nolke
Knitting expert
E-mail: shetha@comcast.net