Sheppy and his Sheep Scarf

This long scarf is knit using the double knitting technique, the finished piece is double-sided and double thickness, a bit like two separate pieces being sewn together back to back, stocking/stockinette stitch is uppermost on both sides with the colours reversed on the ‘wrong side’ - although you end up with two right sides! The two sides or layers are knit at the same time. If you have not used this technique before all will become clear as you go.

Double knitting creates a looser tension than usual when using the same yarn and needle size, it makes a lovely soft, squishy fabric using a wool mix yarn.

Size: 20cm/8in wide, 206cm/81in long Should you wish to make a longer or shorter scarf, you could increase or decrease the number motif rows; however you will need more or less yarn.