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# LET IT SNOW TEXTURED SCARF
### Machine-Knit Adaptation of Crochet Cowl Pattern

**Skill Level**: Beginner  
**Construction**: Flat, side-to-side with individual row attachment

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: 400-450 yards (366-411m) chunky weight yarn (#5 Bulky)
- Sample uses solid or semi-solid colorway for texture visibility
- Recommended: washable acrylic/wool blend for durability

**Machine**: Standard gauge knitting machine (single bed)

**Tools Required**:
- Ravel cord (waste yarn for cast-on)
- Contrast waste yarn (smooth, similar weight)
- Cast-on comb with weights (minimum 4-6 weights)
- Latch tool (for bind-off and joining)
- Transfer tool (single prong)
- Tapestry needle (for weaving ends)
- Blocking mats and pins
- Steam iron or garment steamer

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

- **Width**: 10" (25cm)
- **Length**: 60" (152cm)
- **Weight**: Approximately 12-14 oz (340-397g)

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## GAUGE

Measured in stockinette on main bed at Tension 8:
- **Stitch Gauge**: 2.5-3 stitches per inch (10-12 stitches per 4"/10cm)
- **Row Gauge**: Approximately 4 rows per inch (16 rows per 4"/10cm)

**Textured Pattern Gauge** (tuck/slip combination):
- Slightly denser than stockinette
- **Swatch at least 6" × 6" (15cm × 15cm) in pattern before beginning**

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## PATTERN NOTES

### Construction Method
This scarf is worked **side-to-side** with each stripe/row section **bound off completely** before casting on and attaching the next section. This creates a unique dimensional texture where horizontal ridges mimic the appearance of crochet post stitches.

### Machine Setup
- Single bed operation (no ribber required)
- Main bed only, needles brought forward to working position
- Carriage will always start and end at right side (COR) for consistency

### Terminology
- **RC**: Row Counter
- **COL**: Carriage on Left
- **COR**: Carriage on Right
- **WY**: Waste Yarn
- **MY**: Main Yarn
- **T[number]**: Tension dial setting

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## MACHINE SETUP

1. **Needle Arrangement**: 
   - Bring 28 needles to working position (B position)
   - Center on machine: Needles 14L to 14R
   - Remaining needles stay in A position (non-working)

2. **Carriage Settings**:
   - Set both part buttons to N (normal)
   - Release any lace or slip carriage settings
   - Tension dial: Start at T7 for waste yarn, T8 for main yarn

3. **Cast-on Comb & Weights**:
   - Have cast-on comb ready with 4-6 claw weights
   - Total weight: 150-200g recommended for chunky yarn

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### CAST-ON (First Section Only)

**RC: 000, COR**

1. Using **contrast waste yarn at T7**, knit 6-8 rows stockinette over 28 needles
   - RC: 000 to 008, ending COR
   
2. Thread **ravel cord** through loops on needles, knit 1 row
   - RC: 009, ending COL

3. Switch to **main yarn (MY)** at **T8**
   - Hang cast-on comb with weights on knitting below needles
   - RC: 009, COL

4. Knit 2 rows stockinette with MY
   - RC: 011, ending COL
   - **Checkpoint**: Verify all 28 stitches knitting evenly

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### TEXTURED PATTERN SECTION (Pattern Repeat)

This 8-row pattern creates dimensional texture mimicking crochet post stitches.

**IMPORTANT**: After completing ONE full 8-row repeat (one "stripe"), you will bind off completely and attach a new cast-on for the next section.

#### Pattern Rows 1-8:

**Row 1 (RS)**: RC 011, COL
- Set carriage to slip in **both directions** (slip buttons up)
- Set needles in pattern: Push needles 14L, 10L, 6L, 2L, 2R, 6R, 10R, 14R to D position (8 needles total)
- Remaining 20 needles stay in B position
- Knit 1 row → RC 012, COR
- **D-position needles will hold/slip, B-position needles knit**

**Row 2 (WS)**: RC 012, COR
- Carriage still in slip mode
- Knit 1 row (same needles continue to slip) → RC 013, COL

**Row 3**: RC 013, COL
- Return all needles to B position
- Set carriage to **normal knitting** (slip buttons down)
- Knit 1 row stockinette → RC 014, COR

**Row 4**: RC 014, COR
- Knit 1 row stockinette → RC 015, COL

**Row 5**: RC 015, COL
- Set carriage to slip in both directions
- Push needles 12L, 8L, 4L, 0 (center), 4R, 8R, 12R to D position (7 needles)
- Knit 1 row → RC 016, COR

**Row 6**: RC 016, COR
- Carriage still in slip mode
- Knit 1 row → RC 017, COL

**Row 7**: RC 017, COL
- Return all needles to B position
- Set carriage to normal knitting
- Knit 1 row stockinette → RC 018, COR

**Row 8**: RC 018, COR
- Knit 1 row stockinette → RC 019, COL

**PATTERN REPEAT COMPLETE** (8 rows = 1 stripe section)

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### BIND-OFF AND ATTACH METHOD

After completing the 8-row pattern repeat above:

**RC: 019, COL**

#### Bind-Off:

1. **Remove carriage** from bed (lift straight up)

2. **Latch-Tool Bind-Off**:
   - Starting at **left edge** (needle 14L), use latch tool
   - Take loop from needle 14L, pass through loop from needle 13L
   - Continue across all 28 stitches, working right
   - When reaching needle 14R (last stitch), cut yarn leaving 10" (25cm) tail
   - Pull tail through final loop and tighten

3. **Remove knitting from machine**:
   - Remove cast-on comb and weights
   - Remove waste yarn and ravel cord carefully
   - Set completed section aside

#### Cast-On for Next Section (Attachment Method):

**RC: 000 (reset counter), COR**

4. **Re-thread carriage** with MY at T8, place at right side

5. **Attach to previous section**:
   - Align **right edge** of completed section along the 28 needle positions
   - Using latch tool, **pick up loops from bound-off edge** of previous section
   - Place each picked-up loop onto corresponding needle (28 stitches total)
   - Needles 14L through 14R should each have one loop from previous section
   
6. **Secure attachment**:
   - Push all 28 needles with loops to D position
   - Manually knit first row: bring each needle forward to E position, lay yarn across, push back to B position
   - OR use cast-on comb method: hang comb with weights, knit 1 row at T7, then continue at T8
   
7. **RC: 001, ending COL** (ready to begin next pattern repeat)

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### MAIN BODY

**Repeat the following sequence 15 times total** for 60" length:

1. Work 8-row Textured Pattern Section (RC 001 to 009)
2. Bind off completely
3. Reset RC to 000
4. Cast on new section by attaching to previous bound-off edge
5. Continue

**Mathematical Verification**:
- 15 sections × 8 rows = 120 rows
- 120 rows ÷ 4 rows per inch = 30" in row direction
- Since worked side-to-side, this becomes 60" length ✓
- Each section = approximately 4" of length

**Progress Checkpoints**:
- **After 5 sections**: approximately 20" (51cm) - check measurement
- **After 10 sections**: approximately 40" (102cm) - check measurement
- **After 15 sections**: approximately 60" (152cm) - final length

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### FINAL BIND-OFF

After completing 15th pattern repeat:

**RC: 009 (or 019 if not reset), COL**

1. Knit 2 additional rows stockinette at T8
   - RC: 011, ending COL

2. **Latch-tool bind-off** as described above
   - Work from left to right
   - Cut yarn leaving 12" (30cm) tail for weaving

3. **Secure final stitch**:
   - Pull tail through last loop
   - Tighten firmly

4. **Remove from machine** completely

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## FINISHING

### Weaving in Ends

- Each section creates 2 ends (beginning and end of yarn)
- Total: approximately 30 ends to weave
- Use tapestry needle to weave ends along edge seams for 2-3" (5-7cm)
- Trim excess to ¼" (6mm)

**Pro Tip**: Weave ends as you go (after every 3-4 sections) to reduce final finishing time

### Blocking

1. **Wet Blocking Method**:
   - Submerge scarf in cool water with wool wash
   - Soak 15-20 minutes
   - Gently squeeze out water (do not wring)
   - Roll in towel to remove excess moisture

2. **Pin to Blocking Mats**:
   - Lay flat on blocking surface
   - Gently stretch to finished measurements (10" × 60")
   - Pin every 4-6" along edges
   - Ensure fabric is not stretched excessively (texture should remain dimensional)

3. **Steam Pressing (Alternative)**:
   - Lay scarf on flat surface
   - Hold steam iron 1-2" above fabric
   - Steam gently without pressing iron directly onto texture
   - Allow to cool and dry completely

### Edge Finishing (Optional)

For a more polished look:
- Using latch tool and MY, single crochet around entire perimeter
- OR attach fringe to short ends (cut 10" strands, attach every 2-3 stitches)

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## SCHEMATIC

```
SCARF LAYOUT (Flat View):

       10" (25cm) WIDTH
    ←─────────────────→
    ┌─────────────────┐  ↑
    │▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│  │
    │▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│  │
    │▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│  │
    │▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│  │
    │▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│  │ 60"
    │▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│  │ (152cm)
    │▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│  │ LENGTH
    │▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│  │
    │▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│  │
    │▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│  │
    └─────────────────┘  ↓

    ▓ = Textured slip stitch rows
    ▒ = Stockinette rows
    
    15 horizontal sections
    Each section = 8 rows
    
    Cast-on edge (left)