Pattern for a

COMFY GREYHOUND SNOOD


 
  • 100 gram Chunky Knit Yarn (Sold in 200 gram balls)
  • 1 pr size 8 knitting needles (4mm)
  • 1 pr size 6 knitting needles (4 ¾ mm)
 

Finished size 15 inches long, neck 11 inches, chest 22 inches

Using size 8 needles cast on 65 stitches.

Knit 20 rows of K1, P1 rib

Change to size 6 needles

1st row - Increase in first stitch, rib 30 stitches, increase in next stitch, K1, increase in next stitch, rib 29 stitches, increase in next  stitch, K1 (69 stitches)

Rib 5 rows

Next and every following 6th row increase as 1st row working an extra 2 stitches before the centre increase. ( ie 32 stitches, 34 stitches etc) Gaining an extra 4 stitches every 6th row .

Continue as above until 103 stitches.

Rib 5 rows

Cast off in rib.

Stitch sides together leaving a gap at a suitable point to allow for the collar loop to go through. Probably about 6 inches from the neck end.

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