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Pattern available in english.

If you are intimidated but want to try the roosimine knitting technique, this project is for you. Waxwing scarf is a small and quick knitting project featuring the estonian roosimine inlay colourwork technique.

The pattern comes in two sizes, one for a little scarf and one for a summer headband.

Finished Measurements
sizes - 1 (2)
headband - length x width: 94 x 11.5cm / 37 x 4.5"
scarf - length x width: 68 x 6cm / 26.75 x 2.25"

Techniques
Knitting flat
Garter stitch
Increasing
Decreasing
Roosimine

Gauge
28 sts x 24 rows = 10cm / 4" in garter stitch

Needles
3mm (US 2.5) straight needles or needles needed to achieve gauge

Yarn
waxwing yarn cèdre - 25g / 91meters (100yards)

Yarn Substitute
Berroco Vintage Sock
Cascade 220 Heritage Solids
Knitpicks Stroll Merino
Knitpicks Capretta
Universal Yarns Uni Merino Mini

Yardage
mc - 60 (91)meters / 66 (100) yards
cc - 18 (18) meters / 20 (20) yards

Notions
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker