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ML118  Heart Warmers
Knitting and felting combine in a knit hat with a felted band, 
a knit scarf with felted pockets, and felted wristwarmers.
Finished Sizes   
Hat Head circumference approx 22"/56cm
Pocket Scarf (W x L)  6"/15cm x 55"/140cm
Wristwarmers (W x L) 4"/10cm x 8¼"/21cm (each)          
Yarn Worsted Weight 
Gauge 20 sts x 26 rows = 4"(10cm)
Knitting Level Easy

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