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Duplicate stitch makes intarsia easy
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Brighten your winter days by knitting this easy cotton vest with the
'86 look - deep armholes and neckline, and a loose, easy fit. The
deep armholes are designed to fit comfortably over the new big-sleeve
blouses.
The fashionable intarsia design on this sweater is done by
working the simple duplicate stitch after the knitting is finished.
The intarsia cruise topper is made from 100 percent cotton in
knitting worsted weight with a gauge of four stitches per inch.
Directions are for smal...
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