■ Any DK cotton yarn in red ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ White felt ■ Black stranded cotton ■ 2 brooch backs ■ Fabric glue Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities

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Knit a cabled scarf with a clever flap to keep it neat Instructions overleaf

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