Ribbed Scarf with a Crocheted Edging
Eyelets and a fancy crocheted edging add a lacy touch to Ann Budd’s Knit a Ribbed Scarf with a Crocheted Edging, adapted from Weldon’s Practical Needlework.
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Eyelets and a fancy crocheted edging add a lacy touch to Ann Budd’s Knit a Ribbed Scarf with a Crocheted Edging, adapted from Weldon’s Practical Needlework.
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