...rd you can chain 8 or more to get the length you like. You will be working backwards back up the beard. To start you sl st to the end HDC post of row 7 and then ch 6, sl st to the next post, repeat across for your first row of chain loops, then ch 1 and begin on the next row above. After you have yo...

...th in rows. Next Row : CO 37 sts using backward loop method, p all sts. 69 sts. Shape Neckline: Next Row : K1, k2tog, k to end. P 1 row. Repeat these 2 rows twice more. 66 sts. Work 25 rows in ...

...aced in the work to mark the beginning of the round. Instructions for the Backward Loop Cast On can be found here. Instructions for basic crochet stitches can be found here. DIRECTIONS Body The body is knit from the tail to the head. Using MC and double-point needles, CO 6 stitches. Divide st...

... ws row until you reach cm given in the chart. I-Cord BO. CO 3 st using backward loop or cable method. _ I-cord row: *k2, ssk, slip 3 st back onto left needle (with yarn at back)* repeat from * to 3 sts bef end. BO 3. _Work 2 more garter part rows and start i-cord BO I-Cord BO. CO 3 st using ...