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Stitch Glossary

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Suede Suede
Deluxe Suede
Tri-Color

Our trio of keychain choices includes braided and twisted versions in Suede, Suede Tri-Color and Suede Deluxe.

SIZE

Approximately 1” wide x 10” long

MATERIALS

From left to right in image above:
1 Ball BERROCO SUEDE DELUXE (50 grs), #3904 Hopalong Gold for A

1 Ball BERROCO SUEDE (50 grs), #3704 Wrangler for B
1 Ball BERROCO SUEDE TRI-COLOR (50 grs), #3788 Cowpoke for C Note: This shade is new for Fall '06. Please check with your local dealer.

1 Purchased brass key ring or 3” x 1/2” snap hook for each

Keychain A

Cut thirty 60" strands of Suede Deluxe. Put strands tog, fold in half and knot. Holding the knot in your hand, slip the loop end over a hook and pull tight. Slip a pencil through the knotted end and twist until cord is so tight that it can't be twisted further and starts to double back on itself. Holding knot securely, slip key ring over cord to center. Fold cord in half over key ring letting 2 ends of cord twist tog. Knot end and trim for tassel.

Keychain B

Cut twelve 50" strands of Suede. Complete same as for Keychain A.

Keychain C

Cut thirty 60" strands of Suede Tri-Color. Put strands tog and fold in
half. Pull ends through purchased key ring or loop on hook and through
center of folded strands. Divide strands into 3 groups of 20 strands
each and braid to desired length. Knot ends and trim for tassel.