Boxy Neck Warmer

Easy as they come and nice to boot! If you are making little gifts to delight your friends for the Holidays, this one might qualify for your list! An added bonus is the little frog closure which you can easily learn to make and which will be very useful for many other things, such as purses, shoulder swraps, cardigans, you name it!
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red Heart Claret for the neck warmer and a little bit of Re Heart Lipstick for the frog-style closure.)
G hook
tapestry needle
button of your choice
Ch 30 loosely.
Note 1- Ch 3 stands for 1st dc of row throughout.
Note 2- ALWAYS work your edging loops on a right side row.
Row 1- Dc in 4th ch from hk and in each chain across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next8 dc, ch Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch3 , 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 5-1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip first ch of ch 3, and make 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 6-1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip first ch of ch-3 space and make 1 dc in eahc of next 2 ch, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in eachof next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip first ch of ch-3 space and work 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, make 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Row 7- Rep row 4 . Ch 3, turn. Row 8- Rep row 6, ch 3, turn. Row 9- Rep row 5. Ch 3, turn. Row 10-Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 11- Rep row 6, ch 3, turn. Row 12- Rep row 5, ch 3, turn. Row 13- Rep row 6, ch 3, turn. Row 14- Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 15- Rep row 5, ch 3, turn. Row 16- Rep row 6, ch 3, turn. Row 17- Rep row4. Row 18- Rep row 5. Ch 3, turn. Row 19- Rep row 4, ch 3,turn. Row 20- Rep row 6, ch 3, turn. Row 21- Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 22- Rep row 5, ch 3, turn. Row 23- Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 24- Rep row 6, ch 3, turn. Row 25- Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 26- Rep row 5, ch 3, turn. Row 27- Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 28- Rep row 6. Row 29- Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 30- Rep row 5. Row 31- Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 32- Row 6, ch 3, turn. Row 33- Rep row 4, ch 3, turn. Row 34- Rep row 5, ch 3, turn. Row 35- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip first ch of ch-3 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 1st ch of ch-3 sp and make 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 1st ch of ch-3 sp and make 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 1st ch of next ch-s space and make 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, continue this way until you have completed 28 sts across, including beginning ch-3. Chain 3, turn. Row 36- 1 dc in each dc across. Row 37- Ch 2, hold loop on hook, yo, insert hook in next dc, pull up a loop, yo, pass yarn through first two loops in next stitch as if to begin a double crochet, yo, finish both stitches together by pulling hte last yarn through all loops that you are holding on your hook. (Dec made.) Work 1 dc in each of nest 10 dc, then, yo, insert hk in next dc, pull up lp, pass through loops as if you were going to make a dc but hold last loop on hook, repeat in next st, then yo and finish both stitches together (decrease made). Work 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, make dec, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, make dec at end of row. Row 38- Make a dec at start of row, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 1 dec, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dec at end of row. Row 39- Start with a dec, make 1 dc ineach of next 17 dc, 1 dec at end of row. Row 40- 1 dec at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 1 dec, 1 dc in each of next6 dc, 1 dec to ed the row. Row 41- 1 dec to start the row, 1 dc in each dc across row till you reach the last 2 sts, end row with a dec. Row 42- 1 dec at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 1 dec, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 1 dec at end of row. Row 43- 1 dec at beg of row, 1 dc in each dc till last 2, 1 dec to end row. Row 44- 1 dec at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dec, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dec to end row. Row 45- 1 dec at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 1 dec at end of row.
Mark this as Right Side. Loop Edging: Ch 25, sl st in same space, 1 sc in next st, rep across till you reach the last 2 sts, ch 25, slip st in same space, (no sc in between.)Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Join yarn on the other side of neck warmer and rep rows 37 to Loop Edging on that side. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Frog-style closure: With Lipstick yarn and G hook, make a crab stitch braid that is 10 inches long. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew with.
You can meake your closure in several ways, but let's try a simple one. Bend the crab stitch cord you just made in half, take the left leg of that bent cord and cross it over the right side leg, forming a loop, wihtout undoing that loop, insert that same leg of cord into the center of the loop and pull gently, until you have a nice knot that looks almost like a Josephine knot, and two pieces of crab cord at both ends. You are going to bend those two pieces of cord and sew them with the tail you left, one upwards and one downwards, to form your frog. Then you will sew this to the neck warmer at a height that is comfortable to close it around the neck, using hte small loops of the crab cord to anchor your stitches. Fasten off. Sew button opposite loop of the frog closure on the oher side of the neck warmer. Fasten off.
Note: Since this is a closure and it will pulled ever time the neckarmer is used, sew your stitches firmly, not tight, but firm so that the pretty frog will not come apart.
Your're done!
















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Lacy Keyhole Neck Warmer

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red Heart Coffee and Cafe yarns)
H size crochet hook
Note: Puff Stitch: Yo, insert hook into the specific stitch, yarn over, insert hook back into the same stitch (3 lps on hk), repeat all these steps twice more (if necessary, count your loops, which must be 7 lps on hook), yarn over and pull yarn through all loops on hook. If you wnat to, make a single crochet stitch or 1 chain, to complete the stitch better. I didn't do it because I needed a certain amount of stitches and did not want to be thrown off by an extra chain or stitch. If you do add this stitch or chain, please be aware of your addition and skip that stitch when working the subsequent rows.
Keyhole:
With Coffee yarn and H hook, ch 34. Sl st in beginning ch, being careful not to twist. Ch 1.
Rnd. 1- Sc in each sc around, sl st to join round. Ch 3.
Rnd. 2- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next sc, *1 dc innext sc, 2 dc in each of last 2 sc, rep around till last 2 sts, 1 dc in each of last 2 sc, sl st to end rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd. 3- 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, 1 sc in each of next 4 dc, 2 sc in next dc, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, 2 sc in next dc, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 sc in each of next 5 dc, 2 sc in next dc, rep from * around to end of rnd. Sl st to end rnd. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Stretch the resulting circle into an oval.
Lace:
Join Cafe to one of the edges of the oval.
Row 1 (Base row)- Ch 4, 1 Tr. in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 hdc in each of next 11 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 Tr in each of next 2 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next dc, puff stitch in next stitch (see note), 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, *1 puff st in next st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- Skip 1 stitch from prev row, 1 dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately until you have reached 22 inches, measruing from row 1 (base row).
Shell Edging:
Ch 3, make 2 dc ch 2, 2 dc in same space, skip 3 sts, make 1 sc in next st, skip 3 sts, *make 2dc, ch 2 2dc in next stitch, skip 3 sts, make 1 sc in next st, rep from * across. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Keyhole Side:
With Cafe, join to one of the edges of the bottom of the oval.
Row 1- Repeat row 1 of lace.
Row 2- Repeat row 2 of lace.
Row 3- Repeat row 3 of lace.
Continue repeating rows 2 and 3 alternately until you have completed 12 rows, including the base row.
Shell Edging: Make the same shell edging you made on the other side of the neck warmer. Fasten off and weave in tail. This side must measure at least 7 inches from base row to edge of shell edging.
That's all there it to this project. Enjoy!
You can use a contrasting color for the keyhole. For example, you can make your keyhole red and your lace royal blue, or any combination you would like.
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Do You Like to Make Roses?

An extra treat for all of you. A very nice video I found at YouTube for those who love to make flowers (I love roses myself.) Enjoy!

Lacy Necktie

I am making scarves and neck warmers to give away, and I thought I'd share them with you all.
If you want easy but good-looking neck-warming crochet patterns for stocking-stuffers or for charity, you have arrived at the right place at the right time! This week I have a pretty pattern for you.

Materials: Worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

Ch 22.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hik and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in each of first 5 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3: 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, skip 2 sc, make 7 dc in ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, skip 2 sc, 7 dc in next ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 dc in each sc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 4: 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of 7-dc shell, 1 sc in next dc of shell (4th dc of shell), ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc,, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of next 7-dc shell, ch 3, 1 sc in 4th dc of shell, ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of last 3 sts of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 5: 1 dc in each stitch across. (22 dc). Repeat rows 2-5 for pattern, until your necktie measures 13 inches, ending with a row of 1 dc in every dc across. Row 6: 2 sc (reduce sc) as follows: draw up a loop in each of next 2 dc, yo, draw up loop through all loops on hook. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, 2 sc to end row. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc). Row 7: 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc). Row 8: 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc at end of row (11 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 9: 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc. (9 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 10: 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc. (7 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 11: 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 12: 1 sc in each sc. Continue Row 12 until you have reached 5 inches, starting from Row 12. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew. Bend it inwards towards the wrong side, and sew it to the row above the beginning row (row 13) to form a loop. Weave in end. Join yarn to the other end of the neck warmer. Opposite side row 1: 2 sc, 1 sc in each dc till you reach the last two, 2sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: 2sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2sc to end row. Row 3: 2 sc, 1 sc to each sc until you reach the last 2, 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 4: 2 sc, 1 sc up to last 2 sts, 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 5: Rep prev. row. (6 sc.). Rows 6-8: 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 9-10: 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 11-12: 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 13: Inc. Row- Make 2 sc in first sc of row, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 14: 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across until you reach last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 15: 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 16: 1 sc in each sc across. Row 17 (shell row): Ch 3, 4 dc in same spot, ch 1, skip 4 sc of prev row, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 4 sc from prev row, 5 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 4 sc from prev row, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, 1 5-dc shell in last sc of row. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Join yarn to the end of the loop you made on opposite side of new warmer.
Shell shape: Row 1: Working on the right side and inserting hook through both thicknesses of edg of loop formed, make 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in last stitch. Ch, 1, turn. Row 2: 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc innext sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 3: 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 2 sc innext sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to ed of row. Row 4; 1 sc in each of first 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Row 5: 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Shell edging: Repeat edging for opposite side of necktie. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Clean up all yarn ends.
You're done!
This is my own pattern which I am freely sharing with you, all I ask is that you do not sell it nor post it elsewhere as your own. You may link to it if you wish, or feature it, but you must give Craftybegonia's Blog proper credit if you do. You may use this pattern for charity or gift-giving or for your personal use. Thank you!
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Peek A Bit Scarflette

This stylish and easy scarflette is based on the Peek A Bit Block (http://craftybegonia.blogspot.com/2009/10/peek-bit-shell-stitch-or-afghan-block.html) we made last week. To start it, you work the block and keep going. Here's how:

Materials:
worsted weight yarn, I chose a nice Red Heart Cherry Red
H size crochet hook
F size crochet hook
blunt needle
scissors
pins
measuring tape
regular sewing needle and matching thread
wooden button or button of your choice that would fit closure loop
Ch 29.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (Ch 3 counts as first dc in every row throughout.) Row 2- Skip next 2 dc, make 6 dc in next dc (shell made), skip 4 dc, make shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, make 1 shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, make shell in next dc, rep across, untilyo have 5 shells. When you hve reached the last 5 dc, skip 4 of those dc and make 1 last dc at end of row. Ch 3,turn. Row 3- Work 1 dc in each of next 5 dc over shell in previous row, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc across shell of prev. row, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc of shell , skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc of shell (do not skip last dc of shell), 1 dc in each dc across next shell and in top of starting ch-3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- Make 1 dc in each dc across. Row 5- Rep. row 2. Row 6- Rep row 3. Row 7- Rep row 4. Complete 29 rows of patt. as iven for the block. Ch 3, turn. Row 30 (Dec. row): Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, dec dc as follows: yo, insert hook into next dc, pull up loop as if to make dc, yo, pull yarn through 1st 2 loops, leaving last loop on hook, repeat in next dc, yo, pull yarn through all loops on hk (dcrease made). Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, make decrease, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. 1 dc in 1st 2 dc, make decrease, make 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 32: Skip 2 dc, make 1 shell in next dc just as you made them for the rest of the scarflette, skip 4 dc, repeat this until you have 5 shells across, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Row 33: Make 1 dc in each of next dc of shell, skip last dc of shell. Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc of shell, skip last dc of shell. Make 1 dc in first 2 dc of next shell, make a decrease. Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc of shell, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in next dc and skip last dc of shell, make 1 dc in each of first 5 dc of last shell,skip last dc, 1 dc in beginning ch 3. Ch 3, turn. Row 24: Make 1 dc in each dc across. Row 35: Ch2, hold loop on hook, yo, insert hook into next dc, pull up loop and pass through first loops, yo, and pass through all loops on hook (dcrease made). Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, make decrease, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, make decrease, make 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, make 1 decrease at end of row. Row 36: Work 1 dc at beginning of row, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 1 decrease in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 1 decrease at end of row. Row 37: 1 dc at beginning of row, skip 2 dc, 1 shell innext dc, skip 4 dc, 1 shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, 1 shell in next dc, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 38: 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in last dc of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 39: 1 dc in ach dc across. Row 40: 1 dc in each dc across. Row 41: 1 dc in each of first 10 dc, 1 decrease, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 42: 1 dc in each dc across. Fastenoff. Weave in tail. Join yarn at other end of scarflette and repeat rows 30 to 42 on that side. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Closure: I decided to give this scarflette an Oriental-style closure. This is the simplest one I've ever made and I think anyone can make it. I also decided to use a purchased wooden button instead of knot button because it is easier as well, but my mind's wheels are turning. I would like to make and teach other closures as well, so stay tuned.
To make this closure you have to decide on a cord to make. The easiest and most pliable one is the crab stitch cord, used very often in modern Russian Irish-style crochet.
I have my own way of making it, so I will try to explain it here as follows:
With F crochet hook and the red yarn, and leaving a nice tail, make a loop as if to start crocheting. Make 2 ch.
Row 1: make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not ch 1. Turn. Row 2: insert the hook in the loops that formed on the side of the sc made, not on the top loop usually used, pull up a loop and complete sc as usual. Turn. Row 3: insert hook in the loops that formed on the side of the sc made in the prev row, pull up a loop and complete sc as usual. Turn. Row 4: Insert hook in the little loops that formed on the previous row on the opposite side of the loop you have in your hook, draw a loop through those loops and complete an sc. Turn.
Repeat this process until your strip of cord measures 8 1/2 inches. Fasten off, leaving a very long tail, sufficient to sew all the decorative gathers, I would say about 1/2 yard of yarn (better to have too much than not to have enough). With the f hook, make two chains at the end of the strip of cord that has the shortest yarn tail. Pull yarn through. Thread your blunt needle with that smaller tail and make it disappear into the cord. Now, pick up the scarflette and counting from the bottom sc row upward, lay the strip of cord, folded inhalf, with the ends meeting and the middle forming a loop facing the other edge of the scarflette, and pin it in place. Thread the blunt needle with the long yarn tail and working inside the loops of your cord, sew it to the scarflette as invisibly as possible. As you go, make long "bundles" of stitches, bar-tacking with vertical stitches to close up the cord even more and to decorate even further. Repeat across, using the photo to guide yourself as to where to do it, or follow your own taste.
Fasten off. Sew wooden button on opposite side of scarflette at the right level to meet the loop of the closure.
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Peek a Bit Shell Stitch or Afghan Block

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
Size "H" crochet hook

Ch 29.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (Ch 3 counts as first dc in every row throughout.)
Row 2- Skip next 2 dc, make 6 dc in next dc (shell made), skip 4 dc, make shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, make 1 shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, make shell in next dc, rep across, untilyo have 5 shells. When you hve reached the last 5 dc, skip 4 of those dc and make 1 last dc at end of row. Ch 3,turn.
Row 3- Work 1 dc in each of next 5 dc over shell in previous row, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc across shell of prev. row, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc of shell , skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc of shell (do not skip last dc of shell), 1 dc in each dc across next shell and in top of starting ch-3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- Make 1 dc in each dc across.
Row 5- Rep. row 2. Row 6- Rep row 3. Row 7- Rep row 4. Continue repeating these rows in this sequence for pattern, if you wish to use it for a scarf or something like that. For an afghan block or strip: If you would like to use this pattern for a sampler afghan, to combine it with other blocks, make a swatch with the hook you will be using for the other blocks and make sure you will be getting the exact gauge so that the block will fit perfectly with the size of your other blocks and simply make the pattern repetions until you reach the size of your other blocks. If you will be doing a mile-a-minute type of strip lapghan, just keep on going up until you reach the size you want.
You can also use this stitch for a stole. I have started a scarf with it and I like the feel. Not too heavy, and yet warm

Enjoy!

If you would like these FREE, terrific-looking and easy scarf patterns, click on the links below!

Shell-Adorned Lacy Neck Warmer

http://craftybegonia.blogspot.com/2008/11/shell-adorned-lacy-neck-warmer.html



FREE Pattern Easy Multicolored Scarf

http://craftybegonia.blogspot.com/2008/10/free-pattern-easy-multicolored-scarf.html


Stay tuned for next week, we have a New pattern coming with the stitch you just learned this week! The Peek a Bit Shell Stitch Scarflette.


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Sleek Urban Neck Warmer

This neck warmer will look nice with any coat!

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (I used Red Heart Burgundy and Cherry Red)Size H crochet hook

Size "B" crochet hookMeasuring tape1 button Sewing needleThread of matching color to sew button
Neck Warmer:

With Burgundy and size H hook, ch 111. Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hk and in every dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in every dc across. Ch 3, turn. Rows 3 to 10- Rep row 2. Fasten off. Weave in tail.Surface crochet:With Cherry Red, Make a loop, lay loop on top of the posts of the dc while holding the running thread right underneath, and inserting the hook pull up thread and make a slip st over the dc, continue all across. Turn at the edge of the scarf and repeat over every row. Fasten off.Semi-Circle (Make 2)With Burgundy and H hook, ch 2. Make 5 sc in 2nd ch from hk. DO NOT CLOSE RING. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- Make 2 sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- Make 2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep. to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 4- Make 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep to end. Row 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 6- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep across. Ch 1, turn. Row 7- Make 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep across. End with 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 8- Make 1 sc in eachof next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep across, ending with 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 9- Make 1 sc in each of next 6 c, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep to end. Ch 1, turn. Row 10- 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in eachof last 4 sc. Fasten off. Leave long tail. With Cherry Red, surface crochet chains all around the semi-circle rows. Fasten off. With the Burgundy tail, sew the semi-circle to one end of neck warmer. Fasten off and weave in tail. Surface crochet: With Cherry Red, make a loop and lay it over the sc on the second row of the semi-circle, and inserting the hook right in between it and the next sc, pull up thread and complete a slip st, continue all across, molding the cahin to the roundness of the piece. Continue till you have 5 chain rows. Fasten off.

Take the measuring tape and measuring from the edge of the semi-circle upward, measure 10 inches. Sew button there. On the opposite side of neck warmer, at the height of the button, make a buttonhole as follows: With B crochet hook and Burgundy, join yarn to edge of neck warmer with a slip st. Ch 3, skip 1 dc on the neck warmer and join the loop with a slip stitch, then work 4 sc on the loop, over the ch sts, sl st on next dc. Fasten off. Adapt this to the size of your chosen button.

I chose to use a small button, but you can use any button you like, even a yarn one made by yourself, depending on how causal your use of the neck warmer will be. If you are giving it away as a gift, as I am, you can make the button as discreet as I have done or as fancy as your preference will make it.

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