Thursday, February 9, 2012

Collindale Scarflet






Beginners sometimes feel left out when they don't find patterns sufficiently easy for them to make.This is another pattern that is pretty easy for the adventurous beginner and a real piece of cake for the advanced crocheter. Ideal for charity projects, gift-giving and just for a quick use of that green yarn you have in your stash that is screaming for spring!


Size- 34" long by approx. 7" wide around neck.



Note-
The portion of scarflet that goes around neck and ruffled ends are wider than lacy portion of scarflet. When worn, it looks nice.

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hunter Green (1 skein)

Crochet hook size H

Scissors

Blunt needle to weave in tail

ScarfletSide #1-

With Hunter, ch 25.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (24 sc) Ch 3, turn.

Row 2- (Working only in back loops) 1 dc in each sc across. (24 dc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- (Working only in back loops) 1 sc in each dc across. (24 sc) Ch 3, turn.

Row 4- (Working only in back loops) 1 dc in each sc across. (24 dc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 5- (Working only in back loops) 1 sc in each dc across. (24 sc) Ch 3, turn.

Row 6- Skip next dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc] rep 6 more times,skip next 2 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn. (7 clusters plus 2 dc)

Row 7- 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, rep across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. (7 clusters plus 2 dc)

Rows 8 to 20- Rep row 7. Ch 4, turn. (7 clusters, plus 2 dc)

Row 21- 1 tr in next dc, [1 tr in ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc,] rep 3 times, 1 tr in next dc, 2 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc, [1 tr in ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc,]rep 3 times, 1 tr in top of turning ch. (24 tr) Ch 3, turn.

Row 22- 1 dc in each tr across. (24 dc) Ch 4, turn.

Row 23- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 14, skip 14 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (keyhole started) Ch 3, turn. (10 tr, 14 ch)


Row 24- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (24 dc) (Keyhole completed) Ch 4, turn.

Row 25- 1 tr in each dc across. (24 dc) Ch 3, turn.

Row 26- 1 dc in each tr across. (24 dc) Ch 4, turn.

Rows 27 to 33- Alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row. Ch 3, turn.

Row 34- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Decorative Sells on edges-
Row 1-Join Hunter to front loop of first row of dce made at the beginning of the scarflet (row 2) and work 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in that loop,skip 3 loops, work 1 sc in next loop, *skip 3 loops, make 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next loop, skip 3 loops, make 1 sc in next loop, rep from * across row. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Row 2- Rep shells row across front loops of next dc row (row 4). Fasten off, weave in tails.
Side #2-

With Hunter, ch 25.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (24 sc) Ch 3, turn.

Row 2- (Working only in back loops) 1 dc in each sc across. (24 dc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- (Working only in back loops) 1 sc in each dc across. (24 sc) Ch 3, turn.

Row 4- (Working only in back loops) 1 dc in each sc across. (24 dc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 5- (Working only in back loops) 1 sc in each dc across. (24 sc) Ch 3, turn.

Row 6- Skip next dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc] rep 6 more times,skip next 2 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn. (7 clusters plus 2 dc)

Row 7- 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, rep across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. (7 clusters plus 2 dc)

Rows 8 to 20- Rep row 7. Ch 4, turn. (7 clusters, plus 2 dc)

Row 21- 1 tr in next dc, [1 tr in ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc,] rep 3 times, 1 tr in next dc, 2 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc, [1 tr in ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc,]rep 3 times, 1 tr in top of turning ch. (24 tr) Ch 3, turn.

Row 22- 1 dc in each tr across. (24 dc) Ch 4, turn.

Row 23- 1 tr in each dc across. (24 tr) Ch 3, turn.

Row 24- 1 dc in each tr across. (24 dc) Ch 4, turn.

Row 25- 1 tr in each dc across. (24 dc) Ch 3, turn.

Row 26- 1 dc in each tr across. (24 dc) Ch 4, turn.

Rows 27 to 33- Alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row. Ch 3, turn.Row 34- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Decorative Sells on edges-
Row 1-Join Hunter to front loop of first row of dce made at the beginning of the scarflet (row 2) and work 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in that loop,skip 3 loops, work 1 sc in next loop, *skip 3 loops, make 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next loop, skip 3 loops, make 1 sc in next loop, rep from * across row. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Row 2- Rep shells row across front loops of next dc row (row 4). Fasten off, weave in tails.
Thread blunt needle with leftover tail. With Wrong sides facing, sew the two sides together. Fasten off, weave in end.
Done!

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The Key to the Storehouse

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Marrakesh Spice Scarfie


This is a real shortie, for those days when all you want is a whisper or warmth around your neck or to put something around a turtleneck. It wears mostly like a collar, works up pretty fast too and is easy to make!

Length of Scarfie: 29" long x 4" wide

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (about 1/2 a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (about 1/2 skein)
Red heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight variegated yarn Marrakesh (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails
Measuring tape
1 Button to match color of Frog closure or contrasting it (could be a wooden button) and size large enough to fit comfortably through loop
Sewing thread to match button color
Sewing needle

With Coffee, ch 55.
Row 1- 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Row 3 to 5- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Row 6- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Fasten off Coffee. Weave in tail.
Row 7- Join Gold- Make 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Rows 8 to 10- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Row 11- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Fasten off Gold, weave in tail.(54 hdc)

Base of Edging-
Working on narrow end of scarflet:
Row 12- Join Carrot, and make 16 sc across narrow edge. Ch 4, turn. (16 sc)
Rows 13 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each of 1st 6 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc (buttonhole made.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 c in each sc and in each ch across. (16 sc) Fasten off Carrot, weave in tail.
Repeat Base of Edging on opposite side of scarfie.

Lace Ends-
Join Marrakesh to one of the narrow ends of scarfie and begin to work lace as follows:
Row 18- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 4, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in ch-4 space, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 6, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 21- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc.
Row 22- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 6, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in ch-6 space, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 24- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 6, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 25- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 26- 3 dc in same spot as ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, in ch-1 space of center 4-dc shell, ch 1, skip next 2 dc and ch sp, 1 sc in next dc, 4 dc in top of turning chain.
Fasten off and weave in tail. Repeat on opposite narrow edge of scarfie. Fasten off and weave in tail.

Snail Frog Closure-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, leaving a long tail at the start, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook. Turn. (NO ch 1)
Row 2- Take a close look at the side of your stitches, there is a tiny loop on the side, insert hook into that loop and pull up yarn
through it, now you have two loops on hook, yo, and pull yarn through all loops on hook. Turn. (NO ch 1)
Row 3- Now you will see that 2 loops have formed on the side of your stitches, insert hook through BOTH of those loops and pull up yarn,
yo, and pull yarn through all loops on hook. Turn. (NO ch 1)
Row 4- Rep row 3.
Rows 5 to 32- Rep row 3. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Note 1- Notice that little loops form at the edge of your rope as you crochet, you will be using those little loops to sew up your frog closure.

Forming the Snail-

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail. Turn the end of the cord into a circle, and using the loops on the edges, stitch your circle, continue to
turn the rope around itself and to sew, until you have only 3 inches of rope left. (Use a measuring tape to make sure.) Fasten off and secure yarn
at back of the circle formed. (this is the snail's shell.) You can now snip the leftover yarn or leave to use it to attach your frog closure to the scarfie, that is what I will do.
Now, Turn the leftover rope around towards the "shell" you just formed. This is the rest of the snail and also the buttonhole loop of your frog closure. Using the tail you left at the beginning
of your rope, sew the buttonhole loop to the "shell", secure at back of rope. Now, take a good look at your snail. If the "shell" is too much to the side, simply, turn the circle a bit, towards the top of the buttonhole loop and secure in place by sewing the side loops together. Secure at back. If you consider that the buttonhole loop is too large for the button you have selected, simply sew a couple of side loops together ont he inside of the buttonhole loop and then bring the yarn to the back of the rope. Fasten off. Secure at back.

How to sew to scarfie:
Match scarfie's ends. Pin Snail Frog in place and sew. Fasten off, secure well, so it will not come off with use! Sew matching button. Fasten off.

Note 2- I made mine in the opposite direction in which usually people make buttonholes. You can make your frog in the opposite direction to mine. Just start twisting your circle on the opposite side of the rope!

Done!

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Moving Mountains. . .

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Teal Waves


If you love teal, this simple but good looking scarflet, with its lacy wave pattern at the ends, will be just the thing for you!

Size: Approx. 42" long (without optional tassels) x 6" wide

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Real Teal
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle (to weave in ends)
Scissors

Open Waves Lace Pattern-
Ch 26.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch,
1 tr in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, skip 1 ch, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, skip 1 ch, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in last ch of row.Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. (25 sc) Ch 5, turn (stads for 1 tr plus ch 1 for next row).
Row 3- Skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip
1 sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 tr in last sc of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across.
Rep these 4 rows for pattern.

Side #1 of Scarflet-
Note- Ch 3 stands for first dc of row and ch 4 stands for first tr of row.
Ch 26.

Rows 1 to 19- work Open Waves Lace Pattern until you have completed 19 rows of pattern, ending with last row lace wave stitches across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- Work 23 sc across row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 21- 1 dc in each sc across. (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 22- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 13, skip 13 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole made) Ch 3, turn.(23 stitches)
Row 25- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (Keyhole completed) (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 26 to 39- Alternate 1 tr and 1 dc row. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Side #2 of Scarflet-
Ch 26.
Rows 1 to 19- work Open Waves Lace Pattern until you have completed 19 rows of pattern, ending with last row lace wave stitches across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- Work 23 sc across row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 21- 1 dc in each sc across. (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 22- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 24 to 39- Alternate 1 tr and 1 dc row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread a blunt needle and sew both sides together at the back using leftover long tail.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Optional-
Make tassels and attach to scarflet ends.

Done!
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Moving Mountains. . .

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Exciting





This little scarf is ideal when you want warmth around your neck but do not feel like dragging a long scarf. Very easy and cute!

Materials-
1 skein Red Heart worsted weight Cherry Red
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Scissors

Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (21 dc)
Row 2- 1 dc in each across. Ch 3, turn. (21 dc)
Rows 3 to 40- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 dc)
Row 41- 1 dc in each dc across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Note- Each ch 3 stands for first dc of row, and each ch 4, stands for first tr of row.
Row 42- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 11, skip 11 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 43- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (21 dc) (Keyhole completed) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 44 to 46- 1 dc in each stitch across. Ch 3, turn. (21 dc)
Row 47- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 4, turn.

Edging-

Row 1- Kip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from *across. Ch 4, turn (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 for next row).
Row 2- (Using front loops only across this row) 1 dc, ch 1 in same spot as ch 4, [1 dc, ch 1] rep 3 more times in same stitch, skip to the next
dc, ignoring ch-1 space, and work in that dc [1 dc, ch 1] 5 times, rep from *across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1dc in back loop where you made your last stitch on previous row, ch 1, 1 dc in back loop of next dc, *ch 1, 1 dc in back loop of next dc, rep from * across.
Row 4- Rep row 2. Fasten off, weave in tail. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Opposite side-
Join Cherry red to opposite side of scarf.
Row 48- Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc across. (21 dc) Ch 3, turn.


Rows 49 to 50- 1 dc in each dc across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 51- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 4, turn.

Edging- Rep as for opposite side Eding. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!




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God can Provide













































Thursday, January 5, 2012

Gemstone Royale



Those of you who love gemstone colors will enjoy this simple, but pretty little scarflet. It gives just enough warmth around your neck and it works up really fast.
It is an ideal, quick project for gift-giving of any kind and also for charity!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal
Red Heart worsted variegated yarn Gemstone
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in ends

Note- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc, and ch 4 counts as 1 tr throughout.

Ch 18.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (17 sc)
Row 3- 1 dc in each sc across. (17 dc). Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 tr in next dc and in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (17 tr)
Row 5- 1 dc in next tr and in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. (17 dc)
Rows 6 to 35- Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately. Ch 3, turn. (17 tr)
Row 36- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. (17 dc)
Row 37- 1 tr in each of next 3 dc, ch 9, skip 9 dc, 1 tr in each of last 4 tr. Ch 3, turn. (17 stitches)
Row 38- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (17 dc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 39- 1 sc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (17 sc)
Row 40- 1 sc in each dc across. (17 sc) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Lace Edgings-
Join variegated Gemstone.
Row 41- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc in each row), 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. (13 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 42- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc in next dc, ch 6, skip 5 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 43- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 9 dc in next ch-6 sp, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 44- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 45- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, work 1 dc, ch 1, 6 times, 1 dc, in next ch space, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Rows 46 to 50- Join variegated Gemstone yarn to opposite side and rep rows 38 to 42. Fasten of, weave in tail.

Done!
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Alone in the Crowd

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Cherry Ice Cream Warming Collar





This is my after-Christmas gift for all of you who love pretty things! A warming collar is a lovely piece that can substitute a scarf in a really nice way. This one is very easy to make, I hope you enjoy it.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all you blessings and good things in the coming New Year!

I used Red Heart Candy Print for this collar. I love the way this yarn turns almost anything you make into a swirl of delicious pink!

Materials-
1 skein Red Heart worsted weight variegated yarn Candy Print
Red heart worsted weight Pretty ‘N Pink (about half of a skein or less)
Crochet hook sizes H and G
Blunt needle
Scissors

We will start the scarf on its narrow end and will form the width this way, then we will work upwards.
Ch 8.
Row 1- 1 dc in fourth ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in last ch. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- In the first ch-2 sp, work 1 sc, 2 dc, 1 sc, in the next ch-2 sp, make 1 sc, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, 1 sc, in the last ch-2 sp, work 1 sc, 2 dc, 1 sc, in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 1 dc in last 3 dc, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- Skip first dc (ch 3 stands as 1 dc of row throughout) 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, skip all the way to ch-2 sp in center shell, work 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in that ch-2sp, ch 1, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern until you have reached 31 inches or a total of 50 rows. Fasten off Candy print and weave in tail.

Note 1- We have just finished the width of the collar, and will be working vertically now.

Row 51- Join Candy Print to top edge of collar (in top of last dc row which is now lying horizontally) and work a ch 4, skip 1 space across the dc row and make 1 dc, ch 1, *skip 1 space, make 1 dc, ch 1, rep from * across. (67 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 52- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. (67 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 53- Skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. (67 dc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 54- 1 sc in each dc, skipping each ch across. (67 sc)
Row 55- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (63 sc) Fasten off Candy Print, weave in tail.
Row 56 (Lining)- Join Pretty ‘N Pink. (Working on back loops only) Make 1 sc in each sc across. (63 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Note 2- Ch 3 stands for first dc of row. Ch 4, stands for first tr of row.
Row 57- 1 dc in each of first 10 sc, 2 dc in next sc, [1 dc in each of next sc, 2 dc in next sc,] 4 times, 1 dc in each of last 8 sc. (68 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 58- 1 tr in each dc across. (68 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 58- 1 dc in each tr across. (68 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 59- 1 tr in each dc across. (68 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 60- 1 dc in each tr across. (68 dc) Fasten off Pretty ‘N Pink. Weave in tail.
After you finish the Lining, pull it down so that it falls appropriately behind the top of the collar. Sew collar lining to the edge of Candy Print collar, as invisibly as possible to make sure that the lining will stay in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat on opposite side of collar. Fasten off, weave tail. Work on ties and pom poms.

Ties (Make 2)-
With Candy Print and G hook, ch 61.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across, (60 sc)
Fasten off Candy Print, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pom Poms (Make 2)-
With Candy Print, wrap yarn 59 to 60 times around 3 fingers in your hand (the index and the next 2 fingers.) Slide the yarn off carefull. Cut a piece of Candy Print yarn and tie tightly around the center of the wrapped bundle of yarn. With a pair of scissors, trim all around. Make sure both pom poms are the same size. Leave at 1” all around.

Sew 1 pom pom to the end of each tie. Thread blunt needle with Candy Print and sew each tie to neck edge of collar. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!


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Broken Toys

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Sumptuous Gemstones


You can put any old thing around your neck to get some warmth, but I prefer to put a lovely thing!
This pretty short scarf is made mostly from scraps of various colors which coordinate with a variegated yarn. Any granny square or patchwork lover will really go for this one!


Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn (Super Saver) in the following colors:
Claret (scraps)
Burgundy (scraps)
Paddy Green (scraps)
Soft navy (scraps)
Blue (scraps)
Turqua (scraps)
Shocking Pink (scraps)
Real Teal (scraps)
Royal (scraps)
Amethyst (scraps)
Dark Orchid (scraps)
Red Heart Variegated Classic Gemstone (scraps)

Crochet hook sizes H, G and F
Blunt needle
Scissors
Measuring tape


Solid half Squares:
With Suggested color and H hook, ch 3.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (5 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (7 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (9 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (11 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (13 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (15 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (17 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (19 sc)
Row 11- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (21 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.


Make 1 Solid Half Square in each of the following colors:

Turqua
Shocking Pink
Paddy Green
Real Teal
Amethyst
Dark Orchid
Burgundy
Claret


Granny Half Squares:
With H hook and suggested color, ch 5.
Row 1- 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in 5th ch from hook, ch 1, 1 dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 3 dc, ch 1 in each of next ch-1 spaces, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc and ch 1 in each of next 2 ch-1 spaces, ch 1, 1 dc in last stitch of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 3 dc, ch 1 in each of next 3 ch-1 spaces, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc and ch 1 in each of next 3 ch-1 spaces, ch 1, 1 dc in last stitch of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Make 8 granny Half Squres for this short scarf in the following colors:
4 in Soft Navy
3 in Royal
1 in blue


Sew 1 Solid Half Square to 1 Granny Half Square to each other to form a square. Then, when you have all your squares completed, sew to each other.
Fasten off, weave in tail.

Edging-
Row 1- With F hook join Gemstone yarn to the edge of one of the narrow edges of the scarf, work 18 sc across that edge.
2 sc in corner, and now, working on the long side of scarf, make 127 sc across that long edge, making 2 sc in corner, and making 18 sc
across opposite short side of scarf, then make 127 sc on opposite long side of scarf. (290 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc all around. (290 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- Skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 4, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat these loops on opposite
short side of scarf. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Measure and cut 4 pieces of yarn, 8 inches long, per loop and folding them in half, insert hook in loop and pull center of fold, then pass ends of yarn through the loop that has formed
and tighten to complete the tassel. Repeat across. Do the same on opposite short end of scarf.

Gathering Strap-
Note- leave a tail at the beginning of strap and at the end of it to sew to sides of scarf.

With Gemstone and G hook, Ch 22.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. (20 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each hdc across. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and placing the strap across the middle of the second square on the left side of scarf, sew strap in place.
Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!



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