Crayon Fun Retro Ascot

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This is another one of my takes on retro scarfs. I do not recommend it for a beginner, but only for intermediate crocheters. It is not that difficult to make, but it is somewhat involved, and a beginner might get a bit confused. This is a colorful and fun scarf for everyday living.


Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Amethyst (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Scissors
Blunt needle
Crochet hook size H
crochet hook size F

Triangle #1 (make 2)- With Spring Green and H hook, ch 4.
Row 1- 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 1, 3 dc in top of turning ch at end of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 1, 3 dc ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in top of turning ch at end of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, [ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep twice, 3 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Triangle #2 (make 2)- With Pumpkin, rep all rows as for Triangle #1. Fasten off, weave in tails.
With F hook, join Amethyst to 1 corner of triangle, sc all around. Fasten off, weave in tails. Rep with all triangles. Sew 1 Spring Green to 1 Pumpkin triangle by placing the two tips together (facing upward) and the wider side facing downward as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Repeat with the other 2 triangles.
Scarflet-
First Side-
Row 1-
Join Amethyst to 1st sc of top and with H hook, make 1 sc, work 1 sc in each sc across. (31 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, [1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 sc] rep across. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 3 to 4- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each dc and in each ch across. Fasten off Amethyst, weave in tail.
Row 6- Join Hot Red. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1 [1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 sc] rep till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc] rep till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 8 to 11- Rep row 7.
Row 12- 1 sc in each dc and in each ch across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Row 13- Join Blue. With new yarn, rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 14 to 15- Rep row 7. Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each dc and in each ch across. Fasten off Blue, weave in tails.
Row 17- Join Kelly Green. Row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 18 to 22- Rep row 7. Ch 1, turn.
Set aside 1 of the two sides.
Work on one of the two sides as follows:
Row 23- 1 sc in each of first 4 sts, sc2tog sts, *1 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each of 1st 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,rep across. Sc2tog over last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 25- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Note: Your scarf will become wavy, don't panic, this is the idea. Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in eachof 1st 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each oflast 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 29 to 59- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread blunt needle with tail and folding the strip just formed backwards over itself, sew across it onthe back side, forming a "pocket". Fasten off, weave in tail. Set aside and work on other side of scarf.
Second Side- Rep rows 1 to 16 of First Side. Fasten off Blue.
Row 17- Join Kelly Green. Ch 3,1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc] rep till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 18 to 21- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc] rep till end of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each stitch across row. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Row 23- Join Carrot. 1 sc in each sc across. (31 sc)
Row 24- 1 sc in each of 1st 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc]rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Ch 3, turn. (27 sc)
Row 25- 1 dc in each sc across (27 dc.)Ch 4, turn.
Row 26- 1 tr in each dc across (27 tr.)Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 28- 1 dc in each sc across. (27 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 29- 1 tr in each dc across. (27 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each of first 10 tr, sc2 tog over next 2 tr, 1 sc in each of next 10 tr, sc2tog over the next 2 tr, 1 sc in each of next 10 tr, sc2tog over the next 2 tr, 1 sc in each of last 3 tr. (25 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 31- 1 dc in each sc across. (25 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 32- 1 tr in each dc across. (25 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 33- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 3, turn. (25 sc)
Row 34- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (25 dc)
Row 35- 1 tr in each sc across. (25 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 36- 1 sc in each tr across. (25 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 37- 1 dc in each sc across. (25 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 38- 1 tr in each dc across. (25 tr).
Continue to repeat 1 sc row, followed by a dc row, followed by a tr row, until, measuring from the start of the Carrot rows, you have completed 18", ending with a tr row. Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 1- 1 sc in each of 1st 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 2- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,1 sc in each sc till end of row. (20 sc)Ch 1, turn.
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 3- 1 sc ine ach of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in eachof next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in eachof next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc)
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 4- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across.
Further decrease row 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Match end of Carrot strip of Side #2 to end of Kelly Green "pocket" made previously on Side #1, and sew Carrot edge to top of "pocket without closing it. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Tassels- With Amethyst, cut several strands of yarn 5" long and fold them in half. Make 2 short tassels. Sew them to the pointed end of scarf.

Done!




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Symphony in Grey Scarf

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This is a buttoned-up lacy-edged scarf that is just simple and gorgeous! The pale, silvery grey is a neutral color that goes well with any clothing, coat or jacket you might want to wear this with. It is pretty easy to make, and an advanced crocheter will make it in two sittings. It takes only 1 skein of Super Saver.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Grey
Scissors
Blunt needle
Light grey sewing thread
Sewing needle
Silver button of your choice
Crochet hook size H

Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.(22 hdc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc)
Rows 4 to 78- Continue alternating 1 sc and 1 hdc row, ending with 1 sc row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 79 (Buttonhole row)- 1 sc in each of 1st 10 sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 10 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 80- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. (Buttonhole completed.)
Upper Side Edge- Turn corner, and working on the long side of the scarf, sc across (about 95 sc. Try to make it an odd number of sc.)
Fasten off, weave in tail.
Lower Side Edge- Join yarn to opposite long side of scarf. Row 1- Sc across as before. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip 1 sc, * 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, rep from * across. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Lace Edges:
Lace #1- Join yarn to last st of Lower Side Edge on narrow edge of scarf. Row 1- Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, *1 dc in each sc across, to last sc of Upper Side Edge. Ch 4, turn. (27 dc)
Row 2- skip 1 sc, *1 dc in next sc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. (14 dc across)
Row 3- 1 dc in next ch sp, *1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in each dc and ch space till end of row. Ch 4, turn. (27 dc)
Row 4- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. (14 dc across)
Rows 5 to 11- Repeat these two rows alternately, ending with a row of 1 dc in each stitch across. Ch 3, turn.
Lace #2- Row 1- 1 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 2 dc in each ch of large loop, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc, 2 dc in each ch of next loop, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 1, [2 dc in each ch of next large loop, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc], rep twice mroe, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, of shell, ch 6, skip rest of dc in shell, *1 dc in each of first 3 sts of next shell, ch 6, skip rest of sts in shell, rep from * across. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 6 dc in first loop and in each loop across. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3.
Row 6- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc of shell, ch 5, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 3 dc, ch 3, e dc in first loop and in each loop across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 9- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, in center chain of shell, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 in center of shell, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
If you want to, sl st scross side edges to meet sc of Upper Side Edge on one side and Lower Side Edge on the opposite side. This is an optional step, just to tidy things up.
Fasten off, weave int ails.
Done!



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Royal Elegance

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The cold weather gives us an opportunity to make pretty things that are easy and lovely for ourselves and for others. This is a pretty scarf I made as a gift. I hope you like it.

Sill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Crocheters

Materials:

Red Heart wosted weight yarn Royal
Scissors
Blunt needle
Light grey sewing thread
Sewing needle
Silver button of your choice
Crochet hook size H

Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc)
Rows 3 to 4- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 hdc)
Rows 5 to 6- 1 sc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc)
Rows 7 to 77- Continue alternating 2 sc rows and 2 hdc rows.
Row 78 (Wrong Side. Buttonhole Row)- 1 sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 1, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in each of last 10 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 79 (Right Side)- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. (Buttonhole completed.)Ch 1.

Upper Side Edge- Turn corner, and working on long side of scarf, sc across (about 95 sc, making sure you end up with an odd number.) Ch 1, turn corner.
Row 80- 1 sc across each st on narrow side of scraf to reach opposite long site.

Lower Side Edge- Base row 1- Sc across long side of scarf as before. Ch 4, turn.

Row 1- Skip 1 stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, *ch 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, rep from * across.

Ch 4, turn corner towards narrow side of scarf.

Lace and Ruffles-

Row 1- Skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep across. Ch 4, turn.

Row 2- Rep row 1.

Row 3- *1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * until you have completed 6 dc, ch 2, skip ch-1 sp and next dc, **1 dc in next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, rep from ** until you have completed 5 dc. Ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp and next dc, 1 dc in each ch-1 space and in each dc till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 tr in each of 5 center sc, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc to end of row.
Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 10- Skip 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: Ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each dc and in each chain across. Ch 5, turn.
Row 13- Skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, [ch 5, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc] rep twice, ch 6, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, [ch 5, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc] rep 3 times. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 2 dc in 1st loop, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in 3rd ch of next loop, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 1, 1 sc in center ch of next loop]rep till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in center loop of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, [ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in center loop of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc]
rep across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * until you reach ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 sc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1**, continue repeating from * to ** across.
I like to tidy things up, to do that, ch 1, turn the corner sc across the edge of Lace and Ruffles until you meet the Lower Edge Side, sl st. Fasten off.
Join yarn to opposite side and repeat. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
Sew button to correspond to buttonhole.

You're done!









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Painted Blue Ascot-Style Scarflet

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Materials:
Worsted weight variegated yarn (at least 2 similar but different yarns)
1 worsted weight yarn in a solid color (the same color as one of the variegated hues)
Crochet hook size I
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

Half Circle Ends (Make 2): With variegated yarn #1, ch 3, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 1- Ch 3, 8 dc in ring. Ch 4, turn.
Rnd 2- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1,*1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 3- 2 dc in next ch space, [1 dc in next dc and in next ch space] repeat twice, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch space,
1 dc in next dc, [1 dc in next dc and in next ch space] repeat twice, 2 dc in next ch space, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Rnd 4- 1 hdc in each of next 2 sc, 2 hdc in next dc, * 1 hdc in each of next 3 dc, 2 hdc in next dc, rep from * across. End row making 1 hdc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 hdc, 2 sc in next hdc, *1 sc in each of next 5 hdc, 2 sc in next hdc, rep from * across. 1 sc in turning ch.
Fasten off, first variegated yarn. Weave in tails.

Scarflet- First Side (Ascott Pocket Side): Beginning:
Row 1- Join Solid color yarn chosen and work 23 sc across straight top of half circle. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3,turn. (23 sts made)
Row 3- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4,turn. (23 sts made)
Row 4- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 sts made) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, insert hook in each of next 3 sc, pulling up a loop in each, yo, yarn through all loops on hook (sc3 tog made),
*1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc3tog over next 3 sc, rep from * across. 1 sc in last sc of row. ("Pleats" made) Fasten off solid color, weave in tials, and join variegated
yarn # 2.
Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across.Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off variegated yarn #2, weave in tails. Join variagated yarn #1.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 9 to 13- Rep row 8. Fasten off, variegated yarn #1, weave in tails.
Row 14- Join variegated yarn #2. 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 15 to 27- Rep row 14. Fasten off variegated yarn #2, leaving long tail to sew with. Fold the strip backwards towards the wrong side of the crocheting to form a pocket as if for an Ascot fold, make sure the edge of the
strip is resting over the 2nd row of variagated yarn #1. Sew. Fasten off, Weave in tails.
Row 28- With solid yarn of your choice, insert hook under first sc of row on top of the Ascot pocket already made and pull up loop, yo and make sc. Rep across. (If you find it too tight, help yourself by using a smaller hook to pull up the loop and then finish the stitch with the required H hook.) (10 sc made)
Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc made)
Row 30- 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 last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc made)
Row 31- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 2, turn. (16 sc made)
Row 32- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (16 hdc made)
Row 33- 1 dc in each of next 6 hdc, 3 dc in next hdc, 1 dc in each of last 7 hdc. Ch 4, turn. (19 dc made)
Row 34- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (19 tr made)
Row 35- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc made)
Row 36- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 hdc made)
Row 37- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (22 dc made)
Row 38- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sc made)
Row 39- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc made)
Row 40- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 hdc made)
Row 41- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (22 dc made)
Row 42- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 tr made)
Rows 43 to 51- Rep rows 39 to 42 twice.
Row 52- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off solid yarn. Weave in tail.
Second Side- Take Second Half Circle End and proceed as follows:
Row 1- Join Solid color yarn chosen and work 23 sc across straight top of half circle. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3,turn. (23 sts made)
Row 3- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4,turn. (23 sts made)
Row 4- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 sts made) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, insert hook in each of next 3 sc, pulling up a loop in each, yo, yarn through all loops on hook (sc3 tog made),
*11 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc3tog over next 3 sc, rep from * across. 1 sc in last sc of row. ("Pleats" made) Fasten off solid color, weave in tials, and join variegated
yarn # 2.
Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across.Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off variegated yarn #2, weave in tails. Join variagated yarn #1.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 9 to 13- Rep row 8. Fasten off, variegated yarn #1, weave in tails.
Row 14- Join variegated yarn #2. 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15 to 18- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off variegated yarn #2. Weave in tails. Join solid yarn chosen.
Rows 19 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc made) Ch 1, turn.
Row 21- 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 last 4 sc. Ch 1 turn. (12 sc made)
Row 21- 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 sc till end of row. (14 sc made) Ch 2, turn.
Row 22- 1 hdc in each of first 4 sc, 2 hdc in next sc, 1 hdc in each of next 4 sc, 2 hdc in next sc, 1 hdc in each sc till end of row. Ch 3, turn. (16 hdc made)
Row 23- 1 dc in each of first 7 hdc, 2 dc in next hdc, 1 dc in each hdc till end of row. (17 dc made) Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (17 tr made)
Row 25- 1 sc in each of first 4 tr, 2 sc in next tr, *1 sc in each of next 3 tr, 2 sc in next tr, rep from * across. (22 sc made) Ch 2, turn.
Row 26- 1 hdc in each sc across. (22 stitches made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 27- 1 dc in each hdc across. (22 stitches made) Ch 4, turn.
Row 28- 1 tr in each dc across. (22 stitches made) Ch 1, turn.
Continue repeating rows 25 to 28 until this side measures the same as the other piece.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With both right sides facing, sew two sides together. Weave in tail.
Done!


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If you love the look of knit but hate to do tunisian, this might be a pretty good compromise between the two, and it is still crochet! A while back, I purchased the book Knit 1, Purl 2 in Crochet by Bendy Carter. I must admit that I haven't done a single project in tyhat book. All I got it for was to learn the purl stitch, since I had already figured out how to make my own knit stitch and it turned out to be very similar to hers! I was planning on coming up with my own stitches, since I learned to knit when I was pretty young and by just combining the knit and the purl you have endless possiblilities, this stitch is my first knit/purl in crochet. It is my own stitch, but I give Bendy credit for the purl stitch (thanks Bendy!) it is a chunky but pretty stitch that you can have a lot of fun with. Hope you like it! Worsted weight yarn colorof your choice Crochet size hook H Chain an even amount of sts For the sample block, i chained 21. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Row 2- Pull yarn to the front, insert hook from front to back on front loop of first sc, turning the hooking head of the hook downwards, pull yarn through that loop, yo, and pull yarn through both loops on hook. (Purl-like stitch made) Pull yarn to front, insert hook from front to back on front loop of first sc, turning the hooking head of the hook downwards, pull yarn through that loop, yo, and pull yarn through both loops on hook, repeat across. Note- You have now 2 rows of "knit-like" stitch. Row 3- *Insert hook in center of first "knit-like" st, pull up a loop, insert hook in center of next "knit-like" stitch and pull up loop, yo, pull yarn through both loops (k2tog done), ch 1, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. Row 4- Make 1 purl-like stitch in each stitch and chain across. Note- Always work on front loop and do not work tighly. Row 5- Repeat row 3. Alternate rows 3 and 4 for pattern. Note- This pattern tends to lean to one side like some tunisian stitches do, so you will have to block a square made from it.








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Vibrant Colors Scarflet

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Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight Star Brights Print(variegated)
Red Heart worsted weight Bikini (variegated)
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in ends
Measuring tape
Crochet hook size H

Lace Ends (Make 2)- With Star Brights Print, ch 26.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 tr in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- Make 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. Ch 5, turn (this will count as first tr of next row plus ch 1.
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, 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 next sc*, ch 1, repeat from * to * once more. Ch 5, turn (counts as 1 tr plus ch 1.)
Row 4- *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next hdc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next hdc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 tr in next tr* ch 1, rep from * to * once more. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- *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 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 9 sc, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each if next 10 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- 3 dc in next dc, skip 1 dc, *3 dc in next dc, skip 1 dc, rep from * twice more, skip next 4 dc, **3 dc in next dc, skip 1 dc, rep from ** till end of row. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Scarflet's Right Side- Take one of the lace ends you just made and join Bikini yarn.
Row 10- Worm 1 sc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (21 sc)
Row 11- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 hdc)
Row 12- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 13- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 14- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Bikini. Weave in ends.
Row 15- Join Star Brights Print. Ch 2, Work 1 hdc in each sc across. (21 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 17- 1 tr in each dc across. (21 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 18- 1 sc in each tr across. (21 sc) Fasten off Star brights Print. Weave in ends.
Row 19- Join Bikini. Ch 2, 1 hdc in each sc across. (21 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each hdc across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 21- 1 tr in each dc acvross. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 22- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 2, turn (21 sc)
Row 23- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 hdc)
Row 24- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 25- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 26- 1 sc in each tr across. (21 sc) Fasten off Bikini. Weave in ends.
Row 27- Join Star Brights Print. Ch 2, 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 hdc)
Row 28- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 29- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 30- 1 sc in each tr across. (21 sc) Fasten off Star Brights Print, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Set aside.
Scarflet's Left Side- Take second lace end you just made and join Bikini yarn, then work as follows:
Rows 31 to 34- Repeat rows 10 to 14 of Right Side. Fasten off Bikini. Weave in tails.
Rows 35 to 36- Rep rows 15 and 16 of Right Side. Ch 4, turn.
Row 37- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 13, skip 13 dc, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in each dc to end of row. (Keyhole made)Ch 1, turn.
Row 38- 1 sc in each tr and ch across. (21 sc) Fasten off Star Brights Print. Weave in ends.
Row 39- Join Bikini. Rep row 19 of Right Side.
Row 40 to 46- Rep rows 20 to 26 of Right Side. Fasten off Bikini. Weave in tails.
Row 47- Join Star Brights Print. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 hdc)
Row 48- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 49- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 50- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Star Brights Print. Weave in tail.
Place both sides, right sides facing and sew using tail you left when you finished the right side.

Done!





















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Spiceberry Ruffles Scarflet

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This is a cute scarflet and not difficult to make at all. You can make it in two sittings. This is a specially fun scarflet for a young woman or a teen.

Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Candy Print (variagated)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave ends
Measuring tape

Rosettes- (Make 2) With Claret, ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Rnd 5- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around.
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around. Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around.
Fasten off. Weave in tail. Ruffles- First Part (Loops): With Candy Print, and working over the sc rows already made, work as follows: *Insert hook in front of the designated stitch horizontally, push it under the stitch, and out on the other side, yo and pull harn under the stitch (2 loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook, ch 3, skip 2 sc, rep from * around.
Row 1- Insert hook on fourth row of Claret round, counting from the center till the fourth row, and work ruffle loops all around as explained above.
Second Part (ruffles)- Ch 3 in first loop made, 4 dc in loop, ch 2, 1 sc in top of next loop (the one formed just where you joined), *5 dc in next loop, ch 2, 1 sc in top of the little loop that naturally formed where you joined the loops, rep from * around. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Edge- Join Candy Print and working on both loops, ch 3, skip 1 sc, 4 dc in next sc, ch1, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, 4 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * around, until you reach the last 13 sc, then continue making ruffles but work on FRONT LOOPS ONLY. After the last 4-dc shell, when you have only 3 sc left, just ch 1, kip across those 3 sc, and sl st at bottom of beginning ch-3. Fasten off Candy Print, weave in tails.
Repeat petals around other Claret circle to turn it into second rosette.
Scarflet- Join Claret to first of back loops left unworked when you made the edge of the rosette. Row 1- Make 11 sc across those unworked loops, skipping first and last loops. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 to 10- Rep row 2. Row 11- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, yo, insert hook in next sc, pull up 4 loops, yo, pull yarn through all loops on hook, yo, sl st to secure. (Puff stitch made which in this pattern stands for a "berry.") 1 dc in next sc, 1 "berry" in next sc, 1 dc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 3, turn. Note- Ch 3 stands for first dc of row. Row 12- 1 dc in next dc, 1 "berry" in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in top of next "berry,"
1 "berry" in next dc, 1 dc in top of next "berry", 1 dc in next dc, 1 "berry" in top of next dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc of row. (11 sts) Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in next dc and in top of next "berry," 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in top of next "berry" and in space in between berry and next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in top of next "berry," 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in last dc of row. (14 dc made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in last dc of row. (18 dc made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, and in each of next 3 dc, [1 "berry" in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc,] rep 4 times, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in last stitch of row. (20 sts made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 "berry" in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 "berry" in next dc,] repeat twice, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 "berry" in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 "berry" in next dc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. (20 sts made) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 17 to 18- 1 dc in each dc and in each "berry" across. Ch 3, turn. Row 19- 1 dc in next dc, [1 "berry" in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc,] rep across. (20 sts made) Ch 3 turn.
Rows 20 to 21- 1 dc in each dc and in each "berry" across. (20 dc made) Ch 3, turn. Row 22- Rep row 19. Ch 3, turn. (20 sts)
Rows 23 to 24- 1 dc in each dc and in each "berry" across. (20 sts made) Ch 3, turn. Row 25- Rep row 19. Ch 3, turn. Rows 26 to 27- Rep rows 23 to 24. Ch 3, turn.
Row 28- Rep row 19. Rows 29 to 30- Rep rows 23 to 24. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 25 to 35- Continue alternating these rows until your piece measures 18", measuring from the edge of petal edging. Rows 36 to 37- 1 dc in each stitch across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 38- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 "berry" in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 "berry" in next dc,] rep 3 times, 1 dc in each of next 6 sts. (20 sts) Ch 3, turn.
Row 39- 1 dc in next dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 12 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. (18 dc made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 40- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog voer next 2 dc,] rep till end of row. (14 dc made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 41- [dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 "berry" in next dc,] rep twice, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 "berry" in next dc, dec1tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. (11 sts made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 42- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, "1 berry" in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 "berry" in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 4 sts. (11 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 43- 1 sc in each stitch across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn. Row 44- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 45- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn. Row 46- 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. (Buttonhole made) 11 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 47- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. (11 sts) Ch 1, turn. Row 48- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 49 to 53- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sts) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew edge of buttonhole strap to back loops of second rosette. Weave in tails.
Done!

It has been an interessting and exciting summer! From the 6-ft-long Diamondback rattle snake that wanted to next under our house, and wound up in the freezer of our neighbor, when it wandered out of our front yard and a passing vehicle ran it ove(he said he intends to turn its skin into a hat...don't ask me how!!!) to the back-to-back storms that blew through our town and landed 5 tornadoes in a day in a town 3hours away from ours! (through a wonderful providence of God nobody was killed over there!)God has been very good to us, and I'm very grateful. Now I'm ready for quieter weather, even though it's going to get busier and busier till the end of the year!

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Earth Tones Scarflet

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Many of you have told me how much you like my keyhole scarflets. I want to thank you for your nice comments! This one is very simple and fast to make but it looks really pretty. And because of its earthy tones, it goes well with a whole lot of clothes!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Woodsy (variegated)
Red Heart (Classic) worsted weight yarn Sea Coral
Blunt needle
Scissors
Crochet hook size H
Note- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc throughout.

Lace Half Rounds (Make 2)- With Sea Coral, ch 5. Sl st to join rnd.
Row 1- Ch 3, 10 dc in ring (11 dc made.) Ch 5, turn. Row 2- Skip next dc, 1 sc in next dc, *ch 5, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc, rep from * across. Row 3- Ch 3, 8 dc in 1st loop, 1 sc in next loop, 9 dc in next loop, 1 sc in next loop, 9 dc in last loop. Row 4- Picking up sts across the top of the motif by inserting the hook into the various dc sts, make 10 sc across. Fasten off Sea Coral and weave in tail. Join Woodsy.
Scarflet: (Side #1) Row 1- Count the dc in first loop at the top of motif (skip the first 6 dc in loop), work 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, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each sc till last sc, 2 dc in last sc. Ch 3, turn. (20 sc) Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row (22 dc) Ch 3, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in each dc across row. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn. Row 5- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 dc) Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 4, turn. (24 dc) Keyhole: Row 7- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 14, skip 14 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. Ch 3, turn. (keyhole made.) Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 4 tr, 1 dc in each of next 14 ch, 1 dc in each tr to end of row. (24 sts) Row 9- 1 tr in each dc across. (24 sts) Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 4 tr, 2 dc in next tr, 1 dc in each of next 12 tr, 2 dc in next tr, 1 dc in each of last 5 tr. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn. Row 11- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 3, turn. Row 12- 1 dc in each tr across. (26 dc ) Ch 4, turn. Row 13- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 3, turn. Row 14- 1 dc in each tr across. (26 tr) Ch 4, turn. Row 15 to 20- Continue to alternate 1 tr and 1 dc row, ending with a dc row. Ch 2, turn. Row 21- 1 hdc in each dc across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Side # 2- Repeat first 6 rows as for Side #1. Row 7- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. Row 9- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Rows 10 to 20- Rep rows 10 to 20 as per Side # 1, ending with a tr row. Row 21- 1 hdc in each tr across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With both wrong sides facing, sew the two pieces together, being careful that the stitches are even and the result will be flat and not wrinkled. Fasten off.

Weave in tail.

Done!

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Brighten My Day Medallion

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This is a very easy but pretty medallion. You can use it for a shawl, for an afghan, for a lined tote bag, even for a scarf!

Size of medallion is 4 3/4"



Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Rainbow Brights

Crochet hook size H

Ch 5, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 1- Ch 3, make 16 dc in chain. Sl st to join rnd, skipping beginning ch 3.
Rnd 2- Ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, *4 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, rep from * 3 times. Ch 3, skip 2 dc, 4 dc in next dc, ch 3, 4 dc in next dc, ch 3, sl st to
join rnd. Rnd 3- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, *1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, rep from * around. Sl st to join rnd.
Done!

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Royal Ruffles Scarfie

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This one’s short, pretty, and easy as can be!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal Blue
Crochet hook size H
Blue button of a size that can easily go through space between 2 dc

Note- Each ch 3 at beginning of row counts as 1 dc. Each ch 4, as 1 tr.

Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 5 to 25- Continue alternating 1 dc row and 1 tr row, ending with a dc row.
Ruffles- Base: Row 1- Ch 5, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * across. End row as follows: Ch 2, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 5, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3 turn.
Actual Ruffles- Row 1- 4 dc in first dc, *6 dc in next dc, rep from *across, ending with 5 dc in last dc.
Row 2- 1 dc in first dc, 2 dc in each dc of shell, ch 2, 1 sc in space in between this shell and next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in each dc of next shell, *2 dc in each dc of next shell, ch 2, 1 sc in between this shell and next shell, ch 2. Rep from * across. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Join yarn to opposide side of scarfie. Repeat rows for ruffles base and actual ruffles. Fasten off, weave in ends. Wrap scarfie around your neck and mark place where button will close comfortably. Sew button on.
You’re done!


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Do you love feminine stuff? Do you like ruffles? Well, this has something of both!

The color will cheer up a blah winter day and the warming collar will add enough warmth to keep you comfy while adding a pretty note to what you're wearing. Easy and fast as can be, this will make a great gift!
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight Cherry Red
Red sewing thread
Sewing needle
Crochet hook size H
Red Button

With Cherry red, ch 56.
Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch2, turn.
Row 2- 1hdc in same spot as ch 2, 1 hdc in each hdc across till end of row, 2 hdc in last hdc. Ch2, turn.
Row 3- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch2, turn.
Row 4- Rep row 2.
Row 5- Rep row 3.
Row 6- Rep row 2.
Row 7- Rep row 3.
Lace- Row 1- Ch 4, skip 2 hdc, 6 dc in next hdc, ch 2, skip 2 hdc, 1 sc in next hdc, ch 2, skip 2 hdc, 6 dc in next hdc, rep across. Finish row as follows: ch 2, 1 dc in last hdc. Ch 5, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in first dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc of shell, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, rep across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in first dc of shell, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep twice, skip next dc, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep twice, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc, rep across.
The large shells must now be forming a gentle, but lovely ruffled edge to the collar.
When you reach the end of the last row, sc up the side of the collar towards the top. Ch 4. skip 2 sc, slip stitch in next sc (button loop made), 1 sc in each ch of button loop (so tht the loop will better withstand wear.) Fasten off, weave in tail. Sew button in place to correspond with the loop made.

You’re done!








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Since we are in the time of year when there are so many golden and orange leaves, I'm posting another pattern in one of the bright and cheerful colors of the season!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
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 19.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across,(17 dc). Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in next dc and in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in next tr and in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 4 to 24- Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately. Ch 4, turn. Row 25- 1 tr in each of next 3 dc, ch 9, skip 9 dc, 1 tr in each of last 4 dc.
Ch 3, turn. Row 26- 1 dc in each of next 3 tr, 1 dc in each of next 8 ch (ignore 1 ch), 1 dc in each of last 4 tr. Ch 4, turn. (Keyhole made.) (16 dc.)
Row 27- Skip next dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 28- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 29- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, you as if to make a dc, insert hook into next dc and pull up a loo, repeat 5 times, keeping loops on hook until you have 5 loops, you, pull through all loops on hook (puff stitch made), puff st in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc of row.ch 4, turn.
Row 30- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 puff stitch in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc, 1 dc in top of each of next 2 puff sts, ch 2, skip 1 dc, 1 puff st in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 31- Rep row 29. Ch 3, turn. Row 32- 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of next puff st, ch 1, 1 dc in top of next puff st, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in last dc.
Edging- Ch 4, make 3 tr in same spot, ch 1, skip 2 d and 2 ch, 1 sc in next dc, ch, skip next ch, next dc and next ch, 1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 2,1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch, next dc and next ch, 1 sc in next dc, ch 1, 4 tr in last stitch of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Join Carrot to other side of scarflet and repeat end as follows: Row 33- Ch 4, 1 tr in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 34- 1 dc in next tr, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each tr to end of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 35- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc.
Rows 36 to end, repeat the same rows you made on the opposite end of the scarflet.
Rep edging. Fasten off, weave in tail.
You're done!

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This is a pretty but simple hexagon medallion.
Approximately 6" x 6", which could be used for a number of pretty items, from a shawl, to an afghan.
To make it, proceed as follows:
With worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Carrot) and size H crochet hook,
Ch 4, sl st to join ring.
Rnd 1- Ch 2, make 19 hdc in ring, sl st bypassing ch-2, to join round.
Rnd 2- Ch 3, 1 dc in next hdc, ch 3, skip 1 hdc, *1 dc in each of next 2 hdc, ch 3, skip 1 hdc, rep from * around.
Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 3- Ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch, *ch 3, skip next 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in next ch, rep around.
End rnd as follows: 1 dc in chain that is just before beginning ch 3, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 4- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 3, *skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 3, rep from * around. End round as follows:
skip next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next dc, sl st in beginning ch 3. Rnd 5- Slip stitch until you reach beginning of next cluster of dc. Ch 2. yo, insert hook into next dc, pull up a loop and begin a dc, leave unfinished and keep loops on hook, insert hook into next dc and repeat, yo, finish both dc (dc decrease), 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc decrease over next 2 dc, ch 4, skip 1 chain, 1 sc in next chain, chain 4, skip next chain, *dc decrease over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc decrease over next 2 dc,ch 4, skip next ch, 1 sc innext ch, ch 4, skip next chain, rep from * around. Fasten off.

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Garnet Fire Scarflet

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Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Piece of cardboard 5 inches long
Note- Ch 3 equals first dc of row, ch 4 equals first tr of row, throughout.

Garnet Fire Motif (Make 2):
With Hot Red, ch 4, sl st to form ring.
Row 1- Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 2 tr in first dc of row, ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3 3 tr in ch-3 space of center shell, ch 3, 3 tr in last dc of row.
Row 3-Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as dc, ch 3, skip 1 tr, 2 dc in next tr, ch 4, skip next ch sp and next tr, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next tr, ch 2, 1 sc in center of next ch sp, skip next dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in
next tr, skip next tr, ch 3, 2 dc in next tr, ch 3, skip 1 tr, 2 dc in last tr. Row 4- Ch 3, 2 dc in same spot, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in center chain of next chain sp, ch 1, 1 sc in next chain sp, ch 2,
2 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, in center ch of next ch sp, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch sp, 3 dc in last dc of row. Ch 1.
Row 5- Turn the piece around, the bottom of it facing up, make 7 sc across, ch 5, 2 dc ch 2 2 dc in bottom of center shell, ch 5, 1 sc in top of first dc of center shell, make 7 sc across.
Row 6- Ch 4, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in center of shell, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, rep from * across.
Row 7- Ch 4, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, rep till you reach first 2-dc shell, skip that 2-dc shell, 2 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in center shell chain sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch sp, skip next 2-dc shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch.
Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Scarflet Body, Left Side- Row 1- Join Hot Red to the "flat" or straight edge side of the Garnet Fire Motif, right in top of thedc that is before the ch-2 space of corner shell, ch 4 in that spot, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-2 space of corner shell, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in between next 2 dc, ch 1,
1 dc in between next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-2 sp of corner shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next chain of corner shell. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip till next dc, 1 dc in that dc, *ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2. Ch 4. turn. Row 7- Make 1 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 12, without letting the chain twist, skip next 15 dcs and chain spaces (15 stitches in total) and work 1 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in top of turning ch (keyhole made). Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 1 tr in each of next 3 tr, 1 tr in each of next 15 ch, 1 tr in each tr till end of row. Ch 4, turn. Rows 9 to 15- Work 1 tr in each tr across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Scarflet Body, Right Side- Row 1- Join Hot Red to the "flat" or straight edge side of the Garnet Fire Motif, right in top of thedc that is before the ch-2 space of corner shell, ch 4 in that spot, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-2 space of corner shell, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in between next 2 dc, ch 1,
1 dc in between next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-2 sp of corner shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next chain of corner shell. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip till next dc, 1 dc in that dc, *ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2. Ch 4. turn. Row 7- Work 1 tr in each ch-1 sp and in each dc across. Ch 4, turn. Row 8- 1 tr in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. Rows 9 to 15- Make 1 tr in each tr across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to se with.
Turn the two pieces tothe wrong side and sew together both pieces (join will be to the back of neck). Fasten off and weave in tail.

Take piece of cardboard, wind yarn around it and gently take it out, cut yarn on the bottom of the loops, insert loops into the chain space of the center shell that points downward in your scarflet. Tie the yarn around with another piece of Hot Red. Fasten off to the back.
Repeat on the other end. Match size of tassel.
You're done!


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Fun Frilly Button-Up Cowlette

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Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Mexicana or Variegated of your choice
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors
3 buttons (1 each yellow, orange and greenin shape of your choice) 3/4" across
Sewing needle
Red or orange sewing thread

Ch 50.

Row 1- Make 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across, ch 3, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2.Fasten off, Hot Red. Weave in tails.
Frilly Row 1- Join Mexicana to post of first dc of last row made with Hot Red. Ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, *ch 6,
skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: Ch 5, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in post of last dc. Frilly Row 2- 2 Sl st on the
side of first post of next dc row, ch 5, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, *ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, rep from * across. Frilly Row 3- 2 Sl st on the
side of first post of next dc row, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, *ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows, ch 5, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in post of last dc.
Frilly Row 4- 2 Sl st in post of first dc of next row, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, *ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: ch 5, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in post of last dc of row.
Frilly Row 5- 2 Sl st in post of first dc of next row, turn, 1 sc in post of same dc, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, *ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: Ch 5, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in post of last dc.
Frilly Row 6- 2 Sl st in post of first dc of next row, ch 5, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, *ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in post of next dc, rep across.
Button band: Row 1- Ch 1,1 sc in next space of that post, ch 1, skip to where you see 2 previous slip stitches, make 1 sc in each of those 2 slip sts, ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 2 slip sts, ch 1, 1 sc in post of next dc, ch 1, 1 sc in top of first dc of row.
Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across.Fasten off, weave in tails.
Buttonhole band: Join Mexicana to opposite narrow end of cowlette. Row 1- Rep row 1 of button band. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Row 3- 1 sc in first sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in last sc of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Sew buttons in place corresponding to button holes, you're done!








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