Chestnut Beauty Scarflette

Elegant, simple and easy to make, this is the perfect short scarf for a neutral accent!

Materials:
Red Heart Warm Brown
Crochet hook size H
Scissors

Ch 35.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. Note: Ch 3 counts as 1 dc throughout. Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. Continue alternating these 2 rows until you have completed 9 rows. Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 11- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 3, skip ch-3 space, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, skip ch-3 space, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Row 12- Rep row 11. Row 13- Rep row 11. Row 14- Rep row 11. Ch 3, turn. Row 15- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 16- Rep Row 15. Ch 3, turn. Row 17- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Row 18- Ch 2, while holding last loop on hook, begin a dc nornally and leave unfinished, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook (dc2tog made), 1 dc in next dc, ignore ch-1 space and make a dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ignore ch-1 space, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ignore ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ignore next ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Row 19- Dc2tog at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 21 dc, dc2tog at tend of row. Row 20- Dc2tog at beg of row, 1 dc in each ofnext 5 dc, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog to end row. Row 21- Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog to end row. Row 22- Dc2tog, 1 dc in each dc across till last 2, dc2tog to end row. Rows 23 to 24- Rep row 23. Ch 3, turn. Row 25 to 63- 1 dc in each dc across. Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with. Count 28 rows from row 25 onward, then, at the level of row 28, fold the scarf toward the back and sew across, making a "loop" to close the scarflette around the neck. Fastenoff, weave in tail.
Edging: Join yarn at the bottom of the scarflette and ch 3, 4 dc in same spot, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, *skip 2 dc, make 5 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, make 1 sc in next dc, rep from * across, skipping only 1 dc at end of row and making 5 dc in last dc. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Done!


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Chill-Chaser Warm Tie

Another easy one! This one looks good and is fast and easy to make.

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lipstick

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret

1 red button (shirt size or size appropriate to pass comfortably through dc stitches)

Crochet hook size H

Blunt needle

Scissors

Ch 90.

Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hk and in each ch across. (88 dc). Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Rows 3 to 4- Rep row 2. Row 5- Ch 4, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row by making 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Fasten off, weave in tail. Row 6- Join Lipstick to edge of 1st row. Rep row 5 across that row.

Fasten off, weave in tail. Row 7- Join Claret to turning chain of row 5, ch 3, work 2 dc in each ch-1 space across. Ch 1, sc in each stitch across both narrow ends of the neck warmer, ch 1, turn the other corner and repeat 2 dc in each ch-1 space across. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Measure tie around neck and find a comfortable point for closure, mark, sew button there, using the crocheted fabric both as button band and buttonhole. Cross the ends and close with button.

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Smart Girl Neck Cozy

This is the simplest neck cozy you can make. It is both fit for a beginner and for an expert crocheter.
The expert can take it as a blank slate, a template that can be used to add various fancy edgings that will make it totally gorgeous, while the beginner can achieve a
simple but sleek result, and feel satisfied with the results of her efforts. Try it! It is smart looking yet simple.
Materials:
Rede Heart Carrot (worsted weight acrylic yarn)
Red Heart Cafe
Red Heart Mexicana
4 yellos buttons (about the size of shirt buttons of buttons that would pass comfortably through dc stitches)
Crochet hook size H
With Carrot, ch 88.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 3,turn.
Rows 2 to 4- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off and join Cafe.
Row 5- Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 1 sc in each st across.Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- (Ch 3 counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, skip 1 sc, 1 dc,ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip 1 sc, *1 dc in each of next 5 dc, skip 1 sc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip next sc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, rep from * across. Finish row with 1 dc in each of last 6 dc.
Ch 3, working on the width of the tie, sc all across the width on that side, ch 1.
Row 7- Turn the corner and sc all across the length of the scarf on the opposite side. When you reach the corner, slip st all across the width of the scarf, sl st to join the row when you reach the top of the ch-3 beginning chain of that side row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- Sc all across the width (on top of the slip stitches) until you reach the other side. Ch 3.
Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 5 (on top of previously made sc row), skip 1 sc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next stitch, skip next st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, skip 1 st, 1 dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next st, skip next st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * across, end row with 1 dc in each of last 7 sts. Fastenoff, weave in tail.
Row 10- Join Mexicana to any corner and sc all around. If you want to, yo may do an extra row with little picots. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
You're done!
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Going to Work Necktie

This is the simplest and fastest necktie I've made! (So far. . .) You can make it in one sitting if you are a fast crocheter. I tried to make it attractive but really straightforward. If you love neckties but have never made one because thy intimidate you, start with this one!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarns in the following colors:
Claret
Burgundy
Cherry Red
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle


Body of necktie:
With Burgundy, ch 71. Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Note: Ch 1 counts as 1 sc in each row. Rows 2 to 4- 1 sc in each sc across.Ch1, turn. Rows 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (Note- Each ch 1 and each ch 2 counts as 1st at beg of row).Fasten off, weave in tail. Join Cherry Red. Rows 5 to 9- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Join Claret. Rows 10 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1.

Pocket- Still working with Claret- Row 1- Turn the corner and begin to work widthwise. 1 sc in each st across the width of the crocheted necktie (14 sc.)Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn (counts as 1st st.) Rows 3 to 10- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. After last row, fasten off leaving a long tail to sew with. Fold backwards, placing hte edge of the pocket on top of the 1st sc row across the width. Thread the blunt needle and sew pocket along this first row. Fasten off.
Join Claret to opposite end of the necktie. Row 1-Sc across the width as well. (14 sc.)Ch 1, turn. (each ch 1 counts as 1 sc.) Rows 2 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Now join Burgundy to the long part of the necktie (over the Claret side). Row 1- 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in each stitch across untilyou reach the last 2 sts, then make 1 hdc, and end with 1 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- Mke 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, weave in tail. Join Claret on the opposite side, still working on the long side of the necktie, over the Burgundy rows and rep the last 2 rows made with the Claret yarn. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Five-Sided granny (Pentagon) (Make 2):
With Claret, Ch 4, sl st to join. Rnd 1-Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in chain loop, *ch 2, 3 dc* rep from * 4 times. Ch 1, Sl st to nearest ch-2 space, ch 3 there. Rnd 2-Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space*; repeat from * 4 times. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 space. Ch 1, sl st at beginning chain to join rnd. Rnd 3-Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1; 3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space*; repeat from * 4 times. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2space. Ch 1, slip st in beg ch 3. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with.
Edging- With Cherry Red, sc all around the necktie. Be careful when you reach the "pocket", sc only on the outward part of it, not the bottom and make sure you do not "seal it shut" when you sc over it!

That's it, your're done!

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