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The neck is one of the areas that easily gets chilled in the cold months. And I don't know if you do it, but when I'm cold, I bend over like a number 8, like a flamingo, to try to hide my neck and get a little warmth!
Lets save our backs and wear something cozy and cute when walking against a chilly wind. You can start by making this little pattern, it's easy. It would also make a pretty project for gift-giving and a wonderful project for charity.

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



Lace Edge Piece (Make 2)-
With Ranch Red and H hook, ch 22.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, *ch 2, skip 3 ch, 5 dc shell in next ch, ch 2, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch, end row as follows: ch 2, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in last ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip first sc, *work 1 dc in first dc of first shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc, in next dc make 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in last dc of shell, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in first dc of next shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc of shell, skip next dc, 1 dc in last dc of shell, end row as follows: ch 1, 1 dc in last sc, ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 4 dc in sp under first ch-2 (right before first dc,) ch 2, 1 sc in center sp over shell, ch 2, skip all the next dc and ch till next ch-2 sp, 5 dc in that ch-2 sp, ch 2, 1 sc in center sp over shell, ch 2, skip all sts till next ch-2 sp, right before end of row, 4 dc in that sp, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in space after first 2 dc of first shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-sp, ch 2, skip first 2 dc of next shell, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, 1 sc in space after first 2 dc of next shell, ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning shell. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Work 4 dc in first ch sp, ch 2, 1 sc in space in the center of next V-St shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next sc (V-St shell), ch 1, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, skip all of next sts, make 1 sc in center sp of next V-St shell, ch 2, skip all the way till last ch sp and work 4 dc in that sp, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 6- Work 4 dc in space right after the first 2 dc of first shell (it is not a chain space, just insert the hook in between the dc sts,) ch 2, 4 dc in center of next sc, ch 2, 4 dc in next V-St shell, ch 2, 4 dc in next sc, ch 2, 4 dc in space right after the first 2 dc of first shell (it is not a chain space, just insert the hook in between the dc sts,) ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Work a 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc V-St shell in space right after the first 2 dc of first shell (it is not a chain space, just insert the hook in between the dc sts,) ch 2, *V-St shell in space right after the first 2 dc of next shell, ch 2, rep from * across, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 5 dc in first V-S shell, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in center of next V-St shell, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 5 dc in next V-St shell, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next V-St shell, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 5 dc in next V-st shell, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off, weave in tail.



Left Side-
Turn piece around to the end that is narrower (the beginning chain), join Ranch Red to that edge.
Row 9- Work 20 sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each sc across. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 13- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 1 dc in each sc across. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 15- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in each tr across. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 17- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 10, skip 10 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole started) (10 tr and 10 ch) Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (20 2c) (Keyhole completed) Ch 4, turn.
Row 19- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 20 to 31- Alternate 1 dc and 1 tr row, ending with a tr row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Right Side-
Pick up second Lace Edge Piece and join Ranch Red yarn to it.

Row 9- Work 20 sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each sc across. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 13- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 1 dc in each sc across. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 15- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 16 to 31- Alternate 1 dc and 1 tr row, ending with a tr row.
Fasten off, weave in tail.

Place both sides together with Right Sides facing each other and Wrong Sides facing you and sew together using the tail you left on Left Side. Fasten off, weave in tail.



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This scarflet is super easy to make, I made it in two sittings because I didn't have the time to make it all at once, but it can be made all at once, therefore it is an ideal project for a gift or for charity. It is great when you have to prepare something in a hurry! It is feminine and effective in a very simple sort of way.
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

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


With Royal and H hook, ch 69.
Row 1- 1 tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch across. (65 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each tr across. (65 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 tr in each dc across. (65 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 4 to 7- Alternate rows 2 and 3, ending with a tr row. Ch 1.
Note- We will be working now on narrow edge of scarflet.
Edges- 
Left Side-
Row 1- Work 18 sc across narrow edge of scarflet.(18 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each sc across. (18 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 tr in each of next 3 dc, ch 10, skip 10 dc, 1 tr in each of last 4 dc. (8 dc, 10 ch) (keyhole started) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each stitch across. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.(Keyhole finished) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 4 sc in each sc across. (72 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each sc across. (72 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 7- 1 tr in each dc across. (72 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each tr across. (72 dc) Ch 4, turn. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Right Side-
Join Royal to narrow edge of scarflet.
Row 1- Work 18 sc across narrow edge of scarflet.(18 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each sc across. (18 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 tr in each dc across. (18 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each tr across. (18 dc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 4 sc in each sc across. (72 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each sc across. (72 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 7- 1 tr in each dc across. (72 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each tr across. (72 dc) Ch 4, turn. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!



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This is a fun scarflet, very carefree, like running on the green grass in spring, and it is just as easy to make!
It is nonetheless chic and feminine and very easy on the wear. Ideal as a gift or charity project. Enjoy!

Materials-
1 skein Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf

Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails



Right Side of Scarflet-

With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 47.
Row 1- 2 dc in third ch from hook (first 2 ch count as 1 dc) *skip 3 ch, work 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in  next ch, rep from * across, when you reach  the last 5 ch, end the row as follows: ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, skip 1 ch and make 1 sc in last ch. Turn.
Row 2- Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) 3 dc in same spot as ch 3, skip next 3 dc, 1 sc into first ch of next ch 3, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in next sc, skip next 3 dc, 1 sc in first ch of next ch 3, *ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in next sc, skip next 3 dc, 1 sc in first ch of next ch 3, rep from * across, end row by making 1 sc in top last st of previous row.
Rows 3 to 11- Rep row 2.
Row 12- Turn piece around and now, working on narrow side of piece, make 20 sc across narrow edge. Ch 3, turn. (20 sc)
Row 13- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (20 dc)
Row 14- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (20 dc)
Row 16- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 17 to 24- Alternate 1 dc and 1 tr row, fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.



Left Side of Scarflet-
With Tea Leaf and H hook, ch 47.

Row 1- 2 dc in third ch from hook (first 2 ch count as 1 dc) *skip 3 ch, work 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in  next ch, rep from * across, when you reach  the last 5 ch, end the row as follows: ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, skip 1 ch and make 1 sc in last ch. Turn.
Row 2- Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) 3 dc in same spot as ch 3, *skip next 3 dc, 1 sc into first of next ch 3, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in next sc, skip next 3 dc, rep from * across, end row by making 1 sc in top last st of previous row.
Rows 3 to 11- Rep row 2.
Row 12- Turn piece around and now, working on narrow side of piece, make 20 sc across narrow edge. Ch 3, turn. (20 sc)
Row 13- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (20 dc)
Row 14- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (20 dc)
Row 16- 1 tr in each of first 4 dc, ch 12, skip 12 dc, 1 tr in each of last 4 dc. (Keyhole started, 8 tr, 12 ch) Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 18 to 24- Alternate 1 dc and 1 tr row, fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with the tail you left on the Right Side and sew both pieces together. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!




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Another simple but pretty warming collar for you to wear during these cold months. It is very easy and fast to make and, if you want to give them away for gifts, you'll be done in a hurry. This is also a cute and very easy project to make for charity Something dear and near to my heart), so I encourage you to try this pattern also.

Size- (After folded) 18 " L x 5" W
Skill- Easy

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coral (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (about 1/2 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in ends)

With Coral and H hook, ch ch 25.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in next dc in each dc across. (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 4 to 22- Alternate rows 2 and 3. (23 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 23- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- 1 dc in each tr across. (23 sts) Do NOT Fasten off! Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each st across. (23 sc)
Row 25- Ch 1, not work on the long side of the scarflet, work 73 sc across. (73 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, 2 sc in last sc. (25 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- Rep row 25 across long side of piece. (73 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- Rep row 26. (25 sc) Fasten off Coral, weave in ends.



Edging #1-
Note- If you don't like to be weaving in too many tails, leave quite a long tail at the beginning of your edging so that you will not have to rejoin on the other side.
Join Claret.
Row 1- Working across the long edge of the collar at the top, ch 5, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 3 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 2, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 5, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 3 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 2, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across. DO NOT FASTEN OFF!
Fold the collar almost in half lengthwise, (leave only 4 rows of the bottom part showing), now, working through both thicknesses, sc up the side of the collar (9 sc). DO NOT FASTEN OFF!
Tie- 
Ch 33. Work 6 dc in 4th ch from hook. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Repeat on the opposite side of top of  Collar.
Edging #2-
Join Claret to Bottom of piece.
Row 1- Work 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Done!



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Sunglow Warming Collar

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One of the things that can make you feel the most miserable and uncomfortable in a chilly wind is to have your neck uncovered, it seems to reflect upon your whole body, but if you have something cozy and warm around our neck, you'll feel okay even in the rain. Sunglow is very easy to make but lovely and warm, it is also one of the easiest and fastest warming collars you can ever make.

Enjoy!

Size- 16 inches long x 5" wide (once folded)

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cornmeal (about 1/2 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle



With H hook and Gold, ch 25.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in next dc in each dc across. (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 4 to 18- Alternate rows 2 and 3. (23 sts) Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 20- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 sts) Fasten off, weave in tails.
Ruffles-
(Right Side) Join Cornmeal to Wrong Side of long side of Sunglow.
Rnd 1- Work 51 sc across long side of piece. Work 2 sc in last stitch and turn the corner to crochet across the
short side of the piece, make 1 sc in each st across short side, then turn to work across the opposite long side of the piece, making 51 sc across that long side, and
end by working 1 sc across each stitch of the last short side of piece. (51 + 51 + 24 + 24= 150 sc) Sl st to join rnd to first stitch.
Rnd 2- Ch 3, skip 2 sc, 6 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, 6 dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip 2 sc, 6 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, 6 dc in next sc,rep from * across,
to end row proceed as follows: 6 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip only 1 sc, 6 dc in next sc, ch 3, skip only 1 sc, sl st in last stitch of row. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

Including Edging of shells, count 8 sts across, fold Sunglow right there.

Ties-
Tie #1-
Row 1- Insert hook into the sc of the row right behind the folded row and sl st to secure the fold. Sl st across row os sc that lies at the back of the folded piece until you reach the top of the collar.
Sl st there and ch 43.
Row 2- 1 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, (count as 5 dc) drop loop from hook, insert hook front to back through the top of the first dc of the popcorn, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook to form the popcorn. Fasten off, and weave in tail.

Join yarn to the opposite side of collar and repeat the same. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!





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The perky, feminine color of this pretty and easy scarflet adds to its overall appeal. Relatively fast to make, with the no-nonsense keyhole style that is so practical for busy women but with just enough of a touch of lace to make you feel pretty, done in a delicious raspberry color that will add joy to any winter day!

Size- 34” L x 6 ½” W

Skill- Easy

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

Note- Each ch 3 counts as first dc of row and each ch 4 counts as first tr of row.



Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 2- 1 tr in each dc across. (21 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each tr across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 4 to 25- Continue to alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row, ending with a dc row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 26- 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.
Lace Edge-
Row 27- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 28- 1 tr in each dc across. (21 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 29- 1 dc in each tr across. (21 dc)
Row 30- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 2, skip 3 dc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 31- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 1, skip to middle of shell (ch-1 space in the middle of shell) 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in that ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 32-  1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1,  skip first dc of center shell, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 3 stitches, 3 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, skip next dc of shell, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 33- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip first dc of first shell, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc of shell, ch 5, skip first dc in next shell, 3 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 34- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip to the second dc of next shell, 3 dc in that dc, skip 2 ch, 1 dc, ch 1,1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch, skip next 2 ch and next dc, 3 dc in next dc of shell, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 35-  1 dc in next 2 dc, skip all the way to the central dc of first shell, 3 dc in that dc, skip next 2 dc of central shell,  1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc of central shell, skip first dc of next shell, 3 dc in middle dc of shell, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Join Shocking Pink to opposite side of  scarflet.
Row 36- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 37- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 38- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 39- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 3, turn.
Lace Edge- 
Rows 40 to 46- Rep all the rows of the lace edge  you made on the opposite side. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Done!



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This lovely lacy scarflet is a breeze to make! Because it is made with trebles, it works up really fast.
It's an ideal project to give as a gift or for charity. It would be lovely for you to wear it as an easy long-scarf substitute.

Size- 40" L x 6 1/2" W

Skill- Moderately easy (if you can follow apattern, you can me it!)

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lt. Raspberry (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle to weave in ends
Scissors

Note- Ch 4 at start of row stands for 1 tr.

With Raspberry and H hook, ch 23.
Row 1- 1 tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch across. (21 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each tr across. (21 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 3 to 22- 1 tr in each tr across. (21 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Row 23- 1 tr in each tr across. (21 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- 1 tr in each of next 4 tr, ch 11, skip 11 tr, 1 tr in each of last 5 tr. (Keyhole started)(10 tr, 11 ch) Ch 4, turn.
Row 25- 1 tr in each tr and in each ch across. (21 tr) (keyhole completed) Ch 4, turn.



Lace-
Side #1-
Row 1- 1 tr in each ofnext 4 tr, ch 4, skip 4 tr, 1 sc in next tr, ch 3, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next tr, ch 4, skip 4 tr, 1 tr in each of last 5 tr. (10 tr, 11 ch, 2 sc) Ch 4, utrn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each of next 4 tr, ch 2, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next chs, 7 tr in ch-3 loop, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, skip next ch, 1 tr in each of last 5 tr. (10 tr, 4 ch, 2 sc, 7-tr shell) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 tr in each of next 4 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr in first tr of shell, ch 1, skip 2 tr of shell, 1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr. ch 1, 1 tr in next tr of shell, ch 1, skip 2 tr of shell, 1 tr, ch 1, 2 tr in last tr of shell, che 1, 1 tr in each of last 5 tr of row. (19 tr, 8 ch) Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 tr in each of next 4 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 1 tr in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr in center tr of next shell, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 2 tr in ch-1 sp of next shell, ch 1, 1 tr in each of last 5 tr. (19 tr, 8 ch) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 5 and 6- Rep row 4. Ch 4, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 4.
Note- You can leave it as is, or make the following very simple shell edging:

Edging-
Row 1- Ch 4, 4 tr in same spot as ch 4, skip 3 tr, 1 sc in next tr, ch 2, skip to center tr of next shell, work 5 tr in that tr, ch 2, skip next ch and next tr, 1 sc in first tr of next shell, ch 2, 5 tr in center tr of shell, ch 2, 1 sc in last tr of shell, ch 2, 5 tr in center tr of next shell, ch 2,
skip next tr and ch, 1 sc in next tr, skip next 3 tr, 5 tr in last tr of row. Fasten off Lt. Raspberry, weave in tail.

Side #2-
Join Lt. Raspberry to opposite side of scarflet.
Row 1- Ch 4, 1 tr in each tr across. (21 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each tr across. (21 tr) Ch 4, turn.  (These 2 rows correpond to the two rows of keyhole on opposite side.)
Lace-
Rep all rows as for lace on Side #1.
Fasten off, weave in tails.
Done!





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This is a super easy and fast scarflet to make. Ideal for gift-giving and charity projects.
Its colors are very relaxing and pleasant. It's always very nice to wear something that reminds of spring in the middle of a cold and often gray and rainy season or in the dead of winter! I know that some of you are building a library of easy patterns you like to do, this one you can make almost by the dozen! (I made it in two sittings but if you have the time, you can make one in one sitting.) Enjoy!

Size- 36" L x 6 1/2" W

Skill- Easy

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf (about 1/2 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Honeydew (about 1/2 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Scissors

With Tea Green and H hook, ch 24.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each dc across. (22 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 3 to 31- Alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row, ending with 1 dc row. Fasten off Tea Leaf, weave in tails.
Edges-
Edge #1 (Left Side of scraflet)-
Row 1- Join Honeydew. Ch 4, 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 tr)
Row 2- 1 dc in each tr across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 tr in each dc across. (22 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5 (Beginning of Lace) 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc (V St made,) ch 1,
skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of  next 4 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V St in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 V St in next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, 1 V St in Next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 7 to 10- Rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 4 dc in same spot as ch 3, skip next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in second dc of 3-dc group, ch 1, 5 dc-shell in center of next V St, ch 1, skip next ch and next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip next dc and next ch,
5-dc shell in center of next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in second dc of next 3-dc group, ch 1, 5 dc in last dc of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.



Edge # 2 (Right Side of Scarflet)-
Row 1- Join Honeydew. Ch 4, 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 tr)
Row 2- 1 dc in each tr across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 12, skip 12 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole started) (10 tr, 12 ch)
Row 4- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (Keyhole completed) (22 dc)
Row 5 (Beginning of Lace) 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc (V St made,) ch 1,
skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of  next 4 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, V St in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 V St in next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, 1 V St in Next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 7 to 10- Rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 4 dc in same spot as ch 3, skip next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in second dc of 3-dc group, ch 1, 5 dc-shell in center of next V St, ch 1, skip next ch and next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip next dc and next ch,
5-dc shell in center of next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in second dc of next 3-dc group, ch 1, 5 dc in last dc of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Fasten off Honeydew, weave in tail.

Done!

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This is an easy wrap to make in colors that are so "Southwest" they shout at you! Warm for the fall and winter but also good to have on hand any other time of the year for those chilly evenings when you're going somewhere breezy that might get cool.

Size- 16 1/2" w x 52" long

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Medium Thyme (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (about half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (about half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Warm Brown (about half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about half a skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails
Measuring tape
Button of your choice
Sewing needle
Sewing thread to match color of button chosen

Back-

With Gold, ch 113.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tails.
Row 5- Join Medium Thyme. Work 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 6- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Fasten off Med. Thyme, weave in tails.
Row 7- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 8- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 10- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails.
Row 11- Join Light Blue. Work 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc)Ch 2, turn.
Row 12- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 13- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Fasten off Light Blue, weave in tails.
Row 14- Join Buff. Make 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 15- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 17- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 18- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc)Fasten off Buff, weave in tails.
Row 19- Join Coffee. Make 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 20- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Fasten off Coffee, weave in tails.
Row 21- Join Cafe. Work 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 22- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 23- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 24- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Fasten off Cafe, weave in tails.
Row 25- Join Turqua. Make 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 26- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Fasten off Turqua, weave in tails.
Row 28- Join Warm Brown. Work 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 30- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Fasten off Warm Brown, weave in tails.
Row 32- Join Gold. Work 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 33- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 34- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 35- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Fasten off Gold, weave in tails.
Row 36- Join Spring Green. Make 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 37- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Fasten off Spring green, weave in tails.
Row 38- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 39- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 40- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 41- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 42- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails.
Row 43- Join Aruba Sea. Work 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 44- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 45- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Fasten off Aruba Sea, weave in tails.
Row 46- Join Cafe. Make 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 47- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 48- 1 hdc in each st across. (112 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 49- 1 sc in each st across. (112 sc) Fasten off Cafe, weave in tails.


Sides-

Side #1-
Join Buff to narrow edge of wrap.
Row 1- Work 58 sc across edge of wrap. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1,
skip 1 sc, *1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, rep from * across.
End row as follows: 1 dc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, *1 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1,
skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc  in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows:
1 dc in last ch-1 sp, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1 and in next dc,
ch 1, *1 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in 1 dc in next ch-sp and in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, rep from 8 across.
End row as follows: 1 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each st and ch-sp across. (56 sc) Fasten off Buff, weave in tails.
Row 6- Join Cafe. Ch 4, 1 tr in next sc, 1 tr in next sc and in each sc across. (56 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 5 tr, ch 3, skip 2 tr, 1 sc in next tr, ch 3, skip 2 tr, 1 dc in each of next 6 tr, [skip 2 tr, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc (V stitch) in next tr,] rep 3 times,
skip 2 tr, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, [skip 2 tr, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc (V stitch) in next tr, ch 1] rep 3 times, skip 1 tr, 1 dc in each of next 6 tr, ch 3, skip 2 tr, 1 sc in next tr, ch 3,
1 dc in each of last 6 tr. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 1, [1 V St in next V St, ch 1,] rep 3 times, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc,
[1 V St in next V St, ch 1,] rep 3 times, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 1, 5 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 1, [V st, ch 1] rep 3 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, [V St, ch 1] rep 3 times,
ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 1, 5 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 1, skip first 2 dc on next shell, work a 5-dc shell in next dc of shell, skip last 2 dc on shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 1, [V St, ch 1] rep 3 times,
ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, [V St, ch 1,] rep 3 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, skip first 2 dc of next shell, work 5-dc shell in next dc, skip last 2 dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, [V St, ch 1,] rep 3 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1 [V st, ch 1,] rep 3 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 3,
1 dc in each of last 6 dc.
Row 13- Rep row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Note- Where it does not say ch 1 before a V st, it is not a mistake, do not add a ch 1 if the pattern does not ask for it, because you will wind up with more sts than you need at the end!
Row 14- Rep row 9. Ch 4, turn.
Row 15- 1 tr in each of next 5 dc, skip 1 ch, 1 tr in each of next 2 ch, 1 tr in next sc, 1 tr in next ch, tr2tog over next 2 ch, 1 tr in each of next 6 dc, 1 tr in next ch,
tr2tog over next dc and ch sp, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in next ch sp, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next 5 sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts,
skip next st, 1 tr in each of next 6 sts,  tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next 10 sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in st to end of row. (58 sts) Fasten off, Café, weave in tail.
Note for row 15- Any ch not mention counts as skipped across the row.

Side #2-

Rep Side #1 on opposite narrow end of wrap. Fasten off, weave in tail.
You can crochet a simple loop of any of the colors used and attach a button of your choice to the opposite end of the shawl to turn it into a comfortable and cozy wrap, but I wanted to make something special, so I made a frog closure I designed for it, and called it  Grasshopper Frog Closure.




Here is the pattern for it:

Materials-
Worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red Heart Spring Green,) less than 1/2 skein
Crochet hook size H
Green button the size of the loop you plan to leave on the frog (that can be adjusted to your taste)
Pins
Blunt needle
Pinning surface (cardboard, pillow, macrame board, etc)
Measuring tape

If you don't know how to make the ropes, please refer to this tutorial:
How to Make Crochet I-Cord Ropes



To make this frog, proceed as follows:

  • Make a 25" long I-Cord crochet rope. (Measure it, you'll need every inch of it!) Fasten off, leaving long tail to later sew it with.
  • Fold the rope in half, matching ends. Cross left side of rope over right side, pin in place (that is your buttonhole, adjust to size of button you have chosen, remembering to match the ends.)
  • Cut a piece of Spring Green yarn 60" long. Fold it in half. Fold it in half again, remembering to match ends. Move pin on the I-cord to the beginning of one of the sides, add another pin to the other rope leg, making sure you keep the loop you formed, but freeing the spot so you can work. Put one finger into the loop in the middle of the folded yarn and pass it under the loop formed by the I-cord or crocheted rope, then bring the yarn around from the back to the front over the loop, and pass the ends of the yarn through the loop in the yarn and tighten it, securing the I-cord loop in place. (Do NOT cut the yarn!) Move the pins again to where it’s comfortable for you to secure the loop and yet be able to work with the ends freely.
  • Divide the hanging yarn into 2 equal sections.
  • While holding the piece of hanging yarn that lies to the right, bring the end of the crocheted rope over the yarn, then around it towards the back and insert the end of the rope through the loop that forms naturally. Repeat a second time.
  • Do the same with the opposite leg of the I-cord, pass it over the handing yarn on the left, then around it towards the back and through the loop that forms, and tighten it. Repeat a second time.
  • Now bring the handing yarn to the middle and tie a knot.
  • Now pass the crocheted rope on the right under the hanging yarn and bend it, pass the I-cord on the left over the handing yarn and bend it, pass the ends through the loops formed and tighten. Repeat again.
  • Cut the loop at the end of one of the pieces of the hanging yarn (where you folded it,) take the pins out and weave about 2 inches of the hanging yarn into the back of your grasshopper frog. Fasten off the remainder of the yarn. Leave only the yarn you will be using to sew the frog closure to your piece.
  • Thread a blunt needle with Spring Green and sew the last remaining ends of the crocheted rope onto the bottom of the body of your grasshopper forming two loops, as seen in the photos. Fasten off, weave in ends.
  • Sew the finished frog closure to thre wrap, just above the decorative side edge, using the tail you had left and working all around the frog, using the little loops that form on the side of the I-cord when you crochet it.
Done!





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Choco-Muffin Fun Scarflet

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Neutral colors are among the most versatile and sometimes, the most unappreciated colors! They go with everything you can throw at them. Earthy tones, such as this rich and creamy combination will be perfect with either light beige and cream hues or with punchy oranges and bright greens. Try it, you'll love it!
This scarflet is very easy and fast to make (I made it in two sittings), it would be really great for gift-giving and for charity projects.

Size- 41" L x 7" W
Skill- Advanced beginner

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

Scarflet Nape of Neck-
With Coffee, ch 23.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (22 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Note- Ch 3 stands for 1st dc of row, and ch 4 stands for 1s tr of row unless otherwise specified.
Row 2- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Row 3- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Rnd 5- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Rnd 6- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Rnds 8 to 32- Alternate 1 row of dc sts, 1 row of tr sts and 1 row of sc sts, ending with a row of sc sts.
Fasten off Coffee, weave in tails.
Scarflet Side #1-
Row 33- Join Cafe. Work 1 sc in each st across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Row 34- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Row 35- 1 tr in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)
Row 36- 1 sc in each st across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Row 37- 1 dc in each st across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Row 38- 1 tr in each of next 4 sts, ch 12, skip 12 sts, 1 tr in each of last 5 sts. (10 sts and 12 ch) (Keyhole started) Ch 1, turn.
Row 39- 1 sc in each st and ch across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts) (Keyhole completed)
Row 40- 1 dc in each st across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Row 41- 1 tr in each st across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)



Lace Edging-
Side #1-
Note- Ch 4, stands for 1 dc + 2 ch at beginning of each lace row.
Row 1- Skip 2 sts, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next st (V St made), *skip 2 sts, V St in next st, rep from * across, till you reach the last 3 sts, end row as follows: ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc in top of turning ch. (2 dc, 4 ch, 6 V St)
Row 2- Skip 2 sts, V St in each V St across, ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. (2 dc, ch 4, 6 VS) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- Skip 2 sts, 1 V St in each of next 2 V Sts, 5 dc in next V St (Shell made), 5 dc- shell in next V St, 1 V st in each of last 2 V Sts, ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. (2 dc, 4 ch, 4 V Sts, two 5-dc shells) Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- Skip 2 sts, 1 V St in each of first 2 V Sts, 1 V St in 3rd dc of 1st 5-dc shell, 1 V St in 3rd dc of next 5-dc shell, 1 Vst in each of next 2 V Sts, ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. (2 dc, 4 ch, 6 V Sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 2. Ch 4, turn.
Row 6- Rep row 3. Ch 4, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 4. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 5. Ch 4, turn.
Row 9- Rep row 3. Ch 4, turn.
Row 10- Rep row 4. Ch 4, turn.
Row 11- Rep row 5. Ch 4, turn.  Fasten off Cafe, weave in tail.
Scarflet Side #2-
Row 33- Join Cafe. Work 1 sc in each st across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Row 34- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Row 35- 1 tr in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)
Row 36- 1 sc in each st across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Row 37- 1 dc in each st across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Row 38- 1 tr in each st across. (22 sts)
Row 39- 1 sc in each st across. (22 sts)
Row 40- 1 dc in each st across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Row 41- 1 tr in each st across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sts)
Lace Edging-
Side #2-
Repeat all rows as for Side #1. Fasten off Cafe, weave in tail.

Done!




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Sometimes, during a long, gray winter, full of bad weather, you just want to feel warm, comfortable and pretty (even if you're wearing simple corduroys and a turtleneck or sweatshirt and sweatpants!) This little neckie will do it. Hope you all like it. It is so easy to make that I would like to suggest it for gift-giving and for charity also.

Size- 28' long (from pineapple tip to opposite pineapple tip, excluding ties) x 6 1/4" wide

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Orchid (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

With Orchid and H hook, ch 23.
Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Row 2- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sts)
Row 3- 1 hdc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Row 4- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sts)
Row 5- 1 hdc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Rows 6 to 21– Alternate 1 hdc row and 1 dc row, ending with an hdc row. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)
Row 22- 1 sc in each of first 6 hdc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. (20 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 23- 1 sc in each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. (18 sc)
Row 25- 1 sc in each sc across. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 5 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 6 sc. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc)
Row 28- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc across till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)
Row 30- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc across till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (12 sc)
Row 31- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
Rows 32 to 34- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc) Fasten off Orchid. Weave in tail.
Join Orchid to opposite side of  scarf.
Rows 35 to 48– Rep rows 22 to 34.
Row 49- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn.


Pineapple-

Row 1- 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, skip 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch 3, 2 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 dc in each of last 3 sc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2- Skip all the way to middle ch-3 of shell of previous row and work 8 dc in that ch-3 space, skip to last stitch of row and make a dc in top of that stitch. Ch 4, turn.

Row 3- Skip to first dc of middle shell and work 1 dc, ch 1 in that dc, rep all across shell. Skip to last stitch of row and make 1 dc in top of that stitch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- Skip to first ch-1 sp of middle shell and make 1 dc there, ch 1, *1 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 1, 1 in last stitch of row. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 5 to 9- Continue to repeat row 4 until you have only 2 dc in the middle of the pineapple. Ch 1, 1 dc in top of last stitch of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 10-  Skip to center ch-1  space, work 1 dc there, ch 2, 1 dc in last stitch of row. Ch 3 turn.
Row 11- Skip to top of center dc, begin 1 dc in top of that dc, leave unfinished, begin two more dc in that same stitch, yo, pull yarn through all loops on hook (cluster made), 1 dc in top of last stitch of row. (Pineapple finished.)


Tie-  Sl st to center of pineapple.

Ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Repeat Pineapple and Tie at opposite end of scarflet.




Done!



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Craftybegonia Sunflower Shades Capelet

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This capelet was inspired by the pretty new hybrid sunflowers that have earthy, almost sunset colors!
It has been loved around here, hope you like it too. Enjoy!

Skill- Intermediate (though an adventurous advanced beginner could tackle it with patience!)

Finished size- 19" wide x 13" long

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (about half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (about half a skein. You will not use it all)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown (about half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (about half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cornmeal (about half a skein)
Crochet hooks sizes I, H and F
Blunt needle
Scissors

Capelet-
With Coffee and I hook, ch 69.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (ch 3 counts as 1st dc) and in each ch across. (67 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- (Ch 4 counts as 1st tr of this row) 1 tr in same spot as ch 1, 1 tr in next dc, *2 tr in next dc, 1 tr in
next dc, rep from * across. (100 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each tr across. (100 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, 2 tr in next dc, *1 tr in each of next 5 dc, 2 tr in next dc, rep from * across. (116 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each tr across. (116 dc) Fasten off Coffee, weave in tail.
Row 6- Join Pumpkin. Work 1 sc in each of first 10 dc, 2 sc in next dc, *1 sc in each of next 10 dc, 2 sc in next dc, rep from * across.
End row by making 1 sc in each of last 5 dc. (127 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (127 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (127 sc) Fasten off Pumpking, weave in tail.
Row 9- Join Soft Brown. Ch 3, 2 dc in next sc, [ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc,] rep 3 times, *skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc,
[ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc,] rep 3 times, rep from * across. (87 dc, 56 ch) Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- Skip first 2 dc of first shell, work 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep a total of 3 times, ch 1, skip next 2
dc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc  in next dc, ch 1, *[1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep a total of 3 times, ch 1, skip next 2
dc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc  in next dc, ch 1, rep from 8 across. End row by making 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in top of truning ch. Ch 4, turn.
From now on, change to H hook.
Row 11- Skip to ch-1 sp of first shell, worm 3 dc in that ch-1 sp, [ch 1, 1 dc in next dc] rep a total of 3 times, ch 1, *3 dc in ch-1 sp of next
shell, [ch 1, 1 dc in next dc] rep a total of 3 times, rep from * across. Finish row with a ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 12- Skip first 2 dc of first shell, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc of first shell, ch 1, *[1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep a total of 3 times, ch 1, skip next 2
dc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, *[1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep a total of 3 times, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn.



Row 13- Rep row 11. Fasten off Soft Brown, weave in tail. (in all the Soft Brown rows you must have, 15 clusters, 42 dc each with 1 ch in between.)
Row 14- Join Gold. Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, *1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * across. End row by making 2 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Note- Ch 3 stands for first dc until further notice.
Row 15- 1 dc in next st, ch 1, *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, rep across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16 to 17- Rep row 15. Fasten off Gold, weave in tail. (145 sts)
Row 18- Join Cornmeal. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, *1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch and 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch and 1 dc, *2 dc in first dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1,
skip next ch and next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch and next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch 1, next dc and next ch 1, *2 dc in next dc, , 1 dc in each of next next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch 1, next dc, and next ch 1, rep from * across.
Row 21- Ch 2, yo and insert hook in next dc, and pull up loop, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, ch 2, *dc2tog over first 2 dc of next petal, 1 dc in next dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc of petal, dc2tog over last 2 dc of petal, ch 2, rep from *, across.
Row 22- Ch 2, yo and insert hook in next dc, and pull up loop, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook, dc2tog over next 2 dc, ch 4, *dc2tog over first 2 dc of next petal, dc2tog over last 2 dc of same petal, ch 4, rep crom * across, 1 dc in top of turning ch.



Edging-
Sl st till space in between the two sets of dc2togs made on previous row, ch 3, 4 dc in that space, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch sp, *insert hook in psace in between the 2 sets of dc2tog made in previous row, work 5 dc in that space, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch sp, rep from * across, sl st in stop of turning ch. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Ties-
Yo-yos (Make 2)
With Gold and F hook, ch 5, slip st to close ring.
Rnd 1- Ch 3 in ring, work 16 dc in ring. Sl st to join rnd bypassing beginning ch 3. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Tie- 
With F hook, join Coffee to 1 of the yo-yos, ch 52. Fasten off, sew tie to top edge of capelet. Repeat with opposite side. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!


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A pretty edging can make a ll the difference in the finishing of a project, and this one is very easy and quite fast. I love mile-a-minute things, don't you? I came up with it as I was thinking on a pretty edging for you guys. Hope you like it!


Materials-
Worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red Heart Aruba Sea)
Crochet hook size H

Ch 5.
Row 1- 1 dc in 5th ch from hook, [1 dc, ch 1,] rep 4 times, ch 5, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in third dc of first shell. Ch 5, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, in third dc of shell. Ch 5, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in third dc of first shell. Ch 5, turn.



Repeat rows 3 and 4 for as long as you want to complete edging.



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