Blaire


If you've been to Craftybegonia long enough, you know I love pretty things. And lace is one of my favorite things to add to a project because it just makes things lovelier. Blair works up rather quickly and is a pretty, satisfying project for an advanced beginner. I made a Blaire for charity, but it would be a wonderful gift for a friend, for a loved one or for yourself. This is a bold little scarflet. It is a Red on Red little thing for someone who really LOVES the color. Now, if you're not that adventurous, you can make in only 1 of the two suggested shades of red, as it is, it looks quite nice.

Size- 6 1/2" W x 42" L
Skill- Advanced beginner

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (1 skein, or 1/2 skein if making it Red On Red)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (1 skein, if you choose to make Blaire in this shade or 1/2 skein if making it Red On Red)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails


Side #1-
With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 26.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch] rep 4 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch] rep 4 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch] rep 4 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch] rep 4 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, next ch sp, next dc, and next ch sp, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc (shell made), ch 1, 1 dc in each of central 2 dc, ch 1, skip next ch sp, next dc, next ch sp, next dc, next ch sp, shell in next dc, ch 1, skip till next to last dc of row, 1 dc in that dc, 1 dc in last st of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-sp of next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in first of center dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc of center dc, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-sp of next shell, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep Row 7. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- Rep Row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- Rep Row 7. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 12 to 16- Alternate Rows 7 and 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- Rep Row 7. Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip first dc of next shell, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-sp of shell, ch 1, skip next dc of shell, 1 sc in last dc of shell, ch 1, skip to center 2 dc and work 1 dc in each of those 2 dc, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in first dc of next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in first ch of ch-sp of shell, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 sts of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep 4 times, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep 4 times, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20 to 21- Rep row 19. Ch 4, turn.
Row 22- 1 tr in each of next 4 sts, ch 12, skip 14 sts, 1 tr in each of last 5 sts. (22 sts) (Keyhole started.) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (22 ds) (Keyhole completed.) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 24 to 32- Alternate 1 dc and 1 tr row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 33- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off, Cherry Red, leaving long tail to sew with.


Side #2-
With Hot Red and H hook, ch 26.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch] rep 4 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch] rep 4 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch] rep 4 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch] rep 4 times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, next ch sp, next dc, and next ch sp, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc (shell made), ch 1, 1 dc in each of central 2 dc, ch 1, skip next ch sp, next dc, next ch sp, next dc, next ch sp, shell in next dc, ch 1, skip till next to last dc of row, 1 dc in that dc, 1 dc in last st of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-sp of next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in first of center dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc of center dc, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-sp of next shell, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep Row 7. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- Rep Row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- Rep Row 7. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 12 to 16- Alternate Rows 7 and 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- Rep Row 7. Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip first dc of next shell, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-sp of shell, ch 1, skip next dc of shell, 1 sc in last dc of shell, ch 1, skip to center 2 dc and work 1 dc in each of those 2 dc, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in first dc of next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in first ch of ch-sp of shell, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 sts of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep 4 times, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep 4 times, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20 to 21- Rep row 19. Ch 4, turn.
Row 22- Work 22 trs across, skipping some of the ch sts of the previous row. (22 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each tr across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 24 to 32- Alternate 1 dc and 1 tr row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 33- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off, Cherry Red, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with tail you left at the end of Side #1. Place both pieces together, with Right Sides facing each other and Wrong Sides facing you, and sew them. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!

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Aleena


A girl can never have enough pretty scarves to brighten her week. This is a lovely one that works up fast. It is also an ideal charity and gift project, especially for someone who loves coral.

Size- Approx. 38” L x 6” W.

Skill- Relatively Easy.

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coral (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors

Left Side of Scarflet-
With Coral and H hook, ch 23.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (21 dc) (Beginning ch 3, counts as first dc of row.) Ch 3, turn.
Beginning of Lace-
Row 2- 1 dc  in each of next 2 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc (V St), ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, V St in next dc, ch 4, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in center ch-sp of first V St,(Shell made), ch 2, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, Shell in center ch-sp of next V St, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 V St in second dc of first Shell, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3, V St in second dc of next Shell, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 Shell in center ch-sp of first V St, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3, Shell in center ch-sp of next V St, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 5. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep row 5. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- Rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, V St in second dc of next shell, ch 3, 1 dc in next sc, ch 3, V St in second dc of next Shell, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 Shell in center ch-sp of next V St, ch 2, 1 V St in next dc, ch 2, 1 Shell in center ch-sp of next V st, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, 3 dc in center ch-sp of next V St (shell  made), ch 2, 2 dc in second dc of next shell, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 V St in second dc of next shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- Rep row 13. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- Rep row 14. Ch 4, turn.
Row 17- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc  in next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in center of next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in first ch after V St, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last st of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- Work 1 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc  in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp and in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 sts. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 19- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 11, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole started.) (21 sts) Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (Keyhole completed) (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 21- 1 tr in each dc across. (21 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 22- 1 dc  in each tr across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 23 to 29- Alternate rows 21 and 22. Ch 3, turn.
Row 30- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.


Right Side of Scarflet-
With Coral and H hook, ch 23.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (21 dc) (Beginning ch 3, counts as first dc of row.) Ch 3, turn.
Beginning of Lace-
Row 2- 1 dc  in each of next 2 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc (V St), ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, V St in next dc, ch 4, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in center ch-sp of first V St,(Shell made), ch 2, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, Shell in center ch-sp of next V St, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 V St in second dc of first Shell, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3, V St in second dc of next Shell, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 Shell in center ch-sp of first V St, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3, Shell in center ch-sp of next V St, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 5. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep row 5. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- Rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, V St in second dc of next shell, ch 3, 1 dc in next sc, ch 3, V St in second dc of next Shell, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 Shell in center ch-sp of next V St, ch 2, 1 V St in next dc, ch 2, 1 Shell in center ch-sp of next V st, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in center dc of next shell, ch 2, 3 dc in center ch-sp of next V St (shell  made), ch 2, 2 dc in second dc of next shell, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 V St in second dc of next shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- Rep row 13. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- Rep row 14. Ch 4, turn.
Row 17- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc  in next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in center of next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in first ch after V St, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last st of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- Work 1 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc  in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp and in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 sts. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 19- 1 tr in each dc across. (21 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each tr across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 21- 1 tr in each dc across. (21 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 22- 1 dc  in each tr across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 23 to 29- Alternate rows 21 and 22. Ch 3, turn.
Row 30- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with tail you left on the Left Side of scarflet and sew both pieces together at the back of the neck.
Weave in end.

Done!