Layna

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (4 oz)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors

Puff St- Yarn over, insert hook ino next ch sp and draw up a loop, repeat 5 more times, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
Side One-
With Turqua and H hook, ch 27.
Row 1- (Right Side): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch from hook. (25 sts) Ch 4, turn (counts as first dc of next row + ch 1).
Row 2- Skip next dc, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc of next row).
Row 3- 1 dc in next ch sp, *1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn (counts as first dc of next row + ch 1).
Row 4- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3. Ch 4, turn.
Row 6- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, 1 Puff St in next st, [1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 1 Puff St in next ch sp,] rep 3 more times, 1 dc in next st, 1 Purr St in next ch sp, 1 dc in each st till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each st across. Ch 4, turn. (25 sts)
Row 16- 1 tr in each of next 5 sts, ch 13, skip 13 sts, 1 dc in each tr till end of row. (Keyhole started) Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (25 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 18- 1 tr in each dc across. (25 sts) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 19 to 28- Alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row. (25 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 29- 1 dc in each st across. (25 sts) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side Two-
With Turqua and H hook, ch 27.
Row 1- (Right Side): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch from hook. (25 sts) Ch 4, turn (counts as first dc of next row + ch 1).
Row 2- Skip next dc, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc of next row).
Row 3- 1 dc in next ch sp, *1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn (counts as first dc of next row + ch 1).
Row 4- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3. Ch 4, turn.
Row 6- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, 1 Puff St in next st, [1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 1 Puff St in next ch sp,] rep 3 more times, 1 dc in next st, 1 Purr St in next ch sp, 1 dc in each st till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each st across. Ch 4, turn. (25 sts)
Row 16- 1 tr in each st across. (25 sts) Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 1 dc in each st across. (25 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 18- 1 tr in each dc across. (25 sts) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 19 to 28- Alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row. (25 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 29- 1 dc in each st across. (25 sts) Fasten off, weave in tail.

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

Done!

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Shannon Scarfie

Since this combination of green-on-green has been so liked in the past, I give another and shorter version of it. Enjoy!

Size- 31 1/2" L x 5" W.

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

With Hunter Green and H hook, ch 47.
Row 1- 1 hdc in thrid ch from hook and in each ch across. (45 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (45 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3 to 12- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (45 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 13- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (45 hdc) Fasten off Hunter Green and weave in tails.

Edges-
Edge #1-
Note 1- Weave in tails as you go for a fast and easy finish.
Note 2- Chain stitches count as first stitch of next row.
Join Hunter Green to left side of scarfie, we will be working on the keyhole side first.
Row 1- Work 19 sc across narrow edge of scarfie. Ch 1, turn. (19 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sc)
Rows 3 to 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (19 sc) Fasten off Hunter, weave in tail.
Row 9- Join Spring Green. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (19 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 10- 1 hdc in each sc across. (19 hdc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 11- 1 tr in each of next 4 hdc, ch 9, skip 9 hdc, 1 tr in each of last 5 hdc. (19 stitches, Keyhole started.) Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (19 dc. Keyhole completed.) Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, rep from * across. (15 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces) Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, end row by making last sc in top of turning ch. (5 loops formed) Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 3 dc in first loop, ch 1, *3 dc dc in next loop, ch 1, rep from * across. (15 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces) Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, end row by making last sc in top of turning ch. (5 loops formed) Ch 3, turn.
Row 17 to 21- Rep alternately rows 15 and 16, ending with row 15. Ch 10, turn.
Row 22- Skip first two shells, make 1 sc in third dc of next shell, ch 10, sl st in turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, skip next shell and ch-1 spaces, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 4, skip next shell and ch-1 spaces, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, skip first ch of loop, 3 dc in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, skip next ch, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1,
skip next dc, skip first ch of loop, 3 dc in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, skip last ch of loop, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off
Spring Green, weave in tail.

Edge #2-
Join Hunter Green to right side of scarfie.
Row 1- Make 1 sc in each sc across. (19 sc) Ch 2 turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. (19 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each hdc across. (19 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, rep from * across. (15 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces) Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, end row by making last sc in top of turning ch. (5 loops formed) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 7 to 12- Alternately repeat rows 5 and 6, ending with row 5.Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, skip next shell and ch-1 spaces, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 4, skip next shell and ch-1 spaces, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 14- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, skip first ch of loop, 3 dc in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, skip next ch, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1,
skip next dc, skip first ch of loop, 3 dc in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip last ch of loop, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off
Spring Green, weave in tail.
Note- You will notice that one side is shorter than the other when it comes to rows, but when you put the scarfie on, you will realize that hte gaping hole of the keyhole closure
makes up for the difference and the scarfie is perfect in length.

Done!















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Everlasting Happiness

Sapphire Lace Scarflet

The classic, go-with-anything quality of navy blue has made it an enduring color in women's closets for generations!
The convenience of the color has been softened by the presence of lace edges to create a relatively simple to make, feminine scarflet that wears easy and well. For your convenience, I used a readily available and affordable yarn.

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

Side #1-
With Soft Navy and H hook, ch 26.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, skip 4 ch, work 7 dc in next ch, *skip 4 ch, work 7 dc in next ch, rep from * across, end row with 1 sc in last ch. Ch 5, turn. (4 seven-dc shells plus 2 sc.)
Row 2- Skip first 2 dc of first shell, 1 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip last 2 dc of shell and also skip the first 2 dc of next shell, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, skip last 2 dc of current shell, ch 4, skip first 2 dc of next shell, work 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, end row as follows, ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc and 4 ch-4 spaces)
Row 3- 3 dc in same stitch as ch 3, *skip all the way to the next ch-4 space, skip first ch of ch-4 space and work 7 dc in next ch, skip next 2 ch, rep from * across, end row by working 4 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 7, turn. (5 shells)
Row 4- Skip all dc of first shell and the first 2 dc of next shell, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 4, skip all the way to the third dc of next shell, 1 dc in that stitch, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, finish row as follows, ch 4, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. (8 dc and 4 ch-4 spaces)
Row 5- Skip first 2 ch of ch-4 space, work 7 dc in next ch, skip last ch of ch-4 sp, *skip all the way to the 3rd ch of next ch-4 space, make 7 dc in that ch, skip next ch, rep from * across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. (4 shells plus 2 dc)
Row 6- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 3. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- Skip second dc of first shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from *across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 9- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn. (15 sc, 14 ch-1 sp)
Rows 10 to 13- Rep row 9. Ch 4, turn. (15 sc, 14 ch-1 sp)
Row 14- Skip first ch 1-sp, 1 tr in next dc, tr2tog over next ch-1 sp and next dc, [1 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc, tr2tog over nect ch-1 sp and next dc] rep 3 times, 1 tr in each of next 4 stitches,
skip next ch, 1 tr in top of turning ch, (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. (23 dc)
Row 16- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (23 tr)
Row 17- 1 dc in each tr across. (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 18- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 13, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (10 tr, 13 ch) (Keyhole strated.) Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (23 sts) (Keyhole completed.) Ch 4, turn.
Row 20- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (23 tr)
Rows 21 to 35- Alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row. (23 sts) Fasten off Soft Navy and weave in tail.

Side #2-
Note- This side of the scarflet will be 1 row shorter than the opposite side, because of the gaping hole of the keyhole, if you make it the same length as the other side,
it will appear to be longer, and the ends won't match. If you make it one row shorter, the ends match perfectly.
With Soft Navy and H hook, ch 26.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, skip 4 ch, work 7 dc in next ch, *skip 4 ch, work 7 dc in next ch, rep from * across, end row with 1 sc in last ch. Ch 5, turn. (4 seven-dc shells plus 2 sc.)
Row 2- Skip first 2 dc of first shell, 1 dc in next dc of shell, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip last 2 dc of shell and also skip the first 2 dc of next shell, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, skip last 2 dc of current shell, ch 4, skip first 2 dc of next shell, work 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, end row as follows, ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc and 4 ch-4 spaces)
Row 3- 3 dc in same stitch as ch 3, *skip all the way to the next ch-4 space, skip first ch of ch-4 space and work 7 dc in next ch, skip next 2 ch, rep from * across, end row by working 4 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 7, turn. (5 shells)
Row 4- Skip all dc of first shell and the first 2 dc of next shell, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 4, skip all the way to the third dc of next shell, 1 dc in that stitch, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, finish row as follows, ch 4, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. (8 dc and 4 ch-4 spaces)
Row 5- Skip first 2 ch of ch-4 space, work 7 dc in next ch, skip last ch of ch-4 sp, *skip all the way to the 3rd ch of next ch-4 space, make 7 dc in that ch, skip next ch, rep from * across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. (4 shells plus 2 dc)
Row 6- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 3. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- Skip second dc of first shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from *across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 9- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn. (15 sc, 14 ch-1 sp)
Rows 10 to 13- Rep row 9. Ch 4, turn. (15 sc, 14 ch-1 sp)
Row 14- Skip first ch 1-sp, 1 tr in next dc, tr2tog over next ch-1 sp and next dc, [1 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in next ch-1 sp, 1 tr in next dc, tr2tog over nect ch-1 sp and next dc] rep 3 times, 1 tr in each of next 4 stitches,
skip next ch, 1 tr in top of turning ch, (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. (23 dc)
Row 16- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (23 tr)
Row 17- 1 dc in each tr across. (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 18- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (23 tr)
Row 19- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. (23 dc)
Rows 20 to 34- Alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row. (23 sts) Fasten off Soft Navy and weave in tail.
With right sides matching each other and wrong sides facing you, sew both pieces together. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Weave in all leftover tails.
Done!
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Gig Harbor Scarflet

This one is very easy and royally pretty!

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

Side #1-
With Royal, ch 25.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook , 1 dc in each of next 4 ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, *1 dc in each of next 5 ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, skip to next dc, 1 dc in that dc and in each of next 4 dc, *ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- Rep row 2. Ch 4, turn (counts as 1 dc plus ch 1).
Row 4- Skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next
ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1,] rep across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1] rep across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1] rep across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 9 to 11- Rep row 2. Ch 4, turn.
Row 12- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 13 to 15- Rep rows 5 to 7. Ch 4, turn.
Row 16- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17 to 19- Rep rows 9, 10 and 11. Ch 4, turn.
Row 20- 1 tr in each dc and in each ch across. (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 21- 1 dc in each tr across. (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 22- 1 tr in each of next 5 dc, ch 10, skip 11 dc, 1 tr in next dc and in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole started) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (23 dc) (Keyhole completed) Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 25- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 26 to 35- Alternate rows 24 and 25. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Side #2-
With Royal, ch 25.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook , 1 dc in each of next 4 ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, *1 dc in each of next 5 ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, skip to next dc, 1 dc in that dc and in each of next 4 dc, *ch 1, 1 dc in
each of next 5 dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- Rep row 2. Ch 4, turn (counts as 1 dc plus ch 1).
Row 4- Skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1,] rep across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1] rep across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1] rep across. Ch 4, turn.

Row 8- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 9 to 11- Rep row 2. Ch 4, turn.
Row 12- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 13 to 15- Rep rows 5 to 7. Ch 4, turn.
Row 16- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17 to 19- Rep rows 9, 10 and 11. Ch 4, turn.
Row 20- 1 tr in each dc and in each ch across. (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 21- 1 dc in each tr across. (23 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 22- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 23 to 35- Alternate rows 21 and 22. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail of Side #1, with right sides facing each other and wrong sides facing you, sew both pieces together at back.
Fasten off, weave in tail

Done!

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Gemstone Royale

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

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

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

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

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

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

Done!
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How to Crochet with Knitting Needles Tutorial--- 2

Last week we started a series of lessons which I hope iwll open to you a whole new source of wonderful stitches whihc you canuse for scarves, granny squares, sweater blocks, and much, much more! We started learning how to use knitting needles with a hook, to create stitches!

This week we will learn the Knit Stitch, which will come very much in handy later on in our lesson series.


For the sake of brevity, we will only cast on 20 stitches like we did last week, but if you are making a block and would like to match it with other block which you have already made, simply crochet enough stitches to match the width of your already existing blocks and knit up until you match their size. You can also continue up all the way to make a scarf, or triple the amount of stitches to make yourself a small pillow for your bed or for your couch. We are only practicing, but as you learn, don't be afraid to apply what you have learned to actual projects you would like to make.
Note- Remember that the width of your block or strip will be the same as the amount of chains you make for your starting cast on.

(Photos show the front and then the back of the knit stitch fabric.)

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn of your choice
1 set knitting needles size 5
1 crochet hook size F

Let's begin.
Ch 20. Using a crochet hook size F, insert last loop left on crochet hook into knitting needle after you finish your chain, then *insert hook into next ch and pull up a loop of yarn, insert that loop into first knitting needle, pull gently on yarn to adjust loop, rep from *with all chains made until you have 1 loop hanging on the knitting needle per chain made. (20 loops on needle)

Knit Stitch-
To start the knit stitch, which is one of the two basic stitches in knitting, you will follow some of the steps we learned last week, the only difference is that last week, for the Garter Stitch, we did knit stitch in the front and in the back, this time, we need to do the knit stitch in the front and the purl stitch in the back. This is how you do it:
Row 1- (Right Side) With working yarn to the back, insert hook from front to back into first loop on knitting needle, pull up loop, insert into second knitting needle. Rep across, adjusting tension of loop as you insert it into the knitting needle. (You just made a "knit" row)
Purl Stitch-
Row 2- (Wrong Side) Placing working yarn in front, insert the crochet hook from back to front and with hook facing downward, pull up a loop and insert that loop in second knitting needle.
Rep across. (You just completed a Purl row.)
Rep rows 1 and 2 for pattern. This will form the Stockinette Pattern.
Practice these two rows until you get them down pat. Remember, I've got something planned and I don't want you to miss out on it, so learn them well!

If you require more information than this, please refer to last week's illustrated tutorial.
You can find it here:

http://craftybegonia.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-crochet-with-knitting-needles.html

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How to Crochet with Knitting Needles Tutorial---1

I have long loved the enormity of knitting stitches and their wonderful possibilities and yearned for some way of adapting them to crochet. I have purchased books that promised to teach me the technique of how to convert knitting into crochet and have not gone too far with them for one reason or another. The tutorial series that we begin today will not make you promises it cannot keep. I will not tell you that we will convert crochet into knitting because that is impossible since both are entirely different and even have different gauges and produce different results. What we will be learning is a way of making some beautiful stitches that look knitted and which you can use in some projects you would want to make. Learning this technique will also open for you the possibility of adapting other stitches you might have access to, so that you will have almost unlimited possibilities! This is for those of you who always want to be learning new things and want to keep your craft fresh and interesting!

Note- If you would like to use other sizes of hooks and knitting needles, you must experiment and swatch before you start a project.

Materials-1 set of knitting needles Metric size 3.75, US size 5, UK/Canadian size 9
1 crochet hook size F (3.75 mm)
Worsted weight yarn of your choice (for practice, it could be scraps)

Beginning- You could use either one of the following ways to mount your stitches onto the knitting needle to start practicing:

1- Leaving a length of yarn hanging at the start approximately 4 inches longer than the size of your swatch, make a slip knot as if you were going to begin crocheting.
2- Insert that slip knot into the knitting needle, wrap the yarn from the ball or skein you are using around your left thumb, then grasping the yarn firmly between your palm and back fingers, turn your thumb so that the back of it is facing you, insert the knitting needle, front to back through the loop that has formed by twisting your thumb, slip your thumb out of the loop, while at the same time you pull the yarn downward to close the loop around the knitting needle. Repeat step 2 as many times as needed to form the stitches you will need. Working yarn must be on the side of the tip of the knitting needle when you're done.

The second way in which you can do is my favorite. Frankly, I find it easier and you will never have too much or too little yarn hanging at the beginning!
1. Make a slip knot and start a normal crochet chain. Make as many chs as you will need to complete your swatch or the ammount of stitches you will need.
2. Insert every ring of the chain already made into the knitting needle. Working yarn must be on the side of the tip of the knitting needle when you're done.

Basic Knitting Language and Abbreviations-
K= Knit
K1= Knit 1 stitch
P =Purl
P1= Purl 1 stitch
YO= Yarn Over
Yf= yarn in front (can also be written: YiF or Yfwd= yarn forward)
Yb= yarn to back
S1= Slip 1 stitch, usually done with needles tip to tip or in a purlwise manner
PSSO= Pass Slip Stitch Over
K2tog= Knit 2 sts together (decreases 1 stitch)

Knitting and purling are the basis of all knitting stitches, with variations, if you know how to knit and purl, you can make an endless variety of beautiful stitches.
We will not be making garments in these tutorials, but I will teach you how to make swatches of stitches you could later use. You can also make your swatches longer and make scarves out of them. You can make perfect squares and use them for afghans of for any granny square-style project, combining them with regular crochet stitches or just using knit-crochet kind of stitches, it is up to you.
To learn our basic stitches, we will be making an even number of sts.

Casting On- With F hook and worsted weight yarn, ch 20.

Insert last loop of chin into tip of knitting needle. Then, taking your F hook, insert the hook into the next ch and pull up a loop, insert yarn of pulled loop into tip of knitting needle, pull yarn to adjust size of stitch. Rep till all your chain has been worked and you have 20 loops hanging on the knitting needle. This is what they are supposed to look like:











Knit Stitch- This is one of the two basic knitting stitches. Now that you have cast on your 20 sts, you will turn the knitting needle so that the back is facing you, as if you had finished a row in crochet and were going to work across the back to make the second row, only that the cast on does not count as a row but as it were, as the basic "chain" or foundation of your stitches.
Row 1- Insert hook vertically, and pull up a loop, insert that loop into the tip of the second knitting needle. Now insert your hook sideways in next st, wrap yarn around hook and pull yarn through loop on knitting needle, with loop on hook, insert that loop into the second knitting needle, adjust loop so that it will not be too loose. Repeat this same step all across the row.














Ridges-

Take a look at your stitches, you will notice that you have a row underneath that is make of "knit" stitches, which formed naturally when you
did your cast on, and 1 row of "purl" stitches. This is the beginning of your ridges.
Row 2- Insert F hook in first loop on knitting needle and pull up a loop, insert that loop in second knitting needle. Insert hook in next loop hanging on knitting needle and pull up a loop,
insert that loop formed into second knitting needle (these are knit sts you are making), rep across. Now all your stitches are loops hanging on the second knitting needle.
Row 3- Rep row 2 across second knitting needle.
Continue repeating rows 2 and 3 until you have the length you want for your swatch or until you have learned these stitches by heart. The pattern will form ridges which in knitting terms are called "Garter Stitch".
This stitch will make a very nice scarf also a pretty square for any afghan or for a top made in the old-fashioned granny square mold.





Cast off- To cast your stitches off the knitting needle to complete your swatch, or your granny square, proceed as follows:
Insert hook in first loop hanging on knitting needle and pull up loop, yo, insert hook into next loop in knitting needle and pull loop through both loops on hook in a slip stitch fashion, insert hook into next loop, pull loop and bring that loop through both loops on hook, continue in this manner until you have only one loop left on the knitting needle, insert that loop into your hook and fasten off as you usually do for crochet.


















You just learned how to do garter stitch using a hook assisted by knitting needles!




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Moni's Edging

I love these types of mile-a-minute edgings which work upwards, because they are easier to measure and adjust to fit a project than the ones that work up horizontally. It's terrible to make all your edging in a particular length only to find out later that it is either too short or too long!

With this kind of edging that won't happen since you work the base of the edging upwards until you have the exact width you need, then you turn the corner and work the decorative ends, that way, it is sure to fit!

This lovely and easy edging could be used for many different projects, from a shawl to an afghan.

Base-
With chosen color of worsted wight yarn and crochet hook size H (I used Red Heart's Shocking Pink), ch 5.
Row 1- Ch 5. 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn.
Row 2- 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 5, turn.
Row 3- 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately, until you have the length you need to sew the edging to your project (widthwise.)
When you reach that measurement, work the decorative end as follows:

Decorative End:
Row 1- Work base row 3 once. Ch 3.
Row 2- Make 8 dc in 1st ch-5 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-5 sp, *work 8 dc in next ch-5 sp, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-5 sp, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.



Row 3- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2, *1 dc in each of first 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, in ch-6 sp work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, in next ch-6 sp work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, rep from * across.
Done!

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Lacy Star Motif or Lacy Rosette Motif

This lovely and vdery easy pentagon motif can be used for many beautiful items.
If you are making some of your Holiday gifts, this year, you can use this one as
the center of a round blanket for a baby, you can use it to make a shawl or stole,
to make a lacy poncho, a light afghan or lapghan, even, if you use a cotton yarn,
a pretty set of giant coasters.
The fact that it's easy to make and has a good size will make your work faster,
and that is a plus when you have a lot of stuff to make!

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (I prefer a variegated), acrylic or wool for winter clothing,
cotton if you are going to use it for coasters.
Size H crochet hook.


Lacy Star Motif

Ch 6, sl st to join into a ring.
Rnd 1- Ch 3, make 20 dc in ring, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, *ch 4, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, sl st
to join rnd. Rnd 3- Sl st till you reach first ch-4 space, make a ch 3, and 3 dc in that space, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 space, *4 dc in next ch-4 space,
ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, rep from * around, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 4- Ch 2, yo, insert hook in next dc as if to make a dc, leave dc unfinished,
rep in next 2 dc, yo, pull through all loops on hook (cluster made), *ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 space, ch 3, 1 sc in top of next sc, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 space,
ch 4, yo, insert hook in next dc, begin dc and leave unfinished, yo, rep in next 3 dc, yo, pull yarn through all loops on hook, rep from * around, sl st to join rnd.


Lacy Rosette

To make the rosette ch 6, sl st into a ring.
Follow rnds 1 to 3 of Lacy Star motif. Fasten off.


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Red on Red Capelet

Last year we had a terrific time making stocking stuffers and small precious gifts for the Holidays that you could add to the rest of your gifts for special people in your list, or to simply give them away to people on your second list (co-workers, the girl that cuts your hair, the smiling clerk that always takes care of you at the local bank, etc.) We are starting even earlier this year and this is our second installment, a pretty and feminine capelet. Very easy and fast to make!
As always, my choice of yarn is just a suggestion. I wanted two contrasting shades of red to set off the beautiful but simple lace insert. Enjoy!

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red
Sewing needle
Sewing red thread
Size H crochet hook
1 medium-sized red button in the shape of your choice (about 2mm)

Ch 53.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 21 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn (50 dc).
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn (60 dc). Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 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, rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 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 of next 3 dc.
Ch 3, turn (68 dc). Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn (76 dc). Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * across. 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn (88 dc). Row 7- 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, rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in last dc of row.
Ch 3, turn (100 dc). Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row (105 dc). Row 9- Ch 4, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch-1 space across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Join Cherry Red. Row 11- Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 8, turn. Row 12- Skip 4 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 5, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. End row as follows: ch 4, skip 3 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Row 13- Ch 5, skip till you reach first dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 2 tr in that dc (large shell made), ch 3, skip next chain space and next dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 2 tr in next dc, *ch 3, skip next chain space and next dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 2 tr in next dc, rep from * across. End row with ch 4, 1 dc in top of beg chain.
Ch 8, turn. Row 14- Skip till you reach first dc of large shell, make 1 dc in each of first 3 dc of that shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc of that shell, ch 3, *skip till first dc of next large shell, make 1 dc in each of first 3 dc of that shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc,
1 dc in each of last 3 dc of that shell, ch 3, rep from * across. Ch 5, turn. Row 15- Yo, insert hook into next dc, pull up loop, yo, pull through loop, but leave dc unfinished, repeatin next 2 dc, yo, pull through all loops on hook (cluster made). Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-2 space, ch 3,
make cluster over next 3 dc, ch 4, *make cluster over next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in ch=2 space, ch 3, make cluster over next 3 dc, ch 4, rep from * across.
Ch 8, turn. Row 16- Skip chain space, 1 dc in top of first cluster, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in top of next cluster, *ch 4, 1 dc in top of next cluster, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in top of next cluster, rep from * across row. End row as follows: Ch 4, 1 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 4 dc in ch-4 space, 1 dc in top of next dc, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, 1 dc in next dc, *4 dc in next ch-4 space, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, 4 dc in ch-4 space, rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tail (141 dc).
Row 18- Join Hot Red. Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 4, turn. Row 19- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across.
Ch 3, turn. Row 20- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch-1 space across. Ch 3, turn. Row 21- 1 dc in each dc across.
Button Band- Row 1- Ch 1, turn the corner and sc on the narrow side of the capelet (43 sc). Ch 1, turn. Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across (43 sc--button band made). Ch 1.
Neck- 1 sc in each of the 3 sc that form the button band rows, 1 sc in each dc in top of capelet, ch 1, turn the corner. Buttonhole Band- Row 1- sc in each stitch down this narrow side
of the capelet (43 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 40 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in last sc (buttonholde made), ch 1, turn. Row 3- 1 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each
chain of buttonhole, 1 sc in each sc to end of row (43 sc). Fasten off, weave in tail.
Sew button in place.
You're done!

Note- I have made every effort not to have mistakes in the pattern. If you find any, please let me know and I will correct it immediately.

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Aruba Star

This is a very easy but pretty good looking motif which you can use for many things or simply turn into a coaster.
Hope you enjoy it.
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea
Crochet hook size H
With Aruba Sea and H size crochet hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Slip st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch1, make 2 dc in next sc, ch 1, *2 dc in next sc, ch 1, rep from * around, slip st to join rnd.
Rnd 3- Slip st until you reach next ch-1 space, ch 8, skip next 2 dc, make 1 dc in next ch-1 space, *ch 5, skip next 2dc and make 1 dc in next ch-1 space, rep from * around. Slip stitch to 3rd chain of beginning ch 8.
Rnd 4- Slip stitch until you reach the first ch-5 space, ch 3, make 3 dc ch 1, 4 dc in that space, 4 dc, ch 1, *4 dc in next ch-5 space, rep from * around, slip st to beg ch-3 to end round.
Rnd 5- Slip stitch until you reach the first ch-1 space between the first group of 8 dc, slip stitch and ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in that same space,ch 3, skip 4 dc, 1 sc in space before you reach the next dc, ch 3, skip 4 dc,
*3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-1 space in the middle of 8-dc cluster, ch 3, skip next 4 dc, 1 sc in space before you reach next 4 dc, ch 3, skip next 4 dc, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, rep from * around. End rnd with a sl st in beg ch-3.

Done!

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