Earth Tones Scarflet

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

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

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

Weave in tail.

Done!

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

Size of medallion is 4 3/4"



Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Rainbow Brights

Crochet hook size H

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

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

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

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

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


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Exquisite Ruby Warming Collar

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

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

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

You’re done!








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

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in ends

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





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

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

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Garnet Fire Scarflet

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

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

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


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