Vivaciously Colorful Rickrack Scarflet

Uneven use of color makes for an interesting pattern every time. This pattern uses some of the shades of the variegated yarn to play with color and produce a fun and colorful scarflet. The wavy pattern of the lacy portion of this scarflet reminds me of rickrack (hence the name) and it lends a classic flavor to this scarflet to fight the boredom of the gray and lately, too snowy days of winter.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bikini (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

Side #1-
With Bikini and H hook, ch 27.
Row 1- Make 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (26 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 5, turn. (Counts as 1st dtr)
Row 3- Skip first 3 sc, make 3 dtr in next sc, leaving last loop of each unworked on hook, yarn over, pull yarn through all loops on hook (dtr group just made),
ch 5, work another dtr group in same sc, *skip 5 sc, 1 dtr group in next sc, ch 5, make another dtr group in same sc, rep from * 3 times, skip 4, work 1 dtr group in next sc, ch 5, 1 dtr group in same sc.
Skip 2 sc, 1 dtr in last sc of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in top of first dtr group, 5 sc in next ch-5, *1 sc in top of next dtr group, 5 sc in next ch-5, rep from * across. (26 sc made) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 5, turn.
Row 6- Rep row 3.
Rows 7 to 17- rep rows 4 to 6 alternately. Fasten off, Bikini. Weave in tails. Set aside Side #1.

Side # 2- For lace: Rep Side #1. Set aside.
Pick up side #1- Join Bright Yellow.
Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 20- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 21- 1 sc in each tr across. (26 sc) Fasten off Bright Yellow. Weave in tails.
Row 22- Join Pumpkin. Make 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 25- 1 sc in each tr across. (26 sc)
Row 26- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 27- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each tr across. (26 sc)
Row 29- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 30- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Row 32- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 33- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 34- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 35- 1 sc in each tr across. (26 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pick up Side # 2- Join Shocking Pink.
Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4 turn (counts as first tr).
Row 20- 1 tr in each of next 5 tr, ch 14, skip 14 dc, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in each of last 6 dc. (Keyhole made) Ch 1, turn.
Row 21 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (26 dc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each dc across. (26 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- 1 tr in each sc across. (26 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 25- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Shocking Pink, weave in tails.
Row 26- Join Blue. Work 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 27- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each tr across. (26 sc)
Row 29- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 30- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tail.
Row 32- Join Turqua. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 33- 1 dc in each sc across. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 34- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 35- 1 sc in each tr across. (26 sc) Fasten off, Blue
Thread blunt needle with leftover tail from opposite side and sew both pieces together. Fasten off.
Done!

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Vivacious Colors Scarflet

A colorful little thing that warms you up and yet looks nice on you, sometimes that is just what you want! This one is very easy to make, but pretty enough. Intermediate and advanced crocheters will make it with their eyes closed. For beginners who can follow instructions carefully it is quite a feasible project. It works up rather fast and it doesn't take too much yarn. You can make it with scraps, which is a bonus. My kind of project. Enjoy!
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Ranch Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Ranch Red Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size H
Scissors

Base stitches for scarfie:With Carrot, ch 24.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch fromhk and in each ch across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Note- Ch 3 stands for 1s dc of row.
Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Carrot. Weave in tails.
Row 5- Join Ranch Red. Work 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 7 to 9- Rep row 6. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Ranch Red, weave in tails.
Row 11- Join Coffee. Make 1 dc in each sc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 13 to 17- Rep row 12. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Fasten off Coffee. Weave in tails.
Row 19- Join Tea Leaf. Work 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 21 to 22- Rep row 20. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Tea Leaf. Weave in tails. (22 dc)
Row 24- Join Cafe. Make 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 25- 1 dc in each dc across (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 26 to 30- 1 dc in each dc across (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 31- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc)Fasten off Cafe, weave in tails.
Row 32- Join Claret. 1 dc in each dc across (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 33- 1 dc in each dc across (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 34 to 36- Rep row 33. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 37- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Fasten off Claret, weave in tails.
Row 38- Join Spring Green. Work 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 39- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 40- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 41- 1 tr in each of next 5, ch 10, skip 10 dc, 1 tr in eachof last 6 dc.(Keyhole made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 42- 1 dc in each tr and in each chain across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 43 to 45- 1 dc in each tr and in each chain across. (22 dc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tails.

Lacy Wave Edge #1-
Row 1- Join Cafe to edge of first Carrot row. Work 1 dc in each dc of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 tr in next sc,ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc innext sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each stitch and chain across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3. Ch 1 turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each stitch and chain across.
Fringe-
Row 1- Chain 14, turn, work 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each chain just made, 1 sc in next sc, sl st in same sc, *chain 14, work 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each chain just made, sl st in same st, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Lacy Wave Edge #2-
Row 1- Join Coffee to edge of first Spring Green row. Work 1 dc in each dc of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 tr in next sc,ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc innext sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each stitch and chain across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3. Ch 1 turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each stitch and chain across.
Fringe-
Row 1- Chain 14, turn, work 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each chain just made, sl st in same stitch as fringe just made, 1 sc in next sc, *chain 14, work 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each chain just made, sl st in same st, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tails.

"God's mercy and love for the fallen race have not ceased to accumulate, nor lost their earthward direction.
It is true that disappointments will come; tribulation we must expect; but we are to commit everything, great and small, to God. He does not become perplexed by the multiplicity of our grievances, nor overpowered by the weight of our burdens. His watchare extends to every household, and encircles every individual; He is concerned in all our business and our sorrows. He marks every tear; He is touched with the feeling of our infirmities. All the afflictions and trials that befall us here are permitted, to work out His purposes of love toward us—'that we might be partakers of His holiness,' and thus become participants in that fullness of joy which is found in His presence." My Life Today, 292.

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Gemstone Warmth

This is one of those teeny weeny pieces you throw around your neck when you want just so much warmth, but not necessarily be hauling around a scarf that reaches down to your waist! It makes on scraps of yarn and it works up really fast! I made it in one sitting because I happen to have the time, but you can make it in two sittings! This scarfie will work out really well in worsted weight yarn but you can make it in a bulkier weight if you prefer.
Skill- Relatively easy.
Size- Approximately, 5 1/2" W x 21" L
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Amethyst
Button of your choice
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Crochet hook size H

With Amethyst, ch 55.
Row 1- 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Row 3 to 11- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 1, turn. (54 hdc)
Working on narrow end of scarflet:
Row 12- Work 16 sc across narrow edge. Ch 4, turn. (16 sc)
Rows 13 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each of 1st 6sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc (buttonhole made.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. (16 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 17- 1 tr in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (16 sc)
Row 18- 1 tr in 2nd tr of row (ch 4 stands for first tr of row), ch 3, skip 1 tr, 1 sc in each of next 2 tr, ch 3, skip 1 tr, 1 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 3, skip 1 tr, 1 sc in each of next 2 tr, ch 3, skip 1 tr, 1 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 3, skip 1 tr, 1 sc in last re. Ch 5, turn.
Row 19- 1 tr in each of first 2 tr, ch 4, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4, 1 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 4, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4, 1 tr in each of last 2 tr. Ch 4, turn.
Row 20- 1 tr in same spot as ch 4, ch 2, 2 tr in next tr, ch 2, 2 tr in next tr, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2, 2 tr in next tr, ch 2, 2 tr in next tr, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2, 2 tr in next tr, ch 2, 2 tr in next tr, ch 2, sl st in top of turning ch. Fasten off.
Opposite Narrow End- Join Yarn. Row 1- Work 16 sc across narrow end. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (16 sc)
Row 7- 1 tr in each sc across. (16 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 8 to 10- Rep rows 18, 19 and 20 of opposite end. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Sew on button of your choice to correspond with buttonhole.

Revised and corrected. Thank you mcost!






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Vintage Green Lacy Warming Collar

I am very fond of warming collars because they are not only snugly and warm, but they are also beautiful, allowing you to use lace and pretty stitches for something that otherwise wouldn't be holey, like a neckwarmer in winter! This one is simple but is definitely pretty. It is done with pleasant greens, which remind of warmer days to come. Hope you like it!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Honeydew
Blunt needle
Crochet hook size H
Scissors

(Note: some of you have asked me how much yarn my scarfs and other neck wearables take, unless otherwise noted, only 1 skein, or scraps of various colors!)

Lace 1-
With Honeydew, ch 12.
Row 1- 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, skip 3 ch, 4 dc in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, 4 dc in last ch of row. Ch 6, turn.
Row 2- 4 dc in first dc of row, ch 3, 4 dc in first dc of next shell, ch 3, 4 dc in last dc of next shell, ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 4 dc in first dc of row, ch 3, 4 dc in first dc of next shell, ch 3, 4 dc in last dc of next shell, ch 6, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately until your lace measures 25 inches.

Top edge- Row 1- (This will form the long lining of the collar that will provide the warmth and also the pretty contrast to showcase the lace.) Working horizontally across top (not the side that has the long loops), Ch 3, 1 sc in first dc of next shell, ch 3, 1 sc in bottom of first dc of next shell, rep across.
When you reach end of row, ch 3, 1 sc in top of first dc, ch 1, 1 sc in bottom of same dc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- Skipping sc sts, make 1 sc in each ch across. 1 sc in top of last sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Honeydew, weave in tails.
Row 6- Join Tea Leaf. Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 9 to 21- 1 hdc second stitch and in each hdc across. Ch 3, turn.

Note 2- There is no mistake when you reach ch 1, turn in each hdc row. You see, that will tend to make the rows narrow a bit on both edges sot hat the "lining" will not stick out from the lace.

Row 22- (Lining Edging): 3 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 2, skip 2 hdc, [4 dc in next hdc, ch 2, skip 2 hdc, 4 dc in next hdc] rep across. Fasten off, weave in tail.



Finishing off- Closure: You can close your warming collar in many ways. If you want to, crochet a loop (don't leave it with only chains, because it will wear out with use and it will break, but sc around the chains!) and you can close it with a nice button of your choice.
Or two or three smaller ones. But I've chosen to use ties.

Fold warming collar over itself, making lacy part match with darker lining. With crochet hook size G and Honeydew, sc together the
edge of both (insert the hook through both the edge of the lace and the edge of the darker underside as you make the new sc) all the way from
the bottom to the top. (21 sc) (first side secured.)
Continuing with Honeydew and G hook, now ch 55 chains to makie the first tie.
Make 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, 5 dc in next chain, and in each of next 6 chains. 4 dc and 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch and in each ch to end of row. (First tie finished.) Slip stitch to end row.

Repeat the same on the other side. Fasten off. Weave in tails.

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Crayon Fun Retro Ascot

This is another one of my takes on retro scarfs. I do not recommend it for a beginner, but only for intermediate crocheters. It is not that difficult to make, but it is somewhat involved, and a beginner might get a bit confused. This is a colorful and fun scarf for everyday living.

Materials:Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Amethyst (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Blue (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Scissors
Blunt needle
Crochet hook size H
crochet hook size F

Triangle #1 (make 2)- With Spring Green and H hook, ch 4.
Row 1- 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 1, 3 dc in top of turning ch at end of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 1, 3 dc ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in top of turning ch at end of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, [ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1] rep twice, 3 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Triangle #2 (make 2)- With Pumpkin, rep all rows as for Triangle #1. Fasten off, weave in tails.
With F hook, join Amethyst to 1 corner of triangle, sc all around. Fasten off, weave in tails. Rep with all triangles. Sew 1 Spring Green to 1 Pumpkin triangle by placing the two tips together (facing upward) and the wider side facing downward as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Repeat with the other 2 triangles.
Scarflet-
First Side-
Row 1- Join Amethyst to 1st sc of top and with H hook, make 1 sc, work 1 sc in each sc across. (31 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, [1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 sc] rep across. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 3 to 4- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each dc and in each ch across. Fasten off Amethyst, weave in tail.
Row 6- Join Hot Red. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1 [1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1 sc] rep till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc] rep till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 8 to 11- Rep row 7.
Row 12- 1 sc in each dc and in each ch across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Row 13- Join Blue. With new yarn, rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 14 to 15- Rep row 7. Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each dc and in each ch across. Fasten off Blue, weave in tails.
Row 17- Join Kelly Green. Row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 18 to 22- Rep row 7. Ch 1, turn.
Set aside 1 of the two sides.
Work on one of the two sides as follows:
Row 23- 1 sc in each of first 4 sts, sc2tog sts, *1 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 24- 1 sc in each of 1st 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,rep across. Sc2tog over last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 25- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Note: Your scarf will become wavy, don't panic, this is the idea. Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in eachof 1st 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each oflast 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each of first 3 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 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 29 to 59- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Fastenoff, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread blunt needle with tail and folding the strip just formed backwards over itself, sew across it onthe back side, forming a "pocket". Fasten off, weave in tail. Set aside and work on other side of scarf.
Second Side- Rep rows 1 to 16 of First Side. Fasten off Blue.
Row 17- Join Kelly Green. Ch 3,1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc] rep till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 18 to 21- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, [1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc] rep till end of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 22- 1 sc in each stitch across row. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Row 23- Join Carrot. 1 sc in each sc across. (31 sc)
Row 24- 1 sc in each of 1st 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc]rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Ch 3, turn. (27 sc)
Row 25- 1 dc in each sc across (27 dc.)Ch 4, turn.
Row 26- 1 tr in each dc across (27 tr.)Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 28- 1 dc in each sc across. (27 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 29- 1 tr in each dc across. (27 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each of first 10 tr, sc2 tog over next 2 tr, 1 sc in each of next 10 tr, sc2tog over the next 2 tr, 1 sc in each of next 10 tr, sc2tog over the next 2 tr, 1 sc in each of last 3 tr. (25 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 31- 1 dc in each sc across. (25 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 32- 1 tr in each dc across. (25 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 33- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 3, turn. (25 sc)
Row 34- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. (25 dc)
Row 35- 1 tr in each sc across. (25 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 36- 1 sc in each tr across. (25 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 37- 1 dc in each sc across. (25 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 38- 1 tr in each dc across. (25 tr).
Continue to repeat 1 sc row, followed by a dc row, followed by a tr row, until, measuring from the start of the Carrot rows, you have completed 18", ending with a tr row. Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 1- 1 sc in each of 1st 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 2- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,1 sc in each sc till end of row. (20 sc)Ch 1, turn.
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 3- 1 sc ine ach of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in eachof next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in eachof next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc)
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 4- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)Ch 1, turn.
Further decrease row 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across.
Further decrease row 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Next row- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Match end of Carrot strip of Side #2 to end of Kelly Green "pocket" made previously on Side #1, and sew Carrot edge to top of "pocket without closing it. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Tassels- With Amethyst, cut several strands of yarn 5" long and fold them in half. Make 2 short tassels. Sew them to the pointed end of scarf.

Done!

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Seven things about myself:

1- I love too many crafts and do not have enough time to do them all!
2- I start too many projects all at once because I get so many ideas and then have to hold back my horses, so that I can finish them all!
3- Red is one of my favorite colors (and then I love all the rest!)
4- I really love double begonias! (As well as roses, pansies, violets, mums, carnations. . .)
5- I prefer crocheting to knitting, but love knitted cables.
6- I love to read.
7- I love people!

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Symphony in Grey Scarf

This is a buttoned-up lacy-edged scarf that is just simple and gorgeous! The pale, silvery grey is a neutral color that goes well with any clothing, coat or jacket you might want to wear this with. It is pretty easy to make, and an advanced crocheter will make it in two sittings. It takes only 1 skein of Super Saver.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Grey
Scissors
Blunt needle
Light grey sewing thread
Sewing needle
Silver button of your choice
Crochet hook size H

Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.(22 hdc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc)
Rows 4 to 78- Continue alternating 1 sc and 1 hdc row, ending with 1 sc row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 79 (Buttonhole row)- 1 sc in each of 1st 10 sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 10 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 80- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. (Buttonhole completed.)
Upper Side Edge- Turn corner, and working on the long side of the scarf, sc across (about 95 sc. Try to make it an odd number of sc.)
Fasten off, weave in tail.
Lower Side Edge- Join yarn to opposite long side of scarf. Row 1- Sc across as before. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip 1 sc, * 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, rep from * across. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Lace Edges:
Lace #1- Join yarn to last st of Lower Side Edge on narrow edge of scarf. Row 1- Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, *1 dc in each sc across, to last sc of Upper Side Edge. Ch 4, turn. (27 dc)
Row 2- skip 1 sc, *1 dc in next sc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. (14 dc across)
Row 3- 1 dc in next ch sp, *1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in each dc and ch space till end of row. Ch 4, turn. (27 dc)
Row 4- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. (14 dc across)
Rows 5 to 11- Repeat these two rows alternately, ending with a row of 1 dc in each stitch across. Ch 3, turn.
Lace #2- Row 1- 1 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 2 dc in each ch of large loop, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc, 2 dc in each ch of next loop, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 1, [2 dc in each ch of next large loop, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc], rep twice mroe, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, of shell, ch 6, skip rest of dc in shell, *1 dc in each of first 3 sts of next shell, ch 6, skip rest of sts in shell, rep from * across. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 6 dc in first loop and in each loop across. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3.
Row 6- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc of shell, ch 5, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 3 dc, ch 3, e dc in first loop and in each loop across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 9- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, in center chain of shell, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 in center of shell, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
If you want to, sl st scross side edges to meet sc of Upper Side Edge on one side and Lower Side Edge on the opposite side. This is an optional step, just to tidy things up.
Fasten off, weave int ails.
Done!

Born in Bethlehem

Royal Elegance

The cold weather gives us an opportunity to make pretty things that are easy and lovely for ourselves and for others. This is a pretty scarf I made as a gift. I hope you like it.

Sill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Crocheters

Materials:

Red Heart wosted weight yarn Royal
Scissors
Blunt needle
Light grey sewing thread
Sewing needle
Silver button of your choice
Crochet hook size H

Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc)
Rows 3 to 4- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 hdc)
Rows 5 to 6- 1 sc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc)
Rows 7 to 77- Continue alternating 2 sc rows and 2 hdc rows.
Row 78 (Wrong Side. Buttonhole Row)- 1 sc in each of first 10 sts, ch 1, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in each of last 10 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 79 (Right Side)- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. (Buttonhole completed.)Ch 1.

Upper Side Edge- Turn corner, and working on long side of scarf, sc across (about 95 sc, making sure you end up with an odd number.) Ch 1, turn corner.
Row 80- 1 sc across each st on narrow side of scraf to reach opposite long site.

Lower Side Edge- Base row 1- Sc across long side of scarf as before. Ch 4, turn.

Row 1- Skip 1 stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, *ch 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, rep from * across.

Ch 4, turn corner towards narrow side of scarf.

Lace and Ruffles-

Row 1- Skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep across. Ch 4, turn.

Row 2- Rep row 1.

Row 3- *1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * until you have completed 6 dc, ch 2, skip ch-1 sp and next dc, **1 dc in next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, rep from ** until you have completed 5 dc. Ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp and next dc, 1 dc in each ch-1 space and in each dc till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 tr in each of 5 center sc, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc to end of row.
Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 10- Skip 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: Ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each dc and in each chain across. Ch 5, turn.
Row 13- Skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, [ch 5, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc] rep twice, ch 6, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, [ch 5, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc] rep 3 times. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 2 dc in 1st loop, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in 3rd ch of next loop, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 1, 1 sc in center ch of next loop]rep till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in center loop of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, [ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in center loop of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc]
rep across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * until you reach ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 sc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1**, continue repeating from * to ** across.
I like to tidy things up, to do that, ch 1, turn the corner sc across the edge of Lace and Ruffles until you meet the Lower Edge Side, sl st. Fasten off.
Join yarn to opposite side and repeat. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
Sew button to correspond to buttonhole.

You're done!

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