Buff Fleck Simple 'N Warm Scarf

This scarf is an ideal project for an advanced beginner or for anyone making scarves for charity. It works up really fast, it is warm and it looks really nice because although it is pretty simple, it is made in a really pretty and appealing yarn. It is long enough to wrap around a neck generously, but if you want to, you can make it a bit shorter. It matches our Buff Fleck Beanie for a perfect set!

Materials:

2 skeins Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff Fleck
Crochet hook size H
Measuring tape
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)

Ch 25.
Row 1- 1 tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 4, turn. (22 tr)
Row 2- 1 tr in each tr across.(22 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Note- Ch 4, stands for first tr of row.
Rows 3 to 58- Rep row 2.(22 tr)
Row 59- 1 tr in each tr across. Fasten off, weave in tail.

8 tassels on each end- Cut 4 strands per tassel, 12 inches long and fold in half, attach to end of scarf.
Repeat across. Do the same at opposite end of scarf.














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Cute Buff Fleck Beanie

This is a very easy beanie to do. It is worked in straight rows and not in the round. It also takes less than 1 skein to make!

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff Fleck
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Button of your choice to decorate top of beanie (can be a wooden button)
Sewing needle and thread of color to match (optional)

Ch 33.

Row 1- Make 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (31 hdc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (31 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3 to 53- Rep row 2. (31 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 54- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

How to form beanie:

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew top of beanie, gathering into folds as you go. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Sew button to top of beaine either using yarn (the one in the photo has a button sewn with yarn to accent it even more) or using a sewing needle and matching thead.

Edging: Join yarn to bottom of beanie and sc all around to give it a nice tidy edge. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Done!
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Sarah's Edging

This beautiful edging is for a sewn fleece shawl made for a friend, it is to be sewn to the already made shawl for our friend Sarah. It can be used as a trim for a crocheted shawl, wrap, or even a throw or an afghan. It quite lovely and very easy to make, it could easily substitute for tassels in just about anything.

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal (I only needed 1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in ends

Base of Edging-

With a worsted weight yarn with a color of your choice (I used Red Heart Royal), and H crochet hook,
Ch 15.
Row 1- 1 dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn.
Rep row 2 until you reach the length you want for your edging.

Sewing Straight Edge of Edging-

(You will now be working across the length of dc mesh stitches you just made. This is the edge you will be sewing to your project):

Row 1- Work 112 sc across the edge of dc mesh. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Decorative Edge of Edging-

With Right Side facing, join yarn to opposide wide side of edging.
Row 1- Row 1- Work 112 sc across the edge of dc mesh. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 9, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch.
Skip 2 sc (of mesh band) 1 sc in next sc, ch 4, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across. Finish row as follows, ch 9, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in last sc of row. Ch 6, turn.
Row 3- 2 sc in top of that last dc-motif made in previous row, ch 3, 4 tr in ch-4 loop of previous row, *2 sc in top of next dc-motif, ch 3, 4 tr in ch-4 loop, rep from * across. End row, ch 3, slip st in last st. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Note- If you decide to use it for something on a thinner weight of yarn, please swatch so that you will get the right results. The good thing about vertical edgings is that you can adjust them better than those you have to work horizontally only to find out after all your hard work that you have something that is either too long or too short for your project!

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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.

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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.

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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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