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Anaelle

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Anaelle is a very quick and easy short scarflet. It is short enough to make in one sitting, if you are a fast crocheter, so it is ideal for gift-giving and charity projects. It takes up very little yarn, so you can make several from a new skein. It was designed for Orchid, a lovely hue of purple by Red Heart yarns which I think is very flattering to any complexion because of its rosy undertones. It is enough of a scarf to provide warmth but not so long that it will get caught in everything as you pass. I loved this one because you make it one piece, no sewing required. Enjoy!

Skill- Advanced beginner to Advanced.
Size- Approx. 5 1/2" W x 30" L

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Orchid (about 1/2 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails

With Orchid, ch 20.
Row 1- 1 dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn.
Note- Ch 3 stands for 1st dc of next row, ch 4, counts for first dc plus ch 1 of next row.
Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc, in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in last st of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last st of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 5- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc, in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in last st of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 6 to 15- Alternate rows 4 and 5. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 16- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch across. (18 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 17- 1 tr in each of next 3 dc, ch 10, skip 10 dc, 1 tr in each of last 4 dc. (Keyhole started) Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (18 dc) (Keyhole completed) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 19 to 35- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 4, turn.


Rows 19 to 35 are your opportunity to adjust this scarflet to a length that suits your taste and comfort zone. You can add a few more rows without any problem! Row 36- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 37- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 38- Rep row 3. Ch 4, turn.
Row 39- Rep row 4.
Rows 40 to 50- Alternate rows 4 and 5. Ch 3, turn.
Row 51- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch across. (18 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 52- 1 dc in each dc across. (18 dc) Fasten off Orchid and weave in tails.

Done!


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Kristen (Or That Flirty Coral Ascott)

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Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Coral (about 1/2 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt or yarn needle wot weave in tails



With Coral and H hook ch 82.
Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (81 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in first hdc, 1 tr in next hdc, *1 sc in next sc, 1 tr in next hdc, rep from * across till last 2 sts, 1 sc in each of last 2 sts. (81 sts) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 hdc in each st across. (81 hdc) Ch 1, turn (Counts as first hdc of next row, throughout).
Row2 4 to 7- Rep rows 2 and 3. (81 sts)
Row 8- 1 sc in each hdc across. (81 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 9- 1 hdc in each of next 11 sts, ch 12, skip 12 sts, 1 hdc in next st and in each st till end of row. (67 hdc + 12 ch) (Keyhole started) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each st and in each ch across. (81 sc) (Keyhole completed) Ch 2, turn.
Row 11- 1 hdc in each st across. (81 hdc)
Rows 12 to 14- Rep rows 2 and 3. (81 sts) Ch 2, turn.
Row 15- 1 hdc in each st across.

Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!


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Dannette

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I have run many times into advanced beginners who commented sadly that most of the patterns they find are above their skill level, and there are very few things that they can make. Dannette is a pretty scarflet which an advanced beginner who has learned to follow instructions in crochet language, can make and an intermediate to advanced crocheter will make almost with their eyes closed. It is a great project for charity and for gift-giving as well. It is a lovely keyhole scarflet that will stay comfortably put even in a high wind. Enjoy!

Skill- Easy (Advanced beginner onward)
Size- 32" L x 6" W.


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

Body of Scarflet-
With Paddy Green and H hook, ch 23.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (22 sc, counting ch bump of first sc as 1 st) Ch 3, turn. (22 sts)
Row 2- 1 dc in each sc across. (22 sts, ch 3 counts as 1st dc) Ch 4, turn.(22 sts)
Row 3- 1 tr in each dc across. (22 sts, ch 4 counts as 1st tr) ch 1, turn.(22 sts)
Row 4- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc) Ch 3, turn.(22 sts)
Row 5- 1 dc in each st across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.(22 sts)
Row 6- 1 tr in each st across. (22 tr) ch 1, turn.(22 sts)
Row 7- 1 sc in each st across. Ch 3, turn.(22 sts)
Row 8 to 34- rep rows 4, 5 and 6, alternately, ending with a dc row. Ch 4, turn.(22 sts)
Row 35- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 12, skip 12 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole started)(22 sts)
Row 36- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (22 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 37- 1 sc in each st across. (22 sts)
Lace-
Note- Ch 3, stands for first dc all through lace pattern.


First Side-
Row 1- 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, skip 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st (Split Shell made), ch 2, skip 3 sts, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip first dc of Split Shell and work 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, skip last dc of Split Shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, skip first dc of Split Shell, work 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, skip last dc of Split Shell, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 4 to 9- Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately for pattern. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Lace
Second Side- Since the scarflet has the length we want, you only have to make the lace on this side.
Rows 1 to 9- Rep as for First Side. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!


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Jantinne

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Jantinne is a Dutch name that means "God is Gracious," I think it is a beautiful name, and the meaning is even more beautiful and totally true! Jantinne is longer than most scarves I have designed but it is lovely and super easy to make. This is another ideal project for charity or gift-giving, especially if you're in a pinch.

Size- 46" L x 7" W.
Skill- Advanced beginner onward.

Materials-
Red Heart Lavender (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails
Side#1-
With Lavender and H hook, Ch 24
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, ch 4, skip 3 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 3 ch, 1 dc in each of last 4 ch. Ch 3, turn.
Note- Ch 3 stands for first dc of each row.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc (V St made), ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 V St in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, V St in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in ch-sp of next V St, ch 1, 1 V St in middle dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 3 dc shell in ch-sp of next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 V St in second dc of next shell, ch 1, 3-dc shell in ch-sp of next V St, ch 1, V St in middle dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, V St in next V St, ch 1, 1 V ST in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 V st in next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, V St in next V St, ch 1, 3-dc shell in ch-sp of next V St, ch 1, V st in next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 3-dc shell in next V St, ch 1, V St in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 3-dc shell in next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 V St in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 V St in next V St, ch 1, 1 V St in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 11- Rep row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- Rep row 9. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- Rep row 10. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- Rep row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- Rep row 9. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, V St in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 v St in next V St, ch 1, 1 V St in second dc of next shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- Rep row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- Rep row 9. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- Rep row 16. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next ch sp, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in each st till end of row. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Ro1 21- 1 tr in each of first 5 dc, ch 12, skip 12 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole started)(10 tr, 12 ch) Ch 3, turn.
Row 22- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn. (Keyhole completed)
Row 23- 1 tr in each dc across. (22 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 24 to 34- Alternate 1 dc and 1 tr row. Fasten off, weave in tail.


Side #2-
With Lavender and H hook, Ch 24
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, ch 4, skip 3 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 3 ch, 1 dc in each of last 4 ch. Ch 3, turn.
Note- Ch 3 stands for first dc of each row.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc (V St made), ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 V St in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, V St in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in ch-sp of next V St, ch 1, 1 V St in middle dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 3 dc shell in ch-sp of next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 V St in second dc of next shell, ch 1, 3-dc shell in ch-sp of next V St, ch 1, V St in middle dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, V St in next V St, ch 1, 1 V ST in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 V st in next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, V St in next V St, ch 1, 3-dc shell in ch-sp of next V St, ch 1, V st in next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 3-dc shell in next V St, ch 1, V St in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 3-dc shell in next V St, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 V St in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 V St in next V St, ch 1, 1 V St in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 11- Rep row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- Rep row 9. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- Rep row 10. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- Rep row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- Rep row 9. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, V St in second dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 1, 1 v St in next V St, ch 1, 1 V st in second dc of next shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- Rep row 8. Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- Rep row 9. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- Rep row 16. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next ch sp, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in each st till end of row. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 21- 1 tr in each st across. (22 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 22- 1 dc in each tr across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 23 to 34- Alternate 1 dc and 1 tr row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Place both sides together, with Right Sides facing each other and Wrong Sides facing you and sew them together. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!


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Lellia

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My designing process is usually very organic. When I started Lellia, i really didn't know where I was going with it, until the lace began to form before my eyes and I loved it. The lace is very easy to make and yet it is effective in creating a lovely scarf and that is what I always aim at.

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

Skill- Easy
Size- 43” L x 7” W.

Side #1-
With Royal and H hook, ch 23.
Note- Ch 3 and ch 4 count as first dc and first tr of row respectively.
Row 1- 1 dc in fourth ch from hook and in each of next 7 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch (V St made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 8 ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, V St in ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip V St of previous row, V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip V St, 1 V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next V St, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 4 to 17- Alternate rows 2 and 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- Work 23 dc across row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 19- 1 tr in each of next dc across till end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 21 to 32- Alternate rows 19 and 20. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.


Side #2-
With Royal and H hook, ch 23.
Note- Ch 3 and ch 4 count as first dc and first tr of row respectively.
Row 1- 1 dc in fourth ch from hook and in each of next 7 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch (V St made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 8 ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, V St in ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip V St of previous row, V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip V St, 1 V St in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next V St, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 4 to 17- Alternate rows 2 and 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- Work 23 dc across row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 19- 1 tr in each of next 5 dc, ch 12, skip 12 dc, 1 tr in each of last 6 dc. (24 sts) (Keyhole started) Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (24 dc) (Keyhole completed) Ch 4, turn.
Row 21- 1 tr in each dc across. (24 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 22- 1 dc in each tr across. (24 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 23 to 32- Alternate rows 21 and 22. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Place both pieces of the scarf with Right Side facing each other and Wrong Side facing you and with tail you left on Side # 1, sew them together at the Back. Fasten off, weave in what remains of tail.

Done!



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Blaire

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

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

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


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


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

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

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