Painted Blue Ascot-Style Scarflet

Materials:
Worsted weight variegated yarn (at least 2 similar but different yarns)
1 worsted weight yarn in a solid color (the same color as one of the variegated hues)
Crochet hook size I
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

Half Circle Ends (Make 2): With variegated yarn #1, ch 3, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 1- Ch 3, 8 dc in ring. Ch 4, turn.
Rnd 2- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1,*1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 3- 2 dc in next ch space, [1 dc in next dc and in next ch space] repeat twice, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch space,
1 dc in next dc, [1 dc in next dc and in next ch space] repeat twice, 2 dc in next ch space, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Rnd 4- 1 hdc in each of next 2 sc, 2 hdc in next dc, * 1 hdc in each of next 3 dc, 2 hdc in next dc, rep from * across. End row making 1 hdc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 5- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 hdc, 2 sc in next hdc, *1 sc in each of next 5 hdc, 2 sc in next hdc, rep from * across. 1 sc in turning ch.
Fasten off, first variegated yarn. Weave in tails.

Scarflet- First Side (Ascott Pocket Side): Beginning:
Row 1- Join Solid color yarn chosen and work 23 sc across straight top of half circle. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3,turn. (23 sts made)
Row 3- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4,turn. (23 sts made)
Row 4- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 sts made) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, insert hook in each of next 3 sc, pulling up a loop in each, yo, yarn through all loops on hook (sc3 tog made),
*1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc3tog over next 3 sc, rep from * across. 1 sc in last sc of row. ("Pleats" made) Fasten off solid color, weave in tials, and join variegated
yarn # 2.
Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 4- 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 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across.Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off variegated yarn #2, weave in tails. Join variagated yarn #1.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 9 to 13- Rep row 8. Fasten off, variegated yarn #1, weave in tails.
Row 14- Join variegated yarn #2. 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 15 to 27- Rep row 14. Fasten off variegated yarn #2, leaving long tail to sew with. Fold the strip backwards towards the wrong side of the crocheting to form a pocket as if for an Ascot fold, make sure the edge of the
strip is resting over the 2nd row of variagated yarn #1. Sew. Fasten off, Weave in tails.
Row 28- With solid yarn of your choice, insert hook under first sc of row on top of the Ascot pocket already made and pull up loop, yo and make sc. Rep across. (If you find it too tight, help yourself by using a smaller hook to pull up the loop and then finish the stitch with the required H hook.) (10 sc made)
Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 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 last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc made)
Row 30- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc made)
Row 31- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 2, turn. (16 sc made)
Row 32- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (16 hdc made)
Row 33- 1 dc in each of next 6 hdc, 3 dc in next hdc, 1 dc in each of last 7 hdc. Ch 4, turn. (19 dc made)
Row 34- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (19 tr made)
Row 35- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc made)
Row 36- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 hdc made)
Row 37- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (22 dc made)
Row 38- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sc made)
Row 39- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 2, turn. (22 sc made)
Row 40- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 hdc made)
Row 41- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (22 dc made)
Row 42- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 tr made)
Rows 43 to 51- Rep rows 39 to 42 twice.
Row 52- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off solid yarn. Weave in tail.
Second Side- Take Second Half Circle End and proceed as follows:
Row 1- Join Solid color yarn chosen and work 23 sc across straight top of half circle. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3,turn. (23 sts made)
Row 3- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4,turn. (23 sts made)
Row 4- 1 tr in each dc across. (23 sts made) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, insert hook in each of next 3 sc, pulling up a loop in each, yo, yarn through all loops on hook (sc3 tog made),
*11 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc3tog over next 3 sc, rep from * across. 1 sc in last sc of row. ("Pleats" made) Fasten off solid color, weave in tials, and join variegated
yarn # 2.
Rows 2 to 3- 1 sc in each sc across.
Row 4- 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 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across.Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off variegated yarn #2, weave in tails. Join variagated yarn #1.
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 9 to 13- Rep row 8. Fasten off, variegated yarn #1, weave in tails.
Row 14- Join variegated yarn #2. 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15 to 18- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off variegated yarn #2. Weave in tails. Join solid yarn chosen.
Rows 19 to 20- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc made) Ch 1, turn.
Row 21- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1 turn. (12 sc made)
Row 21- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (14 sc made) Ch 2, turn.
Row 22- 1 hdc in each of first 4 sc, 2 hdc in next sc, 1 hdc in each of next 4 sc, 2 hdc in next sc, 1 hdc in each sc till end of row. Ch 3, turn. (16 hdc made)
Row 23- 1 dc in each of first 7 hdc, 2 dc in next hdc, 1 dc in each hdc till end of row. (17 dc made) Ch 4, turn.
Row 24- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (17 tr made)
Row 25- 1 sc in each of first 4 tr, 2 sc in next tr, *1 sc in each of next 3 tr, 2 sc in next tr, rep from * across. (22 sc made) Ch 2, turn.
Row 26- 1 hdc in each sc across. (22 stitches made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 27- 1 dc in each hdc across. (22 stitches made) Ch 4, turn.
Row 28- 1 tr in each dc across. (22 stitches made) Ch 1, turn.
Continue repeating rows 25 to 28 until this side measures the same as the other piece.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With both right sides facing, sew two sides together. Weave in tail.
Done!


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Knitsy Puffy Stitch

If you love the look of knit but hate to do tunisian, this might be a pretty good compromise between the two, and it is still crochet! A while back, I purchased the book Knit 1, Purl 2 in Crochet by Bendy Carter. I must admit that I haven't done a single project in tyhat book. All I got it for was to learn the purl stitch, since I had already figured out how to make my own knit stitch and it turned out to be very similar to hers! I was planning on coming up with my own stitches, since I learned to knit when I was pretty young and by just combining the knit and the purl you have endless possiblilities, this stitch is my first knit/purl in crochet. It is my own stitch, but I give Bendy credit for the purl stitch (thanks Bendy!) it is a chunky but pretty stitch that you can have a lot of fun with. Hope you like it! Worsted weight yarn colorof your choice Crochet size hook H Chain an even amount of sts For the sample block, i chained 21. Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Row 2- Pull yarn to the front, insert hook from front to back on front loop of first sc, turning the hooking head of the hook downwards, pull yarn through that loop, yo, and pull yarn through both loops on hook. (Purl-like stitch made) Pull yarn to front, insert hook from front to back on front loop of first sc, turning the hooking head of the hook downwards, pull yarn through that loop, yo, and pull yarn through both loops on hook, repeat across. Note- You have now 2 rows of "knit-like" stitch. Row 3- *Insert hook in center of first "knit-like" st, pull up a loop, insert hook in center of next "knit-like" stitch and pull up loop, yo, pull yarn through both loops (k2tog done), ch 1, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. Row 4- Make 1 purl-like stitch in each stitch and chain across. Note- Always work on front loop and do not work tighly. Row 5- Repeat row 3. Alternate rows 3 and 4 for pattern. Note- This pattern tends to lean to one side like some tunisian stitches do, so you will have to block a square made from it.

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Christ's Human Nature

Blue and Blue Warming Collar

This is a beautiful collar made in two Contrasting shades of blue, so that it would "match" with some denim garments. Now, you can make it in any color you like, but find a lighter and a darker shade of the same color or you will lose the pretty peak-through effect of the lighter lace over the draker background.
Materials:
Worsted weight Red Heart Delft Blue
Worsted weight Red Heart Blue
Size H crochet hook and size G crochet hooks
Scissors

Lace:
With Delft Blue and H hook, ch 18.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 3 ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, 1 tr in each of next 4 ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each ch to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- Skip 1st dc, 1 dc in eahc of next 3 dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in top of each tr, ch 4, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- Rep row 1. Row 4- Rep row 3. Continue repeating these two rows until you have completed 35 rows. Fasten off Delft Blue.
Solid side-Join Blue to edge of lace strip horizontally across the dc rows. Row 36- Sc across that edge. Ch 3, turn. Row 37- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. Repeat these two rows until you have reached row 48, ending with an sc row.
Ties- Fold the collar over itself and, just at the point in which the solid dc sts end and the lace sts start, "tack" both sides together by inserting the hook through both sets of loops even as you join the yarn the make the first tie, secure the "tack" with a slip st. Ch 36. Make 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, make 4 dc in next ch and in each of next 6 ch (the chain will begin to curl and it is supposed to), slip st in next chain and begin to make a chain upwards back to the edg of the collar as follows: Ch 6 chains, twist thee chain around the old chain, cossing it over, slip st to secure the twist, make 6 more sts and repeat the twist and the slip st. twice more, when you reach the edge of the collar, slip st and fasten off. Repeat on the other side.
Edging- Ch 4, 1 dc ch, 1 dc in same spot, skip 2 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across, until you reast end of row, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 4, and slip st in last sc to end row. Fasten off. Clean up all remaining tails and you're done!
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Heaven Below

Double Duty Cowlette

This is a nifty idea. A short cowl that can hug your neck and warm it, and which, by simply pulling at the cord and making a bow with it, can turn into a little hat!
Easy and fast to make with the nice texture of a pebbly Offset Cluster, you can make it in a single sitting if you are a fast crocheter!
Here's the pattern:

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red
Red Heart Soft Navy
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
A small piece of cardboard to make tassels (about 4 inches)

With Cherry Red and H hk, ch 17.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hk and in every ch across (15 dc). Row 2: q dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, then make an Offset Cluster in this last dc this way: Yarn over, insert hk around the post of the this last dc made as if to make a dc, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hk, hold the last loops onthe hook and repeat until you have 5 unfinished dc in the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop through all loops on hook and slip st to secure, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, work another Offset Cluster in this last dc made, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each dc and ch across, including in top of each Offset Cluster. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have completed 36 rows. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with. Row 37-With Soft Navy, sc across edge of the red fabric just finished. (71 sc made). Ch 1, turn. Row 38- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 39- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. Row 40 (Eyelet row)- Skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, repeat across. Ch 1, turn. Row 41-1 sc in each st across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Join Soft Navy to the other edge of the red side of the cowlette. Row 42-Sc in each st across (71 sc made). Row 43-Rep row 1. Ch 2, turn. Row 44- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 2, turn. Row 45-Rep row 44. Rows 46-47: Rep row 1. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Turn cowlette on wrong side and sew, using the tails you left as you worked.
Cord: Holding together a strand of Cherry Red and Of Soft Navy at the same time, and H hook, crochet a chain of 97 chains. Sl st in last loop, leave a medium-length tail on both ends. Make a knot on each end of the cord (do not tighten it). Straighten cowlette so that the back seam is int he middle of the back and threading a blent needle with one of the tails left on the cord, thread the cord in and out through the eyelet row, making sure both ends of the cord wind up in the center of the front of the cowlette.
Make two tassels (short like I made htem or long, if you like them that way), sew them to the ends of the cord. Fasten off.
You're done!

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