Lacy Keyhole Neck Warmer

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red Heart Coffee and Cafe yarns)
H size crochet hook
Note: Puff Stitch: Yo, insert hook into the specific stitch, yarn over, insert hook back into the same stitch (3 lps on hk), repeat all these steps twice more (if necessary, count your loops, which must be 7 lps on hook), yarn over and pull yarn through all loops on hook. If you wnat to, make a single crochet stitch or 1 chain, to complete the stitch better. I didn't do it because I needed a certain amount of stitches and did not want to be thrown off by an extra chain or stitch. If you do add this stitch or chain, please be aware of your addition and skip that stitch when working the subsequent rows.
Keyhole:
With Coffee yarn and H hook, ch 34. Sl st in beginning ch, being careful not to twist. Ch 1.
Rnd. 1- Sc in each sc around, sl st to join round. Ch 3.
Rnd. 2- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next sc, *1 dc innext sc, 2 dc in each of last 2 sc, rep around till last 2 sts, 1 dc in each of last 2 sc, sl st to end rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd. 3- 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, 1 sc in each of next 4 dc, 2 sc in next dc, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, 2 sc in next dc, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 sc in each of next 5 dc, 2 sc in next dc, rep from * around to end of rnd. Sl st to end rnd. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Stretch the resulting circle into an oval.
Lace:
Join Cafe to one of the edges of the oval.
Row 1 (Base row)- Ch 4, 1 Tr. in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 hdc in each of next 11 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 Tr in each of next 2 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next dc, puff stitch in next stitch (see note), 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, *1 puff st in next st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- Skip 1 stitch from prev row, 1 dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately until you have reached 22 inches, measruing from row 1 (base row).
Shell Edging:
Ch 3, make 2 dc ch 2, 2 dc in same space, skip 3 sts, make 1 sc in next st, skip 3 sts, *make 2dc, ch 2 2dc in next stitch, skip 3 sts, make 1 sc in next st, rep from * across. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Keyhole Side:
With Cafe, join to one of the edges of the bottom of the oval.
Row 1- Repeat row 1 of lace.
Row 2- Repeat row 2 of lace.
Row 3- Repeat row 3 of lace.
Continue repeating rows 2 and 3 alternately until you have completed 12 rows, including the base row.
Shell Edging: Make the same shell edging you made on the other side of the neck warmer. Fasten off and weave in tail. This side must measure at least 7 inches from base row to edge of shell edging.
That's all there it to this project. Enjoy!
You can use a contrasting color for the keyhole. For example, you can make your keyhole red and your lace royal blue, or any combination you would like.
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Do You Like to Make Roses?

An extra treat for all of you. A very nice video I found at YouTube for those who love to make flowers (I love roses myself.) Enjoy!

Lacy Necktie

I am making scarves and neck warmers to give away, and I thought I'd share them with you all. If you want easy but good-looking neck-warming crochet patterns for stocking-stuffers or for charity, you have arrived at the right place at the right time! This week I have a pretty pattern for you. Materials: Worsted weight yarn (color of your choice. 

I used Read Heart Dk Orchid.) Size H crochet hook Blunt needle to weave in ends and sew necktie strap Scissors

Ch 22. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (20 dc) Row 2: 1 sc in each of first 5 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 3, turn. Row 3: 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, skip 2 sc, make 7 dc in ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc, 7 dc in next ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 dc in last sc of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 4: 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of 7-dc shell, 1 sc in next dc of shell (4th dc of shell), ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of next 7-dc shell, ch 3, 1 sc in 4th dc of shell, ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of last 3 sts of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 5: 1 dc in each stitch across. (22 dc) Ch 1, turn. Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 5 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Ch 3, turn. Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, skip 3 sc, make 7 dc in ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc, 7 dc in next ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 dc in last sc of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- Row 4: 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of 7-dc shell, 1 sc in next dc of shell (4th dc of shell), ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of next 7-dc shell, ch 3, 1 sc in 4th dc of shell, ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of last 3 sts of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 9- 1 dc in each stitch and ch across. (22 dc) Row 10- 1 sc in each of first 5 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc,ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 3, turn. Row 11- 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, skip 3 sc, make 7 dc in ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc, 7 dc in next ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 dc in last sc of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 12- 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of 7-dc shell, 1 sc in next dc of shell (4th dc of shell), ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of next 7-dc shell, ch 3, 1 sc in 4th dc of shell, ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of last 3 sts of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 13- 1 dc in each st and ch across. (22 dc) Row 14- 1 sc in each of first 5 dc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of next 5 dc,ch 5, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 3, turn. Row 15- 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, skip 2 sc, make 7 dc in ch-5 loop, skip 2 sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, skip 2 sc, 7 dc in next ch-5 loop, skip 3 sc, 1 dc in each sc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 16- 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of 7-dc shell, 1 sc in next dc of shell (4th dc of shell), ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of next 7-dc shell, ch 3, 1 sc in 4th dc of shell, ch 3, skip last 3 dc of shell, 1 dc in each of last 3 sts of row. Ch 3, turn. Rows 17 to 28- Continue repeating rows 2-5 for pattern, until your necktie measures 14 inches. Ch 3, turn. Row 29- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over next 2 ch, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over next 2 ch, 1 dc in each stitch and ch till end of row. (20 dc) Row 30- Sc2tog (reduce sc) as follows: draw up a loop in each of next 2 dc, yo, draw up loop through all loops on hook. 1 sc in each of next 16 dc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, Ch 1, turn. (18 sc). Row 31- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog voer last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc). Row 32- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (10 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 33- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of sc to end of row. (9 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 34- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. (7 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 35: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc (6 sc). Ch 1, turn. Row 36: 1 sc in each sc. Rows 37 to 54- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew. Bend it inwards towards the wrong side, and, threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew it to the row above the beginning row (row 36) to form a loop. Weave in end. Join yarn to the other end of the neck warmer. Opposite side- row 1: Rep row 30 of opposite side. Row 2: Rep row 31 of opposite side. Row 3- Rep row 32 of opposite side. Row 4- Rep row 33 of opposite side. Row 5- Rep row 34 of opposite side. Row 6- Rep row 35 of opposite side. Rows 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc) Rows 9 to 10- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc) Rows 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc) Row 13 (Increase Row)- Make 2 sc in first sc of row, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc) Row 14- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across until you reach last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc) Row 15: 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 next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc of row. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc) Row 16: 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Row 17 (shell row)- Ch 3, 4 dc in same spot, ch 1, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 3 sc, 5 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, amd make one 5-dc shell in last sc of row. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Join yarn to the end of the loop you made on opposite side of new warmer. Shell shape- Row 1: Working on the right side and inserting hook through both thicknesses of edg of loop formed, make 2 sc in first stitch, Make 2 sc in first sc of row, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (10sc) Rows 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across until you reach last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc) Row 3: 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 next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc of row. Ch 1, turn. (16 sc) Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc). Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (16 sc) Shell edging- Repeat edging for opposite side of necktie. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Clean up all yarn ends. You're done!

Revised and corrected August 23, 2011.

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Peek A Bit Scarflette

This stylish and easy scarflette is based on the Peek A Bit Block (http://craftybegonia.blogspot.com/2009/10/peek-bit-shell-stitch-or-afghan-block.html) we made last week. To start it, you work the block and keep going. Here's how:

Materials:
worsted weight yarn, I chose a nice Red Heart Cherry Red
H size crochet hook
F size crochet hook
blunt needle
scissors
pins
measuring tape
regular sewing needle and matching thread
wooden button or button of your choice that would fit closure loop
Ch 29.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (Ch 3 counts as first dc in every row throughout.) Row 2- Skip next 2 dc, make 6 dc in next dc (shell made), skip 4 dc, make shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, make 1 shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, make shell in next dc, rep across, untilyo have 5 shells. When you hve reached the last 5 dc, skip 4 of those dc and make 1 last dc at end of row. Ch 3,turn. Row 3- Work 1 dc in each of next 5 dc over shell in previous row, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc across shell of prev. row, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc of shell , skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc of shell (do not skip last dc of shell), 1 dc in each dc across next shell and in top of starting ch-3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- Make 1 dc in each dc across. Row 5- Rep. row 2. Row 6- Rep row 3. Row 7- Rep row 4. Complete 29 rows of patt. as iven for the block. Ch 3, turn. Row 30 (Dec. row): Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, dec dc as follows: yo, insert hook into next dc, pull up loop as if to make dc, yo, pull yarn through 1st 2 loops, leaving last loop on hook, repeat in next dc, yo, pull yarn through all loops on hk (dcrease made). Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, make decrease, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. 1 dc in 1st 2 dc, make decrease, make 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 32: Skip 2 dc, make 1 shell in next dc just as you made them for the rest of the scarflette, skip 4 dc, repeat this until you have 5 shells across, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Row 33: Make 1 dc in each of next dc of shell, skip last dc of shell. Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc of shell, skip last dc of shell. Make 1 dc in first 2 dc of next shell, make a decrease. Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc of shell, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in next dc and skip last dc of shell, make 1 dc in each of first 5 dc of last shell,skip last dc, 1 dc in beginning ch 3. Ch 3, turn. Row 24: Make 1 dc in each dc across. Row 35: Ch2, hold loop on hook, yo, insert hook into next dc, pull up loop and pass through first loops, yo, and pass through all loops on hook (dcrease made). Make 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, make decrease, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, make decrease, make 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, make 1 decrease at end of row. Row 36: Work 1 dc at beginning of row, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 1 decrease in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 1 decrease at end of row. Row 37: 1 dc at beginning of row, skip 2 dc, 1 shell innext dc, skip 4 dc, 1 shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, 1 shell in next dc, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 38: 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in last dc of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 39: 1 dc in ach dc across. Row 40: 1 dc in each dc across. Row 41: 1 dc in each of first 10 dc, 1 decrease, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 42: 1 dc in each dc across. Fastenoff. Weave in tail. Join yarn at other end of scarflette and repeat rows 30 to 42 on that side. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Closure: I decided to give this scarflette an Oriental-style closure. This is the simplest one I've ever made and I think anyone can make it. I also decided to use a purchased wooden button instead of knot button because it is easier as well, but my mind's wheels are turning. I would like to make and teach other closures as well, so stay tuned.
To make this closure you have to decide on a cord to make. The easiest and most pliable one is the crab stitch cord, used very often in modern Russian Irish-style crochet.
I have my own way of making it, so I will try to explain it here as follows:
With F crochet hook and the red yarn, and leaving a nice tail, make a loop as if to start crocheting. Make 2 ch.
Row 1: make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not ch 1. Turn. Row 2: insert the hook in the loops that formed on the side of the sc made, not on the top loop usually used, pull up a loop and complete sc as usual. Turn. Row 3: insert hook in the loops that formed on the side of the sc made in the prev row, pull up a loop and complete sc as usual. Turn. Row 4: Insert hook in the little loops that formed on the previous row on the opposite side of the loop you have in your hook, draw a loop through those loops and complete an sc. Turn.
Repeat this process until your strip of cord measures 8 1/2 inches. Fasten off, leaving a very long tail, sufficient to sew all the decorative gathers, I would say about 1/2 yard of yarn (better to have too much than not to have enough). With the f hook, make two chains at the end of the strip of cord that has the shortest yarn tail. Pull yarn through. Thread your blunt needle with that smaller tail and make it disappear into the cord. Now, pick up the scarflette and counting from the bottom sc row upward, lay the strip of cord, folded inhalf, with the ends meeting and the middle forming a loop facing the other edge of the scarflette, and pin it in place. Thread the blunt needle with the long yarn tail and working inside the loops of your cord, sew it to the scarflette as invisibly as possible. As you go, make long "bundles" of stitches, bar-tacking with vertical stitches to close up the cord even more and to decorate even further. Repeat across, using the photo to guide yourself as to where to do it, or follow your own taste.
Fasten off. Sew wooden button on opposite side of scarflette at the right level to meet the loop of the closure.
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Peek a Bit Shell Stitch or Afghan Block

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
Size "H" crochet hook

Ch 29.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (Ch 3 counts as first dc in every row throughout.)
Row 2- Skip next 2 dc, make 6 dc in next dc (shell made), skip 4 dc, make shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, make 1 shell in next dc, skip 4 dc, make shell in next dc, rep across, untilyo have 5 shells. When you hve reached the last 5 dc, skip 4 of those dc and make 1 last dc at end of row. Ch 3,turn.
Row 3- Work 1 dc in each of next 5 dc over shell in previous row, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc across shell of prev. row, skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc of shell , skip last dc of shell, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc of shell (do not skip last dc of shell), 1 dc in each dc across next shell and in top of starting ch-3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- Make 1 dc in each dc across.
Row 5- Rep. row 2. Row 6- Rep row 3. Row 7- Rep row 4. Continue repeating these rows in this sequence for pattern, if you wish to use it for a scarf or something like that. For an afghan block or strip: If you would like to use this pattern for a sampler afghan, to combine it with other blocks, make a swatch with the hook you will be using for the other blocks and make sure you will be getting the exact gauge so that the block will fit perfectly with the size of your other blocks and simply make the pattern repetions until you reach the size of your other blocks. If you will be doing a mile-a-minute type of strip lapghan, just keep on going up until you reach the size you want.
You can also use this stitch for a stole. I have started a scarf with it and I like the feel. Not too heavy, and yet warm

Enjoy!

If you would like these FREE, terrific-looking and easy scarf patterns, click on the links below!

Shell-Adorned Lacy Neck Warmer

http://craftybegonia.blogspot.com/2008/11/shell-adorned-lacy-neck-warmer.html



FREE Pattern Easy Multicolored Scarf

http://craftybegonia.blogspot.com/2008/10/free-pattern-easy-multicolored-scarf.html


Stay tuned for next week, we have a New pattern coming with the stitch you just learned this week! The Peek a Bit Shell Stitch Scarflette.


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Sleek Urban Neck Warmer

This neck warmer will look nice with any coat!

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (I used Red Heart Burgundy and Cherry Red)Size H crochet hook

Size "B" crochet hookMeasuring tape1 button Sewing needleThread of matching color to sew button
Neck Warmer:

With Burgundy and size H hook, ch 111. Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hk and in every dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in every dc across. Ch 3, turn. Rows 3 to 10- Rep row 2. Fasten off. Weave in tail.Surface crochet:With Cherry Red, Make a loop, lay loop on top of the posts of the dc while holding the running thread right underneath, and inserting the hook pull up thread and make a slip st over the dc, continue all across. Turn at the edge of the scarf and repeat over every row. Fasten off.Semi-Circle (Make 2)With Burgundy and H hook, ch 2. Make 5 sc in 2nd ch from hk. DO NOT CLOSE RING. Ch 1, turn. Row 2- Make 2 sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 3- Make 2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep. to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 4- Make 2 sc in first 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, rep to end. Row 5- Make 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, rep to end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 6- Make 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep across. Ch 1, turn. Row 7- Make 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep across. End with 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 8- Make 1 sc in eachof next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep across, ending with 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 9- Make 1 sc in each of next 6 c, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep to end. Ch 1, turn. Row 10- 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in eachof last 4 sc. Fasten off. Leave long tail. With Cherry Red, surface crochet chains all around the semi-circle rows. Fasten off. With the Burgundy tail, sew the semi-circle to one end of neck warmer. Fasten off and weave in tail. Surface crochet: With Cherry Red, make a loop and lay it over the sc on the second row of the semi-circle, and inserting the hook right in between it and the next sc, pull up thread and complete a slip st, continue all across, molding the cahin to the roundness of the piece. Continue till you have 5 chain rows. Fasten off.

Take the measuring tape and measuring from the edge of the semi-circle upward, measure 10 inches. Sew button there. On the opposite side of neck warmer, at the height of the button, make a buttonhole as follows: With B crochet hook and Burgundy, join yarn to edge of neck warmer with a slip st. Ch 3, skip 1 dc on the neck warmer and join the loop with a slip stitch, then work 4 sc on the loop, over the ch sts, sl st on next dc. Fasten off. Adapt this to the size of your chosen button.

I chose to use a small button, but you can use any button you like, even a yarn one made by yourself, depending on how causal your use of the neck warmer will be. If you are giving it away as a gift, as I am, you can make the button as discreet as I have done or as fancy as your preference will make it.

Enjoy!

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V My Neck Warmer

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (can be scraps from your stash)
Size "H" crochet hook

Make 2 exactly alike (to finish faster, make them simultaneously). Ch 37.
Row: 1- dc in 4th ch from hk, 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 13 ch. Skip 4 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in eac of last chs. (18 dc on each side of "V." Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Row 2- Change color. Ch 3 (counts as 1s dc), 1 dc in each of next 17 dc, 2 dc in next to last dc, skip last dc of this side of "V" plus 3 dc of the other side (4 dc skipped), 1 dc in next dc (after skipping dcs), 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- (Working with the same color) 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc (18 dc minus last 3 dc of row). Skip the last 3 dc plus the first one of next side of "V", make 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Row 4- Change color. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), work 1 dc next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc plus first 2 of other side of "V", 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each st to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 5- Working with the same color. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, skip 2 dc on this side of "V" and 2 on the other side, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Row 6- Working with same color. 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, skip last 2 dc on this side of "V" and first 2 on the other side of it, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 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. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Row 7- Change color. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, skip last dc and the 1s of opposite side of "V", 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- Continuing in the same color. 1 dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, skip last dc of row and 1st dc on opposite side of the "V", 1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc1 dc in each dc to end of row. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Row 9- Change color. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 20 dc, skip last dc and 1st dc of opposite side of "V", make 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next dcs to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 10- With the same color. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, skip last dc and 1 st dc of opposite side of "V" and make 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row, ch 3, turn.
Row 11- Working with the same color. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, skip last dc and 1st of opposite side of "V" and make 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 12- Still working with the same color. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, skip last dc and 1st of opposite side of "V" and make 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 13- Continuing with the same color. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 12 dc, skip last dc and 1st of opposite side of "V" and make 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each o next 12 dc. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Change color. Ch 3, turn. Row 14- 1 dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, skip last dc and 1st of next side of "V" and make 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 15- Working with same color. 1 dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, skip last dc and 1st dc of other side of "V", make 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 2, turn. Row 16- With same color, make 1 dc in each next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, skip last dc and 1st of opposte side of "V" and make 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Row 17- (Stitch reduction row). Change color. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 15 dc (no 2 dcs in this row) skip last dc and 1st dc of opposite side of "V", 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 18- With same color. 1 dc in each of next 12 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, skip last dc and 1st dc on opposite side of "V", 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 19- Using same color. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, skip last dc of row and 1st of opposite side of "V", make 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 20- With same color. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 4 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, skip last dc and 1st dc of opposite side of "V" and make 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 21- With same color. Make 1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, skip last dc and 1st dc of opposite side of "V" and make 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc innext dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 22- (Straight row). With same color, make 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Rows 23 to 24- Rep row 22. Fasten off. Weave in tail. Row 25- Change color and rep row 22. Rows 26 to 28- With same color, rep row 22. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rep all 28 rows with other piece. Sew both pieces together on straight edge, matching color and stitches. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Gathering strap:
Beginning at point of left side of neck warmer, count 11 rows up. Join yarn to edge of that row. Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and all across. Row 2- Ch 1, turn. 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Sew strap to other side of "V", gathering it. This strap will serve to keep neck warmwer snuggly in place around neck of wearer.
Clean up yarn threads.
Make 2 tassels to sew at the points of the "V" on each end of the neck warmer.
You're finished!
Variation: Instead of tassels you can make pompoms and sew them to the points of the "V" on each side of the neck warmer.
How to Make a Tassel:
To make a simple tassel, cut a piece of cardboard a little bit larger than the length you want your tassels to be. Wind the amount of yarn you would like around the cardboard. Carefully take your bundle of yarn out of the card. Thread a tapestry needle and pass the needle through all the threads in your bundle. Then, using another length of yarn, tie the tassel tightly. Trim your tassels to be of the same size. Use the length of yarn in the tapestry needle to sew the tassel to the granny triangle point. Fasten off.
Or you can use your favorite method of tassel-making and even vary your tassels!
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