Saturday, December 29, 2012

Merry Christmas!

Well, I know it is late for Christmas day, but this post is delivered within the 12 days of Christmas, so here it is, my gift to you!

I designed this scarf as a gift for a friend. It is an adaptation of a pattern found in the Leisure Arts Little Books Beginner's Guide to Crochet Stitches and Easy Projects (green book) that I got at Walmart some years ago. I know that Hobby Lobby still carries this book. I have worked this scarf twice now, both times in Red Heart Worsted Weight and a size G hook. Use any yarn and hook combination that catches your fancy.



Xmas Scarf

Ch. 25

Sc in 2nd ch. From hook. 1 Sc in each Sc across. Ch. 1, turn (24 Sc)

Row 2. Working in Front loop of each stitch, 1 Sc in each Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3. 1 Sc in each Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4. (Right Side)1 Sc in first 2 Sc. FPdc in 3rd Sc of row 2. 1 Sc in each of next 18 Sc. FPdc in Sc of Row 2. Sc in last 2 Sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 5. Repeat Row 3. (Work this row every other row)

Row 6. 1 Sc in first 2 Sc, FPDC in FPDC below. Sc In first 2 sc, work Fptr arround first sc (next to Fpdc) on third row below, skip next 4 sc on third row below, work Fptr around next sc on third row below, *skip next 2 sc from last sc made, sc in next 4 sc, work Fptr around sc on third row below, skip next 4 sc on third row below, work Fptr around next sc on third row below.* repeat * one more time. Fpdc in Fpdc below. 1 sc in last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 7. Repeat row 3

Row 8. Repeat row 4

Row 9. Repeat row 3

Row 10. 1 sc in first 2 sc, Fpdc in Fpdc below. Work Fptr around third sc on third row below (row above last set of Fptr) Skip first 2 st, sc in next 4 sc. *work Fptr around next sc on third row below, skip next 4 sc on third row below, work Fptr around next sc on third row below, skip next 2 sc from last sc made, sc in next 4 sc. * repeat from *, ending with a Fptr and Fpdc around Fpdc below. 1 sc in last 2 sc. Ch. 1, turn.

Continue working rows 3-10 until scarf is desired length.

Last row. Working in front loop only, sc across.

Weave in ends and add a fringe if desired. Enjoy!