301. Shell Triangle Scarf

Crochet, project 301. Completed 5/15/2011

So lovely after blocking

PATTERN
Adapted from instructions by Chriss Smith, “A Bit of Lace Hemp Triangle Scarf” (paid pattern)

SIZE
45.5″ across and 12″ deep after blocking

MATERIALS
Yarn: Pattern calls for 165 yds worsted weight yarn. I used 141 yds / 2 oz sport weight yarn

• MC = main color. 1.5 oz, 106 yds

Solitude Wool Suffolk & Dorset (70% Wool, 30% Nylon), 1.7 oz /48 g, 120 yds. Color: Red (Paprika).

• CC = coordinating color. 0.5 oz, 35 yds

1.1 oz / 75.4yds. Leftovers from 1 ball Solitude Wool Suffolk & Dorset (70% Wool, 30% Nylon), 3.5 oz /99 g, 240 yds. Color: Color Study Rust.

Crochet Hook: US Size N-15 (10 mm)

NOTES
As author Chriss Smith says, “Using the extra-large hook to explode the lace really changes the look and feel. You can make this scarf larger or smaller by simply increasing or decreasing chains by a multiple of 6.”

285. Poems Lace Scarf (crochet)

Crochet, project 285. Completed 1/19/2011

PATTERN
This scarf is adapted from lace pattern instructions in Katherine Lee’s book Fabulous & Flirty Crochet (the “Lush Cowl-Neck Sweater”).

MADE FOR
My mom

SIZE
Adult (short scarf)
GAUGE: Not applicable

MATERIALS
Yarn: 3.5 oz, 218 yds worsted weight yarn
2 balls Wisdom Poems (100% wool). 1.75 oz / 50 g. 109 yds / 100 m.

Crochet Hook: US Size J-10 (6 mm)
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, and scissors

NOTES
This pattern basically stacks fans and columns of dc sts to form an easy lace.
Pattern is a multiple of 6 sts plus 4.

283. Eco Duo Scarf (crochet)

Crochet, project 282. Completed 12/25/2010

Buttons keep the looped scarf in place

PATTERN
Adapted from a Lion Brand pattern for a light DK weight cashmere yarn (82 yds/ball). “Easy Tweed Scarf“, Pattern #80779AD.
(Site registration is required to get the pattern. The Lion Brand scarf is sized about 4 x 66 inches and looped around the model’s neck.)

MADE FOR
Myself

SIZE
4″ wide x 50″ long

Gauge: Not important

MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 ball Cascade Yarns – Eco Duo (70% undyed baby alpaca; 30% undyed merino wool). 3.5 oz / 100 g. 197 yds / 180 m. Color: 1701.

Crochet Hook – US Size M-13 (9 mm)

Other: 2 buttons, sewing needle and thread, large-eye yarn needle, and scissors

NOTES
Scarf is made with one ball of yarn, held double throughout (Wind into a ball, pull the tail from the center, and hold the two ends together). This easy scarf was completed in a day.

Sew two buttons on the end. Wind the scarf around your neck and button it closed.

Variation: Use 100 yds each of two colors held together to make a tweed scarf.

264. Silken Straw Mesh Scarf

Crochet, project 264. Completed 8/8/2010

Pattern is free with purchase of Silken Straw yarn

PATTERN
Designed and crocheted by Carrie Cooper for Purls Tucson

SIZE
5″ wide x 56″ long after blocking (about 4.5″ wide x 51″ long before blocking)

Gauge: Not important to this project.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 ball, 236 yards: Alchemy Yarns Silken Straw (100% silk). Sport weight yarn, 6 sts per inch on US 4 needles. 40 g / 1.41 oz, 236 yds per ball. Color 53C: Forest Waltz.

Crochet Hook: US Size G-6 (4 mm)

NOTES
This project used just 1.1 oz / 31 g yarn.

243. Rhythm Summer Scarf

Crochet, project 243. Completed 5/13/2010

A short lace scarf for summer

PATTERN
Adapted from instructions posted to the crochetme site

SIZE
Blocked to 6″ wide by 37.5″ long
Original pattern size: 6″ wide x 48″ long after blocking

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 oz /126 yds lightweight yarn:
2 balls Jojoland Rhythm Superwash (100% Wool), 50g / 1.75 oz, 110 yds. Color R576 (red mix).

Crochet Hook: US Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook

GAUGE
Not important. Chained until I had 34″ long and a multiple of 5 (plus 1) to fit the pattern stitch: ch 126. Blocking stretched it to 37.5″ long.

NOTES
Original pattern used sock yarn and a US H-8 (5 mm) hook.

Scarf is worked lengthwise. I modified the last row: work as stated, but ch 3 instead of drawing up a loop. In this way, the edge will match the starting chain.

This would also be great made long and skinny (working short rows across the width) until 50″ or even 74″ long.

Pattern author Christie P. notes, “This pattern is very easy, but the one thing I had trouble with was keeping my lace loops a consistent size. Pull up the loop to about 1″ in height (or desired height) and hold it with your finger while making the next stitch. It will hold the loop in place and keep your loop sizes more even.”

226. Fisherman’s Rib Scarflet

Knitting, project 226. Completed 1/31/2010

Happy birthday, Anna!

PATTERN
Adapted from several sources:
•    Adapted pattern from yarnballboogie
•    Fisherman’s Rib from Lucia
•    Diagram for button placement from bellaknitting

MADE FOR
Anna’s birthday

SIZE
About 6″ wide x 26″ long (snug)

MATERIALS
Yarn: 91.1 yds bulky yarn (2.9 oz):

• 2 balls — Twilleys Freedom Wool (100% wool, single ply), 50 g / 1.75 oz, 50m / 55 yds. Color: 425, Fuchsia.

Knitting Needles: US 15 (10 mm) double-pointed needles (DPN)

GAUGE
Not important. 16 sts is about 6″ wide (11 sts per 4″)

NOTES
Toasty warm, yarn is very soft (same gauge as Lamb’s Pride Bulky).
Knit 1 below = knit 1 into stitch in row below next stitch

Fisherman’s rib = *Purl 1, Knit 1 below,* repeat across. End with Purl 2.

213. Fluffy Garter Scarf

Knit, project 213. Completed 12/22/2009

A quick project made with novelty yarn and 15 stitches on US Size 15 (10 mm) knitting needles. Finished size: about 5.5 inches wide and 41 inches long.

PATTERN
Basic garter stitch scarf

MADE FOR
Charity

SIZE
5.5″ wide x 41″ long

MATERIALS
Yarn:
2 skeins of yarn, 1 novelty fun fur/eyelash and 1 smooth worsted
•    1 skein eyelash — Bernat Bling Bling (100% Nylon), 50g / 1.75 oz, 90 yds. Color: 65208, Sassy
•    1.4 oz, about 65.2 yards from 1 skein worsted — Bernat Satin (100% Acrylic), 50g / 1.75 oz, 163 yds. Color 04201: Aqua

Knitting Needles: US Size N-15 (10 mm) needles

GAUGE
Not important. 15 sts about 5.5″ wide.

NOTES
Very easy scarf done in garter stitch on big needles (15 sts on #15 needles).

INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 15 stitches.

Repeat this row until you have about 36 inches of the novelty yarn left:
•    Slip 1 purlwise, knit across.

Finishing: Bind off all stitches very loosely in K1, P1 ribbing. Cut yarn, leaving about a 6″ tail.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pink Blithe Scarf

Knitting, project 192. Completed 8/22/2009

Purple Neck Cozy

Crochet, project 184. Completed 1/11/2009

2 skeins bulky yarn — Ironstone Yarns – Colorchanges (53% Wool, 47% Acrylic), 100 yds / 50 g. Color: 760 (Purple).
Manufacturer’s Yarn gauge: 10 sts = 3″ on #11 needle

Hooks: J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook and K-10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Gauge:    Not important
Pattern:    By http://minglingyarn.blogspot.com/2007/09/could-it-be-any-easier-neck-cozy.html
Finished size:    4.5″ wide x 28″ long

Leftover yarn:    38 yds total (19 yds from each ball).
Used 162 yds total (81 yds from each ball of yarn held double).

Approximate cost:    $7.59 per ball for two balls plus buttons

Notes:    Hold yarn double throughout (I wound two balls of yarn into one).
Scarf is worked in Woven Stitch over an even number of stitches.

I found two problems with the pattern as written: With 92 sts, you have to work sc2TOG in last 2 sts to make pattern work. Try 93 instead. And a Row 13 is needed to make the scarf symmetrical.

Freedom Wool Scarflet

Knitting, project 179. Completed 12/23/2008

Yarn: 80.3 yds bulky yarn: 2 balls – Twilleys Freedom Wool (100% wool, single ply), 50 g / 1.75 oz, 50m / 55 yds

Needles: US 15 (10 mm) double-pointed needles (DPN)

Gauge: Not important

Pattern: Adapted from these marvelous sources:
1) “The Fourteen” by yarnballboogie
2) Brioche instructions from pippacrochet
3) Used scarflet diagram from bellaknitting to place buttons

Finished size: About 5 inches wide (6 inches at ends) by 30 inches long. One size fits most adults, men or women

Leftover yarn: 27 g / 1.0 oz (1/2 ball or about 29.7 yds)

Approximate cost: About $12 for 2 balls for yarn

Notes: Cast on 16 sts so buttonholes can be evenly placed across their row. Toasty warm, yarn is very soft (and same gauge as Lamb’s Pride Bulky).