Saturday, January 31, 2015

Emerald Scarf

Emerald Adult Scarf

This pattern was designed to coordinate with Emerald Baby Hat and Booties (also available at www.daknit.com) for a parent and baby set.

Equipment:         P (11.5mm), starting chains ONLY
                            L (8.0mm)
                            Tapestry needle
Yarn:                   Worsted, approx. 4oz plus small amount for border trimming.
Stitches:               Chain (ch)
                             Single Crochet (sc)
                             Double Crochet (dc)
                             Shell (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same)
Guage:                 Not important, see fabric note below.

Please note that I crochet VERY tightly. The goal is to get a loose, open fabric. If you crochet loosely, you may want to use a smaller hook for the same effect.
All turning chains count as first stitch in that row.
For a complete scarf, you’ll make TWO half scarves and join.

Foundation- Using P hook, Ch 20.

Row 1: Switch to L hook (you’ll use this size throughout the remainder of the pattern). sc in second ch from hook, and in each stitch across. (19 stitches). Ch 3 and turn.

Row 2: dc in next sc, skip one sc, shell (see above) in next sc, skip one sc, one dc in each of the next three sc, skip one sc, shell in next, skip one, dc in each of the next three sc, skip one, shell in next sc, dc in each of last two sc on previous row. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: dc in next stitch, shell in ch space of previous shell, one dc in each of the three dc in previous row, shell in ch space of previous shell, one dc in each of the three dc in previous row, shell in ch space of previous shell, dc in dc, dc in turning chain of previous row. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4+: repeat row 3 to HALF of desired scarf length.

Border:
Row 1: Dc in same st as turning chain. Skip next dc, shell in ch space of previous shell, skip one dc, shell in next dc, skip one. Shell in ch space of previous shell, skip one dc, shell in next dc, skip one dc. Shell in ch space of previous shell, skip one dc, two dc in turning chain of previous row. Ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: 6 dc in ch space of each shell across. Tie off, weave in ends.

For a complete scarf, Make TWO. Join along Foundation Chains.