Sweet Nothings Crochet: AN EXQUISITE IRISH LACE SCARF

Sweet Nothings crochet Exquisite Irish Lace scarf

Irish Lace scarf, scarf, crochet, lace work, neckwear, ladies wear, stole, wrap,

AN EXQUISITE IRISH LACE SCARF

This scarf has been ordered by a special friend. I usually do not work Irish lace pattern and I tried my level best to dissuade her, but she won.. obviously!

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This is not my pattern, but as I’m working with a yarn other than that suggested, if any other Indian decides to work this pattern, I thought I’d write a few notes here, so that they’ll know we can go ahead with this pattern too.

Get this pattern titled Irish lace scarf from Lion Brand. This was the inspirational photograph that got this whole project started :) !

Materials used : Today I’ve used our lovely Indian Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply yarns with a 3.5 & 4 mm crochet hook

Abbreviations used :

ch : chain ch-sp : chain space

sp : space rep : Repeat

fsc : Foundation single crochet

dc : Double crochet

Stitches used :

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

How to add beads : Check this video at https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I

How to work with beads in crochet : Check out this video at https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0

Instructions using U.S terminology

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern. For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

I have used our Indian 4-ply acrylic for all the projects below, and a 4 mm for the scarf and a 3.5 mm crochet hook for the roses and leaves.

For the pattern, visit Lion Brand Irish Lace Scarf by Nicky Epstein Pattern No 80771AD http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/irish-lace-scarf

All I did differently was start with a fsc chain (as I usually do as I prefer the stretchiness and neatness it offers) and then work the pattern such that I had the base scarf for the length and width as requested by my client.

I then worked on the different elements of the rose & leaf with the 3.5 mm crochet hook.

Tweaks : As I’d made a different length/width, I made more roses & leaves. I also made a button attachment on the back of one of the motifs, such that my client can use it as a hat motif or to hold the two sides of her wrap together at the shoulder. I thought this was a pretty neat idea. What do you think?

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Friday, 25 November 2016

AN EXQUISITE IRISH LACE SCARF

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