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Crochet is a really versatile craft.. you start with a few
simple chains, put together a few interesting stitches, and ..BAM..in half a
day, you could've created something lovely!
I was watching a football match and was fascinated by the
unity of teams, with their colours and chants. Of course this happens in
every sport, and its a sports fan will wonder why I even 'comment' on it - its
a done deal!
On a totally different note, I was also thinking about the
lovely 'dot' (or pottu, which means 'dots' in Tamil) kolam (oops another Tamil
word, which is a form of 'painting' drawn using rice powder, chalk powder or
rock powder)
so thanks to the fantastic internet, I've got pottu kolam
designs here to explain my thought process. Above are all 4 x 4 dot
combination designs.. each one different, but all start with the same 16 dots!
and here are some more pottu kolams - and I love how the
same combination of dots can give you such varied designs.
So now maybe you're getting my flow of thought ?? hmmm
I decided to take this idea forward.. use a pottu kolam
combination to make several simple scarves.
And though this did not work out exactly, I
would like to think that my Plaited scarf and this Hand-Woven
crochet scarf are 'pottu kolam'-like, as they have similar 'ideas' - start with
a ch /fsc, then few dc, few ch, and then play with the 'chains' and 'design'
the scarf.
The hand woven scarf offers you a host of possibilities...
It can be made in the colours of your favourite pennant team
flag;
It is a great idea for Valentine's day (with the lovely red
n white inter-twined);
It can make a great Christmas gift in the reds, whites and
greens;
It makes a great I-day scarf, with colours of your flag..
and it gives you the chance to explore your creative side!
For an ad-free pattern sheet, check out the scarf at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hand-woven-crochet-scarf OR http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/hand-woven-crochet-scarf/79369
Materials : 4- ply acrylic (fingering weight) ; 65g (328 yds approx) ; 4 mm (G ; US 6) crochet hook , Embroidery needle
This yarn is not specific for this project.
Use any yarn with a suitable hook to make it to any size.
Gauge : Gauge not critical, but this is ~ 6 st & 2 dc (vertical) in pattern = 1”
Skill Level : Easy
Abbreviations used: (Using US terminology)
sk : Skip st(s) : Stitch(es)
sp(s) : Space(s) ch : Chain
rep : Repeat hk : Hook
lp(s) : Loop(s). ch-sp : Chain space
sc : Single Crochet
dc : Double Crochet
fsc : Foundation Single Crochet
Stitches used: (Using US terminology)
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
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Instructions
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.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
This is a very simple pattern in two parts.
The first part, you make the ‘base’ for the scarf and in the second you ‘weave’ the beauty, with your magic, in.
Check out this video to understand the stitch and how we weave it all together In case the video does not open, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gIdztKk8y4&t=70s
Part 1
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Our stitch count is an even number of fsc
We start with fsc for the length of the scarf
Start : with 30 fsc ;
or as many even number fsc as you want for the length of your scarf
In case you are starting with chain (though I'll urge you to try the fsc), start with an even number of chain +1. Work your 1st sc in the 2nd chain from hk, and work an sc all the way down the chain.
Check that you have an even number of sts and then carry on with the pattern
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Row 1 : dc in first 2 fsc,
*ch 5, sk 5 fsc, dc in next 2 fsc*;
rep from * to * till to last fsc.
Turn. (10 dc, 20 ch)
Row 2 : dc in 1st 2 dc ;
*ch 5, sk 5 ch, dc in next 2 dc*;
rep from * to * to last dc.
Turn. (10 dc, 20 ch)
Rep Row 2 desired number of times for length of scarf.
Last row : sc in each sc and ch-sp to end. (30 sc).
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Part 2 :
A) If you wish to add tassels, first add the tassels.
I've used both the scarf as well as the contrast color in my tassels.
B) For the intertwining woven bit : I cut a length of just over one and half times the length of my scarf. Remember the diagonal intertwining uses more yarn.
Start with one end with a contrast colour
Now imagine what we're doing - we're weaving a line through with the contrast color that we have in our embroidery /tapestry needle.
So I've woven straight lines as well as diagonal lines.
For the diagonal weave : Pass your yarn through 5th st of 1st ch-5 row ;
continue to the 1st st of next ch-5 row ;
back through the 5th st of the next row ;
and then onto the 1st st of the next row ;
all the way to the end.
You could decide to repeat this all the way down to get a "X" (Cross) stitch ;
intertwining your contrast colour(s) as you go.
For the straight weave : Pass your contrast yarn from the 1st st of the 1st ch-5 row ;
through to the 1st st of the next ch-5 row ;
all the way to the end of the scarf as a straight row.
Then re-attach your contrast yarn onto the 5th st of the 1st ch-5 ; and pass it through to the 5th st of the next ch-5 ;
all the way to the end of the scarf in a straight row.
Using these two weaving designs, create your own individual scarf.
Add as many colors as you'd like to make it as creative and colorful as you desire.
for the photo tutorial
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