Sweet Nothings Crochet: KAJU KATLI SCARF

KAJU KATLI SCARF

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Materials used : Today I’ve used a combination of our lovely Indian acrylic yarns with a 3.0 mm crochet hook

For Indians : You could use Anchor or Red rose knitting cotton as well

International yarns : I have used a regular knitting cotton that technically uses a 2 – 2.5 mm crochet hook (recommended). I use a larger hook as I like the extra stretch it affords the end product. Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

As kids, we used to look forward to all the festivals, as each one brought with it a different cuisine, activity and sometimes, new clothes

These days, sadly, even though all the festivals are still celebrated in every home, they've seem to have lost the "romance"

Yes, we still have the different cuisine, but its sometimes ‘bought’ or ‘made-to-order’ by some professional.. the activity is hmmm, sometimes a ‘one-up-on-the-Joneses’, and the clothing, well, it’s not like we need a ‘festival’ to give us a chance to purchase new clothes – every visit to the mall gets you that..not to mention the tantalizing word “sale sale” or the more frequent “buy one get…free” .. the ‘free’ being the extremely irresistible and tantalizing word..often in red – a colour that activates the ‘buy’ button in humans ;)

While all the above sounds critical, I should add that I too have fallen prey to the ‘bought-from-store’ category – of course my justification here is

(a) that they are professionals, know what they’re doing,

(b) have done it so many times that they’re bound to get it right.. whereas I will suffer through the pain and tension and probably have to throw it all out at the end,

(c) & of course, the even better justification is that all of us are now so careful with our diet(s) that it is not even cost effective making that quarter kilo 😊

The kaju katli sweetmeat below is my all time favourite – I have never tried to make it at home, from scratch or otherwise – it’s way simpler and tastier to get this from the local store(s)

This super Indian delicacy (once bought especially during Diwali, our festival of lights, that comes around Oct-Nov each year), is made from cashew nuts (kaju, in Hindi). The original diamond shaped (topped with slivers of pure silver paper) has also gone through several changes, in shape and ingredients (as you have a Kaju-Pista ‘roll’, Kaju and almond .. etc).

Now this ain’t a blog about the great kaju katli sweetmeat, but it is this lovely delicacy that was the inspiration for my crochet creation.

My Kaju Katli Scarf (Pronunciation : ‘ka-joo cut-lee), is worked sideways, and after the first few lines, the pattern goes diagonally. The increases are evenly worked on both sides, till you reach your desired width.

Visit my Ravelry store at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaju-katli-scarf or http://ravel.me/shyamanivas/kks , or http://ravel.me/shyamanivas/kks2

or http://www.craftsy.com/user/2573073/pattern-store?_ct=cx-buvjdql&_ctp=my-pattern-store,manage or http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/kaju-katli-scarf/82463

Sweet Nothings Crochet pattern blog, easy paid pattern for a gorgeous scarf,

This tested pattern is fairly easy, but has been marked an Advanced beginner or Intermediate Skill Level.

This project has been testing using :

1. 3-ply acrylic yarn from Oswal Mills, 100g / 570 yds, with a 4 mm crochet hook ;

2. Drops Fabel, about 40 g (only half a scarf - width : 20 cm), with 4 mm crochet hook ; Pattern rated : Easy/Medium ;

3. Noro Silk Garden Lite , 3.5 skeins 175 g / 476 yds / 435 m ; 4.5 mm crochet hook, Comment : Took approx 10 hrs ; Skill level : Fairly easy.

4. Bebito by Filati Deluxe 250m /50g ; 4.5 mm crochet hook, Comments : Clear instructions, took about 6-7 hrs but depends on how wide and long you want it to be ; Skill level : Intermediate

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