FLYING TIGER CHEVRON SCARF
This wonderfully soft variegated yarn was
gifted to me by a friend. I instantly wanted to do something with it – and
scoured the web for ideas. The
possibilities are endless – but I wanted a light pattern that would allow the lovely
soft yarn with its variegations to show through. Let’s see how this works out.
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Materials used : Today I’ve used the
really soft Garn Yarn – Flying Tiger, (which seems to be like) a 4-ply
acrylic yarn with a 4.5 mm
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns
General materials info : You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size. You can make this into a scarf, wrap or cowl using these instructions.
Skill level : Easy to Intermediate
Abbreviations :
sc : Single crochet yo : Yarn Over
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : hook
lp(s) : Loop(s) dc : Double crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch
sc-blo : Single Crochet Back Loop Only
fsc : Foundation single crochet
hdc : Half Double crochet
Stitches used :
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 chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
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
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
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
Pattern 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 (as well as through the 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.
You can make a scarf, wrap or cowl using
these instructions with this pattern.
Our stitch count for this pattern is in multiples of 6 + 1.
Start Row 1 : with fsc in multiples of 6 + 1 for the width
you need for your scarf / wrap or cowl.
Note :
Check the finishing ideas to see if you would like to work a few rows in plain
sc / hdc before you start this pattern.
Please
note : Instructions given here are per chart.
Row 2 :
dc in the 1st fsc ; ch 3, sk next 2 fsc, sc in the next fsc ;
*ch
6, sk next 5 fsc, sc in the next fsc* ;
rep
*to* till the last 3 fsc ;
ch
3, sk next 2 fsc, dc in the last fsc.
Turn
Row 3 : sc
in the 1stdc ;
*ch
2, dc in the next sc ; ch 2, sc in the next ch-6 sp* ;
rep
*to* till the last dc ;
ch 2, sc in the last dc. Turn.
In
the following row, we will work a dc-3 tog / cluster stitch.
Double crochet 3-tog : dc 3-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial at https://youtu.be/qlnqXDB3OUM
Row 4:
sc in the 1st sc ;
*ch
3, dc 3-tog in the next dc ; ch 3, sc in the next sc* ;
rep
*to* till the last sc ;
ch 3, sc in the last sc. Turn.
Row 5 : dc
in the 1st sc ;
ch 2, sc in the next dc 3-tog ;
*ch
5, sc in the next dc 3-tog* ;
rep
*to* till the last sc ;
ch 2, dc in the last sc. Turn.
Row 6 :
dc in the 1st dc ; ch 3, sc in the next sc ;
*ch
6, sc in the next sc* ;
rep
*to* till the last dc ;
dc
in the last dc. Turn
and
as you can see, we’ve completed one repeat.
Rep Rows 2 – 6 till you get the length needed for your scarf / cowl or wrap.
Cowl ideas :
I
have decided to make this a cowl... so lemme show you how you can wear it. You can make it as long as you like - I just worked it for as long as my yarn would take me :)
keeps the neck warm
keeps the ears warm and holds hair in place ;)
So to
whip this scarf into a cowl, first you need to figure out the length (or
circumference) you’d like.
Then
just place the end and beginning together, and neatly join the two ends.
Choose one of the joining methods below.
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
Scarf / wrap finishing ideas :
If
you want to make a scarf or wrap, then I’d suggest before you end off, work a
few rows of sc / hdc at the end, just to get a flat edge. I would then suggest working in a few tassels
not just to add the length, but also to give a lighter filigree lacy end
result.
Check
this video on how to make tassels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xZOQAh5KGA
If
you have started as per chart, then after you finish one edge, go to the start
fsc row, re-attach your yarn and work the same sc / hdc rows that you have
worked at the other end. Add in your
tassels to match the other edge too.
Bead & Bling addition ideas :
You
can decide to work in a small bead at the end of each tassel as well. To do
that, you just make your tassel first, add in your bead and knot the end
up!
This
works really well with lighter yarns.
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
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