ZEBRA
SCARF
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Materials used : Today I’ve used some of our super
soft (Indian) Ganga acrowools Zebra acrylic yarn with a 6 mm crochet hook.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, 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.
Difficulty level : Intermediate
Skill level.
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
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
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
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
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 notes : Using US Terminology
Please
note that I start all my rows with a ch 1 turning chain for ease.
Please
also check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials of all stitches used
in today’s project.
For
this lovely pattern, please visit https://www.leftinknots.com/home/icicles-scarf-free-crochet-pattern
I made this scarf twice. For the first one, I used a slightly bulkier
yarn – the Ganga Zebra yarn with 6 mm crochet hook. (https://www.pradhanembroiderystores.com/view_product_details/2634)
I
made this project a second time, using a lighter yarn (Vardhman Crayons with a
4 mm crochet hook (https://www.vardhmanknitworld.com/knitting-yarns.htm
With
my second project, I changed the stitches a wee bit as I found that the hdc-sc
combination did not show up in the lighter yarn.
I
therefore worked the “X” stitch in dc.
I
worked all the alternate sc rows in hdc.
I
feel that this works with the lighter yarn.
Try it and see if this works for you too.
For
the tassels, I cut 10” lengths of yarn (about 20 per side for the lighter yarn)
and passed it through the end of the scarf.
Using another yarn, I tied these bits
tightly about 0.5” from the top.
Thank
you Megan for such a lovely scarfie pattern.
Block
as per yarn requirements.
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hoping you have a fun creative day too.
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Here are some of my
earlier neckwear creations. Have fun
with these free patterns too
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaju-katli-scarf
and some boleros / jacket / vests ...
and here are some tops.. that a bolero would look swell over..
and a doll’s top..
I have a few girls dresses, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go
For cute hair embellishments and motifs check the links below.
..and some belts..
and here are a few skirt patterns that you can use your belt for..
.. and some neckwear
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaju-katli-scarf
