DAVE 2.0: Crocheted Scarf
Author
Vickie Howell
Introduction
Why risk the boyfriend sweater curse when you can just make this kick-ass, 4-hour Scarf?
Materials List
Vickie Howell Collection ROCK (40% Soysilk/30% Fine Wool/ 30% Hemp; 100m/50gr) in colors:
MC 3 balls Thom (brown)
CC-1 1 ball Trent (grey)
CC-2 1 ball Siouxsie (purple)
CC-3 1 ball Joan (black)
Size US N (9mm) crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Finished Size
Approx 5” x 89”
Gauge
2 sts. per inch, in dc using double strand
Notes
Yarn is double stranded for this project!
The Pattern
DIRECTIONS
With MC, loosely ch 181.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and to end. Turn. (178 sts.)
Row 2: Join CC-1, ch1, sc in next st and to end. Turn.
Row 3: Ch3, dc in next st and to end. Turn.
Rows 4-7: Repeat last 2 rows, twice more.
Row 8: Join CC-2, ch1, sc in next st and to end. Turn.
Row 9: Join CC-3, Ch3, dc in next st and to end. Tie of.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block, if necessary.
VHC ROCK Yarn is available at your local yarn store or Yarn.com. Go to www.soysilk.com for an updated list of retailers.
Pssst!.. Hey, Canadian knitters & crocheters--did you see ROCK featured on HGTV Canada's show, She's Crafty?
Hi! Loved this so much I made one for me! Got lots of compliments and have just made one for my best friend for Christmas! If you want to take a look, it's... here> http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talumirage/martinas-xmas-scarf
Thanks for the inspiration! Now I wonder if I make one for my boyfriend, will he actually wear it? That'll be the measure of your success! :D
Hi, I like the scarf and the colors. I may use those same colors and try red instead of purple. My hubby is not a purple person...lol.
Becca
http://beccascrochetcorner.webs.com