Easy Glamour Crochet Neck Warmer Design by Karen Boykin -"Yarn Is My Metier"
Materials
Malabrigo Yarns Chunky, (1) skein, 104 yds / 95 meters /i00g O Gauge: 4.5 pattern sts $=$ 4" /10 cm O Size K crochet hook $/10\,\%\cup\varsigma/6.5$ mm) O Two (2) 7/8 or 1" / 2.5 cm buttons Tapestry needle O Tape measure
Notes
0Dimensions: 7" x 20" /18 x 50 cm o Pattern is multiple of 4 sts $^{+\,2}$ O Yarn substitutions: Misti Alpaca Handpaint Chunky, Catalina Baby Alpaca Chunky or similar
Abbreviations
Pattern Stitch
CH $=$ chain RS $=$ Right side $\pmb{\mathrm{\ttSC}}=$ singlecrochet $\mathtt{s p}=\mathtt{s p a c e}$ sts $=$ stitches WS $=$ Wrongside Row 1: 2 SC in 4th ch from hook, CH 2, 2 SC in next ch,\*skip 2 ch, 2 SC in next ch, CH 2, 2 SC in next ch; repeat from \* to last 2 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 SC in last ch, turn. Row2: CH 3, [2 SC, CH2, 2 SC] in each 2 ch sp, ending 1 SC in 3rd stitch of 3 ch, turn.
Instructions
$\gg$ Pattern is multiple of 4 sts $^{+\,2}$ adding 1 for foundation chain $<<$ Chain 35 stitches for foundation. Step 1 - Crochet Rows 1 and 2 of the pattern stitch as outlined above. Step 2 - Repeat Row 2 until neck warmer reaches 20" / 50 cm, or whatever size is appropriate for the wearer. The most important thing is that the fronts touch comfortably without constricting the neck. Next, it's on to the 3-row extension, which should provide a measure of protection against the wind. Step 3 - Turn piece and CH3, [2 SC, CH2, 2 SC] in each 2 ch sp three (3) times; turn, repeat CH3, [2 SC, CH2, 2 SC] three (3) times; turn, CH 3, [2 SC, CH2, 2 SC] twice. Cut yarn and weave in ends. Step 4 - Lay neck warmer flat with the extended edge to the bottom, left (see diagram below). Fold into thirds, placing the extended edge placed atop the opposite side.
Easy Glamour Crochet Neck Warmer Design by Karen Boykin -"Yarn Is My Metier"
Step 5 - Use small pieces of yarn or removable stitch markers to mark the location for the two buttons, and then secure buttons on right side edge. Chain stitch "peaks"
Styling Tips
Depending on the weather, wear your neck warmer with the collar points turned down, with one up only or with both up to chase away the chill.
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