A pattern by Jayna McDaniel-Browning
It's cold this time ofyear in Ohio --very cold,and verygray.Aswesufferedaweekofsub-zero temperatures,Ibemoaned myutter lackof warmblackscarves.Butbecauseblackonitsown tendstowashoutmy complexion(especially whenthere'snosunlighttospeakof),Iwanted somecolor toperk itup. This scarfis the result: a luxe union of ultra-warm and super-soft bulky black yarn and oh-so-interesting colorand texture-changing yarns.It's a simple design that looks much harder -- and more expensive!-- than it is. Approximately 250yards bulky weight yarn, preferably with some mohair or a slightlyfuzzy texture(shown is Filatura di CrosaLove) Approximately 2ooyards Red Heart Boutique Magical (shown are twocolorways:about12oyards of HocusPocus and about 60yardsofFortuneTeller) 8mm (L) crochethook Tapestryneedle Gauge is not important for this project.If you find the starting count too short or too long for your taste, feel free to adjust it; because you'll be working into every stitch, you may adjust by anynumber.
Hbreviations:
(US terms) FSC:foundation single crochet CH: chain SC: single crochet DC:double crochet FPDC:front post double crochet
Copyright @ 2o15 by Jayna McDaniel-Browning. This pattern is for personal use only; do not sell or distribute this pattern without my written consent. You are welcome to sell items that you make, but please credit me as the patterndesigner.Thankyou! You will start with your main color yarn (referred to as MC), shown as the black yarn in the photo.If you are using two colorways of Magical (or a similar yarn), they will be distinguished as V1 (you'll need about 120 yards) and V2 (about 6o yards). You may also use one variegated yarn. This pattern uses Foundation Single Crochet; I find it helps to even the sides of scarves,especially when they're designed lengthwise.I found this FSCtutorial from theFuture Girl blog very helpful: http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/20o9/3/tutorial-foundation-single-crochet.aspx. However, there are alternate directions if you prefer to use the standard chain to start.I'd advise either chaining loosely orgoingupahooksizetohelpeven thelengthofthesidesofthescarf. Beginning: Using MC, FSC 150. (Alternately, chain 151; SC into the second chain from the hook, then SC into each chain to the end of the row.) CH 3 and turn. ow 1:DC in next st.DC in each stto the endof the row.CH 3 and turn Row2:FPDC around nextDC.FPDC around each stitch until thelast stitch; DCinlaststitch.CutMC and fastenoff. Row3:JoinV1.Chain 3.DC in nextst.DC ineachstto theendofthe row. CH3andturn. Row4:FPDCaround nextDC.FPDCaround each stitchuntil thelaststitch; DC in last stitch.CutV1 and fasten off. Row 5: Join MC. DC in next st. DC in each st to the end of the row. Cut MC and fastenoff. Row 6: Join V2 at OPPOSITE END from the end you just finished.Chain 3. DC in next st. DC in each st to the end of the row. CH 3 and turn. Row7:FPDC around nextDC.FPDCaround eachstitchuntil thelaststitch; DC in last stitch.CutV2 and fastenoff. Row 8: Join MC. Using MC, repeat row 5. Row 9-10: Join V1 at OPPOSITE END from the end you just finished. Using V1, repeatrows6-7. Row 11-12: Join MC. Using MC, repeat rows 1-2, but DO NOT cut MC. Row 13: CH 1. SC into next st and each st to the end of the row. Cut yarn and fastenoff. Finishing: Weave in all ends. Block lightly if desired. Enjoy! And please post your finished photos to Ravelry; I'd love to see what you create! Copyright 2o15 by Jayna McDaniel-Browning. This pattern is for personal use only; do not sell or distribute this pattern without my written consent. You are welcome to sellitems that you make, but please credit me as the patterndesigner.Thankyou!
