PLEASE NOTE: One or more yarns used in this project have been discontinued. You may be able to locate it at #.com or selected retail locations, but supplies are limited. If you wish to make this project using a substitute yarn, please go to the Yarn Substitution Chart. Please keep in mind that you should always begin with a gauge swatch and be sure to convert yardage for any substitute yarn.
MATERIALS
Caron Jewel Box™ (64% acrylic, 20% rayon, 16% polyester; 2.5oz/70.9g, 100yds/92m):
2 skeins in #0002 Moonstone;
7mm (size K/10.5) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
Using 7mm crochet hook, in hdc patt st: 13 sts and 10 rows = 4"/10 cm
Note: Scarf is worked in 9 sections, alternating a closed section and an open section; beg and end with a closed section.
STITCHES USED
Front post single crochet (FPsc): (RS) Insert hook from front-to-back-to-front around the post of the designated st, yo, draw yarn through st, yo, draw yarn through 2 loops (lps) on hook.
Half-double crochet (hdc): Yo, insert hook into foundation chain or st, yo, draw yarn through chain or st (3 lps on hook), yo, pull yarn through all 3 lps to complete hdc.
PATTERN STITCH (18-row rep)
Closed Section: Rows 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8: Chain (ch) 1 (counts as first sc), sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 3, 5, 9 and 11: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st across, turn.
Rows 4 and 10 (RS): Ch 1, FPsc around each st across, end sc in top of ch 2 from previous row, turn.
Rows 12 and 13: Rep Row 1.
Open Section: Rows 14-18: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1), hdc in 3rd st, ch 1, skip (sk) 1, *hdc, ch 1, sk 1: rep from * across, end hdc in 2nd ch of the ch-3 of previous row, turn.
Rep Rows 1-18 four times, then Rows 1-13 once for Patt st.
SCARF
Chain (ch) 26, turn. Work in Patt st until 85 rows have been completed [see note]; fasten off.
FRINGE
Cut pieces 10" long. Using crochet hook and 5 strands held together, attach into EOR st on ea short end, [13 per end].
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Hand washing and drying: Turn inside out and wash gently in warm water using a mild detergent. Gently rinse well in cold water. Lay flat on a towel and roll in towel to remove excess water. DO NOT WRING, STRETCH OR HANG TO DRY.
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
When using Jewel Box, be sure to tie a knot at the beginning of each skein and at both yarn ends when joining. A small amount of shedding can be expected when using this yarn under normal conditions. |
