CROCHET DANGLE SCARF

This quick crochet scarf is the perfect addition to any wardrobe.  Great for gifts and fun to make!

MATERIALS

w one skein Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca & Silk
w one cone SWTC Shimmer
w crochet hook G & D

abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
beg = beginning
st = stitch

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKE NECK: 
-with crochet hook G and one strand of each yarn held together, ch 13, work 1 dc in 9th chain from beg, 1 dc in each ch across, ch 3, turn


-work 1 dc through backloop of each st across, 1 dc in turning ch, ch 3, turn
(10 dc total including turning ch)
-repeat above row 21 times (or long enough to fit around your neck)
-at the end of last row, ch 7, join to other end to form loop

MAKE 2 DANGLES:
-with crochet hook G and one strand of each yarn held together, ch 36
ROW 1:  1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across
MAKE OVAL:  at the end, ch 7, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in same, 1 dc in next, 1 dc in next, 1 tr in next, 1 hdc in next, join to end of row 1
SC AROUND OVAL:  ch 1, turn, skip 1, 1 sc in each along edge, 2 sc in end st, 1 sc in each ch along next edge (ending at the end of row 1)

MAKE 2 SMALLER DANGLES:
-with crochet hook D and Alpaca Silk, ch 43
MAKE OVAL FIRST:  1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in same, 1 dc in next, 1 dc in next, 1 tr in next, 1 hdc in next, 1 sc in next
SC AROUND EDGES:  ch 1, turn, skip 1, 1 sc in each along edge, 1 sc & 1 dc in end st, 1 sc in each ch along next edge.
-now work 1 sc in each ch along to the beginning (the long chain)

MAKE 2 TASSELS:
-with Shimmer, chain as many sts as you want for the length, end
-take 4 strands 6 inches long, secure to end of ch to make tassel

FINISHING:
-secure the "dangles" and tassels to the end of the neck piece, opposite side of the loop
 (one dangle or tassel to each stitch)
-to wear, pull the dangles through the loop

would also look great in black!

Alpaca & Silk night

Shimmer milk black

 

copyright 2005 - kpixie

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