The Romancing The Scarf Part Five is the last section of a gorgeous crochet pattern crochet along. I hope you have enjoyed the stunning crochet along with me. I look forward to seeing all of the beautiful Romantic Scarves! Have a lovely day! You can find more of my crochet alongs HERE. Enjoy!
By Mistie
February, 2018
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Wow, these past four weeks sure have flown by. It’s hard to believe we are finalizing our Romancing The Scarf. There is no doubt you will have a gorgeous scarf that will have heads turning while keeping you warm.
Romancing The Scarf ~ Part Five
Level of Difficulty
Beginner/Intermediate
Yarn
Caron Simply Soft Party, #4 Medium, 656 yards
Color A (1 Red Sparkle), Color B (3 – Silver Sparkle)
Hook and Notions
Size Hook: H (5 mm), scissors and blunt needle
Measurement
11” wide x 66” long
Abbreviations
Ch/chs = chain/chains
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr – treble crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet
hdc dec = half double crochet decrease
Notes
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I use US Crochet stitch terminology
Tension/Gauge is not necessary for this project to be perfect
Chain 1 at beginning of Row does not count unless otherwise stated
Special Stitches
FHdc (Foundation Half double crochet) – Chain 2, yarn over, insert hook into first chain (2nd from the hook), yarn over, pull up through the first loop on the hook (this is your first chain loop). With 3 loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. * yarn over, insert hook into the first chain loop, yarn over, pull up a loop (this is your second chain loop), yarn over, pull through 3 loops. 2 FHdc completed. Repeat from * until you reach the desired number of fhdc.
FPdc (Front Post double crochet) – Insert hook into the front of your work, behind the indicated stitch and then through your work such that your hook is now at the front of your work again. Pull through final 2 loops on your hook.
BPdc (Back Post double crochet) – Yarn over on hook, insert hook into hole next to the post of the next stitch, on the “hook side” from back to front, bring the hook back to the back of the fabric around the post, to the hole farther from the hook, yarn over and draw through a loop, bringing it through both sides of the fabric (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remaining on hook), yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook.
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Special Shell – working in indicated stitch work 5 dc
Cross Stitch – Work 1 dc in indicated stitch, chain 1, crossing in front of dc just made, work 1 dc in last skipped stitch.
Puff Stitch – (Yarn Over hook, pick up a loop in designated stitch) 3 times, yarn over, draw through all 7 loops on hook, chain 1.
Fan – in indicated stitch work (3 Tr, Ch2, 3 Tr)
Shell – in indicated stitch work (3 hdc, Ch 2, 3 hdc)
Hdc Dec – (Half double crochet Decrease)
Cobble – in indicated stitch work (sc, hdc, dc)
Reverse Single Crochet aka Crab Stitch
This stitch is pretty distinctive; it looks ridged and makes a nice finishing option for crochet items. It looks great when worked as an edging using a contrasting or coordinating color. This is worked from left to right (or opposite direction) With right side of project facing you Chain 1, * insert hook into next stitch to right, yarn over and pull through, (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops. * Continue working * to * until you have reached the end of project. Slip stitch into first chain 1 and fasten off, weave in ends.
Romancing The Scarf ~ Part Five
Joining Both Panels
Using your favorite joining method (I used whip stitch), join both panels (last row of Color A) together making sure both sides are facing the correct way.
Edging
Right side facing, attach at beginning chain Color A
Row 1: Chain 1 (See Notes), work 2 hdc in same stitch, hdc evenly down to the side to the next corner, work 3 hdc in the last stitch, work evenly across to the end, work 3 hdc in last stitch, work evenly down the next side across to last stitch, work 3 hdc in last stitch, work evenly across to the other end; ending with hdc in beginning corner, join with a slip stitch in top of 1st hdc.
Fasten off Color B and attach Color A.
Attach in any corner
Row 2: Work Crab stitch in each stitch around; join with a slip stitch 1st Crab stitch.
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XO, Mistie
