CROCHET SCARF

A scarf is a light usually decorative piece of dress thrown loosely on the shoulders about the neck, or over the head.

Crochet scarves are particularly attractive because they produce interesting textures.

A double knot stitch or the Solomon’s knot or lovers’ knot, though one of the lesser known crochet stitches is nevertheless a beautiful stitch - and ideal for making a scarf.

The Solomon’s knot is made up of elongated loops interlocked in such a way that they produce a mesh like fabric similar to netting. Though the stitches are typically ½” long you can vary the length as per the effect you desire - with the advent of freeform crochet, anything is in! Just make sure that the stitch length is consistent. You’ll have to work at keeping the stitches even. But the lovely lacy effect is well worth the effort. A general rule is to make a longer loop for a thick yarn, shorter loop for a fine one.

You may not want to work on a seemingly complicated new stitch without knowing what your finished scarf will look like. Here are a couple of links that will give you a clear idea of what the stitch looks like.

http://garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=87&d_id=
5%E2%8C%A9=en

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4830.asp

Now the links that teach you how to work the stitch.

http://roundtheville.wordpress.com/2006/04/01/the-knotty-stitches/

http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa122698.htm

Just take particular care to insert the hook in the right place after the chain is drawn through the long loop – and you will be fine.

Here is the link for working a very different looking scarf that is sure to be a head turner.

http://mlqknits.typepad.com/Lacy_curly_whirly_crochet.pdf

Those are the challenging stuff. Now for the quick and easy one - using square motifs also known as granny squares.

Ø A motif is made up of stitches worked around a center ring.

Ø Each motif is complete in itself and can either be used singly or pieced together to form an overall pattern.

Ø Motifs are also ideal for using left-over yarn as each round can be worked in a different colour.

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/6in_squares.php - a link with some very beautiful granny squares.

Decide on a pattern you like and work first one motif and measure it. This will help you decide the number of motifs required to make up your scarf.

Just piece them together and you’ll have a lovely scarf – that will soon become your prized possession.