Chevron DC Scarf Pattern

Chevron DC Scarf Pattern
c2009 Sandra Petit

Materials: approx. 10 ounces 4 ply worsted weight yarn in Color A (MC) and 3 ounces Color B (CC), I hook, #16 needle, scissors

Size: approx 9” x 66”

Abbreviations:
ch(s) – chain(s)
hk – hook
sk – skip
dc – double crochet

Shell = 3 dc.   

Note1: This ripple pattern is a multiple of 11.
Note2: at the end of rows, you may use ch-2 or ch-3 for your turning chain. Just be consistent.

ch. 33 loosely
Row 1 (RIGHT SIDE): dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in each of next 2 chs, 3 dc in next ch, dc in each of next 4 chs, sk 2 chs, dc in each of next 4 chs, 3 dc in next ch, dc in each of next 4 chs, sk 2 chs, dc in each of next 4 chs, 3 dc in next ch, dc in each of last 4 ch, ch 2, turn.

Note: If you work through BACK LOOPS ONLY you will get a pretty ridged effect. However, the pattern will look fine if you go through both loops.

Row 2 (pattern stitch): sk 1 dc (do not put first stitch in the base of your turning chain, do not put it in the next st, but in the next one), dc in each of next 3 dc,  3 dc in next dc (which is the middle dc of the first shell on the previous row), dc in each of next 4 dc, sk 2 dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, sk 2 dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, sk 1 dc, dc through BOTH LOOPS of last dc., ch 2, turn.

Rows 3- 9 (or until your piece measures 5" from the beginning, measured along left or ride side of work): Repeat Row 2 for Ripple Pattern. Your last row should be a wrong side row (beginning strand will be on your right). Change to CC.

Rows 10-11: With CC repeat Row 2 for 2 rows. Change to MC

Rows 12-13: With MC repeat Row 2 for 2 rows. Change to CC

Rows 14-15: With CC repeat Row 2 for 2 rows. Change to MC

Rows 16- 93 (or for approx 48"): With MC repeat Row 2. Your last row should be a wrong side row. Change to CC. (about 22 rows per 12”)

Rows 94-95: With CC, repeat Row 2 for 2 rows. Change to MC.

Rows 96-97: With MC, repeat Row 2 for 2 rows. Change to CC.

Rows 98-99: With CC, repeat Row 2 for 2 rows. Change to MC.

Rows 100-108: With MC, repeat Row 2 for 9 rows.

Fasten off.

Border (if desired): sc around working (sc, ch 1, sc) in corners (or whatever it takes to make it lie flat) and 2 sc around each dc post along sides. For foundation row work as for ripple – sk 2 at valley and 3 sc in the 2 chains at the hill

Quick Reference:
ch 40, work ripple pattern stitch Row 2, working colors as follows
MC – 9 rows (about 5”)
CC - 2 rows
MC - 2 rows
CC - 2 rows
MC - 78 rows (about 48”)
CC - 2 rows
MC - 2 rows
CC - 2 rows
MC - 9 rows
Fasten off.

Border as above if desired.