Some time ago I shared a video demonstrating how to create a triple strand from a single strand (using one skein). I have since learned this method is called Navajo plying or Navajo chain plying. Fiber Spider has a video demonstration of the method for both crochet and knitting. I also saw Hooked by Robin has a demo on Facebook which is what reminded me about this.
I decided to make a scarf with my #1 fingering yarn using this method rather than messing with three skeins. When I got to the end of the skein, however, I wasn't sure how to proceed. To the rescue, Briana K. She shows the very simple way to add a skein. Her original demo of the Navajo plying technique is here. That is where I first saw this technique.
Here's the scarf, made with my candy corn I/5.5mm hook by Laurie Whitaker. The thick handles are wonderful for my arthritic hands/wrist.
Yarn: Knit Picks (Special Reserve) Felici, made in Italy, in color Time Traveler. It is 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon. Each skein is 218yds, 50grams. It is #1 Fingering Weight.
I bought this yarn initially because it reminded me of the 4th Doctor Who's scarf. I had a limited quantity of this yarn which is why I started with a smaller number of chains, making a narrow scarf.
Hook: I/5.5mm
Pattern: dc across using the Navajo Plying technique
Size: about 5" x 60"
Happy crocheting!
Sandie
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