Basix Mosaic

Yarn: Premier Basix Mosaic Grapevine, 2 skeins

Hooks: I and H hooks by Laurie Whitaker 

Size: 7 1/2" x 61 1/2"

Pattern: foundation dc 22, 113 rows of dc with a round of sc for a border

I used the stacked dc for this one. It is supposed to make the edges straight but I didn't find that to be so. I decided it needed a border. I had enough yarn left on the second skein so I was able to do it in the same yarn.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

Zebra and black scarf

I was working on two scarves at the same time and I managed to actually finish both. I knew I wouldn't have enough of the Mosaic Zebra so I planned to add some I Love This Yarn black which would coordinate. The trick here is that since I didn't know how far the Zebra would go I worked it until I ran out then I added the rows of black. THEN I turned it around and added the same number of rows of black on the other end. Voila!

Finished size is 7" x 68 1/2".

Pattern: foundation dc 20, work 15 rows of the black on each end, the rest is Zebra (I think it was 92 or 94 rows). I added a single crochet border in black to pull it all together.

Hooks: I (for the body) and H (for the border - 2 sc around each dc)

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

Agave bulky scarf

This #5 bulky scarf was made with an L/8.0m sonic screwdriver hook. Ther yarn is Two of Wands Hue + Me in the color Agave. I used almost 2 skeins. It is 80% acrylic and 20% wool. and was made in India. It's machine washable and dryable.

The pattern starts with a foundation dc of 15, then dc across for 90 rows. 

Finished size is 6 1/2" x 62".

I like the color of this yarn. I think I could have even gone up another hook size to give it more drape. The label recommended a K and I think that would have made it too stiff. 

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

Heartland scarf

Here's my latest scarf.

Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Thick and Quick #6 Super bulky, color Belle Isle. Skeins are 5 oz/124yds each. I used two skeins

Hook: L/8mm custom hook in the shape of a sonic screwdriver

Size: 6 1/2" x 61"

Pattern: foundation dc 15, dc across, work for 91 rows

The actual color of this yarn is a bit darker than pictured. I pulled a picture of the skein from LB website to get the right color.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

scarves

Here's what I've been working on. They're all straight double crochet and begin with a foundation dc. They are all between 6-7" and at least 60" long, most longer. You can see the hook used in the picture. The Premier Basix Mosaics (Sea and Zebra) are I hooks and the Mandala Impressions Lakeside (last pic) is an M hook.

I am having to pace myself with the arthritis in both hands but primarily in my right wrist and thumb.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

ILTY royal blue scarf

I Love This Yarn Royal blue scarf. 7" x 64" Made with an I/5.5mm candy cane hook by Laurie Whitaker.

Pattern:Foundation dc 22, work 120 rows in dc

Picture taken in the living room.

I made a second scarf exactly like this one and with the same hook. The lighting was different as the picture was taken in the bedroom but I promise it is the same yarn.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

another ilty red scarf

I thought this might be of interest to those who wondered what the difference is between yarn over and yarn under. Video reel by Michael Sellick of the Crochet Crowd. https://www.facebook.com/reel/931243545910543

And here's my latest scarf. A simple dc scarf. I know it looks just like the one in the last post but it is a different scarf. I promise.

Yarn is I Love This Yarn in color red.

Size is 7" x 64"

Pattern: foundation dc 22, dc for 120 rows

Hook: I/5.5mm Laurie Whitaker hook

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

ILTY red scarf

Remember yo-yos, granny dadughters and saltines? I was just looking it up today at Crochet Cabana's wordpress. The site is not updated as I ran out of space there but the info is still there.

Here is the scarf I finished tonight. It's I Love This Yarn red and made with an I/5.5mm hook.

The pattern is straight dc. I started with a foundation dc of 20 and worked 120 rows.

Finished size is 6 1/2" x 63".

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

Royal blue scarf

Yarn: I Love This Yarn Royal (7oz/355yds)

Hook: I/5.5mm 

Size: 7" x 61"

Pattern: Bev's Women's Conference Scarf  ch 22.

I caught a great skein. Not a single knot or bad spot to cut out! Easy to work with.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

modern V stitch red scarf

I changed it up a bit for this one. I used Bev's V stitch scarf pattern. 

Yarn: I Love This Yarn Red (7oz/355yds)

Hook: I/5.5mm Tulip Etimo

Size: 7" x 61"

Pattern: Bev's Women's Conference Scarf  I think I chained 22. 

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

Oasis Beat scarf

Last scarf with this yarn.

I accidentally grabbed an I/5.5mm hook rather than the H I was going for but it worked out okay. The scarf is 6" x 60". The color in this picture shows up better than the others I took with the previous I Love This Yarn Oasis Beat scarves. I had enough to put a single crochet border around it.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

Oasis Beat scarf

Yarn: I Love This Yarn Oasis Beat (I needed more than one skein to make the scarf and border. I did have enough to put a border on the previous scarf made with this yarn.)

Hook: H/5.0mm Tulip Etimo

Size: 6 1/2 x 64"

Pattern: fdc 22, dc across for 120 rows. I added a round of single crochet for a border

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

pecan scarf

Yarn:  Premier Basix in color Pecan. This is the last of this yarn. 

Size: I was able to get a scarf 5 1/2" x 54", a bit shy of my 60" goal but will do for someone. I know some organizations ask for even shorter scarves due to safety issues with length.

Hook: J/6.0mm

Pattern: fdc 16, I got 97 rows out of what I had

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

teal blue scarves

Yarn: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in color Teal Blue. I used almost two skeins

Size: about 6" x 61"

Hook: J/6.0mm

Pattern: fdc 18, dc for 110 rows

On one of the skeins I had to cut out a few "joins" that were pretty obvious. The other skein was fine.

The yarn is what I consider heavy worsted. Hence the use of the J hook.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

Oasis Beat scarf

Salena Baca posted this free Ombre Beanie hat pattern. I like that she gives different sizes and so much instruction. If you like to make hats or am ready to make your first hat, give it a look.

Here's another scarf.

Yarn: I Love This Yarn Oasis Beat.

Hook: H/5.0mm

Size: 5 1/2" x 64"

Pattern: ch 21, dc across.

This is a #4 worsted yarn but I found it thin. I call it light worsted. That's why it came out narrower than I would have liked. The yarn itself is nice to work with. No bad spots. The colors flowed well. I added a single crochet border to give it slightly more width.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie

Peacock scarf

Starting the year off with a peacock scarf. I didn't have a full skein so to make sure I got the length I needed I made this one slightly less wide.

Yarn: Premier Basix in color Peacock

Hook: J/6.0mm

Size: 5 1/" x 63"

Pattern: fdc 16, 110 rows of dc

Happy crocheting!

Sandie