Cross Stitch Scarf

Cross-Stitch scarf
©2011 Sandra Petit
http://www.crochetcabana.com

Materials: H hook, one skein 7 ozs) Red Heart Super Saver Turqua (Color A) and Blue (Color B)

Size: 6" x 58"

Abbreviations:
ch—chain
sc—single crochet
dc—double crochet
hk—hook
st—stitch

Special Stitch:
Cross-Stitch - sk one st, dc in next st, dc in skipped stitch.

Instructions:
Ch 18
R1: dc in 4th ch from hk. * sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in skipped ch, to complete cross stitch,  rep from * to last two sts, dc in ea of last 2 sts (6 x-st, 4 dc)

R2: ch 2 or 3, turn, dc in ea st across (16 dc)

R3: ch 2, turn, dc in next st, work 12 crossed sts, dc in ea of last 2 sts

R4-100: Repeat R2 and R3 (end on a cross stitch row)

Edging: with Color B, on right side of work, dc around, working (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in corners and 2 dc in ea row along side. Finish off.

Fibonacci scarf

For this scarf, I used the Fibonacci numbers. I made another scarf back in October using the same pattern but starting with Blue.

If you are interested in the Fibonacci (and Lucas) numbers you can find more info at Crochet Cabana and other places on the Internet. Briefly, the premise is that you start with 0 and 1. 0 + 1 = 1, so your first numbers are 0, 1, 1. You add the last 2 numbers. 1 + 1 = 2. So now your list is 0, 1, 1, 2. Add the last 2 numbers. 2 + 1 = 3. Your new numbers are 0, 1, 1, 2, 3. Continue in that fashion as long as you want to.

For purposes of a scarf you probably won't go further than I did, which was 21.

If you are working the Lucas numbers, it is the same premise but you begin with the number 2. Depending on how long you want your scarf, you would stop at 18 or 29.


The first Fibonacci numbers are: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144


The first Lucas numbers are: 2, 1, 3, 4, 7, 11, 18, 29, 47, 76, 123


I also completed two other scarves I don't think I showed you yet.

These two used the Quick Scarf pattern. I will post it here later. It is better worked with one color I think, but they came out okay.

I hope to make one more scarf for this effort if I can get it done before the deadline for mailing, which is Friday. If you are able to deliver, you can make scarves after that as long as they are delivered on time.

Happy crocheting!

CGOA certificate

Remember the CGOA Master of Advanced Crochet Stitches and Techniques which I passed in December? My certificate came in! Isn't it lovely? :-)

It is framed and will hopefully grace my wall soon. I'm very happy to have taken the course and passed!

Happy crocheting!

link share

Took a few days off. My son was in a motorcycle accident Sunday evening and we spent all night at the hospital in the town where he lives, just over an hour from us. He has a fractured wrist and cuts/abrasions but is alive and doing fine.

It's another link share day. Sometimes I get e-mails from businesses asking me to share links. Often they have nothing to do with crochet or fiber arts so I ignore them. I'm also not too anxious to click on links for places I don't know that I didn't search out myself. I do, however, find lots of links on my own! LOL I do click on links people have in their sig lines and on their Facebook and Ravelry and blogger. So if you want me to find you, add a link wherever you roam on the 'net. Odds are good I'll find it eventually. Here are some that caught my eye recently.

I just read about a scholarship available to knitter's and crocheter's who are in school. Read about the Jimmy Beans for Brains Scholarship. Higher education is so expensive. Every little bit helps!

Nice poncho pattern for when it is chilly but not cold.
http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-striped-poncho/

The Bullion Stitch is one I find difficult to master. Here is a tutorial with good tips on how to succeed with this stitch at http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-bullion-stitch/

I thought this was interesting. How many ways can you combine ten different yarn colors? http://www.woollythoughts.com/afghans/double.html 

I don't think I've posted these links before. I found them in an old file...

Tunisian knit stitch http://crochet.about.com/od/crochetstitches/ss/tunisian-knit-stitch-tutorial-free-tunisian-crochet-instructions_4.htm

Random stripe generator http://www.kissyourshadow.com/stripe_maker.php

Spring Pastel Scarf Lion Brand. Pattern L0477, another one good for just slightly cool days.

This is an Etsy shop but I thought the hat patterns particularly were so cute. Sun Hat is one I was looking at. Inner Hooker's shop.

I may have posted this one already, but I ran across it again The Spider Hat. I am definitely going to have to do this one soon.

Make your own yarn swift with Tinkertoys. Yes, you can still buy Tinkertoys. Here are a few sets I saw at Amazon.
Tinkertoy Classic Jumbo Set
Tinkertoy Classic Construction Set: Junior Builder
Tinker Toy 200-piece Plastic Construction Set
Tinkertoy Glow in the Dark Construction Set - 225 Pieces
Tinkertoy Classic Mini Set

I could love to have the huge set. I hope they continue to make these as I'd like my grandchildren to enjoy playing with them.

When I was looking for the Tinkertoys I ran across Lincoln Logs. Okay, nothing to do with crochet unless you want to build a little container to hold your yarn but I had to share. LOL

I'm sure I talked about the Magic Square, but it's so clever. Would this make a nice warm blanket for someone in a cold area? Lots of work, I grant you, but warm!

I recently pulled out my Celtic Swan hook. Thought I'd show it to you. This was gifted to me many years ago and I love it. Daughter cleaned it up for me with her special cleaning stuff.

The Daisy square is one I tried some time ago with no success. I think it just wasn't the right time for me. I was too impatient. I'd like to try it again, but need to wait until my obligations are fewer.

I used Kim Guzman's sampler heart pattern to make a scarf or two for Special Olympics (with adjustment in fch to make it 6"). Very nice pattern. Also by Kim Guzman, one of her patterns available for purchase is the Garden Party wrap. I did buy the pattern, but haven't made it yet.

A couple of weeks ago, I was looking for large hooks, very large like Q and S. I found some at The Bag Smith shop. I haven't bought any yet, but I like the idea of wooden hooks.

You might wonder what part of the hook you're actually supposed to use as your "work" area. This site has a color pictorial that shows you just where your yarn should be placed. It's about the middle of the page.  http://crochet.tangleweeds.com/hooks.html

Remember the Polish Star. This pattern was very popular at one time - I'm sure it still is, but I haven't seen posts about it recently. Pattern popularity shifts over time, but good ones always pop back up.

Remember these? Hoods that look like beards. It always cracks me up.

Finally, I found this wonderful pattern collection at The Preemie Project. Consider making one for yourself and one for the charity effort. http://www.thepreemieproject.com/volunteer/patterns


Happy crocheting!

Simple SC Scarf

Simple SC Scarf
©2011 Sandra Petit
http://www.crochetcabana.com

Materials: 1 skein Red Heart Super Saver Turqua, (you will only need an ounce or so of the Turqua), 1 skein Red Heart Super Saver Blue

Size: 6” x 59”

Instructions:
With blue, Ch 22

R1: single crochet  in second chain from hook and in each chain across (21 single crochets)

R2—end: chain 1, turn, single crochet in each single crochet across in the following color sequence:

R1-8: Blue
Measure these first 8 rows. That is what you need to reserve for your last rows if you need your scarf a specific length.

R9-10: Turqua
R11-1: Blue
R13-14: Turqua

R15-210: Blue
For my scarf, this section was about 51”. Add the measurement of your first 8 rows twice, then add this section. If that number is less than you need, work more rows here. Then go on to the finishing pattern.

R211-212: Turqua
R213-214: Blue
R215:216: Turqua
R217-224: Blue

You can add a sc border around if you want to. The width and length will be about a half inch larger if you do that.