This chic skinny scarf combines many yarns for a
beautiful and unique texture. The lovely texture and colors of
these scarves come from mixing soft, smooth Lion Suede with textured
homespun Homespun and using Fancy Fur as a surprising accent! Our
pattern is below, but let your imagination be your guide! Read
the story
of how this item came be be designed as a fund-raising item for the
Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
9 sts + 10 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in single crochet through back loops. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Editor’s Note: When creating fringe using Homespun please note that because of the texture of the yarn the fringe will fray when cut. If you prefer a non-frayed look you can knot the ends,
knit or
crochet a fringe, or use hairspray or fray check.
SCARF
With A chain 150. Single crochet into the 2nd chain from hook and each chain across – 149 stitches. Chain 2 (counts as a single crochet), turn, working in the back loops only, single crochet across row with A. Change to C and chain 2, turn, working in the back loops only, single crochet across row. Change to B and chain 2, turn, working in the back loops only, single crochet across row. Change to D and chain 2, turn, working in the back loops only, single crochet across row. Change to B and chain 2, turn, single crocheting in the back loops only, work 2 rows. Change to C and chain 2, turn, working in the back loops only, single crochet across row. Change to A and chain 2, turn, working in the back loops only, single crochet across row. Fasten off.
Primary Colorway, close up image
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Cut 12 inches [30.5 cm] lengths of the different yarns for fringes (Fringes will be folded to 6 inches [15 cm]. Fold each length in half. Pull folded loop through end of scarf and pull ends through loop for fringe. Attach fringe evenly spaced along each end of scarf.
Mixed-yarn 'Christensen' skinny scarf (brown colorway) Reviewed by Lorinda Dods on 2011-09-20
I LOVE this pattern! I've done it a variety of ways, using many different types of yarn. One of my favorites was using an alpaca blend, a fun fur and a thin suede. I've made it narrow, I've made it wide. I've many it multi-colored, I've made it mono-chromatic. I've followed the pattern and I've made up my own using 2 or more types of yarns. It's fun to introduce this pattern to beginner crocheters. They look at it and think it's beyond them. Once I explain it's only single crochet, their minds are opened to a whole new world of possibilities. It's also a fantastic way to use up bits and pieces of leftover yarn!! :o)
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