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I love beanies and the Alex Beanie is my new favorite! When I was designing it, I really wanted it to be available for everyone to wear and in all sizes. It works up so fast, that I actually made about 5 of the beanies! …
Do you like the show, Outlander? I love it. All the neat knitted (and some crocheted!) items they wear are so pretty–I had to make something that sort of felt to me, like the Sassenach herself. The Sassenach Asymmetrical Scarf pattern was created with that …
Let me introduce you to my new design, the Alex Scarf. But first, I want to share how I came up with this.
Oh how I just love Fall! When I was a kid, Summer was my favorite but as I got older, Fall was just more and more appealing. I always loved the colors of Fall but growing up in California (even in the foothills of Yosemite), we didn’t have much of a Fall–or Winter.
Fall is so beautiful in Kansas with the vibrant colors on all the trees, the still green grass, and vast open skies. People here love to decorate for Fall and especially, Halloween! Even our cities are surrounded by farm fields, where beautiful corn stalks and hay grow tall. Most of all, I love to see those giant, round bales of straw, poka-dotting the cut fields.
It wouldn’t be Fall without the perfect accessories, would it? I’m a scarf person and not only do I like to wear them, but I love to make them.
Imagine being gently wrapped in super squishy cozy warmth, that is soft to the touch and a delight to behold. Just brings a smile to my face! The cozy scarf around your neck as you are outside picking a few pumpkins for Halloween or raking leaves, or taking a stroll on a trail, viewing the Fall colors.
I had in mind one to go with my Alex Beanie and I wanted to incorporate the design of that into the scarf. The result was a simpistic scarf with elegant lines.
I used Yarn Bee Must Be Merino and oh my gosh! That yarn is SO squishy, smooth, and soft! I highly recommend it for making this. The stitch definition when using this yarn is amazing, also.
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You will need about 3-4 skeins of Yarn Bee Must Be Merino Aran yarn, which is a medium/aran #4 weight yarn, OR the DK/Light weight #3 version (which is the one I used). Yarn contents are 50% Merino, 25% Acrylic, and 25% Nylon. 3.5oz, 153 yards for the Aran and 227 yards per skein for the DK. You will need a little over 600 yards to get the length and width you desire.
Stitch Markers (optional)
Tape Measure
Yarn Needle
Scissors
About 60″ long and 8″ wide with the border. Sizes will vary depending on tension, yarn, and hook used. For example, you can use a DK/Light weight yarn instead with the 5mm hook and get close to those measurements. Just use what you like, knowing that you may have to crochet more or less depending on the yarn and hook you use.
This pattern is part of the Fall Blog Hop hosted by Carroway Crochet and Fosbas Designs. You can get this pattern for FREE for one day, August 29th, 2022 for 24 hours with the code.
While this pattern alone is fabulous, I highly recommend getting the bundle, which includes ALL patterns that are part of this blog hop for a greatly discounted rate.
FHDC: Ch2, yo, insert into 2nd ch from the hook and pull up a loop, ch1, yo, pull thru all loops, first fhdc made. *YO, insert hook into bottom of stitch just made (both loops—it’s
the “chain” you did), yo, pull up a loop, ch1, yo, pull thru all loops. Continue from * until you have the number of FHDC you need.
Camel: This is also known as “third loop” hdc. To do this: YO, insert hook into the THIRD loop of the HDC from the previous row (this will be a horizontal bar below the two loops you normally work into. If working in the round, it will be on the INSIDE of your work). Pull up a loop, YO and pull thru all 3 loops on your hook.
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We started using cloth napkins to cut down on waste. We love them! They are soft and work so well. When we’ve gotten them all dirty, just wash and use again! Buy once and done! But I had a problem: no napkin holders in the …
The Ric Rac Cup Cozy crochet pattern is finally released! I really like these cup cozies, as they are so functional and with these patterns, you can create something that is customized to your, your friends, and families. I have many of these cup cozies …
I just love how the macrame kick has created such a desire for wall hangings and the Spring Boho Wall Hanging is the crochet version of one! I wanted something that incorporated the granny stitch (the 3dc’s we use together when making granny squares) yet had a bit of mesh or lace to it. Three different designs were used because I couldn’t pick which one I liked more!
I personally think that fringe is a must for anything Boho, but not everyone agrees with me on that! As with most patterns that call for fringe, it’s totally optional if you want any or not, and how long or short you’d like it, if you do. I chose to go with super long fringe!
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I used half of a skein of worsted weight yarn: Yarn Bee Breathe Deep in the color Spa. I love how this yarn feels! If you cannot get this yarn, I recommend Knit Picks Brava Worsted instead.
½” or smaller diameter dowel rod or stick that is about 12” long
Mine measured 17″ L x 10″ W without fringe. You can make your wall hanging as long or short as you like with or without fringe, simply by leaving out sections as the stitch multiple for each section is the same!
This pattern is featured in the Springtime Crochet Blog Hop, hosted by Crochets by Trista! You can find the blog post for this event here: 
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