Puff Embellished Tote: A pattern to jazz up your simple market tote

The Puff embellished tote is the second lacy market tote pattern in the Granny Square base crochet market tote series. It is made with a rounded edge granny square as the base, that has puff stitches going on near the corners. Because of the rounded edges, the chevron effect in this tote is not as visible and effective as the Keep it Simple tote.

Like the Keep it simple tote, the previous pattern in the series, the handles of this tote are also made seamless from the body. Therefore, there is no weaving in the ends other than the beginning and the finishing tails.

Pattern level

Intermediate

The pattern is written in US terminology

Materials

Yarn: 350 m of sport weight yarn

Crochet hook: 3mm or any size to obtain the gauge

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Stitch markers: 8

Abbreviations

ch – chain

cdc – chainless double crochet (can be substituted with ch3)

dc – double crochet

fsc – foundation single crochet

prev – previous

R – round

sc – single crochet

slst – slip stitch

sk – skip

sp – space

st(s) – stitch(es)

tr – treble crochet

Special Stitches

  • dc2tog – two double crochet placed together

*yarn over, insert hook into the next ch3, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops* two loops on the hook, sk 3sts, repeat **, three loops on hook, yarn over and pull through all three loops.

  • puff st – puff stitch

*yarn over, inserst hook into the st, yarn over pull up a loop* 5 times, 11 loops on hook, yarn over pull through 10 loops, two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through two loops. 

Gauge

The base measures 4” after round 6

Finished dimension

Base: 10” square

Height: 15” from tip centre of the base to the point where handles are attached when laid flat (excluding the handles)

You can get the print-friendly version of the pattern HERE

Note

  • The tote is worked in rounds. So, there is no turning after every round
  • Dc on ch3 means, dc in the 2nd ch of the ch3-sp.
  • Do remember to skip three stitches between the legs of the dc2tog.
  • Slst to the next st after the join to begin the next round

Instruction

Base

Magic ring

R1: ch7, *3dc, ch4* thrice, 2dc. Join with slst to 3rd ch

R2: (cdc,dc,tr,2dc) in the ch4-sp, *puff st, dc, puff st, (2dc,tr,2dc) in ch4-sp* thrice, puff st, dc, puff st. Join with slst to cdc.

R3: cdc, (dc,tr,dc) on tr, dc on next dc, *puff st on next dc, ch3, sk puff st from prev row, dc on next dc, ch3, sk puff st from prev row, puff st on next dc, dc on next dc, (dc,tr,dc) on tr, dc on next dc* thrice, puff st on next dc, ch3, sk puff st from prev row, dc on next dc, ch3, sk puff st from prev row, puff st on cdc of prev row. Join with slst to cdc

R4: cdc, (dc,tr,dc) on tr, dc on next dc, *puff st on the next dc, (ch3, dc on next ch3) until the ch3 before the puff st, ch3, puff st on next dc, dc on next dc, (dc, tr, dc) on tr, dc on next dc* thrice, puff st on the next dc, (ch3, dc on next ch3) until the ch3 before the puff st, ch3, puff st on  cdc. Join with slst to cdc.

R5-R15: Repeat R4

You can increase or decrease the number of repeats for the larger or smaller base of the tote. Do finish with odd number of rows at the base

Lay your square flat.

Place stitch marker on the 7th and 8th ch3 on each side (You will have to place marker on the 2nd ch of the ch3)

If you have altered your base, find the two ch3 in the middle of each side separated by 1dc and place markers

Granny Square base tote bag

Body

R1: cdc, (dc,tr,dc) on tr, dc on next dc, *puff st on the next dc, (ch3, dc on next ch3) until the ch3 before the stitch marker, ch3, dc2tog, (ch3, dc on next ch3) until the ch3 before the puff st, puff st on next dc, dc on next dc, (dc, tr, dc) on tr, dc on next dc* thrice, puff st on the next dc, (ch3, dc on next ch3) until the ch3 before the stitch marker, ch3, dc2tog, (ch3, dc on next ch3) until the ch3 before the puff st, puff st on  cdc. Join with slst to cdc.

Place marker on ch3 before and after dc2tog

Note: You are skipping the 3rd ch of the first ch3, 1dc and 1st ch of the next ch3 in between the legs of dc2tog

R2-R15: Repeat R1

You can increase or decrease the number of repeats for taller or shorter tote

Note: From R2, the two legs of the dc2tog fall respectively on the marked stitches. You will be skipping the 3rd ch of the first ch3, dc2tog and 1st ch of the next ch3 in between the legs of dc2tog

R16: cdc, (dc,tr) on tr, *ch1, fsc71, (tr,dc) on next tr, dc on next dc, puff st, (ch3, dc on next ch3) until the ch3 before the marker, ch3, dc2tog, (ch3, dc on next ch3) till the before the puff st, puff st on next dc,* dc on dc, (dc,tr) on tr, repeat **. Join with slst to cdc

Note: ch1 does not count as a stitch but acts as an anchor to your first fsc. You can increase or decrease the number of fsc for longer or shorter handles. Keep the number of fsc in multiples of 2+1

Place marker on ch3 before and after dc2tog

R17: cdc, (dc,tr) on tr, *(dc on next fsc, puff st on next fsc) until the end, dc on last fsc, (tr,dc) on next tr, dc on next dc, puff st, (ch3, dc on next ch3) until the ch3 before the marker, ch3, dc2tog, (ch3, dc on next ch3) till the before the puff st, puff st on next dc,* dc on dc, (dc,tr) on tr, repeat **. Join with slst to cdc

R23: ch1 (does not count as stitch), sc in each st around, slst to the first slst.

Fasten off and weave in the ends

And now, your tote is ready to take out for shopping.

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Keep it Simple tote – Granny Square base tote bag

Keep it Simple tote, as the name suggests, a quick to make and easy crochet market tote pattern. This tote is meant to have an easy start to the series and is designed with the most basic stitches of crochet. It is one of the two lacy totes in the series.

Pattern level

Easy

Materials

Yarn: 350 m of sport weight yarn

Crochet hook: 3mm or any size to obtain the gauge

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Stitch markers: 4

Abbreviations

ch – chain

cdc – chainless double crochet (can be substituted with ch3)

dc – double crochet

fsc – foundation single crochet

R – round

sc – single crochet

slst – slip stitch

sk – skip

sp – space

st(s) – stitch(es)

Special Stitches

  • V-st – beginning V-stitch

(cdc, ch3, dc) in the same st/sp

  • V-st – V stitch

(dc, ch3, dc) in the same st/sp

  • dc2tog – two double crochet placed together

*yarn over, insert hook into the next st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops* two loops on the hook, sk 3sts, repeat **, three loop on hook, yarn over and pull through all three loops

Gauge

The base measures 4” after round 6

Finished dimension

Base: 10” square

Height: 17” from tip centre of the base to the point where handles are attached when laid flat (excluding the handles)

Note

  • The tote is worked in rounds. So, there is no turning after every round
  • Do remember to skip three stitches between the legs of the dc2tog
  • Slst to the next ch3-sp to begin the next round

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Instruction

Base

Magic ring

R1: ch6, *dc, ch3* thrice, sl to join at the 3rd chain in the initial ch6

R2: Beg.V-st in ch3-sp, *ch1, dc on dc, ch1, V-st in ch3-sp* thrice, ch1, dc on ch3 of prev row, ch1, slst to cdc

R3:B.V-st in ch3-sp, *(ch1, dc on next dc) till the ch3-sp, ch1, V-st in ch3-sp* thrice, (ch1, dc on next dc) till the cdc, ch1, slst to cdc

R4-15: Repeat R3

You can increase or decrease the number of repeats for the larger or smaller base of the tote

Lay your square flat.

place a stitch marker on the 14th and 16th dc on each side. Refer picture below

If you have altered the size, find the dc in the centre of each side and place a stitch marker in the double crochet before and after the centre one.

Keep it simple tote_base

Body

R1: B.V-st in ch3-sp, *(ch1, dc on next dc) until before the marker, ch1, dc2tog, (ch1, dc on next dc) till the ch3-sp, ch1, V-st in ch3-sp* thrice, (ch1, dc on next dc) until before the marker, ch1, dc2tog, (ch1, dc on next dc) till the ch3-sp, ch1 till the cdc, ch1, slst to cdc.

Place marker on dc before and after dc2tog

R2-R20: Repeat R1

You can increase or decrease the number of repeats for taller or shorter tote

Note: From R2, the two legs of the dc2tog fall respectively on the marked stitches. You will be skipping ch1, dc2tog, ch1 between the legs

R21: cdc, ch1, *fsc70, dc on next ch3-sp, (ch1, dc on next dc) until before the marker, ch1, dc2tog, (ch1, dc on next dc) till the ch3-sp, ch1,* dc on ch3-sp, repeat **, slst to cdc

Note: ch1 does not count as a stitch but acts as an anchor to your first fsc. You can increase  or decrease the number of fsc for longer or shorter handles

Place marker on dc before and after dc2tog

R22: cdc, *dc70, dc next dc, (ch1, dc on next dc) until before the marker, ch1, dc2tog, (ch1, dc on next dc) until before last dc, ch1,* dc on next dc, repeat **, slst to cdc.

R23: ch1 (does not count as stitch), sc in each st including the ch1-sps, slst to the first slst.

Fasten off and weave in the ends

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Elegance in Elements cardigan: Beginner-friendly free crochet pattern

Elegance in elements cardigan is a beginner-friendly cocoon cardigan with easy stitch repeats. The stitch pattern includes all the basic stitches – single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet, that every crochet beginner learns. ‘Simple is Beautiful’ and ‘Simplicity at its best’- this pattern follows these principles. Any beginner with thorough knowledge and skill in the basic crochet stitches can take up this pattern as their first crochet garment project.

The cardigan has an extremely basic construction. You just make a rectangle, fold it top to bottom, sew the sides leaving the arm holes and finish up with the edging.

Check out the Simple Summer Shawl and Wanderlust Shawlette for more easy patterns

Pattern level

Basic

Materials

  • Yarn: Scheepjes whirl and corresponding whirlette
  • Any fingering weight yarn with same yardage can be used
  • Crochet hook: 3mm
  • Stitch markers: 4
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviation

st – stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sp – space
sk – skip
cdc – chainless double crochet (can be replaced with ch2, dc)
fsc – foundation single crochet (can be replaced with ch one more than the fsc and single crochet across from the 2nd ch from the hook)

Gauge

Fdc29, work 15 rows in pattern and finish with the last row (sc row)
25sts in 14 rows in pattern measures 4”

Elegance in Elements cardigan in Scheepjes whirl_ diagram

Sizes

S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL

Finished measurements

(37’’, 45’’, 53’’) wide and (27’’, 29’’, 30.5’’) long

Note

• The chain at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch
• The fsc and the sc row is the right side of the cardigan

Instructions

If you are using Scheepjes whirl, start from the other end of your whirlette colour

fsc (209, 233, 257)

Row 1
Ch1, hdc in the 1st st, *ch3, sk3, hdc, ch1, sk1, hdc* repeat until last 4 sts, ch3, sk3, hdc in the last st. Turn

Row 2
Cdc, *3dc in the ch3-sp, ch2, sc in the ch1-sp, ch3* repeat until the last ch3-sp, 3dc in the ch3-sp, dc on the last hdc. Turn

Row 3
Ch1, hdc on the 1st dc, *hdc on the next dc, ch1, sk1, hdc on the next dc, ch3* repeat until last 4dc, hdc on the next dc, ch1, sk1, hdc on the next 2 dc

Row 4
Cdc, *ch2, sc on the ch1 sp, ch2, 3dc on the ch3-sp* repeat until last ch1-sp, ch2, sc in the ch1-sp, ch2, dc on the last hdc. Turn

Repeat Rows 1-4 until (85, 91, 97) rows
You end with the hdc row

Last row
Ch1, sc in each stitch across. (209, 233, 257) sc

To customise your measurements,
I. Measure your elbow to elbow measurement and make your fsc to that length
II. Make sure your fsc is in the multiples of 6+5
III. Repeat rows 1-4 to your desired height

Do note that, the height of the cardigan will be shorter than your intended measurement. However, the edging of the front and sleeves will further an inch or two to your measurement.

Block lightly if required before proceeding to sewing and edging

Armhole separation and sewing
i. Lay your rectangular piece flat, with the right side facing up
ii. Bring the top of the rectangle over the bottom. The right side goes in and faces one another, and the supposed inside is facing out
iii. Sew sides, Leaving a gap of (7’’/8’’/9’’). This will be your armhole.
iv. After sewing, turn your cardigan to the right side to proceed to the edging

The Erigenia in a rectangle made with Scheepjes whirl construction

Armhole edging of the cardigan
If using Scheepjes whirl, attach the other end of the whirl (if you have the entire solid colour available) or whirlette to the bottom of the armhole

R1: ch1, sc uniformly across the armhole. The number of sc should be a multiple of 2. Join to the first sc. Turn

R2: ch1, *sc, ch1, sk1* repeat to the end. Join to the first sc. Turn

R3: ch1, *sc in the ch1-sp, ch1, sk1* repeat to the end. Join to the first sc. Turn

Repeat R3 twice more or until desired length.
Last row: With right side facing, ch1, sc in each st across

Fasten off and weave in ends
Repeat fully on the other armhole

Note: If you are not sure with the sufficiency of yarn, better do the edging with whirlette

Front edging of the cardigan

If using Scheepjes whirl, attach the other end of the whirl (same as armhole if you have at least some solid colour available) or whirlette to either of the sewn region

Repeat Row 1-3 of sleeves

Repeat R3 five more times or until desired width

Repeat last row of the sleeves

Fasten off and weave in the ends

Note: You will get colour change in the edging. If you want the edging to be fully in the solid colour, do the edging with the whirlette

And now, you are good to style your cardigan.

If you like patterns with simple stitch repeats, you might want to check out the Cluster around placements

 

Elegance in Elements cardigan in Scheepjes whirl finished object

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Basic Tissue Pouch – Simple and quick crochet tissue pouch/holder

Teacher’s day is round the corner and I see many of my friends in the crochet community have started planning on the gifts for their kid’s teachers. And I understand that it is quite hard to do multiples of some complicated patterns. I think, this design might take you guys out of the worry. It is a very quick and easy gift option.

Tissues are something that has become our handbag staple and we carry it everywhere. And here in Singapore, it is very essential for more than just personal use- to chope places or seats in our local hawker centre. (A big shout-out to all my friends here in Singapore! I have done that as well). But, let us be honest, tissues come in a pack of 10 (mostly) and those packs are all over the place in our bags creating a mess. Just to keep it organised, I wanted one tissue holder where I could keep my tissues and comes in handy when most needed.

Inspiration

This design is inspired by the tissue pack that is available near the billing counters at the Perks shopping chain – Cotton on, Typo, etc., the ones that could be added on as charity in our bills for a dollar or two. I really love that notebook kind of design where the tissues are clean and secured inside against that of the centre pull models, where there are high chances that they are exposed outside.

Design

The pouch/holder is constructed in a rectangle which is then folded and joined. The entire design uses only basic stitches – single crochet, double crochet and treble crochet and so is beginner-friendly. The stitches are placed in the back loops only at places that requires folding. After making the rectangle, it is folded in both sides and joined with a row of single crochet, without involving the need to sew. That is a win-win!

The pouch is designed to fit to packs of the Guardian facial tissue- one on each side. The dimension of this tissue is about 4” by 2.5”. So, gauging your project is quite crucial here. We are also using a smaller hook for the yarn to have some structure to the project.

Materials

• Yarn: any sport or dk weight yarn, 80-100 m
• Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Gauge

22 sts x 11 rows of double crochet

Pattern Level

Basic

Abbreviation

dc: double crochet
cdc: chainless double crochet (can be substituted with ch2, dc)
Sc: single crochet
tr: treble crochet
ctr: chainless treble crochet (can be substituted with ch3, tc)
blo: back loop only
st: stitch

Note

• Starting ch1/ch2/ch3 is not counted as a stitch
• Turn your work after every row

Instruction

Leave a long tail of about 45” and make a slip knot
Row 1: ch30, dc in 3rd ch and each ch across
Row 2: cdc, dc in each stitch across
Row 3-7: Repeat Row 2
Row 8: cdc in blo, dc in blo in each stitch across
Row 9-14: Repeat Row 2
Row 15: ctr, tc in each stitch across
Row 16: ctr in blo, tr in blo in each stitch across
Row 17-23: repeat Row 2
Row 24: Repeat Row 8
Row 25-30: Repeat Row 2
Row 31: ch1, sc in each stitch across

With the long tail that was left at the beginning, ch1 and sc in each stitch across on the other side of the foundation double crochet row.

 

Fold and join

Folding to join - Basic Tissue Pouch

i. Fold the rectangle along the length on both sides in such a way that the unworked loops from row 7 and row 23 are facing out. (The unworked loops from row 15 also faces out)

ii. Hold the work in such a way that all those unworked loops face you. Attach yarn at the folded end.

iii. Place 2sc along each of the posts of the dc by inserting your hook below both the dc posts. (14sc)

iv. Place 1sc with the sc and the tr post

v. Place 2 sc on each of the tr post (There is no joining of pieces involved here, 4sc)

vi. Place 1sc with the sc and the tr post

vii. Place 2sc along each of the posts of the dc by inserting your hook below both the dc posts. (14sc)

Basic Tissue Pouch - Fold and join

And Voila! Your basic tissue pouch is ready to use. Kindly tag me on Facebook and Instagram while making my designs and use the hashtag #yarnnme while posting.

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Elegant Earphone Case – free crochet pattern

Well, let’s face it. Earphones are always a mess in our purses and tangle up badly when we most need them. Don’t you worry anymore! We have a perfect yet simple pattern to solve the issue – the elegant earphone case.
The pattern draws inspiration from our very own cluster around placement sets with a little twerk. The best part of the pattern is it does not require much yarn. In fact, scrap yarns work best for this design. This is so simple that you could make a couple of these in one sitting. You can make a few and keep them handy in case you need some quick presents for someone. It is a perfect compliment for the guests or your friends who come home for tea or dinner. You could even do this while watching television after dinner. 

The construction

The earphone case is made in two pieces which are then joined leaving an opening. The front piece is constructed using single crochet and 3dc-cluster and the rear piece using half double crochet. The two pieces are then joined using reverse single crochet stitches otherwise called crab stitch.

Materials

Yarn: Any dk weight yarn can be used. Two colours of approximately 30m each. (colour A and colour B)
Hook: 3mm
¾’’ or 1’’ round button
Sewing thread and needle. Thread should either match colour B or the button
Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Stitch markers may come in need
Key ring holder

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring/adjustable ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
rev.sc – reverse single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
3dc-cl – three double crochet cluster/ three double crochet together
slst- slip stitch
sp- space

Gauge

Gauge is not important in this patter. However, the final measurement of the rear piece measures 3” in diameter.

Instructions

Rear piece

The entire piece uses colour B
MR
Round 1:
ch1(does not count as a stitch and henceforth), hdc12 in the ring, close the ring and slst into the first hdc [12]
Round 2:
ch1, 2hdc in each of the st, slst into the first hdc. [24]
Round 3:
ch1, (hdc 1, 2hdc) 12 times, slst into the first hdc [36]
Round 4:
ch1, (2hdc, hdc2) 12 times, slst into the first hdc. [48]
Fasten off. Stitch the button at the centre on the right side.

earphone case free crochet pattern

Front piece

Using colour A, MR
Round 1:
ch1, 12sc into the ring, close the ring and slst into the first sc.
Round 2:
ch1, (3dc-cl in sc, ch1) 12 times, slst into the first 3dc-cl. Fasten off. [12 3dc-cl, 12 ch1 sp}
Round 3:
Join colour B in any of the ch1 sp, ch1, *(3dc-cl, ch1, 3dc-cl, ch1) in ch 1 space* 12 times, slst to first 3dc-cl. Fasten off. [24 3dc-cl, 24 ch1-sp]
Round 4:
Join colour A in any of the ch1-sp, ch1, (2sc in ch1-sp) 24 times, slst into the first sc. Do not fasten off.

 

Joining

Place both the circles with their wrong side together and their right side facing out.
With the front piece facing you, make rev.sc 17, inserting the hook into both the pieces.
Make rev.sc 7 only on the front piece, ch 20 (chain loosely for the button loop), rev.sc 7 only on the front piece.
Skip 14 st on the rear piece, make rev.sc 17 by inserting the hook on both the pieces.
Join with slst in the first st. Fasten off. Weave in all the ends.

earphone case free crochet pattern
Insert the key ring between the ch20 in the front piece. Voila! Your earphone case is now ready to be put in use. Coil your wired earphones and insert put them inside the case and they will stay put there. You can use this as your key rings or hand them in your purses. Bear in mind, you could make them for your family for a quick gift. Enjoy and have fine. Make sure to tag me while posting your work on social media.
earphone case free crochet pattern
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Puffs on Slalom scarf: free crochet pattern

Presenting to you a simple, yet not so simple free crochet scarf pattern – Puffs on Slalom scarf. It is a simple light weight scarf that can be used as an accessory or simply just to amp up your basic tee to give a polished look.

Naming of the scarf

The name itself speaks a lot about the design. Slalom broadly means moving in zigzag manner and puffs refers to the puff stitch. The scarf has been designed using an interesting combination of basic chevron stitch pattern and puff stitches.

You will also fins my Sanctuary of Shells scarf interesting as it stands true to its name. 

Pre-requisites

The pattern is an intermediate level pattern as it uses chevron stitch pattern and puff stitches. It is written in US terminology

Yarn

I used one full cake of Scheepjes whirl in the shade 767 Melting Macaron. Scheepjes whirls are the perfect kind of yarn for scarves having repetitive stitch pattern.

Get to know more about Scheepjes whirl and its versatility HERE 

Materials

  • Crochet hook 3.5mm. I used Clover Amore as it exceptionally good to hold several stitches at a time.
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers may come handy as well

Gauge

 18 dc in 10 rows is 4’’

Finished measurements

The scarf I made is more in the dimension of a stole

75” by 17.5” excluding tassels

Abbreviations

  • ch – chain
  • st – stitch
  • dc – double crochet
  • sk – skip
  • sp – space

Special stitches

  • invt V-st – double crochet two-together where the first leg goes on the next stitch and the second leg goes of the stitch after skipping three stitches

(yarn over, insert hook into the next designated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops) skip 3 stitches and repeat, yarn over and pull through all three loops.

  • puff st – puff stitch

(yarn over, insert hook into the designated stitch, yarn over pull up a loop) 4 times, yarn over, pull through 8 loops, yarn over and pull through all the three loops.

  • puff st2tog – puff stitch two together

{(yarn over, insert hook into the designated stitch, yarn over pull up a loop) 4 times, yarn over, pull through 8 loops}, sk 3 stitches, repeat {}, yarn over and pull through all three loops together

Note: The puff stitch here is made a little different from the regular puff stitch. Typically, a puff stich is made by pulling through the n number of loops all at once and then chain to lock it. Here, it is made by pulling through all, but one loops and no chaining to lock the stitch. The last ‘yarn over and pull through two loops’ part secures our puff stitch. It also gives a platform to work on the puff stitch without distorting it. 

Notes

  • ch3 at the beginning of the row counts as one dc
  • ch4 at the beginning of the row counts as one dc and ch1
  • while working on the row of the puff stitches, take note of the ch1 spaces.
Crochet scarf pattern using Scheepjes whirl: Puffs on Slalom Scarf

Pattern Instruction

Chain 104 (multiples of 20+1+3)

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R1: 2dc on the 4th ch from the hook (initial ch3 counts as a dc here and henceforth), dc7, *invt V-st, dc7, (dc, ch3, dc) in the next st, dc7* four times, invt V-st, dc7, 3dc, turn

R2: (ch3, 2dc) in the first st, dc7, *invt V-st, dc6, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in the ch3-sp, dc6* four times, invt V-st, dc7, 3dc on the 3rd ch, turn.

R3: Repeat Row 2

R4: Repeat Row 2

R5: ch4, puff st in the first st, [ch1, sk1, puff st] 3 times, ch1, *puff st2tog skipping 3 sts between the puff stitches, [ch1, sk1, puff st] 3 times, (puff st, ch3, puff st) in the ch3-sp, ch1, [puff st, ch1, sk1] 3 times*, repeat ** four times, puff st2tog skipping 3 sts between the puff stitches, [ch1, sk1, puff st] 3 times, ch1, (puff st, ch1, dc) on the 3rd ch, turn.

R6: Repeat Row 2 (take note of the ch-sp)

R7: Repeat Row 2

R8: Repeat Row 5

R9-R12: Repeat Row 2

Repeat Row 5-12 to a desired scarf length.

The stole I made that is present in the picture carries a total of 13 repetitions. Block lightly (dry blocking preferred) to enhance the structure of the scarf. Add tassels to the high point on either side of the scarf (optional)

Pro tip

If you are using Scheepjes whirl  and you want to add tassels, you can cut yarn for tassels for one side before starting the the scarf.  

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Feel free to make this free crochet scarf pattern into other accessories like shawl or blanket. You can also try colour blocks to make it more interesting.

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