Go-To Skinny Scarf - Free Pattern

This pattern is my go-to pattern for charity scarves that I love to pieces. It looks wonderful in a solid color, but doesn't work to well with multiple colors. I will be coming up with a different version of this same pattern that is worked in the round, so stay tuned for that pattern!
 

Materials:

Size K crochet hook
Soft yarn (medium weight)
Sewing needle

Gauge:
Initial chain should measure around 65 inches. If needed, add multiples of 4 to pattern to increase size

Special Stitches:

Dc3tog: Double Crochet 3 together- yarn over, insert hook into first chain, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook, insert hook into second chain, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook, insert hook into third chain, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook (at this point you should have 3 partial double crochet stitches completed, and you should have 4 loops on your hook), draw yarn through all 4 loops on hook.

Pattern:
Ch 163
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in each ch across. Turn
Row 2: Ch 3(counts as dc), dc in next 2 chs *sk 1, ch 1, dc in next ch, repeat from * across, ending with a dc in the last 3 chs. Turn
Row 3: Ch 3(counts as dc), dc in next 2 chs sk 1, *3 dc in dc from previous row, ch 1, sk 3 sts, repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc each of the last 3 chs. Turn
Row 4: Ch 3(counts as dc), dc in next 2 chs, sk 1, ch 1, *dc3tog, ch 3, sk 1 ch, repeat from * across, ending with a ch 1 and a dc in the last 3 ch. Turn
Row 5: Ch 3(counts as dc), dc in next 2 chs *sk 1, ch 1, dc in next ch, repeat from * across, ending with a dc in the last 3 chs. Turn
Row 6: Ch 3(counts as dc), dc in each ch across.
Fasten off.

 

Mother's day gift

Last week I gave my mother-in-law 6 handmade pot holders to replace her 10 year old worn out ones. Here's the photo

First Scarf Delivery

I was able to pick up scarves from a local group and add nine of my own hand made scarves (Thanks to donations made to this blog!) to donate to the YWCA of San Diego.
It was nice to take them in personally, and to see their appreciation for them. If you have time, please make a scarf and sent it to Handmade Especially. They need and use every scarf!

Here's a photo of the scarves I made that were included in the delivery:

Crochet on!

Horizon Scarf - Free Pattern

Okay, so I am terrible at coming up with names for my patterns. So you're gonna get some weird ones that may not make sense from now on!!

Materials:

Size K crochet hook
Soft yarn
Sewing needle
 
Gauge:
Initial chain should measure around 65 inches. If needed, add multiples of 4 to pattern to increase size.

Pattern:
Ch 163
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in each ch across. Turn
Row 2: Ch 3(counts as dc), dc in next ch *sk 1, ch 1, dc in next ch, repeat from * across, ending with a dc in the last ch. Turn
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Turn
Row 4: Ch 4, 1 Tr in each st across. Turn
Row 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Turn
Row 6: Ch 3(counts as dc), dc in next ch *sk 1, ch 1, dc in next ch, repeat from * across, ending with a dc in the last ch. Turn
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in each ch across.
Fasten off. Add tassels if desired.