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Naturally Southern Scarf

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I rarely design a project with myself in mind.  Yes, I create things I like but the Naturally Southern Scarf was intentionally designed for me to wear to the SNAP Conference coming up in April.  It’s a conference geared specifically towards blogging.  I’m excited to learn new tips and techniques to make ELK Studio even better but…..as a crochet designer, you just gotta wear some of your designs to show off your talent right?  There is no better way to advertise your “brand” than to wear your projects which brings YOU the Naturally Southern Scarf pattern.

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I started plundering in my stash last week and “rediscovered” the yarn.  Isn’t it fun to find a yarn that you’ve had for a while?  It’s probably the one of the softest yarns I’ve ever used and the drape is amazing. The stitch definition is so well defined that it makes to proud to show it off.  I’ve never used a yarn that was 100% Viscose, but I can tell you it won’t be my last.  Don’t you think the project is perfect for the spring and summer months?  I can tell you that I’ll be wearing this project a lot!

In my internet search to provide the ELKies a source for the yarn, I came across the Skein Shop.  Their selection of the Araucania Cana Ruca yarn is abundant with choices.  I decided to keep looking around and found Sasha’s About page.  It’s a sweet story of a small business with big dreams.  That certainly spoke to me, so I wrote to Sasha on their Facebook Page asking her about the yarn and stock.  She replied so quickly and assured me she had the Araucania Can Ruca yarn available for the ELKies.  Below you can see a few of the colors but check out their site to see all the colors!

Wanna know something else?  Shipping is FREE within the U.S. and only $10 to ship to Canada!  Talk about customer service right?  Plus I have another surprise for YOU!  The Skein Shop wants to give an ELKie one skein of this lucious yarn in a giveaway!  I want to thank the Skein Shop for offering the giveaway! Be sure to scroll down to enter!

Let’s get on with the pattern right???

Supplies:

  1. Araucania Cana Ruca Yarn, #2 Sport Weight Yarn, 100% Viscose, 319 yards/100g, Colorway: Caribbean Burst
  2. Hook Size:  G/4.00
  3. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)

Gauge: 20 dc and 10 rows = 4”

Finished Measurements: 39″ x 18 1/2″

Notes:
Ch 3 counts as the first dc in the pattern.
I used the entire skein with the exception of maybe a yard or two, so you can continue the pattern sequence if you desire.  If you run out of yarn before the pattern instructions are completed, just end on an odd number row then finish with the instructions on row 86.

Pattern Instructions

Row 1:  Ch 4, dc in 4th ch from the hook, turn. (2 dc)

Row 2:  Ch 3, 2 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (3 dc)

Row 3:  Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (4 dc)

Row 4:  Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (5 dc)

Row 5:  Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (6 dc)

Row 6:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (6 dc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Row 7:  Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in each dc and ch-1 sp across until last st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (8 dc)

Row 8:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (7 dc, 2 ch-1 sps)

Row 9:  Repeat Row 7 (10 dc)

Row 10:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 2 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn.  (8 dc, 3 ch-1 sps)

Row 11:  Repeat Row 7 (12 dc)

Row 12:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 3 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (9 dc, 4 ch-1 sps)

Row 13:  Repeat Row 7 (14 dc)

Row 14:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 4 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (10 dc, 5 ch-1 sps)

Row 15:  Repeat Row 7 (16 dc)

Row 16:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 5 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (11 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Row 17:  Repeat Row 7 (18 dc)

Row 18:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 6 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (12 dc, 7 ch-1 sps)

Row 19:  Repeat Row 7 (20 dc)

Row 20:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 7 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (13 dc, 8 ch-1 sps)

Row 21:  Repeat Row 7 (22 dc)

Row 22:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 8 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (14 dc, 9 ch-1 sps)

Row 23:  Repeat Row 7 (24 dc)

Row 24:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 9 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (15 dc, 10 ch-1 sps)

Row 25:  Repeat Row 7 (26 dc)

Row 26:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 10 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (16 dc, 11 ch-1 sps)

Row 27:  Repeat Row 7 (28 dc)

Row 28:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 11 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (17 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)

Row 29:  Repeat Row 7 (30 dc)

Row 30:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 12 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (18 dc, 13 ch-1 sps)

Row 31:  Repeat Row 7 (32 dc)

Row 32:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 13 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (19 dc, 14 ch-1 sps)

Row 33:  Repeat Row 7 (34 dc)

Row 34:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 14 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (20 dc, 15 ch-1 sps)

Row 35:  Repeat Row 7 (36 dc)

Row 36:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 15 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (21 dc, 16 ch-1 sps)

Row 37:  Repeat Row 7 (38 dc)

Row 38:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 16 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (22 dc, 17 ch-1 sps)

Row 39:  Repeat Row 7 (40 dc)

Row 40:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 17 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (23 dc, 18 ch-1 sps)

Row 41:  Repeat Row 7 (42 dc)

Row 42:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 18 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (24 dc, 19 ch-1 sps)

Row 43:  Repeat Row 7 (44 dc)

Row 44:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 19 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (25 dc, 20 ch-1 sps)

Row 45:  Repeat Row 7 (46 dc)

Row 46:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 20 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (26 dc, 21 ch-1 sps)

Row 47:  Repeat Row 7 (48 dc)

Row 48:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 21 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (27 dc, 22 ch-1 sps)

Row 49:  Repeat Row 7 (50 dc)

Row 50:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 22 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (28 dc, 23 ch-1 sps)

Row 51:  Repeat Row 7 (52 dc)

Row 52:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 23 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (29 dc, 24 ch-1 sps)

Row 53:  Repeat Row 7 (54 dc)

Row 54:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 24 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (30 dc, 25 ch-1 sps)

Row 55:  Repeat Row 7 (56 dc)

Row 56:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 25 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (31 dc, 26 ch-1 sps)

Row 57:  Repeat Row 7 (58 dc)

Row 58:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 26 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (32 dc, 27 ch-1 sps)

Row 59:  Repeat Row 7 (60 dc)

Row 60:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 27 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (33 dc, 28 ch-1 sps)

Row 61:  Repeat Row 7 (62 dc)

Row 62:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 28 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (34 dc, 29 ch-1 sps)

Row 63:  Repeat Row 7 (64 dc)

Row 64:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 29 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (35 dc, 30 ch-1 sps)

Row 65:  Repeat Row 7 (66 dc)

Row 66:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 30 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (36 dc, 31 ch-1 sps)

Row 67:  Repeat Row 7 (68 dc)

Row 68:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 31 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (37 dc, 32 ch-1 sps)

Row 69:  Repeat Row 7 (70 dc)

Row 70:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 32 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (38 dc, 33 ch-1 sps)

Row 71:  Repeat Row 7 (72 dc)

Row 72:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 33 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (39 dc, 34 ch-1 sps)

Row 73:  Repeat Row 7 (74 dc)

Row 74:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 34 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (40 dc, 35 ch-1 sps)

Row 75:  Repeat Row 7 (76 dc)

Row 76:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 35 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (41 dc, 36 ch-1 sps)

Row 77:  Repeat Row 7 (78 dc)

Row 78:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 36 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (42 dc, 37 ch-1 sps)

Row 79:  Repeat Row 7 (80 dc)

Row 80:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 37 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (43 dc, 38 ch-1 sps)

Row 81:  Repeat Row 7 (82 dc)

Row 82:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 38 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (44 dc, 39 ch-1 sps)

Row 83:  Repeat Row 7 (84 dc)

Row 84:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 39 times, ch 1, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (45 dc, 40 ch-1 sps)

Row 85:  Repeat Row 7 (86 dc)

Row 86:  Ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc in next st and each rem st across. (86 hdc)

Fasten off.  Weave in the ends.  Enjoy the pattern and good luck on the giveaway!

Let’s do the giveaway now provided by the Skein Shop!  Here are the rules:  The giveaway is for one skein of the Araucania Cana Ruca yarn and ends on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:59 pm CST.  The winner will be emailed once it’s over and the winner’s first name will be displayed on this page.  The only mandatory entry is the email address and all other entries are considered bonus points.

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Rose’s Sister Scarf!

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Many of you loved the Rose’s Crossing Scarf but wanted to know if I could make it into a “regular” scarf instead of a cowl.  Why sure I can and now you have it!  You’ll love the thick, rich texture from the pattern but even more….the yarn I used was perfect!  If you’ve never tried the Everyday Soft by Premier, you’ll need to check it out!  It’s super soft and gave such great stitch definition to the X-Stitches that you see in the photo!

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  • Premier Everyday Soft, #4 Worsted Weight Yarn, 141 grams/203 yards, 100% Acrylic, Colorway:  (2 skeins) Steel, If you have a cream stash….that would be perfect for the little amount you see in the picture.
  • I Hook/5.5 mm
  • Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
flo – front loop only
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip st
st – stitch
yo – yarn over

Gauge:  12 dc sts and 8 rows = 4″ (Gauge for this project is not important)

Finished Measurements: 72″ x 5″

Notes:

  • Ch 1 is not considered the first single crochet in the pattern.
  • Ch 3 is considered the first double crochet in the pattern.
  • Multiples of 3

Special Stitches: 

Special Double Crochet:  (sdc) YO, insert hook into st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, insert hook in unworked loop in round below, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through last 3 loops.

Special X-Stitch:  (sxst) YO, insert hook into st, YO, pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops, YO (2 times), skip 2 unworked loops in the round below, insert hook into next unworked loop in round below, YO, pull up a loop, (YO, pull through 2 loops) 4 times, dc in next st on current round, YO, insert hook into next st, YO, pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops, YO (2 times), insert hook into first skipped unworked loop in the round below, YO, pull up a loop, (YO, pull through 2 loops) 4 times.

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Row 1:  Using Steel, ch 18, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across. (17 sc)

Row 2:  Ch 3, dc in front loop only in next st and each st across until last st, dc in last st. (17 dc)

Row 3:  Ch 3, start sxst (See Special Stitches) in next st, sxst in next st sequence and across until last st, dc in top of ch 3. (2 dc, 5 sxst)

Row 4:  Join Cream, Repeat Row 2

Row 5:  Ch 3, sdc in next st and each st across until last st, dc in top of ch 3. (2 dc, 15 sdc)

Join with Steel, Repeat Rows 2-3 until you have almost reached your desired length.

Repeat Rows 4-5:  Join Cream, (1 time)

Repeat Rows 2-3:   Join Steel, (1 time)

Finish off your rows with sc.  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st across. (17 sc)

Fasten off and weave in the ends!

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Southern Swiftness Scarf!

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So how did I come up with the name of the Southern Swiftness Scarf?  Well, since I live in Alabama, I can make fun of the perception of everything being sloooow in the south right?  The Southern Swiftness Scarf is anything but slow.  The scarf only has 6 rounds using the wonderful super bulky yarn! Talk about a quick project!  You’ll love it!

A week or so ago my friend Tracy and I delivered some small squares for the Children’s Hospital in Atlanta and stopped at one of our favorite places……a local yarn store called the Needle Nook.

It’s a cute little shop with some of the greatest yarn selections.  I chose the new Caracol by Malabrigo.  It’s considered a super bulky yarn and is just scrumptious.  You can actually order from them using their on-line option.  Tell them ELK Studio sent ya!

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Pattern Instructions

Supplies:

  1. Malabrigo Caracol  Yarn, #6 Super Bulky, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 150 grams/90 yards, Anniversario/Car005
  2. Hook Size – N/10mm
  3. Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rem – remaining
st – stitch

Gauge: 7 dc sts and 4 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement: With the piece folded at the bend of the U-shape, 21″ x 5″ in width.

Notes:  What you are going to find when you start crocheting this project is the shape isn’t traditional, meaning it isn’t a straight scarf.  Since I had the 90 yards, I wanted it use it wisely but yet design something that will stay on my shoulders.  It will take on a slight horseshoe shape as one side (where I defined a slight corner) will allow for the piece to sit on the shoulder while having a slight drape coming around with the ends meeting to drape over the other shoulder nicely.

Round 1:  Ch 52, dc in 4th ch from the hook, dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st (corner made), dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (49 dc, 1 corner st)

Round 2:  Ch 2 (See Pattern Notes), dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, 3 dc in corner st, dc in next 5 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 4 sts, turn.  (57 dc, 1 corner st)

Round 3:  Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, 3 dc in corner st, dc in next 7 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (65 dc, 1 corner st)

Round 4:  Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in next st, dc on next 9 sts, 3 dc in corner st, dc in next 9 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (73 dc, 1 corner st)

Round 5:  Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next st and each rem. st across.

Round 6:  Repeat Round 5, Fasten Off.  Weave in the ends.  (See my note below!)

Because I only had 90 yards of the yarn, I didn’t get to quite do as much as I wanted.  I love to “finish” my projects by adding a row of single crochet stitches to the top and bottom.  If you use a different yarn or decide to buy 2 hanks of the Caracol yarn, you’ll have enough to add those rows if you wanted.

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