Fire Scarf

This scarf is light and lacy, but knitted up with something like baby llama wool by Mirasol, it is cozy and warm. This pattern is easy to memorize and works well with most yarns.

Craft: knitting
Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius
Skills: knit, purl, yarn over

Sizes: one size
Finished Measurements: approx. 4.5” across, 52” from end to end lying flat

Gauge: not important
Yarn: 100g, 164 yds (150 m) worsted or medium weight yarn
Suggested Brand: 2 skeins Miski by Mirasol shown in 108

Needles: 5.5mm straight or circular
Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook


Notes and Tips:
• The yarn overs can be deceiving because you are going from a purl to a knit and may not actually need to wrap the yarn - be sure you are actually creating an extra stitch on your needle.


Instructions:

Multiple of 4 + 1.

CO 29 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, P3tog, yo, K1*, rep from * to end of row.

Row 2: P2tog, yo, K1, yo, *P3tog, yo, K1, yo*, rep from * to last 2 sts, P2tog.

Rep these two rows until scarf reaches desired length. BO and weave in ends.

Mountain Nights Toque

Here is a slightly slouchy hat with a couple of ribbed bands around the brim. It's super cozy and knits up like a dream: very easily.
Ideal for those who are just starting to learn how to knit hats.

Craft: knitting
Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius
Skills: knit, purl, K2tog

Sizes: adult medium (fits approx. 21-23" circumference)
Finished Measurements: approx. 10.5” from CO and 8.5” wide lying flat

Gauge: 14 sts and 24 rows = 4” in st st on 6 mm
Yarn: 100g, 140 yds (128 m) bulky weight yarn
Suggested Brand: 1 skein Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Bulky shown in Edgewater

Needles/Hooks: 6 mm 16" circular, 6 mm dpns
Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook


Instructions:

CO 66 sts

Rnd 1: purl
Rnd 2: knit
Rep these two rnds once more.

Knit 4 rnds.

Rep first four rnds once more.

Knit until hat measures 10 inches from beg.

Dec Rnds:
Rnd 1: *Knit 4, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2 (and all even rnds): Knit
Rnd 3: *Knit 3, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: *Knit 2, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 7: *Knit 1, K2tog*, rep from * to * to end of rnd.
Rnd 9: *K2 tog*, rep from * to *  to end of rnd.

Cut yarn and pull through rem sts. Weave in ends.

Scallop Scarf

This scarf was designed to teach a beginner's crochet workshop, so you know it's nice and easy. It alternates one row of sc, one of dc and one of scallops, just to keep it interesting.

Craft: crochet
Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius
Skills: single crochet, double crochet

Sizes: one size
Finished Measurements: approx. 6" wide and 44" long lying flat including fringe

Gauge: not important
Yarn: 150g, 280 yds (256 m) or more of a worsted or medium weight yarn
Suggested Brand: 3 skeins Elsebeth Lavold Angora shown in 14 lime green, 25 light olive, 15 bronzed green

Needles/Hooks: 4 mm hook
Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook


Instructions:

Row 1: ch 25, +1 for turning chain (26 chs total, not including the ch on your hook).
Row 2: sc in second ch from hook, sc in each st to end; ch 2 for turning chain.
Row 3: dc in third st from hook, dc in each st to end; ch 2 for turning chain.

Row 4: (optional scallops)
1. dc in third ch from hook, dc in next st.
2. ch 1, sk 3 sts, 5 dcs in next st (one scallop complete).
3. *ch1, sk next 5 sts, 5 dcs in next st; repeat from * once more.
4. finish: ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 dc in next 3 sts; ch two for turning chain.

Repeat rows 2-3 for a simple scarf - or 2-4 for a challenge - until your scarf is the desired length or until you run out of yarn. If you choose to change colours, as in the example shown, attach next colour after row 3 for simple scarf or row 4 for scalloped scarf.

Finish by repeating row 3, then row 2. BO.

Add tassels or desired trim. For the example shown, the fringe was created using the bits cut off from the colour changes.