Scarf Challenge 18

You can find the pattern below or if you would like to support me and my crochet habit, the pattern can be purchased on Ravelry for $2 :)

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scarf-challenge-18

(scarf crocheted by Barbara Leafgreen)

MATERIALS

• Caron One Pound (100% Acrylic, 812 yards / 742 meters, 16 ounces / 453.6 grams) 400 - 450 yds

• Optional Yarn: any #4 worsted weight yarn.

HOOKS & SUPPLIES

• Hook US H8 / 5.00 mm

• Scissors

• Yarn Needle

• Measuring Tape

• Stitch Marker (Optional)

SIZES

• One Size: 48” x 6”

PATTERN KEY (US Terms)

• altch2 = alternate chain 2

• ch = chain

• dc = double crochet

• fsc = foundation single crochet

• hdc = half double crochet

• sc = single crochet

• slst = slip stitch

• sp(s) = space(s)

• st(s) = stitch(es)

SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES

• altch2: https://tinyurl.com/rve27dx

Written & Photo Tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/v9aatne

• fsc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-LiTY_khs

• How to join chain without twisting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7NC5qkr41c

• Changing colors in the Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkIe9WeQ3iY

• fpdc: YO, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated stitch, YO and pull up loop, [YO, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times.

Video: https://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-front-post-double-crochet-fpdc/

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EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Easy

NOTES

• * * - Repeat instructions between the asterisks as many times as instructed.

• You will be working in the round, join with a slst at the end of each round.

• The altch2 is the first st in the round.

• The ch 1 at the beginning of the round does not count as a st.

• Ch sps do not count as sts.

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INSTRUCTIONS Infinity Scarf

COLOR A

Round 1: fsc 179 (or any multiple of 6 + 5), join as per video. (180 sts)

Optional Round 1: ch 180 sts, join without twisting, ch 1, sc in the first st and each st around. (180 sts)

Round 2: altch2, dc in the next st and each st around.

Round 3: altch2, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, * dc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts * around.

COLOR B

Round 4: ch 1, sc in the first st, 5 dc in the next st, * sc in the next st, 5 dc in the next st * around.

COLOR A

Round 5: ch 2, fpdc around the altch2 two rows below, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, * fpdc around the dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts * around.

Round 6: altch2, 2 dc in the next ch sp, * dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next ch sp * around. (180 sts)

Rounds 7 - 14: Repeat Rounds 3 - 6 with color changes.

Round 15: ch 1, sc in the first st and each st around. (180 sts)

Fasten off, weave in ends.