Scarf Challenge 21

I had some Red Heart Comfort left over from another project. Scarves are always a good way to use up that left over yarn, and the scarves are easy to donate. This isn't my favorite yarn, it's a bit rough. It is nice to work with though, no splitting. If you are looking for a more affordable yarn for projects you donate, this is a good option.

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-21

MATERIALS

• Red Heart Comfort (100% Acrylic, 867 yards / 792 meters, 16 ounces / 454 grams) 300-400 yds

• Other Yarn Options: Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart with Love, Bernat Premium, Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, Caron Simply Soft, Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, Stylecraft Special Aran.

HOOKS & SUPPLIES

• Hook US H8 / 5.00 mm

• Scissors

• Yarn Needle

• Measuring Tape

• Stitch Marker (Optional)

GAUGE

• 13 dc stitches = 4”, first 7 rows = 4”

SIZES

• 7.5” x 68”

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

• Cluster V-Stitch: YO, insert hook in the indicated stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops, YO, insert hook through stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through remaining 3 loops (This is the first half of your cluster stitch), chain 3, YO, insert hook through the same stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops, YO, insert hook through stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through remaining 3 loops.

• Cluster: 3 dc in the same ch sp.

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EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Easy

NOTES

• * * - Repeat instructions between the asterisks.

• Turn at the end of each row.

• Ch spaces do not count as stitches.

• The altch2 is the first st in the row.

• The chain 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Row 1: fsc 25 (or any multiple of 4 + 1)

Optional Row 1: ch 26 (or any multiple of 4 + 2), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across. (25 sts)

Row 2: altch2, dc in the next 3 sts, * ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next 3 sts * across, dc in the last st.

Row 3: altch2, skip 1 st, Cluster V-ST in the next st, * skip 2 sts, Cluster V-ST in the next st * across, skip 1 st, dc in the last st.

Row 4: altch2, skip 1 st, Cluster in the next ch sp, * ch 1, skip 2 sts, Cluster in the next ch sp * across, skip 1 st, dc in the last st.

Row 5: ch 1, sc in the first 4 sts, * sc in the next ch sp, sc in the next 3 sts * across, sc in the last st.

Repeat rows 2 - 5 until desired length.

Fasten off, weave in ends.