Special Stitches V-Stitch = (dc, ch 3, dc) all worked in indicated stitch or space. Shell = (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all worked in indicated space. Edging Shell = (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) all worked in indicated stitch or space. SCARF Ch 46. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip next ch, * V-Stitch in next ch, ch 1 **, skip next 3 ch; repeat from * to last 4 ch, end at **; skip next 2 ch, dc in last 2 ch; turn – 10 V-Sts, 4 dc. Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, [Shell in ch-3 space of next V-Stitch] 10 times, skip next dc of V-Stitch, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn – 10 Shells, 4 dc. Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, [V-St in ch-1 space of next Shell, ch 1] 10 times, skip next 3 dc of Shell, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn. Repeat Rows 2 through 3 until piece measures 53” from beginning, end by working Row 3. Do not fasten off, but turn to work edging. Sensational Lacy Scarf Edging Ch 1, [Edging Shell in corner, and in each ch-3 space across short side, Edging Shell in next corner and around each end st of every even row across long side] twice; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. AUNT LYDIA’S® “Bamboo Crochet Thread, 100% Viscose from Bamboo” Size 10, Art. 148 available in 300 yd (276 m) balls. Crochet a bit of luxury! This soft bamboo thread is a joy to crochet with and to wear. Choose from lush shades for your unique scarf. ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified. LC2420 Designed by Lisa Gentry. Scarf measures 6” x 55”. AUNT LYDIA’S® “Bamboo Crochet Thread”, Size 10: 2 balls 365 Twig. Steel Crochet Hook: 1.7mm [US 5]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 7 Shells = 4”; 12 rows = 4” in pattern slightly stretched. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. ©2010 Coats & Clark P.O. Box 12229 Greenville, SC 29612-0229 For more ideas & inspiration - www.redheart.com www.crochettoday.com www.knittingtodaymag.com