#154 Tunisian Dragon Scarf (Chinese Zodiac) by Ami-chan Club of Angels 天使のあみちゃんくらぶ

#154 Tunisian Dragon Scarf (Chinese Zodiac)

Crochet
January 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Tunisian Simple Stitch
5.0 mm (H)
3.5 mm (E)
approximate length 100cm/39 inches
Japanese
This pattern is available for free.

Japanese name: クロバーダブルフックアフガン針で編む干支「辰」のマフラー
Chinese Zodiac “Dragon” Scarf made with the Clover Double-Ended Afghan Hook

Pattern is stated as “Intermediate” level.

Tools/Materials:

  • Yarn A: 2 skeins of Clover Petits Fours 60-963 (bordeaux)
  • Yarn B: 2 skeins of Clover Petits Fours 60-959 (green moss)
  • Japanese size 10 (5.1mm) double-ended Afghan crochet hook
  • Japanese size 6/0 (3.5mm) regular crochet hook
  • 2 beads for eyes

Schematic Notes:

  • The double-color (ダブル) sections are worked in the round, and the single-color (シングル simple) sections are worked flat.
  • For the double-color sections, use Yarn A for the forward pass, Yarn B for the return pass.

Knitting Notes:
1. Make a foundation chain of 28 with Yarn A. Work 8 rounds in pattern, then put Yarn B aside (do not cut).

Finishing:

  1. Work the ears (耳 - second chart on the right side).
  2. Work the eyes and nose and attach them to the face (目/鼻 - third chart on the right side).
  3. Make the “moustache” and attach it under the nose.
  4. Attach the horns (upper-left chart) behind the ears.