I designed this scarf to show off the water colour-like nature of hand-dyed yarn. Often I find myself with a beautiful but small amount of hand dyed yarn and feel unsure about how to best showcase the colours. This design allows you to use a small amount of yarn (less than half a skein) paired with a complimentary colour (though I’m sure the same or a contrasting colourway would also work). The lace edge gives a delicate feel, while the asymmetrical design makes the scarf look modern. The scarf involves an easily remembered 5 row repeat, so its construction becomes relaxing and meditative, almost like painting with water colours.

This design is suitable for a confident beginner, as photos and charts are included for additional support. I used a size 4mm crochet hook, but you could easily go up or down a size depending on your tension. This pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout. The following stitches are used:

SS – Slip stitch
Ch – Chain stitch
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet (used in scarf body only)
DC – Double Crochet

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about the pattern and I will do my best to help out. I would love to see photos of pieces you’ve created using this pattern.

You are welcome to sell finished items made from my patterns, and it would make my day if you credit me as the designer. Do not sell, reproduce, or distribute any of the content included in this pattern for commercial purposes.

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