[Nfb-krafters-korner] Request for a knitted or crocheted scarf pattern

[Annette Carr]

I just finished making a shawl from the Lion Brand Pattern for the Irish
Lace scarf.  It is a crochet pattern and we did it as a Crochet-A-Long with
the group at work.  I made it twice as wide as the pattern called for
because I wanted it to be more like a shawl.  The pattern recommended using
2 strands of Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool, and I do not like working with
wool.  Plus, I did not have any on hand and could not get to the store.  I
used one strand of a 4 ply yarn I had laying around. The end result was 18
inches by 60 inches.  I would have liked to make it longer, but I had run
out of yarn.  The original pattern called for adding crocheted flowers and
leaves, but I chose not to do it. My daughter named the shawl my Zebra
Shawl.  I made it with 2 rows of black and 2 rows of white. 

Also on the Lion Brand Web site, they have many stitch patterns.  You could
select one, or more and combine them to get the look you want.  How would
you like for it to look?  Open, tight stitches, a pattern that is easy to
feel, or one that is more visually interesting?  

Annette


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Charlene Ota
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 8:17 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Request for a knitted or crocheted scarf
pattern

Hi, All, I'm new to the list and am looking forward to learning about new
crafts and sharing.  At this point, my main thing is knitting and
crocheting.

I was wondering if you guys might have some suggestions for a scarf pattern.
Here's the situation: a friend gave me some black yarn probably 3 to 4 ply,
about 8 ounces,  and she wants a scarf that she can wear around her office
because it gets so cold in the air conditioning. The yarn is solid black.
I'd like to find a nice pattern stitch. Also, I kind of torn with making a
small shawl instead of long narrow scarf, too. Please send your ideas.

Thanks!
Charlene


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