Not Quite 50 Shades of Grey

With all the hype about the trilogy and movie,

I knew this pattern deserved a similar name.

Here are the best things about this pattern:

1. It can be made of any colors . . . 

I prefer the gradient shades,

 but anything would work.

2. The scarf shown is "3 Peaks" wide.

The pattern can be made any width

from "2 Peaks" to "10 Peaks"

3. There are 6 different stripe patterns

that can be used. 

This scarf has used 5 of the six.

4. Cowl you may ask?

Yes, the ends can be joined 

to make a cowl 

instead of a scarf.

5. Not sure?

Add buttons to one set of "peaks"

and you can wear it wither way.

6. Length? That's up to you.

The one shown, stretches from

fingertips to fingertips.

 Two scarves from the same pattern.
Change the pattern sequence or color sequence
and you have something different.

The pattern is available in my Ravelry Store for $2.99
Just click on the link below.

All proceeds from this pattern will be donated 

to a no-kill dog and cat maternity  shelter in Western New York 

or a no kill dog shelter in my home state of Indiana. 

The Fur~Babies and I thank you for your purchase

1 Scarf and 4 Cowls

Wendy's Cowl 

With these 5 "neck warmers" completed, I only have 1 Christmas project left to complete.

Sally's Cowl

 I am SO PROUD of myself . . . all 4 nieces are finished and one SIL. . the one I am working on is for the other SIL, and it is what I am working on at the gym everyday . . . ride the bicycle and crochet a cowl!  LOLOL


All will be for sale in my Ravelry Store as soon as I get all of them added to my Project Page. Each pattern will cost $1.50 OR, you can buy the eBook "1 Scarf and 4 Cowls" (5 patterns in one book) for $ 4.99.

ALLISON'S SCARF

ANDREA'S COWL

LAUREN'S COWL

 

 

WENDY'S COWL

SALLY'S COWL

(this was a stash buster)

If you would like to buy all of these patterns,  for $4.99,
just click below.

 ***100% of the purchase price for the pattern goes to no-kill animal shelters in Western New York and in my home state of Indiana.***

Lauren's Scarf and Hat

My niece, Lauren, couldn't find her scarf . . . she thinks one of her students to a five finger discount and lifted it.  I offered to make her one and she agreed to something colorful. I asked if she wanted a hat also. She said, "Just don't make something stupid!"

Moi? Her favorite aunt . . . and s-h-h-h-h-h, don't tell anyone, I am her only aunt. Now, if we go to aunts and great-aunts she has my Aunt Ruth . . . and she deserves to be the favorite. She is the matriarch of our family.

But, I digress . . . here is what the scarf and hat ended up looking like. I like them a lot, but I am going to replace the pom-pom with a bigger one. This one is out of proportion . . but I wanted the picture so you get what I had.

Scarf
Square Size: 3" x 3"
Border depth: 1"

Materials 
Yarn: Worsted Weight
Vanna's Choice colors used in sample:
A. Scarlet
B. Terracotta
C. Duckie (Vanna Baby Yarn)
D. Kelly Green
E. Sapphire
F. Eggplant

Crochet Hook: F/5 3.75mm

Tapestry/Yarn Needle



NOTES:

1. Each row is made of twenty-eight squares.
2. Once the 1st square is complete, the next squares are joined as you go.
3. When making the second row, the 1st square will be joined to the first square of the first row.
4. The 2nd square in the second row will be joined to the 1st square in that row AND the 2nd square of the first row.
5. The method I am going to teach you allows you to join the granny squares as you make them . . . no waiting until you have all of the squares done to join them.
6. Your squares are done in sequence: A-F then repeat until you have reached the length you want. I made 28 squares per row but you may increase or decrease at your will.

Abbreviations

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc(s) – double crochet(s)

PU – Pick Up

sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)

sp(s) – space(s)

Starting the 4th round (blue) of the border.

The center of each square is a Magic Circle. If you don't know how to make one, here are two resources:
written directions: (http://www.crochetme.com/forums/t/28917.aspx
video directions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLuSVyKvoUg%29


Row 1 Consists of 28 Squares
Square 1
Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in circle, ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2,* repeat from * to *, sl st to beginning ch 3. (12 dc – 4 ch 2 sps) (edited to correct an error-9 AUG 2011)
Round 2: Sl st to next ch 2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1,* repeat from * to,* sl st into beginning ch 3. (24 dc, 4 ch 1 sps, 4 ch 2 sps)
Round 3: Sl st to next ch 2 sp, ch 3,( 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1 *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1,* repeat from * to,* sl st to beginning ch 3. (36 dc, 8 ch 1 sps, 4 ch 2 sps) Fasten Off

Squares 2-28

Rounds 1-2 Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 above

Round 3: follow the steps below . . photos referenced are directly underneath.

1. Sl st to next ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, sl st through corner ch 2 of the previous square (Photo 1),
2. grabbing yarn for 2nd ch in ch 2 corner,
3. continue with 3 dc into the corner sp on the square you are joining now your hook goes through the ch 1 space in the original square and ch 1 (Photo 2),
4. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp on the square you are joining. Repeat to corner. (Photo 3)
5. Make 3 dc in the corner of the square you are working on, ch 1, sl st through corner ch 2 on the other square (Photo 4)
6. ch 1, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1 *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1,* repeat from * to,* sl st to beginning ch 3. (36 dc, 8 ch 1 sps, 4 ch 2 sps) Fasten Off
    

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3
NOTICE: 3 dc have been made in the corner
of the square you are joining.


 

Photo 4
NOTICE: I have 3 dc in the square I am joining,
there is a sl st in the original square

Row 2 consists of 28 squares.
Do Rounds 1 - 3 above for squares 2 - 28.

Square 2

Rounds 1 - 2: Repeat Rounds 1 and 2  above.

Round 3: Steps 1 - 5 are identical to the last 29 squares you have made

1. Sl st to next ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, sl st through corner ch 2 of the previous square (Photo 1),
2. grabbing yarn for 2nd ch in ch 2 corner,
3. continue with 3 dc into the corner sp on the square you are joining now your hook goes through the ch 1 space in the original square and ch 1 (Photo 2),
4. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp on the square you are joining. Repeat to corner. (Photo 3)
5. make 3 dc in the corner of the square you are working on, ch 1, sl st through corner ch 2 on the other square (Photo 4)
6. 
   
   
   
   

    the 2nd ch in the corner goes through the original square that will be joined to the 2nd side of the square you are making.
7. Once the 2nd ch is complete, do your 3 dc in the corner of the square you are working on.
8. 
   
   
   
   

   To finish this side, join the same way as you did the 1st side.
9. 
   
   
   
   

   FInish the last 2 sides ,as you would a regular granny square.

Photo 5
This is identical to photo 4
NOTICE at the top of the photo
is the ch 2 sp of the 2nd square on Row 1?
This ch 2 sp is where your 2nd sl st will go.

BORDER:
Round 1: Join color in a corner with a sl st, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 2, sc in same sp ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next, ch 1, sk1, * Repeat from * to * around  making the corners (sc, ch 2, ,sc) in the ch 2 sp of the end squares. Sl st to the begining sl st, Fasten off.

Rounds 2 - 6: Repeat Round 1. Fasten off at the end of Round 6.

HAT

1. You will do a set of 4 Rows in each color in sequence A - F, then repeat until you have reached the circumference (length) you desire (See Chart at the end of the pattern.) once you have done the 1st color.
2. The number of stitches you make in each ROW will depend on the size hat you are making. (Again, see Chart at the end of the pattern.)

With Color A: Chain the number of ch sts you need to reach the height hat you need, plus 1 ch.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch until you are 5 ch from the beginning, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in each st to the end, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in each st, including the 5 remaining chain sts, Join Color B, fasten off A.

Color B:
Row 1: Sc in each st to the end, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in each st  until you are 5 sts from the beginning, Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in each st to the end, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Sc in each st, including the 5 remaining chain sts, Join Color C, fasten off Color B.

Repeat Color B Rows 1-4 for each color. When you have reached the circumference (width) you need, fasten off.

BORDER
Row 1: Join Color A to the last row the "normal" end on the right side of the hat. Ch1, sc in the same st, *ch 1, sk 1 row, sc in the next row,* Repeat from * to * across. Join Color B, ch 1, turn. (Fasten off Color A)
Row 2: Sc in same sp and ch 1 sp, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next sp,* repeat from * to * across ending with a sc in the last st. Join Color C, ch 1,turn. (Fasten off Color B)

Row 3: Sc in same sp, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next sp,* repeat from * to * across. Join Color D, ch 1, turn. (Fasten off Color C)
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. At the end of the row, join Color E.(Fasten off Color D)
Row 5: Repeat Row 3. At end of the row, join Color F. (Fasten off Color E)
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. At the end, fasten off, do not join any new colors.j

JOINING
With wrong sides together, sl st to join the ends of Row 6  with the last color you used, sc in the same st and each st to the top, Fasten off.

Make a Pom-Pom using all the colors in the hat. Attach securly to the top of the hat.



Measurements For Hats

Head Circumference	Hat Height	Circumference
Baby - 3 to 6 months	14" - 17 "	7"
Baby - 6 to 12 months	16" - 19 "	7.5"
Toddler - preschooler  (12 months - 3 years)	18" to 20 "	8"
Child (3 - 10 years)	8.5"	19" - 20 1/2"
Pre-teens and Teens  Hat	9-10"	20 1/2" - 22"
Adult Woman	11"	21.5" - 22.5"
Adult Man	11"-11.5"	23" - 24"