I had some Red Heart Comfort left over from another project. Scarves are always a good way to use up that left over yarn, and the scarves are easy to donate. This isn't my favorite yarn, it's a bit rough. It is nice to work with though, no splitting. If you are looking for a more affordable yarn for projects you donate, this is a good option.
You can find the pattern below or if you would like to support me and my crochet habit, the pattern can be purchased on Ravelry for $2 :)
MATERIALS
Red Heart Comfort (100% Acrylic, 867 yards / 792 meters, 16 ounces / 454 grams) 300-400 yds
Other Yarn Options: Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart with Love, Bernat Premium, Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, Caron Simply Soft, Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, Stylecraft Special Aran.
HOOKS & SUPPLIES
Hook US H8 / 5.00 mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape
Stitch Marker (Optional)
GAUGE
13 dc stitches = 4”, first 7 rows = 4”
SIZES
7.5” x 68”
PATTERN KEY (US Terms)
altch2 = alternate chain 2
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
fsc = foundation single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
slst = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
altch2: https://tinyurl.com/rve27dx
Written & Photo Tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/v9aatne
Cluster V-Stitch: YO, insert hook in the indicated stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops, YO, insert hook through stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through remaining 3 loops (This is the first half of your cluster stitch), chain 3, YO, insert hook through the same stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops, YO, insert hook through stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through remaining 3 loops.
Cluster: 3 dc in the same ch sp.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Easy
NOTES
* * - Repeat instructions between the asterisks.
Turn at the end of each row.
Ch spaces do not count as stitches.
The altch2 is the first st in the row.
The chain 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1: fsc 25 (or any multiple of 4 + 1)
Optional Row 1: ch 26 (or any multiple of 4 + 2), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across. (25 sts)
Row 2: altch2, dc in the next 3 sts, * ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next 3 sts * across, dc in the last st.
Row 3: altch2, skip 1 st, Cluster V-ST in the next st, * skip 2 sts, Cluster V-ST in the next st * across, skip 1 st, dc in the last st.
Row 4: altch2, skip 1 st, Cluster in the next ch sp, * ch 1, skip 2 sts, Cluster in the next ch sp * across, skip 1 st, dc in the last st.
Row 5: ch 1, sc in the first 4 sts, * sc in the next ch sp, sc in the next 3 sts * across, sc in the last st.
Repeat rows 2 - 5 until desired length.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
