Scarf Challenge 24

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 :)

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scarf-challenge-24

I purchased this yarn a few years ago, but hadn't figured out what I wanted to make with it. Still wasn't sure, so decided on a scarf. It's nice yarn, I use Estelle Yarns quite often for shawls.

MATERIALS

Estelle Yarns Worsted (50% Acrylic,40% Wool, 10% Nylon, 219 yards / 200 meters, 3.53 ounces / 100 grams) Approximately 310 yds.
Other Yarn Options: Any #3 dk weight yarn

HOOKS & SUPPLIES

Hook US 7 / 4.5 mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape
Stitch Marker (Optional)

GAUGE

17 stitches = 4”, first 8 rows = 4”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

One Size: 68” x 6.25”

PATTERN KEY (US Terms)

altch2 = alternate chain 2
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
fsc = foundation single crochet
sc = single crochet
slst = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
YO = yarn over

SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES

altch2: https://tinyurl.com/rve27dx

Written & Photo Tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/v9aatne

fsc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-LiTY_khs
dc2tog over 5: Yarn over (YO) hook, insert hook in stitch(st) , pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook. YO hook, pull through 2 loops. Skip 3 sts. YO hook insert in next st, pull up a loop, 4 loops on hook. YO, pull through 2 loops, 3 loops on hook. YO pull through all 3 loops.
V-ST: (dc, ch 3, dc) in the same stitch.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Easy

PATTERN NOTES

* * - Repeat instructions between the asterisks.
Turn at the end of each row.
The altch2 at the beginning of the row is the first double crochet.
Chain spaces do not count as stitches.

INSTRUCTIONS

Row 1: fsc 29 (or any multiple of 10 + 9)

Optional Row 1: ch 30 (or any multiple of 10), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across. (29 sts)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st across.

Row 3: altch2, dc in the next 6 sts, * ch 2, dc2tog over 5, ch 2, dc in the next 5 sts * across, dc in the last 2 sts.

Row 4: altch2, dc in the next 6 sts, * V-ST in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts * across, dc in the last 2 sts.

Row 5: altch2, dc in the next st, ch 2, dc2tog over 5, ch 2, * dc in the next st, 3 dc in the next ch sp, dc in the next st, ch 2, dc2tog over 5, ch 2 * across, dc in the last 2 sts.

Row 6: altch2, dc in the next st, V-ST in the next st, * dc in the next 5 sts, V-ST in the next st * across, dc in the last 2 sts.

Row 7: altch2, dc in the next 2 sts, 3 dc in the next ch sp, dc in the next st, * ch 2, dc2tog over 5, ch 2, dc in the next st, 3 dc in the next ch sp, dc in the next st * across, dc in the last 2 sts.

Row 8: altch2, dc in the next 6 sts, * V-ST in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts * across, dc in the last 2 sts.

Repeat rows 5 - 8 until desired length. Change colors on any Row 5 or Row 7.

2nd last row: ch 1, sc in the first 8 sts, * 3 sc in the next ch sp, sc in the next 7 sts * across, sc in the last st.

Last Row: ch 1, sc in each st across.

Fasten off, weave in ends.