Fan-ciful Towel

There's something kind of fun about this towel. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did!

Hook: 5 mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton (I used a giant ball of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton and had enough left over for a few dishcloths.)

Abbreviations
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tc = triple crochet

To begin, ch 42 (or any multiple of 10 + 2).

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. *Hdc in next 2 chs. Dc in next 3 chs. Hdc in next 2 chains. Sc in next 3 chains.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Hdc in next 2 chs. Dc in next 3 chs. Hdc in next 2 chs. Sc in next final 2 chs.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout). Turn. Dc in each stitch across.

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as first tc here and throughout). Turn. Work 3 tc in first dc. *Skip 3 dc. Sc in each of next 3 dc. Skip 3 dc. Work 7 tc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Skip 3 dc. Sc in each of next 3 dc. Skip 3 dc. Work 4 tc in last dc.

Row 4: Ch 3. Turn. Dc in each stitch across.

Row 5: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in each of first 2 dc. *Skip 3 dc. Work 7 tc in next dc. Skip 3 dc. Sc in each of next 3 dc.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Skip 3 dc. Work 7 tc in next dc. Skip 3 dc. Sc in last 2 dc.

Repeat rows 2-5 until towel has reached the length you desire, ending on a row 2.

Final Row: Ch 3. Turn. Dc in next dc. *Hdc in next 2 dcs. Sc in next 3 dcs. Hdc in next 2 dcs. Dc in next 3 dcs.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Hdc in next 2 dcs. Sc in next 3 dcs. Hdc in next 2 dcs. Dc in next 2 dcs. Finish off.

Hi-Five Towel

Hi-Five Towel

This is a good beginner project - very easy and very pretty when finished.

Hook: 5 mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight cotton (I used a giant ball of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton and had enough left over to make some dishcloths.)

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

To begin, ch 44 (or any multiple of 6 + 2).

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Sc in each ch across. (43 sc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout). Turn. Work 2 dc in first sc. Skip 2 sc and sc in next sc. *Skip 2 sc and work 5 dc in next sc. Skip 2 sc and sc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * until 3 scs remain. Skip 2 sc and work 3 dc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in first dc. *Work 5 dc in next sc. Skip 2 dc and sc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * to end of row.

Row 4: Ch 3. Turn. Work 2 dc in first sc. Skip 2 dc and sc in next dc. *Skip 2 dc and work 5 dc in next sc. Skip 2 dc and sc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * until 3 stitches remain. Work 3 dc in last sc.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until towel reaches your desired length, ending on a row 3.

Final Row: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in each stitch across. Finish off.

Sensational Scarf

Sensational Scarf

This scarf is a lot of fun to make. It works up very quickly, and is so pretty when it's done!

Hook: 4.25MM
Yarn: 1 skein of Blue Heron Yarns Rayon/Metallic (I was able to make 2 scarves about 7" wide and between 5' and 6' long with the one skein.)

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

Special Stitches
V-stitch = Dc, ch 1, dc

To begin, ch 31. (Or any multiple of 5 + 1.)

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook. *Sc in next ch. Pull loop on hook out until approx. 3/4" long. Skip 3 ch, and V-stitch in next ch. Repeat from * to * to last 2 ch. Skip next ch and sc in last ch.

Row 2: Ch 3 and turn. Dc in first dc. *Sc in next ch 1 space. Pull loop on hook out until approx. 3/4" long. V-stitch in next sc.* Repeat from * to * until end of row. Sc in top of turning chain.

Repeat row 2 until the scarf has reached the length you desire. Finish off.