Anne Crochet Lace Scarf Pattern
Elann.com Seta Lana, 50% silk/50% wool, 2 skeins
Hook: L/8.0mm
One of my goals with the Anne scarf pattern was to take something basic and show how different yarn and hook choices can change the look. I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that it can change the cost rather dramatically too. Prices will vary depending on the vendor, cost of shipping if ordered online, etc., and are of course subject to change without notice, so take this list with that in mind. Prices given are for the total number of skeins, not yardage (for example, with the Cascade 109 Chunky it is assumed that you will purchase 2 skeins even if you only use 1.5 skeins). Yarn weight is given as general terms (laceweight, worsted, etc.) and CYCA Yarn Standards (1, 4, etc.).
Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton
1 skein = 150 yds, worsted weight/4, G/4.0mm hook: $8.50 – $10
Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Suri
1 skein = 142 yds, fingering/1, K/6.5mm hook: $11.00 – $12.00
Elann Super Kydd
1 skein = 259 yds, laceweight/0, K hook/6.5mm: $2.25 (can make 2 scarves from one skein)
Elann Silken Kydd
1 skein = 232 yds, laceweight/0, K hook/6,5mm: $3.25 (can make 2 scarves from one skein)
Elann Seta Lana
2 skeins, 76 yds each = 152 yds total, bulky/5, K – L hook: $8.96
Cascade 109 Chunky
2 skeins = 109 yds each, 160 – 218 yds total, bulky/ 5, K – L hook, $13.00 – $14.00
Malabrigo Chunky
2 skeins, 104 yds each = 208 yds total, bulky/5, K – L hook: $24.00 – $27.00
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky
2 skeins = 153 yds each, 230 – 306 yds total, bulky/5, L/8.0mm hook: $10.00 – $12.00
Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Chunky
2 skeins, 125 yds each, bulky/5, K – L hook = 250 yds total, $15.00 – $17.00
I wanted the pattern to be possible as a one-skein project, and if you use the Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton called for in the pattern, it is. Turns out it can even be a less-than-one-skein project with the Elann Super Kydd.
The crochet pattern (with full written instructions and a symbol chart) can be purchased as an instant PDF download for $5.50 (USD) through Ravelry with a PayPal account, credit card, or debit card (please note that eCheck payments take 3 – 7 days to clear, and the download will not be sent until payment clears). If you’d prefer, the PDF downloads are also available through my Etsy shop (mkcarroll.etsy.com) – download link will be emailed within 24 hours of payment clearing. If you’d prefer a finished item, check the Sample Sale section of my Etsy shop.










Love the Anne scarf in all of its permutations. Thank you!
By Angela on 02.15.08 7:27 am | Permalink
I have never crocheted before but I love this scarf! Would it be ok for a first-time crocheter?
By Melinda on 02.20.08 1:58 am | Permalink
Thanks Angela! I had fun using all the different yarns, and have ideas for more.
Hi Melinda! The pattern uses basic crochet stitches – chains, single crochet, and double crochet. It’s a simple pattern if you know how to do those stitches and understand how the rows are worked. There are good references you can use to learn the basics; I recommend the book Teach Yourself Visually: Crochet by Cecily Keim and Kim Werker, and there are some good tutorials over at About.com: Crochet (crochet.about.com).
If you have never, ever crocheted before, you may want to take on a small practice project or two first. As you get more comfortable with the process, things like your yarn tension can change and you could wind up with a scarf that looks a bit different at each end. Do you know anyone who crochets and would be interested in sitting down with you and walking you through the process? Sometimes it’s much easier to see it in action than try to work off of words.
Hope that helps!
By mk on 02.20.08 7:49 am | Permalink