Stash-busting, gift-making, and pattern testing all at once!

Link to Ravelry project page: Granny Brick Scarf

For a small collection I'm working on (easy, wearable, retro-modern accessories), this was a good pattern test that used up yarn I'd had sitting in my stash for a few years. I don't think this yarn is in production anymore, so after taking measurements and photos, I'm sending this on to a friend as a gift. Another sample in a readily available yarn will be made and used for the final pattern.

This stitch pattern is a variation on the classic granny square. Sometimes called "Brick Granny" or "Candy Box Granny," I've seen it used for square motifs worked in the round as well as worked flat as an overall fabric. In this case, it's worked in one piece as a rectangle in the round.

Anne: Crochet Lace Scarf Pattern

This quick, one-skein crochet scarf is an attractive, lightweight accessory casual enough to wear with jeans and pretty enough to wear to a party. This scarf is an easy way to spice up your wardrobe - try a color that matches or contrasts with your favorite outfits!

The motif, commonly called Queen Anne’s Lace, is a traditional crochet lace often used for blankets and tablecloths. This version of Queen Anne’s Lace is worked as a long strip and resembles a side view of the flower heads of a common plant by the same name (there are other knit and crochet patterns which differ but have the same name).

MATERIALS

1 skein Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100g/150 yds/137m worsted weight/4 Medium/9wpi/10 ply 100% cotton; color shown is Poppy), or yarn of your choice

G/8/4mm crochet hook

tapestry needle

SIZE

One size fits most. Measures approximately 3.5”/9 cm wide, 55”/140 cm long.

GAUGE

Each motif measures about 3.5”/9 cm wide, 2.5”/6 cm long.

The pattern is currently available for purchase as a PDF download for $5.50. You will need a PayPal account or a credit card. Full written instructions and a symbol chart are included. As of February 01, 2009, the pattern includes an additional 4-page line-by-line symbolcraft chart with written instructions, designed so that each step has a symbol chart that that looks like the piece as it is being worked in your hands. If you have previously purchased this pattern and would like the additional chart, please email me (mail@mkcarroll.com) so I can send it to you.

UPDATE May 2008: now available in UK/Australian terminology! Pattern purchase through Ravelry will include download for both US and UK versions.

This pattern looks great in different yarns, too!

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky, (5 Bulky/ 80% acrylic, 20% wool), 1 skein (153 yds/140m)

Hook size L/0/8.0mm (this is not a common size in the US - I had to order mine online)

Measures 5"/12.5cm wide, 52"/132cm long - enough to wrap around the neck once.