Southwest Graph Afghan

Finished Afghan

I posted this project on Ravelry and decided to post a graph here for anyone who would like to make this afghan. IMPORTANT NOTE: Each square represents 3 double crochets and two rows, so you will work each row of the graph twice (it's the same left to right or right to left) and 3 double crochets for every square. The first and last row are done only once which is why the line on the graph is drawn the through the middle of the row.

I used super bulky yarn and a P (11.5mm) hook.

The yarn I used was Lion Brand Hometown USA in Houston Cream, Chicago Charcoal, and Madison Mustard. Sorry, but somehow I forgot to record the amounts of each color of yarn I used, but if I come across the amounts in my notes, I will edit to include that info.

I altered the graph slightly from my original project. The original is 90 stitches x 46 rows. The graph is 90 stitches x 50 rows.  My original afghan measured about 52" x 63"  which is a little larger than the given gauge of  3 dc x 2 rows = 2".  I crochet loosely, so the gauge should be about right for average crocheters. 

Easy Bootcuffs

This is a quick and easy boot cuff pattern. One size fits most, but length is easily adaptable by adding or subtracting the beginning number of chains and width is easily adaptable by adding or subtracting in multiples of 2 rows. The bottom portion is crocheted in rows, joined together, and then the top portion is added in the round.
This cuff is made all in one piece, so do not cut yarn until entire cuff is complete, unless you are changing colors.

Materials:
6.0 mm (J) hook
About 2 ounces worsted weight yarn 
scissors
yarn needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
dc- double crochet
blo dc- back loop only double crochet sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet

Pattern:
Ch 14
Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across to end (12 dc), turn
Row 2: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch) and blo dc in same stitch and in each stitch across (12 blo dc), turn Rows 3-16: repeat row 2
At end of row 16, (do not cut yarn) measure around where you will wear boot cuff and add by multiples of 2 rows if needed.
Match up sides, right sides out, ch 1, and sl st together to form bottom portion of cuff. (12 sl st)
Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around top of boot cuff, (2 sc for each dc, if you crocheted 16 rows you will have 32 sc, 18 rows, 36 sc, etc.)
Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next stitch and in each stitch around (You will have same dc count as sc count from round 1). Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same stitch 4 times, skip next stitch, sc in next stitch, skip next stitch, dc 5 times in next stitch, repeat from around and after last 5 dc, skip 1 stitch, sc in next stitch, and sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3, cut yarn, pull through loop on hook, tighten and weave in ends.
Repeat pattern for second boot cuff. 

Easiest Ever Infinity Scarf

This pattern is for an open weave mesh look infinity scarf. Photos show scarf doubled. It is very easy and takes about an hour to make. These scarves make excellent gifts!

I had originally posted this pattern to Ravelry, in the "Notes" section. I guess this is a no-no, as it was deleted. I am finally getting around to posting it here. I have had some questions regarding the pattern. It really could not be more simple, though. It it just rows of single crochet and at the end seam the ends together. Some were asking how it could have an open look without chains. The answer is the use of the large S hook and pulling on the scarf lengthwise as you go.

Abbreviations: 
Chain- ch
Single crochet- sc 
Slip stitch- ss

Materials:
3.5 oz. (a little more than half a skein) of Lion Brand Homespun yarn Size S (19mm) crochet hook
blunt yarn needle for weaving in ends
scissors

Finished item measures about 6" wide x 60" long before seaming

Notes: 
Gauge is not important, but try to crochet loosely. The large S hook and crocheting loosely is what gives the scarf an open weave mesh look. Also, you can pull on the scarf lengthwise as you go to open it up more if desired. I did not ch 1 at the end of each row, but you can if you wish; It won't make much difference in the look of the scarf. You can really make this scarf with any weight yarn, just adjust the beginning number of chains to desired width and if you go with heavier yarn, I would also use a larger hook than the S. 

Pattern:
Ch 10 (If using worsted weight yarn, ch 12 or amount needed for width desired.)


Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across to end (9 sc), turn, (Do not ch 1)


Row 2: sc in first sc and in each sc across to end (9 sc), turn (Do not ch 1)


Repeat row 2 until scarf is 60" long, (DO NOT cut yarn)

Place ends of scarf together right sides facing each other, ch 1 and ss ends together across to end. Tie off, cut yarn leaving enough tail to weave in. Weave in ends. 

Super Easy Fringed Triangle Scarf

                         
Basically it's just a granny square folded in half to form a triangle. I just added rounds until I was satisfied with the size, tied on some fringe and ta-da!

I used one 6 oz. skein of Caron Simply Soft in Iris and a P hook to make this scarf. Simply crochet a granny square to the desired size, fold in half to form a triangle, and add fringe. My granny square is 13 rounds making each side about 23". I crocheted loosely and did not chain between dc groups on the sides and chained one between the dc groups in the corners. I made the fringe 22" long and added two strands between each dc along the edges through both layers. I left about 6.5" fringeless on each edge towards the fold for tying behind the neck. The last step is to trim the fringe if desired.

Note: I used almost the whole 6 oz. skein for this project.