Seaweed One Skein Scarf

Hi friends! Ever since the Stay-at-home order was placed, most of the crafts and art supply stores in my area have been closed. So this month I am gonna challenge myself and limit the amount of yarn I use to what I already have.

This week, I've decided to make a scarf out of one skein only. My first step was to choose the shape, then decide on the pattern. In the end I think I am very satisfied with the final product. When I was deciding on a suitable name for this piece, I found out that "Seaweed" was a shade of green, and the scarf really looks like seaweed, so I went with that name.

Level: Intermediate 

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Burcum Nokta: (100% acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 210 m/ 230 yds), color no. 5887: 1 skein.
• Knitting needles 6 mm/ US 10.
• Tapestry needle.

Size and Measurements: One size; Width= 137 cm/ 54", Height = 25 cm/ 10" approx. 

Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows in garter stitch.

Yardage: 200 - 210 m/ 220- 230 yds.

knitting Terms:

• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• m 1= increase 1 stitch.
• ktbl= knit through back loops.
• p2tog = slip, purl, pass the slipped st over the purled one.
• p3tog = slip, slip, purl, pass the slipped sts over the purled one.

Note:

Please, watch this video carefully before working the pattern:

The Estonian Braid, (the Lateral Braid)

Instructions:

Cast on 7 sts, knit 6 rows, (k row and p row) twice.

Increasing Rows, and the Lateral Braid:

Row 1: m 1, *ktbl of second st on left-hand needle, do not slide sts off needle, knit first st. Now slide both stitches off needle.Then, slip the last worked stitch from the right needle back to the left needle. Repeat from * to last st. (8 sts)

Row 2: p to end.

Row 3: k to end.

Row 4: p to end.

Repeat (1 - 4) rows eighteen times. (25 sts)

Then work as follows:

Row 5: repeat row 1.

Row 6: p to end.

Repeat (5 - 6) rows seventeen times. (42 sts)

Decreasing Rows:

Row 7: repeat row 1.

Row 8: p3tog, p to end.

Repeat (7-8) rows seventeen times. (25 sts)

Then work as follows:

Row 9: repeat row 1.

Row 10: p2tog, p to end.

Row 11: k to end.

Row 12: p2tog, p to end.

Repeat (9-12) rows eighteen times. (7 sts)

knit 6 rows, bind off all stitches, weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Valentine's Wavy Scarf

Now that Christmas is over, but winter is yet to leave us, I looked up at 2020's calendar for the next event to knit for. Valentine's day is at the door, and since the Brioche stitch is my current favorite, I knitted this scarf, the third and last scarf of this season I knit using this stitch. I made it for my son this time, I hope you like it. I think it would be the perfect handmade gift for a guy that you can make for next month. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Skill level: Intermediate


Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vison (100% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 195 m/ 213 yds). Color "Denim" 203: 3 skeins.
• Knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm) .
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• wyfw: with yarn forward.

Measurements: 195 cm x 25 cm / 77" x 10" approx.

Gauge: 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Brioche Stitch.

Yardage: 560 - 570 m / 615 - 625 yds

Instructions:

Cast on 58 sts using stretchy cast on method, You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy cast on method here: 

Row 1: p 1, k 1 to end.

Brioche stitch stripe (← Click on the link to see a tutorial):

Row 2: *sl st wyfw, k 1, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Row 3: *sl st wyfw, k st and yo together, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Repeat row 3 twenty three more times. in last row insert a ring stitch marker through needle in the center of sts.

Waves Pattern:

Notes:

• When changing the pattern from brioche to simple ribs, knit the knit stitch together with the yo, and purl the purl stitch together with the yo.
• The use of stitch marker is necessary to align the heart to the center of the scarf. 
• each even number row is the repetition of the row before. 

Row 1: 28 sts in brioche pattern, 2 sts in simple ribs pattern, 28 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 3: 26 sts in brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 5: 24 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 24 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 7: 22 sts in brioche pattern, 14 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 9: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 18 sts in simple ribs pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 11: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 2 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern,18 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 13: 16 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 6 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 16 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 15: 14 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 10 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 17: 12 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 12 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 19: 10 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 10 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 21: 8 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 8 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 23 - 37: 6 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 6 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 39: repeat row 21.

Row 41: repeat row 19.

Row 43: repeat row 17.

Row 45: repeat row 15.

Row 47: repeat row 13.

Row 49: repeat row 11.

Row 51: repeat row 9.

Row 53: repeat row 7.

Row 55: repeat row 5.

Rows 57 - 61: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows 5 - 62 eleven times, repeat rows 5 -57 once, repeat row 3 once, then row one once. 

Work brioche pattern row 3 twenty four times, work simple rib pattern one row, cast off all stitches, weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.


Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram to see my upcoming projects @wiams_crafts.

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All About Hearts Scarf

Happy New Year everyone!
Gladly posting my first project of 2020. It is inspired by my previous scarf that employed the Brioche stitch, which turned out to be one of my favorite patterns of last year. 
I'm in the process of making a matching hat, which will be posted soon, so stay tuned.

Level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.


Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vison (100% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 195 m/ 213 yds). Color: Light Cream 62: 3 skeins
• Size U.S. 7/ 4.5 mm knitting needles.
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker 

Abbreviations:

• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• ss: slip stitch.
• wyfw: with yarn forward.

Gauge: 24 sts x 24 rows in Brioche Stitch

Yardage: 570 - 580 m / 620 - 630 yds

Measurements: 178 cm x 25 cm / 70" x 10" approx.

Instructions:

Notes:

• When changing the pattern from brioche to simple ribs, knit the knit stitch together with the yo, and purl the purl stitch together with the yo.
• The use of stitch marker is necessary to align the heart to the center of the scarf. 

Cast on 60 sts using stretchy cast on method, You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy cast on method here: 

Row 1: p 1, k 1 to end.

Brioche stitch stripe:

Row 2: *ss wyfw, k 1, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Row 3: *ss wyfw, k st and yo together, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Repeat row 3 seventeen more times, in last row, put the ring stitch marker in the middle of the row.

Heart pattern:

Rows 1 and 2: 28 sts in brioche pattern, 4 sts in simple ribs pattern, 28 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 3 and 4: 26 sts in brioche pattern, 8 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 5 and 6: 24 sts in brioche pattern, 12 sts in simple ribs pattern, 24 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 7 and 8: 22 sts in brioche pattern, 16 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 9 and 10: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 20 sts in simple ribs pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 11 and 12: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 24 sts in simple ribs pattern, 18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 13 and 14: 16 sts in brioche pattern, 28 sts in simple ribs pattern, 16 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 15-20: 14 sts in brioche pattern, 32 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 21 and 22: repeat row 13.

Rows 23 and 24: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 4 sts brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple pattern,18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 25 and 26: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple ribs pattern, 8 sts brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Work 46 rows in brioche pattern.

Repeat the heart pattern and the brioche rows 5 times, then work the heart pattern one more time. 

Work the inverted heart pattern as follows:

Rows 1 and 2: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple ribs pattern, 8 sts brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 3 and 4: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 4 sts brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple pattern,18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 5 and 6: 16 sts in brioche pattern, 28 sts in simple ribs pattern, 16 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 7-12: 14 sts in brioche pattern, 32 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 13 and 14: repeat row 5.

Rows 15 and 16: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 24 sts in simple ribs pattern, 18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 17 and 18: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 20 sts in simple ribs pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 19 and 20: 22 sts in brioche pattern, 16 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 21 and 22: 24 sts in brioche pattern, 12 sts in simple ribs pattern, 24 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 23 and 24: 26 sts in brioche pattern, 8 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 25 and 26: 28 sts in brioche pattern, 4 sts in simple ribs pattern, 28 sts in brioche pattern.

Work 46 rows in brioche pattern.

Repeat the inverted heart pattern and the brioche rows 5 times, then work the heart pattern one more time. Work 18 rows in brioche pattern. work one row in simple ribs pattern. Cast off all sts, weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects. 

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Yaseen's Scarf

Hi friends!

This scarf was a special request from my friend Fatima, who came to Amman on a vacation from Denver, Colorado, and wanted a gift for her grandson Yaseen. His seventeenth Birthday was in November. Happy Birthday Yaseen! with hopes that you liked what I've knitted for you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vison (100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 213 yards (195 m), in the color denim 203: 3 skeins
• Knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Abbreviations:

• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• wyfw: with yarn forward.

Measurements:  70" x 10" (178 cm x 25 cm), approx.

Yardage: 625 - 635 yards (570 - 580 m), approx.

Gauge: 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Brioche Stitch.

Instructions:

Cast on 56 sts using stretchy cast on method, Follow the instructions in my tutorial video to learn how:

Row 1: p 1, k 1 to end.

Brioche stitch stripe:

Row 2: *sl st wyfw, k 1, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Row 3: *sl st wyfw, k st and yo together, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Repeat row 3 twenty three more times,




Simple ribs pattern:

Row 1: *k 1, p next st and yo together, repeat from * to end.

Row 2: k 1, p 1, to end.

Repeat Row 2 three times.

Repeat the brioche and simple ribs two more times.

Work brioche pattern rows until scarf length measures 159 cm / 62.5" approx.

*Repeat simple ribs pattern once, repeat brioche pattern stripe once, repeat from * two more times.

Work last row:

Row: *p 1, k next st and yo together, repeat from * to end.

Bind off all sts.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Red Heart Cushion Cover

Hi Friends! It's March! and I love this month that brings the first signs of spring, especially after a very long winter.

My mind is swarming with ideas, but time cuts my work just like a sharp sword. I like the C2C technique and the pixelated drawings, and from time to time I make a project inspired by it.

And since I have boxes and boxes of scrap yarn in my rack (and on top of my wardrobe, basically, It taking over all the storage space in my house), I've designed and crocheted a cushion cover using some of these left-overs. I also came up with another version that can be worked as scarf ends, and another as a coaster.

Level: Easy

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All About Christmas Scarf

Hello friends and Merry Christmas! the holiday season is quickly approaching. I happen to quite enjoy this time of the year, with the gathering of family and loved ones, spending time with the little ones, and exchanging gifts.

My first Christmas project this year is actually old. I've started making it in the summer, but then I forgot about it for months. I finally got to finishing it a week ago. It's simple to make, even if it doesn't seem so. Just follow the instructions and it should be a smooth sailing. 

Stay tuned for my next Christmas project, which will be posted hopefully soon. 

❈✽✻✼✻✽❈

And if you are interested, the guys at yarncanada.ca are having their 2nd Annual event of giving yarn to individuals and groups who knit or crochet for good causes.
In partnership with Bernat & Patons Yarn they are giving away $2000 worth of yarn and are hoping to get as many applicants as possible to ensure it goes to whoever it will have the maximum impact.
If you would like to apply for the yarn, visit https://www.yarncanada.ca/for-good 

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Black Widow Scarf

I've always been fascinated by the spider web crochet patterns, looking for them, saving them, in order that one day I would have the time and suitable yarn to make a project using the pattern somehow.
I'm glad that the time has come! so here is my new black widow scarf. It took a long time to adjust the webs into the scarf, but the result was nice and worth the effort.
It's really easy to crochet; for there are only three stitches in the pattern: chain, single crochet and double crochet stitches. If worked properly, you will see that time will fly, and webs will be constructed faster than a spider's own work.
I hope you like it too, and make one of your own, not necessarily in black. 

Follow me on my instagram @wiams_crafts to see what I'm working on currently.

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Red Lozenge Scarf

A simple scarf, it takes just a day or so to make. It only requires one skein, unless you want it longer. You can wear it in the breezy summer nights.

Materials

Yarn: Nako Saten, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, 251 yards/ 230 m, color 207, one skein.

Hook: 4 mm/ US G

Red tassel: 10

Red beads: 30

Level: Intermediate
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US terms:

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ch: chain

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

tr: treble crochet

Shell pattern: (dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc) in ch 3 space
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Measures:
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6.5 x 52.5 inches/ 16.5 x 133.5 cm (approx.)

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Note:
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For crocheters who prefer to follow graph patterns, the pattern is at the bottom of this post.

Instructions

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Make 37 Ch.

Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, *skip 4 ch, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch, repeat from * six times, skip 4 ch, ch 5, sc in last ch turn.

Row 2: ch 6, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from * six times, (sc, ch 3, sc) in last ch 5 space, ch 2, tr in last sc of previous row, turn.

Row 3: ch 1, sc in tr of previous row, * ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, repeat from * 3 times, make one shell in next ch 3 space, ** (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from ** 3 times, sc in ch 6 space, turn.

Row 4: ch 6, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from * twice, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, **(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from ** twice, (sc, ch 3, sc) in last ch 5 space, ch 2, tr in last sc of previous row, turn.

Row 5: ch 1, sc in tr of previous row, *ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, repeat from * twice, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 1, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, ch 5, (sc, ch 1, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, **(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5,  repeat from ** twice, sc in ch 6 space, turn.

Row 6: ch 6, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in last ch 5 space, ch 2, tr in last sc of previous row, turn.

Row 7: ch 1, sc in tr of previous row, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, *ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, repeat from * twice, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, sc in ch 6 space, turn.

Row 8: ch 6, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, *ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 2, tr in last sc of previous row, turn.

Row 9: ch 1, sc in tr of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, *ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, sc in ch 6 space, turn.

Row 10: ch 6, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, * (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from * 4 times, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, ch 2, tr in last sc of previous row, turn.

Row 11: ch 1, sc in tr of previous row, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, * (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from * 3 times, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, ch 5, sc in ch 6 space, turn.

Row 12: ch 6, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from * 3 times, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in last ch 5 space, ch 2, tr in last sc of previous row, turn.

Row 13: ch 1, sc in tr of previous row, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, sc in ch 6 space, turn.

Row 14: ch 6, * (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from * twice, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, **ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, repeat from ** twice, ch 2, tr in last sc of previous row, turn.

Row 15: ch 1, sc in tr of previous row, *ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, repeat from * twice, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, make one shell in next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, **ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 5 space, repeat from ** twice, ch 5, sc in ch 6 space, turn.

Repeat rows (4-15) 9 times, or until you get the length you prefer. Then work last row

Last row:  ch 6, * sc in ch 5 space, ch 5, repeat from * 3 times, sc in center ch 1 space of shell of previous row, **ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, repeat from ** 3 times, ch 2, tr in last sc of previous row, cut yarn.

Weave in loose ends, insert 3 beads in each tassel, sew beaded tassels in place on each end of scarf, enjoy.

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