Last year, I designed a pattern for Yarnbox, a yarn subscription service.
The best part of that project was getting to play with a new-to-me yarn, Tencel 3/2, an exquisitely beautiful hand dyed yarn by Teresa Ruch Designs. Back in June, while I was at The National Needlearts Association summer show, I got to meet Teresa in person. We chatted for a while and I learned that she had recently launched her online shop (in addition to selling her yarn through local yarn shops). Her yarns are so beautiful that I jumped at the chance to use another yarn for a future design.
This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Teresa Ruch Designs.
Normally, I’m not much of an orange person, but as you know, I’ve been trying to get out of my color comfort zone this year. Also, this is some pretty darn lovely yarn. I think Teresa could make any color your favorite!
The challenge was to design a one skein project that would help someone decide to try out her yarns (which are pricey but worth it). The other challenge was what to make with one skein of amazingly drape-y, but not particularly warmth-insulating yarn as we are already into cold weather here in New York City.
But, that’s when I was reminded about how many of my readers come from other parts of the United States, like California (including Los Angeles and San Diego), Texas, Florida, and Georgia, where it doesn’t get nearly as cold in the winter time, as well as international readers from Australia, South Africa, and Mexico who are currently entering summer. So I got to celebrate fall with orange while still making something lacy and delicate. The best of both worlds!
If you make your own Lacy Tencel Scarf, I’d love to see it! Share your progress and questions by tagging me on Facebook as @Underground Crafter, Instragram as @ucrafter, Google+ as +UndergroundCrafter, or Twitter as @ucrafter.
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Lacy Tencel Scarf
Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter
A simple, delicate lace pattern and the soft tencel yarn combine to create a transitional weather scarf with excellent drape.
Finished Size
- Adult: 5” (13 cm) wide x 74” (188 cm) long before blocking; 5.5” (14 cm) wide x 78” (198 cm) long after blocking.
Materials
- Teresa Ruch Designs Tencel 3/2 yarn (100% tencel, 4 oz/113 g/312 yd/285 m) – 1 skein in Orange, or approximately 312 yd (285 m) in any light weight tencel yarn.
- US Size F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Yarn needle.
Gauge
- 18 sts x 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern before blocking. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- ea – each
- p-sh – partial shell – 3 dc in same st.
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sh – shell – 5 dc in same st.
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- t-ch – turning chain
- * Rep instructions after asterisk as indicated.
Pattern Notes
- For a photo tutorial with tips for working with a long foundation chain, read Easy Fixes for a Foundation Chain with Too Few or Too Many Chains.
Pattern Instructions
Scarf
- Ch 308 (or any multiple of 12 sts + 8).
- Row 1: Turn, sk 7 ch (counts as ch-5 sp + sc), sc in next st, *ch 5, sk 3 ch, sc in next st; rep from * across.
- Row 2: Turn, ch 6 (counts as ch-5 sp, here and throughout), sc in ch-5 sp, sh in next sc, *sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, sh in next sc; rep from * across to last ch-5 sp, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch.
- Row 3: Turn, ch 6, sc in third dc of sh, *ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in third dc of sh; rep from * across to last ch-5 sp, ch 5, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch.
- Row 4: Turn, ch 3, p-sh in first sc, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, *sh in next sc, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp; rep from * across, ending last rep with sc in third ch of t-ch.
- Row 5: Turn, ch 6, sc in ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc in third dc of sh, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp; rep from * across to last p-sh, ch 5, sc in t-ch.
- Rep Rows 2-5, ending after Row 2 or Row 4, until desired width is reached or you run out of yarn.
Finishing
- With yarn needle, weave in ends. Spray block to open up lace. If you’re new to blocking, read Blocking Basics for Knitters and Crocheters.
© 2016 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: http://undergroundcrafter.com/2016/11/18/free-pattern-lacy-tencel-scarf/. Thanks for supporting indie designers!
If you make your own Lacy Tencel Scarf, I’d love to see it! Share your progress and questions by tagging me on Facebook as @Underground Crafter, Instragram as @ucrafter, Google+ as +UndergroundCrafter, or Twitter as @ucrafter.
Add the Lacy Tencel Scarf to your Ravelry favorites or queue.
If you want an easy print format, you can buy an ad-free PDF version on Craftsy.
this scarf is perfect I have a short neck and this one looks like it will be perfect for this winter