X's and O's

copyright © 09/06/04 Dot Matthews

Materials:
J hook
ww yarn 2 - 3 ozs.

Note 1: beginning chain does not count as a stitch
Note 2: when joining, skip the beginning chain and join in first real stitch
Note 3: numbers in (  ) at end of rows depicts number of stitches for that row

ROW 1: ch 4, 12 dc's in 1st st. (12 sts)

ROW 2: ch 3, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around. join in first dc. (24 sts)

ROW 3:  ch 3, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next st next st, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) around. Join in first dc. (36 sts)

ROW 4: ch 3, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) around. Join in 1st dc. (48 sts)

ROW 5: ch 3, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts) around. Join in 1st dc. (60 sts)

ROW 6: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, dc in st to the right of the join (that's in the last dc of the previous row) sk next dc, dc in next st, dc in skipped st (that's the stitch you just skipped - this forms a crossed dc ), now working forward again, (sk next dc, dc in next st, dc in skipped st) around. Join in 1st dc. (30 crossed stitch groups)

ROW 7: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 1 sc in next st and in each st around. Join in first sc. (60 sts)

ROW 8: Repeat row 7 (60 sts)

ROW 9: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, (sk 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3) around. Join in 1st sc. (15 ch-3 spaces)

ROW 10: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc in next ch-3 space (sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 space) around. Join in 1st sc. (60 sts)

ROW 11: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 1 sc in next st and in each st around. Join in first sc. (60 sts)

ROW 12: repeat row 6. (30 crossed stitch groups)

ROW 13: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next st and in each st around. Join in frist sc. (60 sts)

ROW 14: repeat row 13. (60 sts)

ROW 15: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3 (sk 3, sc in next st ch 3) around. Join in first sc. (15 ch-3 spaces)

ROW 16: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc in next ch-3 space (sc in next st, 3 sc in next ch-3 space) around. Join in 1st sc. (60 sts)

SASSY - CHILD

 
copyright © 09/07/04 Dot Matthews

Hat size: 19 - 19 1/2
Gauge: 3 hdc rows = 2" and 7 hdc sts=2" (approximately)

SO SIMPLE WIMPLE
copyright © 091704 Dot Matthews

Materials:
L hook for chain
K hook for pattern
ww yarn, 5 oz approximately

gauge: not important

Ch 90, join in 1st ch to form a ring. Be careful not to twist chain.  

ROW 1: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 1, (sk 1 st, sc in next st, ch 1) around, join in first sc. (45 ch-1 spaces and 45 sc)

ROW 2: turn, (sc in ch-1 space, ch 1) around. Join in first sc. (45 ch-1 spaces and 45 sc)

ROW 3 through 57: repeat row 2. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Note 1: when turning your work, do not ch 1
Note 2: it's not really necessary to count rows, just continue until piece fits the way you like it.

TIP: If you're worried about the chain twisting, replace the beginning chain and row 1 with this... ch 91, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, sk 1 st, (sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st) across, join in first sc and continue with row 2. A simple stitch when you weave in ends will close the small gap that this will leave.

DOOVER - a poncho by Dot
copyright 092904 Dot Matthews
 
Materials: ww yarn, a little over 16 oz
K hook
Size: I'm guessing this will fit a child aged 10 to 12. 
Amount of yarn is approximate. I weighed the poncho after completion and it was a titch over 16 oz. I recycled a WIP and didn't have any labels to refer to.
Poncho is done in 2 panels that are each 16 ½ inches x 27 inches. 

Specialty stitch
Berry Stitch…Insert hook in st, pull up a loop, (yo, draw thru 1 loop on hook) 3 times, yo, draw thru last 2 loops on hook to complete.

Note 1: turning chains do not count as a stitch.
Note 2: numbers in ( ) at end of row depicts number of stitches for the row.

Make 2 panels

ROW 1: ch 78, sc in 2nd st from hook, ch 1, sk 1, sc in next st across. (77 sts, count ch 1 spaces and sc's) Ch 1, turn

ROW 2: sc in each sc and in each ch-1 space across. (77 sts) Ch 2, turn

ROW 3: Hdc in first st, (ch 3, sk 3 sts, Hdc in next st) across. (19 ch-3 spaces) Ch 1, turn

ROW 4: sc in first st, (3 sc over ch-3 sp, sc in next st) across. (77 sts) Ch 1, turn

ROW 5: sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) across. (77 sts) Ch 1, turn

ROW 6: sc in first st, Berry Stitch in next st, sc in next st, across (77 sts, count berry stitch and sc's) Ch 1, turn

Berry Stitch…Insert hook in st, pull up a loop, (yo, draw thru 1 loop on hook) 3 times, yo, draw thru last 2 loops on hook to complete.

ROW 7: sc in each st across. (77 sts) Ch 2, turn

ROW 8: Hdc in first st, (ch 3, sk 3 sts, Hdc in next st) across. (19 ch-3 spaces) Ch 1, turn

ROW 9: sc in first st, (3 sc over ch-3 sp, sc in next st) across. (77 sts) Ch 1, turn

ROW 10: sc in each st across. (77 sts) Ch 2, turn

ROW 11: sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) across. (77 sts) Ch 1, turn

ROW 12: sc in first st, Berry Stitch in next st, sc in next st, across (77 sts, count berry stitch and sc's) Ch 1, turn

Berry Stitch…Insert hook in st, pull up a loop, (yo, draw thru 1 loop on hook) 3 times, yo, draw thru last 2 loops on hook to complete.

Repeat Rows 7 thru 12 until there are 7 berry stitch rows (or size needed), ending with Repeat row 7 thru 10 once more.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Assemble poncho by sewing narrow side to long side, fold into poncho shape and sew the other narrow side to the other long side.
refer to this site for a diagram of assembly http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/stripedponcho.html

Drawstring Baby Pants

SHORT ROUND PONCHO
copyright © 10/09/04 Dot Matthews

10/14/04 Pattern tested by Chelle of Luv 2 Crochet and corrections have been made. Thank you, Chelle. You're the best!

Materials: P hook; 2 - 6 oz skeins Lion Brand Homespun, color, Tudor
gauge: 1 row = 1" and 1 completed crossed bar stitch = 2"

Adult size: one size fits most up to 2x
Finished poncho measures 11 1/2 inches from neckline to hem. I made this poncho to serve as a bed jacket to keep my shoulders warm. If you want a longer poncho, keep adding rows until it is as long as you desire.

NOTE 1: do not count beginning chain as a stitch
NOTE 2: ch-1 space is not instructing you to do anything. It refers to the space made in the previous row by the chain 1.
NOTE 3: crossed bar st can be found at http://www.obgidge.com/lesson14.html
SPECIALTY STITCHES:
Crossed Bar Stitch - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo insert hook in next st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo draw thru all 5 loops on hook - crossed bar stitch made.
INC Cluster - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) yo, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook - cluster made.

ROW 1: Ch 55, join to form circle. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 1, (sk 1 st, sc in next st, ch 1) around. Join in first sc.

ROW 2: Ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in first ch-1 sp, 
   sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp, 
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook, 
   *ch 1, 
   yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   sk next st, 
   yo, pull up a loop in next sp, 
   yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook*
   Repeat from * to * around.
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,
   (ignore beginning ch 2), 
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook.
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.

ROW 3 (increase row): ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in first ch-1 sp, 
   yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp,
   yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook (crossed bar stitch made)
   ch 1, (yo pull up a loop in same sp as last st) twice
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook (increase cluster made)
   ch 1, pull up a loop in same sp as increase cluster
   yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp
   yo, pull thru 5 loops on hook (crossed bar st made).
   *ch 1, increase cluster, ch 1, crossed bar st*
   repeat from * to * around 
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,
   (ignore beginning ch 2)
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.

ROW 4 (even row): ch 2, crossed bar st, ch 1, in each sp around,
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st, 
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,
   (ignore beginning ch 2)
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook,
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.

ROW 5 (increase row): ch 2,
   *crossed bar st, ch 1,
   crossed bar st, ch 1,
   inc cluster, ch 1*, repeat from * to * around
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,
   (ignore beginning ch 2)
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook,
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.

ROW 6 (even row): ch 2, crossed bar st, ch 1, in ea sp around.
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,
   (ignore beginning ch 2)
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook,
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.

ROW 7 - 13: repeat row 6.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

If you want a longer poncho, just keep repeating row 6 until desired length is reached.

BABY SHORT ROUND PONCHO 
copyright © 10/09/04 Dot Matthews 

 
This is Chelle's version of the Short Round Poncho. The picture shown is Chelle's finished baby outfit. She added the rose embellishment and made a matching headband. She has graciously allowed me to post her changes and her picture. You can find the headband instructions at the end of this pattern, compliments of Chelle of Luv to Crochet, but I'm afraid you're on your own for the rose embellishment. Thank you, Chelle, this is beautiful.

Materials: about 5 oz of baby soft dk yarn for both poncho and headband
K hook

size: 12/18 months
 
NOTE 1: do not count beginning chain as a stitch 
NOTE 2: ch-1 space is not instructing you to do anything. It refers to the space made in the
previous round by the chain 1. 
NOTE 3: crossed bar st can be found at http://www.obgidge.com/lesson14.html

SPECIALTY STITCHES: 
Crossed Bar Stitch - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook),
yo insert hook in next st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo draw thru all 5
loops on hook - crossed bar stitch made. 

INC Cluster - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) yo, insert
hook in same st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook - cluster
made. 
 
ROUND 1: Ch 55, join to form circle. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 1, (sk 1 st, sc in next st,
ch 1) around. Join in first sc. 
 
ROUND 2: Ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in first ch-1 sp, 
   sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp, 
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook, 
   *ch 1, yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   sk next st, 
   yo, pull up a loop in next sp, 
   yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook*
   Repeat from * to * around.
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round, 
   (ignore beginning ch 2), 
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook.
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.
 
ROUND 3 (increase round): ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in first ch-1 sp, 
   yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp,
   yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook (crossed bar stitch made)
   ch 1, (yo pull up a loop in same sp as last st) twice
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook (increase cluster made)
   ch 1, pull up a loop in same sp as increase cluster
   yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp
   yo, pull thru 5 loops on hook (crossed bar st made).
   *ch 1, increase cluster, ch 1, crossed bar st* 
   repeat from * to * around 
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round, 
   (ignore beginning ch 2)
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.
 
ROUND 4 (even round): ch 2, crossed bar st, ch 1, in each sp around, 
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st, 
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round, 
   (ignore beginning ch 2) 
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook,
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.
 
ROUND 5 (increase round): ch 2, 
   *crossed bar st, ch 1, 
   crossed bar st, ch 1, 
   inc cluster, ch 1*, repeat from * to * around
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round, 
   (ignore beginning ch 2)
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook,
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.
 
ROUND 6 (even round): ch 2, crossed bar st, ch 1, in ea sp around. 
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round, 
   (ignore beginning ch 2)
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook,
   ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.
 
ROUND 7 - 16: repeat round 6. 
 
CHELLE'S EDGING:

ROUND 1: ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in ea ch-1 sp around, join in first sc.

ROUND 2: ch 1, reverse sc in the ch-1 spaces of previous round.

Fasten off, weave in ends.
 
Attach yarn in any st at neck edge and repeat round 1 and round 2 of edging. Fasten off and
weave in ends.

CHELLE'S HEADBAND

For the headband, K hook, I did:

Ch 8

Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook, (ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch) to end, ch 4 (counts
as first dc plus ch 1) , turn

Row 2: crossed bar st in first and next ch sp, ch 1, crossed bar st in same sp and in next ch
sp, ch 1, dc in last sc, ch 4, turn

Row 3: Repeat row 2 until headband measures desired length before stretching.

Headband will stretch about an inch to fit also. At the end of your last crossed bar st row,

ch 1, turn

Last Row: sc in each st and sp across (7 sc)

Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew ends of headband together. Sew on crocheted

flower or rose as desired to finish the look.

LIZZY THE 4^th

copyright 10/14/04 Dot Matthews

materials: 3 – 6oz skeins ww yarn main color; 1 – 6 oz skein ww contrasting color

K hook

One size fits most

NOTE 1: do not count beginning chain as a stitch
NOTE 2: ch-1 space is not instructing you to do anything. It refers to the space made in the previous ROUND by the chain 1.
NOTE 3: crossed bar st can be found at http://www.obgidge.com/lesson14.html

SPECIALTY STITCHES:
Crossed Bar Stitch - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo insert hook in next st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo draw thru all 5 loops on hook - crossed bar stitch made.

INC Cluster - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) yo, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook - cluster made.

ROUND 1: ch 100, join to first ch to form a circle. (be careful not to twist chain) ch 1, sc in same st as join, (sk next st, sc in next st, ch 1) around. Join in first sc.

Place 4 markers evenly spaced around to mark the 4 corners.

Counting the ch-1 spaces as a stitch, place a marker in the 12^th st

(count 25 sts from marker and place marker in the 25^th st) 3 times

ROUND 2: ch 2 (does not count as stitch)

yo, pull up a loop in same sp as join (3 loops on hook)

sk next st

yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp (5 loops on hook)

yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook.

[*ch 1, yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st, (3 loops on hook)

sk next st

yo, pull up a loop in next sp (5 loops on hook)

yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook * (crossed bar st made)

Repeat from * to * to marker

(yo, insert hook in same sp as last st, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) yo, insert hook in same sp, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook) twice]. (2 increase clusters made) Place marker between inc cluster to mark corner.] repeat from [ to ] around.

end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,

yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,
(ignore beginning ch 2), 
yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook.
ch 1, join in first crossed bar st.

ROUND 3 thru ROUND 10: Repeat ROUND 2, moving corner markers up each round.

For contrasting strip, fasten off at end of round 10 and attach contrasting color

ROUND 11 thru ROUND 13: Repeat ROUND 2 in contrasting color. fasten off contrasting color and attach main color at end of round 13.

ROUND 14 thru ROUND 22: Repeat ROUND 2 in main color. Do not break off.

BORDER ROW 1

Note: the ch 1 that closes the cluster forms an "eye".

STEP 1: ch 6, holding last loop of ea stitch on hook,

2 dtr in 6^th ch from hook (3 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 2: holding last loop of ea st on hook,

            skip 2 ch-1 spaces,

            3 dtr in next ch-1 sp (6 loops on hook)

            yo, draw thru all 6 loops on hook,

ch 1 to close cluster

STEP 3: Ch 6, holding last loop of ea st on hook,

            2 dtr in 6^th ch from hook( 3 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook,

            3 dtr in same sp as last dtr (6 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 5: holding last loop of ea st on hook,

            sk 2 ch-1 spaces,

            3 dtr in next sp (9 loops on hook)

            yo, draw loop thru all 9 loops on hook

            ch 1 to close cluster

Repeat step 3, 4, and 5 to first corner marker

CORNER

at end of step 5, sk 1 sp instead of 2, then

repeat step 3 and 4 (6 loops on hook)

yo, draw thru 6 loops on hook

ch 1 to close cluster.

repeat step 3 and 4 again (6 loops on hook)

yo, draw thru 6 loops on hook

ch 1 to close cluster

repeat step 5, skip 1 ch-1 sp instead of 2

*repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 to marker,

work corner same as first corner but skip 2 ch-1 spaces instead of 1 in step 5* repeat from * to * 2 more times.

end round with step 3, (3 loops on hook) join in "eye" of the first cluster.

BORDER ROW 2

STEP 1: ch 6, holding last loop of eas st on hook

            2 dtr in 6^th ch from hook (3 loops on hook)

            yo, draw thru 3 loops on hook

            ch 1 to close cluster.

STEP 2: ch 6, holding last loop of ea st on hook

            2 dtr in 6^th ch from hook (3 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 3: holding last loop of ea st on hook,

            3 dtr in eye of first cluster of row 1 (6 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook

            3 dtr in eye of next cluster (9 loops on hook)

            yo, draw thru all 9 loops

            ch 1 to close the cluster

STEP 5: ch 6, holding last loop of ea st on hook

            2 dtr in 6^th ch from hook (3 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 6: holding last loop on hook,

            3 dtr in SAME eye (6 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 7: holding last loop on hook,

            3 dtr in NEXT eye of cluster (9 loops on hook)

            yo, draw thru all 9 loops

            ch 1, to close cluster.

Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 until you have 8 "eyes" on row 2, you will be at the corner.

CORNER

A: repeat step 5 (3 loops on hook)

B: repeat step 6 (6 loops on hook)

C: yo, draw thru all 6 loops on hook, ch 1 to close cluster

repeat step 5, 6, and 7 once

repeat A, B, and C once. Place a marker in the eye just made . Marker will be used for counting purposes.

corner made

SIDE

Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 to next corner. There will be 20 eyes counting the marked one and the one you just finished.

Repeat instructions for corner and side, around.

End with

repeat step 5 (3 loops on hook)

repeat step 6 (6 loops on hook)

insert hook in eye of beginning cluster,

yo, draw thru eye and 6 loops on hook

ch 1 to close.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

NECKLINE

We are going to do the exact same stitch around the neck as we did around the bottom, only using dc clusters instead of dtr clusters.

Join yarn in 6^th ch-1 sp from any inside corner.

STEP 1: ch 4, holding last loop of ea st on hook

            2 dc in 3^rd ch from hook (3 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 2: sk next ch-1 sp, holding last loop of ea st on hook,

3 dc in next sp (6 loops on hook)

yo, draw thru all 6 loops.

STEP 3: ch 4, holding last loop of ea st on hook

            2 dc in 3^rd ch from hook (3 loops on hook – leave them there)

STEP 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook,

            3 dc in same space as last cluster (6 loops on hook)

STEP 5: sk 1 sp, holding last loop of ea st on hook,

            3 dc in next sp (9 loops on hook)

            yo, draw thru all 9 loops on hook

            ch 1, to close the cluster.

Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 around,

ending with      

ch 4, holding last loop of ea st on hook, 2 dc in 4^th ch from hook,

yo, draw thru 3 loops on hook

Join with sl st in eye of first cluster.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

FLOWER HAT
copyright © 10/17/04 Dot Matthews
 

MATERIALS: J hook; ww yarn approximately 2 oz

I would rate this hat Advanced

Row 6 Tutorial

Note 1: beginning chain does not count as a stitch
Note 2: join in first "real" stitch of round, ignoring beginning chain
Note 3: numbers in ( ) at end of rows depicts number of stitches for the row
Note 4: "eye" refers to the ch 1 that colsed a cluster

ABBREVIATIONS USED:
ch = chain
cluster = group of stitches worked all in the same stitch
dc = double crochet; wrap yarn around hook 1 time and work off loops 2 at a time.
ea = each
dtr = double treble; wrap yarn around hook 3 times and work off 2 loops at a time.
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
st = stitch
yo = yarn over; wrap yarn around hook

ROW 1: ch 3, 12 dc in first st. Join in first dc. (12 sts)

ROW 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in ea st around. Join in first dc. (24 sts)

ROW 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same sp as join, 1 dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) around. Join in first dc. (36 sts)

ROW 4: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) around. Join in first dc. (48 sts)

ROW 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts) around. Join in first dc. (60 sts)

ROW 6:
step 1:  ch 6,
  holding last loop of ea st on hook,
  2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 2: sk 5 sts
   holding last loop of ea st on hook,
   3 dtr in next st (6 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 6 loops on hook
   ch 1 to close cluster

step 3: ch 6,
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dtr in same st as last cluster (6 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 5: sk 5 sts
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dtr in next st (9 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru all 9 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster
           note: the last step 5 cluster of row 6 is worked in the base of the first ch-6

Repeat steps 3 - 4 - 5 around, ending with 
   repeat step 3 (3 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 3 loops
   join with sl st in eye of first cluster.

ROW 7: This row is worked in the eyes made in row 6 instead of skipping stitches.
step 1: ch 6
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   2 dtr in 6th st from hook 
   yo, draw thru 3 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster

step 2: ch 6
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   2 dtr in 6th st from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 3: holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dtr in same eye as first cluster (6 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dtr in next eye (9 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 9 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster

Repeat steps 2 - 3 - 4 around, ending with
   repeat step 2 and 3 (6 loops on hook)
   yo draw thru 6 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster
   join with sl st in eye of first cluster.

Note: row 8 is worked in the eyes and the ch-6 of the first clusters, place the stitch around the chain instead of in it.

ROW 8: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, (1sc in next ch-6, ch 3, sc in next eye, ch 3) around, end with sl st in last eye, sl st in first sc to join.

ROW 9: ch 1, sc in same st as join, (2 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 2 sc in ch-3 sp) around. Join in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

This pattern is untested. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please notify me of any errors or comments you have. Thank you. Dot

A SCARF FOR LIZZY
copyright © 10/19/04 Dot Matthews

Materials: K hook; ww yarn

FOUNDATION ROW:
   (Ch 6, 
      2 dtr in 6th ch from hook, (3 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru all 3 loops
   ch 1, to close the cluster)

repeat until you reach the length you want your scarf to be, be sure to end with an even
number of clusters.

Row 1: hold last loop of ea st on hook until told to draw thru 
 
   step 1: ch 6, 2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook)
 
   step 2: 3 dtr in first eye (6 loops on hook)
      yo, draw thru all 6 loops
      ch 1 to close cluster
 
   step 3: ch 6, 2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook)
 
   step 4: 3 dtr in same space as last cluster (6 loops on hook)
 
   step 5: 3 dtr in next eye (9 loops on hook)
      yo, draw thru all 9 loops 
      ch 1 to close cluster

ROW 2: repeat row 1

EDGING

ROW 1: ch 1, turn, sc in first eye, (ch 3, sc in ch-6 of cluster, ch 3, sc in next eye) all the
way around the scarf. Join in first sc.

ROW 2: ch 1, sc in first sc, (3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc) around, join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add tassels if you want.