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Color Theory Opposites Attract Kerchief

by Lion Brand |

Item # 192352135P22
Intermediate Varies

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn, Bone (Color A)
  • Lion Brand® Colory Theory Yarn, Caper (Color B)
  • Size US I/9 (5.5mm) Crochet Hook
  • Tapestry Needle

  • SIZE:
    • Length end to end: 74.5"
    • Widest point: 13.25"

  • GAUGE: 16 sts + 11 rows = 4" in half double crochet

DIRECTIONS:

To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

NOTES: Kerchief is worked flat side to side, first increasing by one stitch every other row to the widest point, then decreasing every other row to the opposite end. Turn at the end of each row. To change color, work the final yarn over of the last stitch of the previous row in the new color. Tapestry crochet can be used to carry the alternate color on single row stripes to reduce the number of ends to weave in. To do so, lay the alternate color on top of the row below and crochet over it.

With color A, ch 3.

BEGIN INCREASE ROWS:
Row 1: 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (2 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st here and throughout), hdc, 2 hdc in last st. (3 sts).
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc across row.
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc to last st, 2 hdc in last st. (4 sts).

Rows 5-102: Rep rows 3 and 4, changing colors as follows:
Rows 5-65: Color A (34 sts).
Row 66: Color B (35 sts).
Row 67: Color A (35 sts).
Row 68: Color B (36 sts).
Rows 69-75: Color A (39 sts).
Row 76: Color B (40 sts).
Rows 77-81: Color A (42 sts).
Rows 82-85: Color B (44 sts).
Rows 86-93: Color A (48 sts).
Rows 94+95: Color B (49 sts).
Rows 96-102: Color A (53 sts).

BEGIN DECREASE ROWS:
Change to color B.
Row 103: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc to end of row. (52 sts).
Row 104: Ch 2, hdc across row.

Rows 105-204: Rep rows 3 and 4, changing colors as follows:
Row 105: Color B (51 sts).
Row 106: Color A (51 sts).
Rows 107-111: Color B (48 sts).
Row 112: Color A (48 sts).
Rows 113-125: Color B (41 sts).
Row 126: Color A (41 sts).
Rows 127-135: Color B (36 sts).
Rows 136+137: Color A (35 sts).
Row 138: Color B (35 sts).
Row 139: Color A (34 sts).
Rows 140-173: Color B (17 sts).
Rows 174-177: Color A (15 sts).
Rows 178-183: Color B (12 sts).
Row 184: Color A (12 sts).
Rows 185-204: Color B (2 sts).
Row 205: Hdc2tog. (1 st).
Fasten off. Secure and weave in all ends.


ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch - chain
Hdc - half double crochet
Hdc2tog - half double crochet 2 together
Rep - repeat
St(s) - stitch(es)

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