KEYHOLE SCARF

This scarf was inspired by a vintage scarf that I used to own. It is easy and quick, warm and soft. Best of all (and unlike longer scarves), it can be tucked into a bag or jacket pocket when not needed.

SUPPLIES:

1 skein Bernat Soft Boucle (actually uses much less than a full skein)Size J crochet hook

GAUGE: not important

Note: Chain 2 at beginning of rows does not count as hdc.

Chain 100 loosely.

Row 1: Work hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in next 17 ch (18 hdc); work sc in next 8 ch; hdc across until last 26 ch; sc in next 8 ch, hdc in nect 18 ch. Ch 2, turn.

Rows 2 & 3: Working in back loop only, follow established pattern across (hdc in hdc, sc in sc). Ch 2, turn.

Row 4: Working in back loop only, hdc in next 18 hdc; chain 8 and skip the 8 sc; resume working in established pattern to end. Ch 2, turn.

Row 5: Working in back loop only, follow established pattern until you reach the 10 ch. Work 1 sc in each ch; resume pattern to end. Ch 2, turn.

Rows 6 & 7: Repeat Rows 2 & 3.

End off and weave in ends.

YARN HOLDER

This is a super-simple project to keep your center-pull yarn cakes from getting all tangled up as you use them. It's also great for tucking your project into a tote, and you can tuck your hook in as well!

SUPPLIES:

Small amount worsted weight yarn

Size H hook

GAUGE: Not important...you can easily add or subtract rows or stitches to get the size you want.

Work in joined rounds.

Chain 4, join with slip stitch.

ROUND 1: Ch 4, (dc, ch 1) in ring 8 times, join to 3rd ch of starting chain.

ROUND 2: Ch 4, [(dc, ch 2, dc) in next space, ch 1] around, join as above.

ROUND 3: Ch 5, (dc in next space, ch 2) around, join as above.

ROUND 4: Ch 5, [(dc in next space, ch 2) 2 times, (dc, ch2, dc) in next space)] around, join as above.

ROUNDs 5-8: Repeat Round 3.

ROUND 9: Ch 3, (sc in next space, ch 2) around, join to 1st chain of starting chain.

ROUND 10: Ch 1, sc in next space, (ch 5, sc in next space) around, join to 1st sc.

Drawstring: Make a chain the desired length, weave through Round 9. tie ends together.

DONE!