ABOUT
Autumn fashion is all about layering; mixing and matching a variety of shapes, fabrics, and textures to add dimension to your outfit. Dandelion Meadow was designed to become your go-to transitional piece as the warm weather fades and the cool, crisp air takes its place. This scarf was designed to be a welcome addition to your favourite fall ensemble, adding that pop of texture and warmth that can only be achieved with knitwear. Crochet your own version and enjoy the repetitive, yet engaging, nature of the row repeats as you watch the little dandelion shapes come to life with each row of shells you complete.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted—WeCrochet Simply Alpaca Aran in Alfie

• 100% Superfine Alpaca
• 246 yds 225 m per 3.5-oz 100-g skein
• You will need a ball winder + swift for this yarn
• Find this yarn on crochet.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.

Yardage: 3 hanks of of WeCrochet Simply Alpaca Aran or 738 yds (675 m) of any worsted weight yarn.
Note that this yarn is labeled as an “Aran/Heavy Worsted”, however to me this feels more like a light worsted or even a heavy DK weight.

Yarn Substitution Notes: Substitute Simply Alpaca with any similar, category #4 worsted weight yarn for a version similar to my sample shown or try this pattern using any yarn weight you like (see note below).

Changing yarn weights: You can choose a different yarn weight altogether! Simply add or subtract 8 stitches from the initial chain until reaching your desired scarf width, then follow the pattern exactly as it’s written.

Hook: Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, object to wrap your fringe around (I used the 6”/15cm edge of my iPhone)

MEASUREMENTS
Finished scarf measures approximately 10” 25.5 cm in width and 64” 162.5 cm in length, measured before fringe.

GAUGE
Gauge: 3 full shells across = 5” (12.5 cm) wide; Rows 1-9 = 4“ (10 cm) high

For swatch: Ch 26, follow pattern up to and including Row 9. Block swatch.

If your swatch is smaller than these measurements, go up a hook size. If your swatch is larger than these measurements, go down a hook size. Because of the lacy nature of this stitch, your work will likely grow substantially with blocking.

A full stitch chart is included in this pattern!

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