Sharad Ritu Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Namaste friends, 🙏

Hope you and your loved ones are healthy and joyful.

The year 2022 just flew by, but for all the good reasons.

After being under lockdown for almost two years, last year I travelled with a vengeance. 😀

But then it meant I couldn't blog, as access to the internet was an issue.

March is National Crochet Month (US) and it seemed like a good time to plunge back into the blogosphere. 

And I come bearing gifts, I mean a free crochet pattern. :)

The free pattern is for a crochet scarf which I am going to call the Sharad Ritu scarf. 

Sharad Ritu is the Sanskrit name for the Autumn season. So you may call this scarf Autumn Leaves scarf or Falling leaves scarf as long as you please give this pattern a try and make the scarf.

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This pattern is very easy and uses only chain stitches and double crochets. 

So here goes the Sharad Ritu scarf pattern:

Skill Level:    Easy                    

Size:  Scarf measures approximately 72 inches  and  9.5 inches

          wide ( 182 cms by 24 cms).

Materials:

·        Yarn - DK weight yarn* around  190 gms/ approx. 6.70 oz   

·        Hooks - US G/6 (4.00 mm),* UK 8

Gauge:  8 rows and Two Leaves in pattern  = 4".

     

Notes:

·        This pattern uses US terminology.

·        Ch 2 at beginning of the row counts as first Dc.          

·        The pattern is worked in multiples of 16 + 7.

.        The pattern consists of 6 rows viz Row 2 to Row 7.

Abbreviations: 

beg – beginning,  

ch - chain,  

st - stitch,

sk - skip

sp - space

nxt - next,

sc – single crochet,

dc – double crochet,

dc2tog - double crochet 2 stitches together,

dc3tog - double crochet 3 stitches together,

rep – repeat

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 56, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch till the end. (55 sc)

Row 2: Ch 2, sk 1st st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, * ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt 5 sts, (ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st) 3 times, rep from * once, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt 5 sts, (ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st)twice, ch 1, sk 1, dc in last 2 sts. (29 dcs, 14 sps)

Row 3: Ch 2, dc in nxt st, ch 1, sk 1, 2 dc in nxt st, * ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, dc in nxt st, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, 3dc in nxt st, rep from * once, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, dc in nxt st, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, 2dc in nxt st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in nxt 2 sts.  

Row 4: Ch 2, dc in nxt st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in nxt st, 2dc in nxt st, * ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc3tog in nxt 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, 2 dc in nxt st, dc in nxt st, 2dc in nxt st, rep from * once, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc3tog in nxt 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, 2dc in nxt st, dc in nxt st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in last 2 sts. 

Row 5: Ch 2, dc in nxt st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in nxt 3 sts, * ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt 5 sts, rep from * once, (ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st) 3 times, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1, dc in last 2 sts.

Row 6: Ch 2, dc in nxt st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in nxt st, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, * ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, 3dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, dc in nxt st, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, rep from * once, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, 3dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, dc in nxt st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in last 2 sts.

Row 7: Ch 2, dc in nxt st, ch 1, sk 1, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, * ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, 2dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc3tog in nxt 3 sts, rep from * once, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, 2 dc in nxt st, dc in nxt st, 2dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc in nxt st, ch 2, sk 2, dc2tog in nxt 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, dc in last 2 sts. 

Repeat Row 2 to Row 7 till you reach your desired scarf length.

Then work Row 2 once.

Last Row: Ch1, sc in 1st st and every st across. (55 sc)

I hope you will try this pattern.

Please let me know if you find a mistake or typo, which I'm sure I must have made in my excitement of "plunging" back. Haha!

Enjoy making your Sharad Ritu scarf. 

Thank you for your time.

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Crochet Brooke Beanie Free Pattern

Namaste friends!

All of a sudden the human race as a whole is facing a dangerous situation. This is the kind of thing we hope to see only in movies. Sadly, it has become a reality! 

Most of us are practising strict social distancing and some of us are finding it more difficult than others. India is under complete lockdown for 21 days. Today is Day 3.

I am hoping to share a few patterns that should hopefully relieve the boredom if you are a crocheter.

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Today I have the free pattern for the Brooke crochet beanie.

I hope you liked the Brooke scarf pattern. Do let me know if you tried it.

Skill Level:   Easy                  

Size: Hat measures approximately 21 inches (51 cms) around and 8 inches (20 cms) in height. (Adult size)

Materials:

·        DKweight yarn around 75 – 80 gms/ 3 oz  

·        Hook - US G or 6 (4 mm), UK 8

Gauge:  10 rounds and 2 butterflies = 4” by 4” in Butterfly pattern.

Notes:

This pattern uses US terminology

The hat is worked top-down, in the round without turning.

Chain 3 at beginning of each round counts as 1 dc.

Ch 1 and hdc at end of row counts as ch-3 space.

Abbreviations: 

beg – beginning,  

ch - chain,  

st – stitch,

sp – space,

sl st – slip stitch, 

dc – double crochet,  

yo – yarn over hook,  

fpdc – front post double crochet,

bpdc – back post double crochet,

Pattern stitches:

Fpdc: Front Post Double crochet – YO and insert hook from front to back between the posts of the first and second dc of the round below, then insert hook from back to front between the posts of the second and third dc. YO and draw the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have three loops on the hook. YO and draw the yarn through two loops on the hook, twice. One Fpdc is complete.

Bpdc: Back Post Double crochet – YO and insert hook from back to front between the posts of the first and second dc of the round below, the insert hook from front to back between the posts of the second and third dc. YO and draw the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have three loops on the hook. YO and draw the yarn through two loops on the hook, twice. One Bpdc is complete.

Butterfly stitch: Into the ch-5 space indicated work (3 dc, ch 3, sc in same space, ch 3, 3 dc). One butterfly made.

Instructions:

The Brooke beanie is worked top-down, so we start at the top of the crown.

Round 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4^th ch from hook, join with slip stitch in 3^rd chain of beg ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st * 2 dc in next st,  rep from * till the end, join with slip st in 3^rd chain of beg ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3, 2dc in nxt st, *1 dc in nxt st, 2 dc in nxt st,  rep from* till the end, join with slip st in 3^rd chain of beg ch 3. (36 dc) 

Round 4: Ch 3, 1dc in next st, 2dc in nxt st, * 1dc in nxt 2 sts, 2dc in nxt st, rep from * till end, join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch 3.   (48 dc)

To start Butterfly lace pattern:

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st., *ch 3,  sk 1, sc in nxt st, ch 3, rep from * around ending with ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st sc of round – counts as a ch-3 sp.            (24 Ch-3 sps).

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in sp below, ch 3, sk sc below, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, sk sc, work a butterfly in nxt ch-3 sp (refer to Pattern stitch above),  * sk nxt sc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk nxt sc, 1 sc in nxt ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in nxt ch-3 sp, rep from * around ending with sl st in 1^st sc of round. (8 butterflies, 8 ch-3 sps).

Round 7: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk sc, sk 3 dc, 1 sc in top ch of ch 3 below, ch 5, sk sc below,1 sc in top ch of ch 3, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sk sc , 3 dc in ch-3 sp , rep from * ending with ch 1 and hdc in top ch of beg ch 3.   ( 24 dc, 16 ch-3 sps,  8 ch-5 sps).

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in sp below, Ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in ch-5 sp, * sk sc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in ch-5 sp, rep from * around, ending with sl st in 1^st sc of round. (8 butterflies, 8 ch-3 sps)

Rounds 9 – 16:  Repeat rounds 7 and 8 alternately.

Note: Work these two rounds (Rnds 7 and 8), as many times as required to get the height you want for the hat. Take care to end with an even numbered (butterfly) round. Also, note that the ribbed band will be around 1.5 inches.

    

Round 17: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk sc, sk 3 dc, 1 sc in top ch of ch 3 below, ch 3, (please note that in this round we chain 3 and NOT chain 5),  sk sc below,1 sc in top ch of ch 3, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sk sc , 3 dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * ending with ch 3 and sl st in top ch of beg ch 3. ( 24 dc, 24 ch-3 sps).

To start Ribbed brim:

Round 18: Ch 3, dc in nxt 2 sts, 3dc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, *dc in nxt 3 sts, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, 3dc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, 3dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * around ending with sl st in top ch of beg ch 3. (96 dc)

Round 19: Ch 3, fpdc around nxt st, * bpdc around nxt st, fpdc around nxt st, rep from * around ending with sl st in top ch of beg ch 3.

Rounds 20 – 22: Repeat Round 19.

         Add more rounds of ribbing if desired. Fasten off leaving a six inch tail. Weave in the tail using your hook or a sewing needle.

There, that's your Brooke beanie done!

I wouldn't be surprised if there are some mistakes in the pattern, so if you do find any, be a dear and let me know.  :)

Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy. 

Heartfelt prayers and best wishes to you and your loved ones, where ever in the World you may be.

See you soon.

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Crochet Brooke Scarf Free Pattern

Namaste friends.

Hope 2020 has started well for you. A New Year calls for a new pattern, so I have the Brooke crochet scarf pattern for you.

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My Crochet Classes are now in session at Kanjurmarg East. 

There are weekend batches for working women and classes for beginners as well as advanced crocheters.

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Crochet Brooke Scarf Pattern

This is a very easy pattern as it uses only DCs and SCs.

Skill Level:    Easy                    

Size: Scarf measures approximately 74 inches  and  8.5 inches

         wide ( 187 cms by 21 cms).

Materials:

·        Yarn - DKweight yarn* around  185 gms/ approx. 6.5 oz   

·        Hooks - US G/6(4.00 mm),* UK 8

Gauge:  10 rows = 4". 
               Two Butterflies and two 3dc groups = 4".

     

Notes:

·        This pattern uses US terminology.

·        Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first Dc.

·        The pattern is worked in multiples of 12 + 2.

Abbreviations: 

beg – beginning,  

ch - chain,  

st – stitch,

sp – space,  

yo – yarn over hook,

sc – single crochet,

dc – double crochet,

rep – repeat,

RS – Right side.

Pattern stitches:

Butterfly stitch: Into the space indicated work (3 dc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, 3 dc). One butterfly made.

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 50, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, * ch 3, sk 3 ch, sc in nxt ch, rep from * till end. Turn. (12 ch-3 sps).

Row 2: (RS)  Ch 1, sc in the 1st st, ch 2, sc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in nxt ch-3 sp (see pattern stitch above), * sk sc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk sc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in nxt ch-3 sp, rep from * across ending with ch 2, sc in last sc. Turn. (4 butterflies, 2 ch-2 sps, 3 ch-3 sps)

Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, * ch 3, sk sc & 3dc, sc into top of ch 3, ch 5, sk sc, sc into top of ch 3, ch 3, sk 3dc & sc, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * across ending with 2 dc in ch-2 sp and dc in last st. Turn.                     (15 dc, 8 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-5 sps)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in nxt ch-5 sp, * sk sc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in nxt ch-5 sp, rep from * across ending with ch 2, sc in top og beg ch 3. Turn. (4 butterflies, 2 ch-2 sps, 3 ch-3 sps)

Row 5: Repeat Row 3.

Row 6: Repeat Row 4.

To complete one half of the scarf, repeat rows 5 and 6 till scarf measures 33 – 35 inches (or as long as desired). Take care to stop at an even-numbered (butterfly) row, then work last two rows as follows;

Last odd Row: Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk sc & 3 dc, sc into top of ch 3, [ch 3, sk sc, sc into top of ch 3, ch 2, sk 3 dc & sc, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 2, sk sc & 3 dc, sc into top of ch-3 sp,] 3 times, ch1, sk 3dc & sc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in last st.  Turn. (15 dc, 2 ch-1 sps, 6 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-3 sps)

Last even Row: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in nxt 2 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, * sc in nxt sc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in nxt sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 1 sc in nxt 3 dc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, rep from * ending with sc in ch-1 sp, sc in nxt 3 sts. (49 sc).

         Fasten off. Weave in the yarn tail.

To complete the other half of the scarf, with right side (RS) facing you, attach yarn to first Sc of Row 1.

Row 1: Work as per Row 2 above.

Row 2: Work as per Row 3 above.

Row 3: Work as per Row 4 above.

To complete the second half of the scarf, repeat rows 2 and 3 till scarf matches the first half. Take care to stop at an odd-numbered (butterfly) row, then work last two rows as follows;

Last even Row: Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk sc & 3 dc, sc into top of ch 3, [ch 3, sk sc, sc into top of ch 3, ch 2, sk 3 dc & sc, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 2, sk sc & 3 dc, sc into top of ch-3 sp,] 3 times, ch1, sk 3dc & sc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in last st. Turn. (15 dc, 2 ch-1 sps, 6 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-3 sps)

Last odd Row: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in nxt 2 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, * sc in nxt sc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in nxt sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 1 sc in nxt 3 dc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, rep from * ending with sc in ch-1 sp, sc in nxt 3 sts. (49 sc).

         Fasten off. Weave in the yarn tail.

Hope you enjoy crocheting the Brooke Scarf. 

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Feel free to let me know if you find any errors in the pattern.

Next time I will post the free pattern for the Brooke beanie shown above.

Until then Happy crocheting! :)