Fox Scarf Crochet Pattern

SIZES GIVEN FOR AGES 3YRS – PRE-TEEN

A DESIGN BY H ELEN MCLEAN OF SEW SEW B ABY
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PLEASE NOTE : This pattern uses UK Terminology. US equivalents are readily available on the internet.
Skill Level:
 Easy/Intermediate

Materials Required:
 Stylecraft Special DK 100g balls 100% Premium Acrylic (295 metres/322 yards) or any DK weight yarn
 2 x 100g balls of Spice
 Small amount of Cream and Black
 4mm crochet hooks
 Yarn needle for sewing ends etc

Gauge:
16 sts and 11 rows in tr equals 10cm square however providing you work evenly gauge is not vital for this project and the scarf works equally as well in
different weight yarns.
Abbreviations:
ch – Chain (…) Repeat what is between the brackets
dc – Double Crochet tr – Treble Crochet
htr – Half Treble Crochet sk – Skip Stitch
sl st – Slip Stitch tr2tog – Decrease by crocheting two stitches together
sp1 – Spike Stitch 1 sp2 – Spike Stitch 2 (see pattern notes)
st – Stitch [….] Total number of stitches at the end of that row

Notes:
The number in brackets at the end of a row e.g. [8] is the number of stitches you should have once that row or given number of rows have been completed.
If you wish to use a smaller or larger hook or a different weight yarn then just be aware that the sizing will be different once completed. Providing you use
the same weight yarn and hook throughout then you can work with whatever you feel most comfortable.
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The notes in bold throughout this pattern are for guidance only and are designed to assist you as you work.
Treble Crochet Spike Stitch – There is a great tutorial/step by step guide to this at http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/10/crochet-spike-stitch-tutorial/
Row 17 of the pattern requires three different length of spike stitches, acquaint yourself with the different lengths so that you can work Row 14. You will
note I work the Spike Stitches as 1tr around the next stitch (SP1) and then 1tr around the stitch of the row below (SP2) and repeat this across to give the
tail effect. You can, of course, work any variety of spike stitch lengths on this row to achieve your desired look. Ch2 will count as 1 stitch throughout the
scarf section only.
Lets get started!
Instructions for the Scarf:

Begin with Cream and ch 3 (NB. your ch2 will count as stitches for the scarf section)

Row 1: 2tr in the 2nd ch from hook [3]

Row 2: Turn, ch2, 2tr in the same space, 2tr in the next st, 1tr in the top of the ch3 from the row below [6]
Row 3: Turn, ch2, 2tr in the same space, 1tr in each st across, 1tr in the top of the ch3 from the row below [8]
Rows 4-13: Repeat Row 3 [26]
Change to Spice, the next row is your Spike Stitch row as per the photo below

Row 14: Turn, ch2, 2tr in same space, *SP1, SP2* repeat * to * 11 more times, SP1, 1tr in next st, 1tr in top of ch2 from previous row [28]
Row 15: Turn, ch2, 1tr in same space, 1tr in each st across [28]
Rows 16 onwards: Repeat Row 15 until you reach your desired length (including the tail section in your measurements), recommended lengths as follows

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 Age Length
3 – 5 years 32”
5 – 7 years 40”
8 – 10 years 46”
10 – Preteen 53”

When you have reached your desired length, work the following decreasing rows:
Decrease rows
Row 17: Turn, ch2, tr2tog, 1tr in each st across to last 3st, tr2tog, 1tr in last st (NB. You are no longer working a stitch in the top of the ch2) [25]
Rows 18-21: Repeat Row 17 [13]
Row 22: Turn, ch1, 1dc in first 4st, 1tr in next 5 st, 1dc in last 4st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 23: Rejoin Spice to the 1st of the 5tr in row 22, ch2, 1tr in each st across [5]
Rows 24 & 25: Turn, ch2, 1tr in each st across [5]
Row 26: Turn, ch2, tr2tog, 1tr, 1tr in top of ch2 from previous row [4]
Row 27: Turn, ch2, tr2tog, 1tr in top of ch2 from previous row [3]
Row 28: Turn, ch2, tr2tog [2]
Fasten off Cream and join Black
Row 29: ch2, 2tr in next st [3]
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Contrast Head Piece (Make 1)
Begin with ch14 (NB. Ch2 does not count as a stitch in this section)
Row 1: 1tr in 3rd ch from hook, 1tr in each ch across [12]
Row 2: Turn, ch2, tr2tog, 1tr across each st to last 3st, tr2tog, 1tr [10]
Row 3: Turn, ch2, tr2tog, 1tr across each st to last 3st, tr2tog, 1tr [7]
Row 4: Turn, ch2, 1tr in same sp, 1tr across each st [7]
Row 5: Repeat Row 4 [7]
Row 6: Turn, ch2, 1tr, tr2tog, 1tr in last two st (do not work a st in the ch from previous row) [5]
Row 7: Turn, ch2, tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog [3]
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing to scarf.

Eyes (Make 2)
Using Black, begin with a magic ring
Rnd 1: 6dc into the magic ring, sl st to top of first dc to form a circle.
Fasten off. Pull the ring closed and sew in ends.

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Ears (Make 2)
Using Spice, ch9 (NB. ch2 does not count as a stitch for the ears)
Row 1: 1tr in 2nd ch from hook, 1tr in remaining 7ch [8]
Row 2: Turn, ch2, 1tr in each st across [8]
Row 3: Repeat Row 2 [8]
Row 4: Turn, ch2, tr2tog, 1tr in next 3 stitches, tr2tog, 1tr [6]
Row 5: Turn, ch2, tr2tog, 1tr, tr2tog [4]
Row 6: Turn, ch2, 1tr, tr2tog, 1tr [3]
Row 7: Turn, ch2, 2tr in the first st, 1tr in remaining 2 sts [4]
Row 8: Turn, ch2, 2tr in same space, 1tr in each st across, 1tr in top of ch2 from row below [6]
Row 9: Turn, ch2, 2tr in same space, 1tr in each st across, 1tr in top of ch2 from row below [8]
Rows 10 and 11: Turn, ch2, 1tr in each st across [8]
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.
To assemble the ears, fold in half, (one half is shorter than the other – this is intentional to give a curve shape to the ears) stitch two halves together
ensuring the bottom rows are level) leaving the bottom open. Turn right side out. Using black yarn make a few small stitches across the top of the ear (on
the right side so you can see the stitches) this is to shape the point of the ear but also give a colour contrast (see photo below). Repeat for both ears.

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Assembly
To form the face of the fox on the scarf, sew the Contrast Head Piece into place along row 22 of the scarf. Sew the snout of the scarf onto the top of the
contrast head piece being carefull to ensure that the black nose is not attached and sticks out beyond the end of the contrast head piece.

Attach the eyes in position (using the photo for guidance on positioning.

Attach the ears to the main scarf. I recommend pinning in place to ensure you are happy with their placement before you begin sewing. (Using the photo as
guidance for placement.)

Edging
Rejoin Spice to the main scarf immediately at the join of the cream contrast head piece and row 22 of the main scarf. You will now use your row ends as
stitches. How loose or tight you work will determine if you require one or two stitches in each row end around the edge. As you work, ensure you check you
are not creating too many or too few stitches. Too many will result in a rippled edge, too few will stretch your scarf around the edges. I tend to find 2dc into
one row end and 1dc into the next repeated works well to give a flat edge which does not gather or stretch the scarf. If your scarf is not staying flat, just
undo and retry a different number of stitches.

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NB. To ensure the rightside of your stitches are showing on the right side of the scarf edge you must ensure that your scarf is right side up when working
the edging.

Row 1: *Work 1dc into the first row end, 2dc into the next row end and repeat until you reach the Cream tail section. Fasten off Spice and rejoin Cream,
work the same around the tail section and then fasten off Cream and rejoin Spice to work along the other edge. Fasten off when you reach the meeting
point of row 22 of the scarf and the Cream contrast head piece. Sew in your ends.

I hope you have enjoyed making the Fox Scarf and that the recipient loves it just as much!

This pattern is for personal use only and not for commercial purposes. Makes produced from this pattern by individual crafters may be sold but please give credit back to
Helen McLean of Sew Sew Baby for the pattern together with the link to where you purchased the pattern. This pattern is not intended for mass production by big
distributors. Please do not replicate/copy/reproduce any part or all of this pattern.

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