Fishing net scarf
Samantha Osmond’s light scarf with its beach motifs is inspired by breezy summer days and nights.
■ DMC Natura Linen (58% linen, 26% viscose, 16% cotton, 50g/150m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Beige (03), Yarn B Orange (101)
■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
■ A piece of sturdy card, 20cm (8in) wide
MEASUREMENTS
Stars measure 4cm (1 in) diameter Shells measure 4x5cm (1 x2in) Scarf measures 200x12cm (78 x4 in), excluding tassels
SCARF
Using Yarn A, ch27.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch to end, turn. [26 sts]
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 3 Ch1 (does not count as a st), *dc in next st, ch6, skip next 4 sts; rep from * to last st, dc in last st, turn.
[5 ch-6 loops and 6 dc]
Row 4 *Ch5 (counts as tr and ch2), dc in next ch-6 sp, *ch6, dc in next ch-6 sp; rep from * to last dc, ch2, tr in last dc, turn. [4 ch-6 loops, 2 ch-2 loops and 2 tr]
Row 5 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in first st, *ch6, dc in next ch-6 sp; rep from * to last ch-5 sp, ch6, dc in third of beg ch-5, turn. [5 ch-6 loops and 6 dc]
Row 6-193 Repeat Rows 4 and 5 until Scarf measures approximately 190cm.
Row 194 Ch1 (does not count as a st), *dc in next st, now work in the sts of ch-6 loop as follow: (dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog); rep from * to last dc, dc in last st, turn. [26 sts]
Row 195 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in each st to end.
Fasten off.
STARFISH MAKE 12
Using Yarn B, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st), 10dc into loop, ss to top of first dc to join. [10 sts]
Round 2 *Ch5, working into ch5 dc in second ch from hook, htr in each of next 2 sts, tr in last st, skip next dc from Round 1, ss in next dc; rep from * 4 times more.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. SHELL MAKE 6
Using Yarn B, ch6.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in each ch to end, turn. [5 sts]
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in each st to end, turn.
Row 3 (WS) Ch8, working into ch8 tr in third ch from hook, tr in next ch, htr in each of next 2 ch, dc in each of next 2 ch, ss in next st of the previous row, *ch1 (not counted as a st), dc in bl in each of 6 sts just worked, turn, ch2 (not counted as a st), tr in bl in each of next 2 sts, htr in bl in each of next 2 sts, dc in bl in each of next 2 sts, ss in next st of Row 2; rep from * twice more.
Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
TO FINISH
To get the full effect of the fishing net design, it is recommended to wet block the Scarf before stitching the Shell and Starfish motifs onto it. Use a spray bottle to wet the Scarf until it is damp and carefully pin it to a blocking mat or towel, opening up the net design. Leave to dry thoroughly for 24 hours. Once dry, position the motifs, using the photo as a guide and sew in place. You will need to position six Starfish
and three Shells, working from one end of the Scarf. The design is laid out with a repeated pattern of (Starfish, Shell, Starfish) and working in a zigzag pattern. With the remaining motifs, the design should be mirrored, working from the opposite end of the Scarf.
FRINGE TASSELS MAKE 50
Using Yarn A, wrap yarn around the card. Carefully cut along one edge to create strands measuring approximately 40cm (16in) in length. You will need 104 strands. Use 2 strands to create each fringe tassel. Add the fringing to each end of your scarf by folding both strands in half and pulling them partway through the stitches closest to the edge to create a loop (pull the strand from the WS to RS), thread the opposite ends of the strand through the loop and pull them tightly to secure the fringe tassel.