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Do-Rag
by Chris Adams, SCD

In our effort to keep you informed of the latest fads in fashion, style and craft techniques, we've designed some crocheted "Do-Rags". These yarn triangles, made in the style of the bandana "do-rags" of the warmer months, can keep your head toasty warm through the winter months. Look for more and more crochet fashions in the future.

On the Fashion scene, we've been seeing tops, skirts, dresses, purses and even bathing suits crocheted from the latest in novelty yarns which are so popular in the market right now.

The Do-Rag is easy to do and utilitarian too!!! Try one or several in different colors and yarns!!!

Moms and Grandmas can help the girls (and even the boys) learn to crochet with our easy instructions and a large crochet hook.

We've provided three different looks from three of the popular, softer yarns available.

Chenille Do-Rag (Click on image for larger view)
MATERIALS:
1	Boye^® Crochet Hook size N (#6218-N)
1 skein	Lion Brand Yarn - Chenille #215 - Sapphire Print (75 yds.)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Stitches Used: Half Double Crochet (hdc), Larks Head

Chain 38 and turn.
Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and across row, skip last st, ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Skip first st and hdc across row, skip last st, ch 1 and turn.
Row 3-13: Repeat row 2 eleven more times until 2 sts remain, end work. You may make short tassel by Larks Heading two 6" pieces of yarn at center of end. Tuck in all ends.

TIES: Re-attach yarn with a sc at one side edge of triangle, and ch 11 times. End work and leave a 5" tail. Larks Head two additional pcs of yarn, about 8" long, to end, including tail. Repeat for other side. Tuck in all ends.
Enjoy!

Textured Do-Rag (Click on image for larger view)
MATERIALS:
1	Boye^® Crochet Hook size H (#6218-H)
1 skein	Lion Brand Yarn - Wool-Ease #402 Wheat; Sports weight

INSTRUCTIONS:
Stitches Used: Single Crochet (sc), Larks Head

Chain 85 and turn.
Row 1: Sc in second st, *skip 1 st, sc, ch 1. Rep across row, ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Skip first st, *sc in next st, which would be previous row sc st, ch 1 and rep from * across row to second last st. Sc, ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: Skip first st and rep row 2.
Row 4-42: Rep row 2 thirty-nine times, decreasing until you end up with last st at point. End work.

TIES and EDGING: For tie, ch 22 and re-attach yarn at one edge of decreased edge on long side of triangle with a sc and work 2 sc around each rounded edge and 3 sts at point and work around second side of triangle to edge. Sc 22 sts for tie and end work. Larks Head additional pieces of yarn, about 8" long, to ends of ties and trim ends evenly to about 3 1/2". Tuck in all ends.
Enjoy!

Flower Beads Do-Rag (Click on image for larger view)
MATERIALS:
1	Boye^® Crochet Hook size N (#6218-N)
1 skein	Lion Brand Yarn - Homespun; Williamsburg (185 yds.)
1 bag	Plastic Flower Assortment from The Beadery (029-Multi)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Stitches Used: Single Crochet (sc), Larks Head

Chain 85 and turn.
Chain 50 and turn.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across row. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: *Skip first st and sc across row. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3-25: Rep row 2 twenty-three times, decreasing to make triangle, finishing with turning ch and 1 st. End Work.

TIES: Ch 14 and re-attach yarn at one decreasing edge of triangle with a sc. Work 2 sc around edge and 3 sts at point and work up other side of triangle to edge. Sc 14 sts and end work. Larks Head two additional pieces of yarn, about 8" long, to each end of ties and trim ends evenly. Tuck in all ends.

BACK TRIM: Cut four pieces of yarn 9" long, fold in half, pull through center know in row 13 and tie a knot. Thread yarn ends on needle and thread through flower. Tie two knots in yarn to secure flower. Thread flowers of choice on rest of yarn ends to dangle freely.
Enjoy!

KEY:				Larks Head Knot
ch	chain	hdc	half double crochet
sc	single crochet	st(s)	stitch(s)
rep	repeat	pcs	pieces

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