The Picture
This photo shows a basic scarf with some texture, raised ribs along the length of the scarf, and the loopy fringe. There is no shaping, so this should be easy, once you know how to do that raised rib pattern.
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The Header
The difficulty level is defined as 2 on a scale of 1-4. This is considered an Easy project. (It is not a Beginner project because it has post stitches.)
It uses worsted weight yarn, and a 6 mm crochet hook. This is a bit larger than normal for worsted weight yarn, but the goal is to crochet loosely.
There is a gauge specification, but really, since this is a scarf, it is not necessary to follow this gauge.
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This photo just shows a small sample of the textured fabric - this could be a gauge swatch, but it was actually my experiment to confirm that the stitch pattern would work.
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The Special Abbreviation - FPSC
The pattern assumes that the reader knows about the basic crochet abbreviations: Ch (chain), SC (single crochet) and DC (double crochet).
But it adds a new one: FPSC, or Front Post Single Crochet. And it describes this stitch in detail.
But for those who prefer pictures instead of words, read on!
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This photo shows an FPSC being started. It is being worked around the very first double crochet post (being the last one created in the previous row).
Notice how the hook is going BEHIND the post and emerging to the front.
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The rest of this stitch is done just like a normal single crochet.
The photo shows that a loop of yarn has been drawn through, under that post. There are now two loops on the hook.
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And the final part of a single crochet (yarn over and through two loops) is now completed.
So the first FPSC is done.
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This photo shows the start of the second FPSC - the hook has gone under the second DC post.
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And the second FPSC is completed.
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Making progress: 4 FPSC stitches have been completed.
Notice that you can't see the tops of the double crochet stitches of the previous row - they are hidden by the FPSC stitches.
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This photo shows that those 4 FPSC stitches look like from the other side.
Notice how they are forcing the tops of the double crochet stitches to lie to this side. This forms the strong rib that is the main characteristic of this scarf.
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Instructions
This set of instructions is fairly basic. Make a chain, and work double crochets into that chain.
Note that, as usual, the first double crochet is worked into the fourth chain from the hook. Those 3 chains that are ignored are considered to be equivalent to a double crochet, and it is usually referred to as a turning chain.
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This pattern shows the foundation row completed. We're talking 6 feet worth of double crochet worked into a chain. It sure coiled on the floor in an interesting fashion.
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Row 1 - the FPSC row
Row 1 of the pattern involves working FPSC stitches (as described above) around each of the double crochet posts of the previous row, including the turning chain.
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This photo shows the Ch 1 at the beginning of Row 1 of the pattern repeat.
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This photo shows an FPSC being worked around the last post in the row, the turning chain.
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Row 3 - the DC Row
This is a basic "double crochet into every stitch" row, with the caution that the beginning ch-3 is considered to be the first double crochet.
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This shows the beginning ch-3.
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And this photo shows where the first "real" double crochet goes.
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A few double crochets have been completed for Row 2. Notice how the strong rib formed by the Front Post Single Crochet stitches are visible.
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When you get to the end of the row, it might be difficult to know exactly where the last stitch has to go.
In this photo, there needs to be one more double crochet.
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And this photo shows the last double crochet done in the row.
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Continue in pattern
Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 over and over again until the scarf is as wide as you would like it to be. The pattern suggests 6 inches or 15 cms, but it's up to you, really!
So do an FPSC row, then a DC row, then an FPSC row, then a DC row, until you are satisfied with the width.
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These three photos show what the scarf looks like at this point.
Notice that at each end, with the right side facing, there is a slight leftwards angle. This is because the Front Post Single Crochet stitches are worked around a post, and not in the usual top of a double crochet.
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The Loop Fringe
Remember, as mentioned in the previous paragraph of instructions, do not turn the project to the other side, and do not fasten off (do not cut the yarn yet).
You have just done a row of double crochets, and now, you are going to make the fringe along the short edge at this end of the scarf.
So adjust the scarf so that you can crochet along that short edge.
Notice that there are a bunch of "double crochet posts" along this edge. These are important for the loop fringe.
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The first step is to Chain 20.
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Then work a Single Crochet stitch under the DC Post right next to the chain.
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Now, move to the next DC Post.
Work a Single Crochet stitch under that post, chain 20, and then work another Single Crochet stitch under the same post.
Each post (except the very first one) will have 2 Single Crochet stitches in it, separated by the long chain.
There is no long chain between posts.
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Keep going to the end of that short edge.
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Now you can fasten off: cut the yarn and weave it through the stitches as shown in this photo.
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And here's what the first fringe looks like.
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The Loop Fringe on the other end
Basically, this is the same process. The only difference is that you will have to start it with a new strand of yarn.
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The first step is to just grab a loop and pull it under the right-most post at this end.
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This photo shows the first chain after the loop has been drawn through.
Continue to make the long ch-20 loops between single crochets just like at the other end.
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The Scarf is Done
The top photo shows the scarf completed.
And the lower photo shows it being modelled.
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This is a really easy scarf to make, and a great introduction to post stitches.