Sunday, May 22, 2011

Daisy Chains

A month ago I attended a class at my favorite yarn shop to learn to make Daisy Chain scarfs. Even though I didn't do a very good job with my first attempt; I picked up the pattern again two weeks ago and something just "clicked" and I was successful! They make such sweet gifts and are sure to brighten up someone's day! I made several for the young girls at our church and for the wonderful gals in my book club.






Here are the directions in case any of you would like to make your very own daisy chain:

Materials:
Size G hook
Yarn

Pattern:
This scarf is made like a two way street. You crochet up as long as you want it, turn and go back down.

Chain 6, join with a slip stitch in first chain.

1. (first two petals) chain 3, 2 dc (double crochet) in loop just made, chain 3, slip stitch in same loop, chain 3, 2 dc in same loop, chain 3, slip stitch in same loop.
2. Chain 17, slip stitch into 6th chain from hook. Repeat #1.

Repeat #1 and #2 until the scarf is as long as you want it to be. End with #1.

Now for the way back down:
3. Repeat #1 (now you have all four petals on the flower)
4. Chain 5, slip stitch into 5th chain of chain 17. Chain 6 slip stitch into next flower. Repeat #1, repeat 3 and 4 until you're back at the beginning. End with #1.