Candy Cane Chains Scarf Pattern

 
I decided that I wanted to share my pattern for this scarf with you.  Please remember that I saw a version of this in a store and created this pattern from seeing it.  This is my version & I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did!
Candy Cane Chains Scarf
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Created by Stephanie Martin © 2011
Materials needed:
Approximately 3.5 ounces of Red WW yarn
Approximately 3.5 ounces of White WW yarn
Hook size H/8 (5.00 mm)
 
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
 
Red Chain (make 8):
Row 1: Ch 7; dc in 4th ch (counts as 1 dc) from hook and in next 3 ch (5 dc).Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in next 4 dc (5 dc). Turn.
Row 3 – 14: Repeat row 2.
Row 15: Repeat row 2 once more; fasten off
 
White Chain (make 7): Repeat same pattern as for red chains.
 
Sew ends together, remembering to alternate colors and to slip each new ring into previous ring before sewing together to create the “chain” effect. Weave in all ends.
 
*I prefer to sew the red chain loops into their individual “chains” & then slip 2 red chains onto a white prior to sewing the white “chains” closed, but they can be done one at a time, alternating colors and slipping each “chain” into previous one. *
 
Make 2 tassels of 30 strands of yarn each and attach one to each end of the scarf.
 
This pattern is protected by copyright. Please do not redistribute it in any form. I do not mind if you sell finished items from my pattern, however please give me credit for the design. For any questions or pattern help, please contact me at sahm2g1b at gmail dot com 
From my heart to yours, Stephanie Martin
 
“She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”     – Proverbs 31:27
 
 

Perfect Holiday Scarf

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While out shopping with my kids at a local craft store, I saw a similar scarf hanging in the yarn isle with a price tag of $42.99!!!  Eek!  After looking it over, I knew that I could make it myself for a whole lot cheaper!!  So that’s just what I did.  I did, however, make some modifications.  It’s slightly thinner, which makes it hang better & look better, and I extended in a bit more, which also makes it look better.  This is such a quick and easy project.  If anyone would like for me to whip one up for them, just let me know.  I’m asking $15 each. 

Christmas 2009

I know I’m late posting these, but this past holiday season was a little rough for us.  I really feel like we’re starting to come out our fog now and life is starting to return to what I guess could be called “normal”.  LOL  I always have to laugh when I hear the term “normal”.  What is “normal” anyway?  I heard it described once like this: “Normal” is a setting on a washing machine.   I really have to agree with this.   Anyway, back to the topic at hand.  🙂
My parents came and stayed the night with us on Christmas Eve so that they could be here when the kids got up in the morning to open their presents.  They love being here and we love having them.  We made sure to take the time to read the Christmas story, too.  We want to make sure that we take the time to focus on the real reason for the CHRISTmas season and not just on the materialistic part that has become so all-consuming for most people today. 
So, without further ado, here are a few pics of our Christmas morning.
Yes, we have a fence around our tree.  Brian originally built this in 2002, Michael’s first Christmas, to keep him out of the tree.  But, we loved it so much that we’ve kept it and use it every year.  Now, it serves to keep the presents ‘in’. 
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After Santa came but before the kids got up:

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After they got up at about 4 a.m.  LOL
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My mom and dad:
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Melia:
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Katie:
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Michael:
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Here they are opening up their afghans.
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If you didn’t see my post about their round ripples that I made them for Christmas, you can find it here and see a pic of them as well.