Crocheted Shell Stitch Scarf Pattern #A-327

Directions are given for Child's Size. Changes for Woman's and Man's Sizes are in parentheses.

COATS & CLARK'S "RED HEART" SUPER FIN­GERING, 3 Ply (1 oz. "Tangle-Proof" Pull-Out Skeins): 3 (4, 4) skeins of No. 912 Geranium.

Aluminum or Plastic Crochet Hook Size G.

GAUGE: 3 shells = 2¼ inches; 3 rows = 1¼ inches.

Starting at long edge ch 170 (194, 218)—4 ch sts to 1 inch. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 2, 3 dc in same place as last sc, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across ending with ch 2, 3 dc in same place as last sc—42 (48, 54) shells. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: * In ch-2 sp of next shell make sc, ch 2 and 3 dc. Repeat from * across—42 (48, 54) shells. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 2nd row until width is 7 (9, 11) inches. Break off and fasten. Block to measure 7 x 32 (9 x 36, 11 x 42) inches.