This purple thread from my attic stash seemed perfect for an airy spring scarf/wrap. When 350 yard balls (320 m) of #10 mercerized cotton are tagged 25¢ each, they were obviously a tag sale find!

I’m unsure whether I used an E or F hook. You’ll want to experiment to find the gauge you like best anyway.

Omitting the fringe, I chained 390 to start.

And, instead of groups of 5 dcs and 15 chains, I decided to do 3 dcs with 5 chains.

I made my first dc in the 4th chain from the hook, then dc in the 5th and 6th chains. * Chain 5, skip 5 chains, dc in next 3 chains. Repeat from * across.

Row 2 through Row 47: Since I’m not changing yarn colors at the end of each row I did a regular 3 ch turning chain which counted as the first dc of my next row. From here on I just matched my stitches to those of the previous row starting with the remaining 2 dcs in the first group of 3 dcs, then * chain 5, skip 5 chains of previous row, 3 dcs into next group of 3 dcs. Repeat from * across.

Crocheted till I couldn’t complete another row with what thread remained.

A very easy, very inexpensive (50¢ in this case) yet striking crochet project.

But I must admit to some minuses that don’t show in the photos.

While it was laid out flat to dry the variegated’s weird pooling really annoyed me, but thankfully that’s not noticeable when it’s being worn!
And, it turns out mercerized cotton is a little “crunchy”, especially against the neck. If there had been more time before the fundraiser’s deadline I’d have soaked it again with fabric softener.

Still, I can’t help but wonder if I have another two matching balls of thread in stash. For sure the next Ketjusilmukkahuivi I make will be for me!