Dovetail is a lightweight, large, fluffy crochet scarf with a colourful check pattern. The contrast colours are worked double stranded and blend together to create marled shades in the central column of the scarf.

Skills used:
The pattern involves working in rows with two strands of fluffy laceweight yarn held together. You will change colour twice each row, so colour management is the main challenge in this pattern.
It uses simple stitches throughout including foundation single crochet to start. I would say it is suitable for adventurous or experienced beginners.

Materials:
You will need approximately 900m of fluffy laceweight yarn in 5 colours and a 5.5mm crochet hook.
The sample uses Kaos Organic Brushed Alpaca (now called Halo Brushed Alpaca), 55% Baby Alpaca, 45% Suri Alpaca. 25g ball = 225m.
• 2 balls Yarn A: Genuine 2007/2008 (brown) - I used just over 1 ball
• 2 balls Yarn B: Natural, shade 2001 (cream) - I used just over 1 ball
• 1 ball Yarn C: Bubbly, shade 2044 (pink)
• 1 ball Yarn D: Gorgeous, shade 2022 (orange)
• 1 ball Yarn E: Brilliant 2065 (turquoise)

Yarn substitution suggestions and colour choice ideas are included in the PDF version of the crochet pattern

Sizing:
The finished item measures 30cm wide and 140cm long after a gentle spritz and steam blocking. Guidance on adjusting the size is outlined in the pattern.

The pattern is written in English using standard US crochet terms.

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