Kaju Katli Scarf by Shyama Nivas

Kaju Katli Scarf

Crochet
January 2014
Light Fingering ?
Not critical
4.0 mm (G)
550 - 600 yards (503 - 549 m)
(W) 6” x (L) 78”
US
English
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A kaju katli is a very tasty Indian diamond shaped sweet meat made from cashew nuts (kaju, in hindi). This scarf has been inspired by that delicacy. (Pronunciation : ‘ka-joo cut-lee)
The scarf is worked sideways, and after the first few lines, the pattern goes diagonally. The increases are evenly worked on both sides, till you reach your desired width.

The gauge is not critical as both width and length of the scarf are variable, but the designer achieved a gauge of approx 4 diamond st x 2 rows in pattern = 2”.

This pattern is fairly easy, but has been marked an Advanced beginner or Intermediate Skill Level.

The scarf is worked sideways, and after the first few lines, the pattern goes diagonally.

This project has been testing using :
1. 3-ply acrylic yarn from Oswal Mills, 100g / 570 yds, with a 4 mm crochet hook ;

  1. Drops Fabel, about 40 g (only half a scarf - width : 20 cm), with 4 mm crochet hook ; Pattern rated : Easy/Medium ;

  2. Noro Silk Garden Lite , 3.5 skeins 175 g / 476 yds / 435 m ; 4.5 mm crochet hook, Comment : Took approx 10 hrs ; Skill level : Fairly easy.

  3. Bebito by Filati Deluxe 250m /50g ; 4.5 mm crochet hook, Comments : Clear instructions, took about 6-7 hrs but depends on how wide and long you want it to be ; Skill level : Intermediate