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So the next time I was at Michael's, I purchased some more of that same yarn in the same dye lot to match my leftover yarn. I didn't really have any plans for it though, so it sat in my stash for awhile. Until recently, that is, when I made this shawl with it.\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/10\/the-lodge-pillow.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Pillow%20form\/pillow1_zpsf02d754d.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The Lodge Pillow: crochet pillow with knotted straps | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\nI will get to my latest shawl project, but first I want to talk a little about my yarn and fabric buying habit. When the new year started, I had made a resolution to try and use what yarn and fabric I had and buy less. I have an overpacked plastic storage container of both, which are crowded into a closet in my apartment. I really needed to stop buying for awhile to save money and so I don't run out of storage space. It's hard to cut out buying entirely, and for my fabric buying at least, it's about 50\/50 right now using what I have versus buying new. Which, unfortunately, doesn't put much of a dent in my stash.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/02\/chunky-stripe-hat-with-pom-pom.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Crochet%20Patterns\/pompom2_zpsba439c7f.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Chunky Stripe Crochet Beanie with Pom Pom | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\nFor my crochet projects this year I have done a bit better. I used scrap yarn to make this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/02\/chunky-stripe-hat-with-pom-pom.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChunky Pom Pom Hat\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I made my friend a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/10\/crochet-pattern-review-cloudburst-shawl.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECloudburst Shawl\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E using leftover red yarn and an unused skein I had in my stash. I then used up all (yay!) of that red yarn crocheting a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/01\/crochet-hearts-garland.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eheart garland\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E for Valentine's Day.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/01\/crochet-hearts-garland.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3OFi4miAiOE\/VNrc5GgWphI\/AAAAAAAAAuY\/f1cFHQVMyhE\/s1600\/s92.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Color Block Pillow with Hidden Zipper. DIY Valentine's Day decor sewing tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n I even whipped up more \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/01\/the-big-knot-headband-in-more-colors.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBig Knot Headbands\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/ShesGotTheNotion\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEtsy shop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E using yarn I had purchased last year. The only yarn I have purchased this year, I shamefully admit, was to make something for my self (although I do love my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/02\/triple-luxe-cowl.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETriple Luxe Cowl\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E).\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/rs1_zpsmzjqqhu5.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Royal Triangle Shawl (crochet) | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\nNow let's talk about my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/royal-triangle-shawl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERoyal Triangle Shawl\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I was itching to crochet something, but wasn't quite sure what. Wanting to stick to my resolution, I decided shop my yarn stash. That's when I found the Lion Brand Heartland yarn in Grand Canyon. It's hard to tell in a photo, but close up the yarn has different shaded strands and has a nice sheen. Instead of having something in particular I wanted to make, I took the yarn and searched for projects that I could make with it. \n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nThe main picture of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/royal-triangle-shawl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERoyal Triangle Shawl\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E I didn't think was too impressive, but I did like looking at the user projects. That's one of the best parts of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ERavelry.com\u003C\/a\u003E, don't you think? There are some really nice versions that are variegated colors and work up nice in this pattern. I decided to try out the pattern because a nice neutral shawl I figured would be easy to wear since it goes with most everything.\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/rs2_zpsbmhxu6aj.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Royal Triangle Shawl (crochet) | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\nAs I usually do, I read the project notes of other Ravelry users first. A lot commented on the impossible to achieve gauge, even when crocheting quite loosely. I didn't want the shawl too dense or warm, so I decided to start out with a bigger 8.0mm L hook to keep the shawl loose and drape well. Going up a hook size seemed to hit the recommended gauge spot on. \n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\nOther than changing the hook size, I didn't make any other alterations to the pattern. After doing a couple pattern repeats, I got the hang of it and was able to easily crochet in front of the tv. \n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/rs4_zps8itbese1.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Royal Triangle Shawl (crochet) | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\nI do like how it turned out. I wore it out this past weekend and even got a couple people complimenting it. I would recommend this yarn and the pattern and I think it's beginner friendly too. I would save this pattern because I think it be great in a bright color as a statement piece or in multiple colors. \n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nA quick note about blocking it. The sides were curling a bit, so I steam blocked the piece. However, after a few wears it's curling right back up. A border might help prevent this, but I don't mind too much. It just gives it a definite right side and wrong side when wearing.\n\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\n\u003Cb\u003EMaterials Used\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=ss_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B00D0KVI9O\u0026asins=B00D0KVI9O\u0026linkId=53T5GNZACKGLNOSB\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\n\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026OneJS=1\u0026Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026MarketPlace=US\u0026source=ss\u0026ref=ss_til\u0026ad_type=product_link\u0026tracking_id=shsgothno-20\u0026marketplace=amazon\u0026region=US\u0026placement=B003TMKFLK\u0026asins=B003TMKFLK\u0026linkId=P27ELNBCY7SS2OOB\u0026show_border=true\u0026link_opens_in_new_window=true\"\u003E\n\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n(\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/p\/disclosure-policy.html\"\u003EAssociate Links\u003C\/a\u003E)\n\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nHappy Crocheting!\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" height=\"\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/4473914905746903638\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/02\/royal-triangle-shawl.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/4473914905746903638"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/4473914905746903638"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/02\/royal-triangle-shawl.html","title":"Royal Triangle Shawl"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6-wHAPjQGLc\/VO9boUDkbII\/AAAAAAAAAwU\/-iTxBxg9uQ0\/s72-c\/rs3.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-6199833176433930007"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-24T12:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-24T14:49:58.601-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"10 for Tuesday"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crochet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"scarf"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 for Tuesday: Crochet Shawl Patterns"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VMIDdaCuGxc\/VOyfzGY18II\/AAAAAAAAAwE\/_r-pwDL5ens\/s1600\/10shawl.JPG\" width=\"500\" alt=\"10 free crochet shawl patterns | She's Got the Notion\"\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\nSpringtime is coming soon, or if you live in California like me, it's already here. One of my favorite accessories for spring is a light and airy shawl. It is breathable, but still keep me protecting against minor chills (or the freezer section at the grocery store). I've round up 10 pretty shawl patterns that are perfect for spring.\n\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sweet-eleanor-scarf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESweet Eleanor Scarf\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003EQuince Tart\u003C\/i\u003E: This pretty shawl is made using lace weight yarn.\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/summer-sprigs-lace-scarf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESummer Sprigs Lace Scarf\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003EEsther Chandler\u003C\/i\u003E: This lightweight scarf is made from just one skein of lace weight yarn.\n\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/kelleys-ponchito\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKelley's Ponchito\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003EJulie Blagojevich\u003C\/i\u003E: If you're not a fan of shawls slipping off while wearing them, then try this pretty poncho made from fingering yarn.\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/yes-yes-shawl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYes Yes Shawl\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003EBernat Design Studio\u003C\/i\u003E: This shawl has a lovely shell pattern made using DK weight yarn.\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/asticou-terrace\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAsticou Terrace\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003EKate Gagnon Osborn\u003C\/i\u003E: This pretty multicolored striped shawl is made using DK weight yarn. \n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/exception\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EException\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003ESiew Clark\u003C\/i\u003E: This shawl is crocheted diagonally to make it's triangle shape.\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/153-11-atardecer\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAtardecer\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003EDROPS Design\u003C\/i\u003E: This poncho has a triangle shape and is made using aran weight yarn.\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/royal-triangle-shawl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERoyal Triangle Shawl\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003ELion Brand Yarn\u003C\/i\u003E: This shawl pattern is perfect for a beginner and is made with aran weight yarn.\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/elegant-lace-poncho\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EElegant Lace Poncho\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003EDot Matthews\u003C\/i\u003E: I'm in love with the lace pattern in this poncho. It's made with worsted weight yarn, but looks light and airy.\n\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/halstead\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHalstead\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ci\u003EMary Beth Temple\u003C\/i\u003E: This large wrap has a pretty lace edging and is made from worsted weight yarn.\n\n\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nHappy Crocheting!\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" height=\"\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/6199833176433930007\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/02\/10-for-tuesday-crochet-shawl-patterns.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/6199833176433930007"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/6199833176433930007"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/02\/10-for-tuesday-crochet-shawl-patterns.html","title":"10 for Tuesday: Crochet Shawl Patterns"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VMIDdaCuGxc\/VOyfzGY18II\/AAAAAAAAAwE\/_r-pwDL5ens\/s72-c\/10shawl.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-5560288402809279405"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-31T10:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-27T07:57:51.026-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"scarf"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tneOPU9YqGc\/VNrbRw3822I\/AAAAAAAAAtk\/ncQQoMhdK00\/s1600\/inf1_zps9a2a8f25.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\"  alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/inf2_zps2549ba50.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/inf3_zpsf57c2c3e.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\nI'm finally going to share with you a Christmas present I made that was a sewing project. (I had to give my wrists a break after all that crocheting!). I had purchased a couple yards of rayon challis from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-7765274-10283473\" target=\"_top\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFabric.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-7765274-10283473\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\"\/\u003E in few different prints. I just love this fabric. It feels very nice and drapes well. Two yards is enough to make two scarves, so you can make one for yourself and a friend. This scarf is perfect for an extra light layer in the springtime. I made them for Christmas, but in California the seasons can get a bit blurred.\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nThis sewing project is super simple. It's ideal for beginners because it's very forgiving if your seams aren't prefect. I added a twist to the scarves before sewing to help with the drape, making this a Mobius Scarf. [It gets that name from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M%C3%B6bius_strip\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"blank\"\u003EMöbius strip\u003C\/a\u003E in mathematics]. I promise it's easier to do than it was to explain how I did it! Let's get to the tutorial...\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf1_zps5f947a66.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003EThe fabric I used is sold out, as the inventory on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-7765274-10283473\" target=\"_top\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFabric.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-7765274-10283473\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\"\/\u003E usually sells quickly. You can search for \"rayon challis\" though and still find lots of great options.\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMATERIALS NEEDED\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2 yards of rayon challis (mine was 56\" wide)\n\u003Cli\u003Ethread\n\u003Cli\u003Epins\n\u003Cli\u003Esewing machine\n\u003Cli\u003Ehand sewing needle\n\u003Cli\u003Esewing scissors or a rotary cutter\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EI used a 1\/4\" seam allowance\u003C\/i\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EINSTURCTIONS\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold your fabric in half selvedge to selvedge\n\u003Cli\u003ECut along the fold to create to 2 yards x 28\" rectangles (you will just need one rectangle to make the scarf)\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf2_zps38ab3eca.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold the fabric in half right sides together along the 2 yard side. Pin.\n\u003Cli\u003ESew\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf3_zps00926690.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPress seam open (I highly recommend not skipping this step. It gives the finished scarf a more professional looking finish)\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf4_zps36bc2e48.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHere's where it gets a bit hard to explain. You want to take one end of the scarf and bring it inside the other end of the scarf. I find it's easiest to do this on my arm. I put the scarf tube on my arm with the seam up. I use one hand to pinch the seam end with my fingers, and then pinch the other end with the my other hand. I then let my arm drop, and the scarf folds up into itself. I line up the edges, matching the seams.\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf5_zps5c3fd7e2.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003ENow it's time to add the twist. Lay the scarf on a flat surface. Mark a pin in each layer at the end opposite the seam. \n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf6_zps4f1e8899.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003EGrab the inside end of the scarf, and now you will twist it so that the inside pin matches up with the outside seam, and the inside seam matches up with the outside pin.\n\u003Cli\u003EPin the edges of the tube together\n\u003Cli\u003ESew around the tube, leaving a 3\" opening for turning. Remember to backstitch.\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf7_zpsc4053bb9.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003EPress seam open. (It's a bit tricky, but again, highly recommended)\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf8_zpsec26b92b.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn your scarf right side out\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/scarf9_zps5fffa468.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing a blind stitch to hand sew the opening closed.\n\u003Cli\u003ENow put on your new scarf and have fun styling it!\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Infinity%20Scarf\/pnkrdscarf2_zps7a9eaadc.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial: how to sew a mobius scarf with a twist | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\nI hope you enjoyed this tutorial. If you make a scarf using this tutorial, I'd love to see it! Take a picture and tag me on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/shesgotthenotion\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInstagram\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SheGotTheNotion\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETwitter\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, or post it to my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shesgotthenotion\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacebook page\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. 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My newest project is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/projects\/shesgotthenotion\/three-round-lace\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThree-Round Lace Scarf\u003C\/a\u003E that can be found in the book \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1612120423\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026camp=1789\u0026creative=9325\u0026creativeASIN=1612120423\u0026linkCode=as2\u0026tag=shsgothno-20\u0026linkId=KAYM77YXAFMWMW6Q\"\u003ECrochet One-Skein Wonders.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=shsgothno-20\u0026l=as2\u0026o=1\u0026a=1612120423\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/\u003E\nFor this project, I used an 6.0mm 'J' crochet hook and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003D7AQ3I\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026camp=1789\u0026creative=9325\u0026creativeASIN=B003D7AQ3I\u0026linkCode=as2\u0026tag=shsgothno-20\u0026linkId=F3VV7G4SOM2YSXQI\"\u003EVanna's Choice Yarn in Linen.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=shsgothno-20\u0026l=as2\u0026o=1\u0026a=B003D7AQ3I\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\nI have a rough start with this project. It starts with a double-chain crochet stitch. I have never done this stitch before, but the pattern gave text instructions for it. Well, I must have misunderstood the directions, because by the first row of shell stitches I had way too many shells and my scarf was realllly long. Oops. So I grudgingly frogged my work in progress. For my second attempt, I did a Google search for a double-chain crochet stitch. I discovered that I was definitely doing the stitch wrong, and learned the correct way. It is a nice starting stitch because (when done correctly) gives a stretchier starting chain.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nThe scarf, after the initial frustration, was easy. Learning the shell pattern was simple, and the picot stitch on the last row is a pretty finishing touch. I adjusted my starting chain to 180 stitches and went up a hook size to make the finished size longer and wider, so my scarf is bigger than the original pattern. This also meant that it was no longer a one skein scarf, I used about a skein and a half. \n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/pic1_zps8d589157.jpg\" width=\"305\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Crochet Lace Scarf | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/pic2_zps2e885cab.jpg\" width=\"305\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Crochet Lace Scarf | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nBefore blocking, my scarf was 74\" by 5\".\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/pic5_zpse8df4237.jpg\" width=\"625\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Crochet Lace Scarf | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nAfter blocking, the scarf was 80\" x 6\".\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nI would definitely recommend this pattern. If you've never used a double-chain crochet before, I would recommend looking up directions first though. Look for more projects coming soon from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1612120423\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026camp=1789\u0026creative=9325\u0026creativeASIN=1612120423\u0026linkCode=as2\u0026tag=shsgothno-20\u0026linkId=KAYM77YXAFMWMW6Q\"\u003ECrochet One-Skein Wonders.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=shsgothno-20\u0026l=as2\u0026o=1\u0026a=1612120423\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/\u003EIt has a lot of great looking patterns in it that I want to try out. Let me know if you do this project too, I'd love to see your finished work!\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/pic4_zps6f15fe90.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"625\" alt=\"Crochet Lace Scarf | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%201\/signature_zps96d5ad35.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%201\/signature_zps96d5ad35.jpg\" height=\"\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E* This post contains Amazon Associate links. 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Last week, I showed you my finished \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/09\/crochet-pattern-review-peaked-hat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecrochet peaked hat\u003C\/a\u003E, and I was excited to keep making things to wear for fall. Or rather, when the weather finally cools down here. California didn't get the memo that it is now fall and the temperatures have been in the 90s all week. \n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nFor my next project, I wanted to make the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/cloudburst-shawl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECloudBurst Shawl\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I loved the fringe and how it looked worn bandanna style. I've had my eye on the pattern for awhile. In fact, I attempted it last year, but got confused and frustrated so I frogged it and gave up. Most reviewers said it was a quick and easy project, but I definitely got confused in the first couple rows.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nTime makes you forgot a lot of frustrations and failures, however, so I decided to try it again. The pattern is both written and charted, which definitely helped me figure it out this time (not without starting over a couple times before I got the hang the pattern). It may be just me, though. Luckily I figured it out this time.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\nFor this project, I used \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00172RKU8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026camp=1789\u0026creative=9325\u0026creativeASIN=B00172RKU8\u0026linkCode=as2\u0026tag=shsgothno-20\u0026linkId=JMIYYZZNGVURZIPR\"\u003ECaron Simply Soft Yarn in Autumn Red.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=shsgothno-20\u0026l=as2\u0026o=1\u0026a=B00172RKU8\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EThis is one of my favorite yarns to work with. It is 100% acrylic, but super soft and has a pretty sheen. I used less than 2 skeins to make it. The pattern recommended going up two hook sizes for drape, but I decided to go up 3 to a 'K' hook for a looser crochet. I do live in California after all, and don't need anything too warm.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/redshawl1_zpse06e9ed6.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"CloudBurst Shawl | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/redshawl2_zpsd110ee75.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"CloudBurst Shawl | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nI made an extra 4-row pattern repeat in the shawl itself to make the wingspan longer, since I wanted to be able to loosely drape it around my neck (I hate anything too tight on my neck!). This made me have to fudge the border a bit, and if you notice the fringe on the top two corners are closer together. If you do decided to make this pattern longer, I recommended doing an extra two 4-row pattern repeats instead of just one. That will keep the border the same pattern repeat as the original. This was my first time doing fringe, but It was so easy. I just wrapped the yarn around the width of a little notepad 3 times (4 for the corners), cut it, and looped and pulled it into the tassel holes. I debated whether of not to even bother with the fringe, but I think I like it better with it.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nThis was also my first time steam blocking acrylic yarn. I wish I'd taken a before picture to show the difference, but it definitely made a difference. The pattern sits more open weave and flat after blocking, and I was able to add a couple more inches to the wingspan. If you've never steam blocked acrylic yarn before, I would recommend \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xWyOk1a8fyY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewatching this video\u003C\/a\u003E as I found it very helpful.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nI would definitely recommend this pattern. Total it took more 4-5 hours (I'm a slow crocheter), but it was easy enough to do in front of the TV once I got the hang of the pattern. I'd say it's advanced beginner if you're good at reading patterns and charts, or an intermediate pattern. \n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Pattern%20Reviews\/redshawl7_zpsca3d9e71.jpg\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"CloudBurst Shawl | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nLet me know what you think! 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