To continue the celebration of National Crochet Month, I am excited to announce that my newest pattern, the Braided Swirl Scarf is officially available for free to all CGOA (Crochet Guild of America) members! This will be available this week only from the CGOA site. 

This pattern comes with the added bonus of a complete video tutorial! This link is unlisted (not available to the public) and is included only with the pattern so that you can follow me step-by-step as you crochet.

Not a CGOA member? No problem! Joining is easy and worth every penny. Included in a one year's membership is a subscription to Crochet! Magazine, which comes delivered right to your door and packed with wonderful & new crochet designs and ideas. You also receive discounts at conferences and with some yarn companies. There are also many intangibles such as joining a wonderful community of crocheters who share your passion for crochet! I am so glad I took a chance years ago and attended my first CGOA conference in Greensboro, NC. This coming summer I am thrilled to announce that I will be teaching at the CGOA conference in Portland, Oregon. This organization has helped me to take my crocheting to a whole new level! Please consider attending if at all possible. Like me, you may begin the journey that makes lifetime friends.

This scarf was made using a sock/fingering weight yarn that I got from a local independent yarn dyer in my area. The name of her company is Fairy Tale Knits, and working with her sparkly, beautiful yarn did make me feel like a princess! Her yarn is available from many local yarn stores, and from her on-line yarn club.

 

You may also want to try other sock/fingering weight yarn of your choice. Just be sure that you use the appropriate hook size to give you the desired drape. I typically size my hook up one size from the size recommended on the yarn label to prevent stiff fabric.

This designs can be worn in a couple different ways: as a decorative scarf, or as a shawl over your shoulders. The drape of this yarn enables the garment to move as you move, making it an elegant addition for any occasion, casual or dressy.

After this week, the Braided Swirl Scarf/Shawl will be available for purchase in my Ravelry Store for $4.99.