Drop Stitch Beaded Scarf

By Sharon Hoelzle

Materials: 2 skeins Caron Simply Soft Chunky

US size 10.5 needles
US size G crochet hook
optional beading supplies: package of beads, lace
crochet hook

Special Instructions: Yarn Over - start with yarn

behind needle, bring to front as if to purl, one wrap -
bring to back and around to front again, two wraps,
etc.
Instructions:
(cut 56 8” strands for fringe. save till end)
CO 14
Rows 1, 2, 3 - K across
Row 4 - *K1 YO3,* repeat from *to* till last stitch,
K1
you will now have 39 extra stitches on your needle
Row 5 - K1, *drop extra yo stitches, K1* repeat from
*to* until last stitch, K1
Repeat Rows 1-5 for pattern
BO at desired length
Fringe - Taking two strands together, fold in half.
With crochet hook, pull loop through each space on
CO edge. Bring single ends through loop, pull to
tighten. Repeat on BO edge.
Optional Bead Work
Determine what row you would like to have beads.
Using small crochet hook, insert hook into bead. With
crochet hook (bead is already on) lift the loop of yarn
off the left needle and pull through bead. Replace
loop onto left needle. Knit this stitch.
Continue this until you have the amount of beading
you want.
Experiment with bead placement until you are satisfied with the results. Placing the beading
between two knit rows, makes a tightly placed bead that will not move around. The bead will
stand out when using a contrasting color. Placing the bead on an elongated stitch will result in a
loosely placed bead that will freely move along the length of the stitch.