FPF The Mary Jo Scarf From Paton's Lace Sequin Yarn

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I designed this scarf for a family member when I was asked to do a review of the beautiful Paton's Lace Sequin Yarn.

I really like the way it turned out!

You can see my review of Paton's Lace Sequin Yarn HERE

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The Mary Jo Fashion Scarf
Copyright 2016 Jocelyn Sass/Jocelyn Designs

Materials: #2 Paton's Lace Sequin, 1 skein #37707 Ruby; G (4mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle

NOTE: Beg ch-2 does NOT count as first dc. 

SPECIAL STITCHES

Dc decrease worked over 3 dc:  YO, insert hook into first dc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops, skip next dc, yo, insert hook into next dc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops, YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Row 1: With G hook, ch 31; dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, decrease, (dc, skip 2 ch, dc dec),  dc in next 2 ch, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, TURN.

Rows 2-113 (or desired length):  Ch 2, 2 dc in same place as ch-2; dc in next 2 dc, work a dc decrease over next 3 dc (see above); dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space, dc in next 2 dc, work a dc decrease over next 3 dc, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 dc, dc decrease over next 3 dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn. At end of Row 113, ch 1, turn.

TRIM  First Side

 Sc in ea dc across, working 2 sc in each ch-2 space. Fasten off.

TRIM Second Side

Join Ruby with a sc in first ch stitch on opposite side of starting chain. (Row 1).

Sc in ea dc across, working 2 sc in each ch-2 space.  Fasten off.

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Yarn Review: Paton's Lace Sequin

I recently had the pleasure of designing a new scarf pattern for a family member. It needed to be a warm weather 'fashion' scarf and unlike more of my cold weather accessories, I wanted it to be 'dainty'. After browsing the yarn section, I decided to choose a yarn that I have not worked with before, Paton's Lace Sequin in #37707 Ruby, since red is Mary Jo's favorite color. Isn't it a beautiful color of yarn? 

Here are the specifications on Paton's Lace from the Yarnspirations website: 

Contents: 68% Acrylic, 14% Polyester, 9% Wool, 9% Mohair

Put-up: 2.50 oz / 70 g

Length: 344 yd / 314 m

Knitting Tension:

26 sts -  32 = 4"(10 cm)

Crochet Tension:

24  sc -  26 rows = 4"(10 cm)

Suggested Knitting Needle:

3.50 mm, US - 4

Suggested Crochet Hook:

3.50 mm, US - E/4

I loved the stitch definition and the drape that I achieved in this scarf.

I used a G hook (4 mm), as I wanted the design to be a bit 'lacey' without the double crochets looking too 'holey'. The 4mm hook worked well to achieve the look and drape I was going for.
When crocheting with Lace Sequin yarn, you should try to be careful that you don't need to rip out too many stitches (frogging). The yarn has a mohair quality to it and sometimes crochet stitches and the small sequins got 'stuck' while I was trying to frog a row. But other than that, I had no problems with crocheting with this yarn.
I would recommend this yarn to anyone who want to make something pretty and lacey with just a bit of 'bling' to it!
Click the links below to view some free patterns  that can be made with this yarn:
http://www.yarnspirations.com/yarns/lace

http://www.yarnspirations.com/yarns/lace-sequin

Click the link below to explore the Make It Coats website and Paton's yarns:

http://www.makeitcoats.com/en-gb/explore/our-brands/patons

There are free patterns available on the Make It Coats website!