This is a very simple way to make an unusual Skinny Scarf out of strips of Hairpin Crochet. The lacy layers of Hairpin Crochet give a highly textured feel to the finished scarf, whilst remaining lightweight and easy to wear. A row of beads has been stitched up the centre of the scarf which gives additional interest. The beads sink into the layers of the scarf and can be glimpsed from different angles.

To work Hairpin Crochet see the BellaOnline instructions here

The scarf uses a single ball of Rowan Kidsilk Haze however would work well with any superfine yarn, or for a more chunky scarf work with a thicker yarn. The scarf shown uses 8 strips of Hairpin Crochet which are joined in pairs. The finished scarf is 6 foot long (72 inches / 180 cms) and is approximately 2 inches or 5 cms wide.

Materials
25gm (1oz) ball of Kidsilk Haze or alternative.
200 Glass beads of different size, shape and colour.

Equipment
3.25mm (US D3) Hook
Hairpin Loom with prongs set 2 inches apart. Either use a Hairpin Loom with adjustable prongs or simply make a loom by bending a piece of wire or a coat hanger (there is are easy to follow instructions on this offsite link here).
Sewing needle � thin enough to go through the beads.

Work 8 strips of Hairpin Crochet with 130 loops on either side. If you want a longer scarf make more loops, a shorter scarf make less. Don't worry about having to take the loops off the loom whilst working � by keep squashing the loops down the loom there is room for plenty of stitches!

Join the strips together in pairs giving you 4 strips. To join the strips simply lat the strips side by side and put your hook through the first loop on the inside of the left strip, then put the hook through the first loop on the inside of the right strip and pull it through � repeat this alternating the loops you pull through up the entire length of the strip.

Once you have you 4 joined strips, lay them one over the other and gently stretch them so they are the same length. You may find it easier to put a marker over 20 loops down the sides of the strips and then match these markers.

Unusually, do not block the pieces. Put pins or put temporary stitches at regular intervals down the scarf to hold the strips in place and then stitch up the centre of the scarf joining the pieces together. Either sew a bead into place on either side of the scarf whilst sewing, or finish the scarf and sew the beads on afterwards.

To finish make a small tassel to hang at each end of the scarf. An alternative would be to finish with a small pompom at either end, or perhaps hang a few feature beads from crocheted chain at either end of the scarf.

For more information about the history of Hairpin Crochet please refer to our BellaOnline article here

NOTE: The dimensions given in this design are approximate.