Crocheted 'Linen-Stitch' Scarf & Loop Using Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Sock

The Design “Converts many a knitter to crochet.” Linen stitch is so brilliant—the way the stitch pattern mingles and pixelates a hand-dyed yarn just thrills knitters. But why should knitters have all the fun? Enter our friend Sandra, who shared a crochet stitch with us that has the same effect. We fell in love! Unlike its knitted cousin, crocheted ‘linen stitch’ is utterly reversible—doubly brilliant! See how we've used this pattern! The Details FINISHED SIZES Smaller scarf or loop: Approx. 4½ x 50"/11.5 x 127cm, excluding fringe. Larger scarf or loop: Approx. 6 x 73"/15 x 185cm, excluding fringe. Information given for smaller piece; larger piece in parentheses ( ). YARN 1 (2) skeins Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Sock (437 yds/400m each). Larger scarf shown on Chris in Color HS43 ‘Eiffel’; smaller loop shown on Kate in Color HS40 ‘Provence’. Or approx. 437 yds/400m (874 yds/800m) of an equivalent fingering-weight yarn. Includes 24 yds/22m (36 yds/33m) for optional twisted fringe on scarf. HOOKS & NOTIONS US G (4mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. US C (2.5–2.75mm) crochet hook, or 4 US sizes/1.25–1.5mm smaller than gauge hook. Locking markers: 10 for counting foundation stitches (optional); 1 for loop. Darning needle to finish. Pins and binder clips for twisting fringe. GAUGE Approx. 28 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, after blocking. Errata & Clarifications