And now back to The Animator's Wife. I had mentioned back in December that she had been crocheting like a lunatic to finish her gifts for everyone. One good thing to come of that lunacy was the Charmed Wrist Warmers pattern. Another good thing is our new Clapochet pattern.
Have you ever seen Knitty's famous Clapotis pattern? If not, you're missing out. It's a lovely little number that can either be worn as a scarf or a shawl. It's knit on the diagonal with variegated yarn, so that it stripes in the opposite direction as the texture. The Animator's Wife has been longing for such a scarf, but lacking the skill to knit, has come up with a crochet version.
18" wide x 72" long
Skill Level:
Easy.
Materials:
650 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
Size J-10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Special Stitch 1: Tr cluster
YO twice, insert hook in first indicated st, pull up a loop, (YO and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, *YO and insert hook in next indicated st, pull up a loop, (YO and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice; rep from * once. YO and pull through all loops on hook. Tr cluster complete. Counts as 1 tr.
Special Stitch 2: Tr mini cluster
YO twice, insert hook in first indicated st, pull up a loop, (YO and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, skip next indicated stitch, YO and insert hook in last indicated st, pull up a loop, (YO and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, YO and pull through all loops on hook. Tr mini cluster complete. Counts as 1 tr.
Ch 5 (first 4 ch count as 1 tr now and throughout).
Row 1. 6 tr in 5th ch from hook. 7 tr.
Row 2. Ch 5 (count as 1 tr and 1 ch); turn. Tr in first tr, *ch 1, skip next tr, tr in next tr; rep from * across to last 2 tr. Ch 1, skip next tr, (tr, ch 1, tr) in last tr. 6 tr.
Row 3. Ch 4; turn. 2 tr in first tr, tr in first ch-1 sp, *tr in next tr, tr in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across to last tr, 3 tr in last tr. 15 tr.
Rows 4-13. Rep rows 2 & 3. 55 tr. Note: Each even-numbered row will increase by 4 tr from the previous even-numbered row, while each odd-numbered row will increase by 8 tr from the previous odd-numbered row.
*If a wider clapochet is desired, continue to repeat rows 2 & 3 until the desired width is acheived.
Row 14. Ch 3; turn. Skip first 2 tr, tr in next tr (beg ch 3 and first tr count as 1 tr), *ch 1, skip next tr, tr in next tr; rep from * across to last 2 tr. Ch 1, skip next tr, (tr, ch 1, tr) in last tr. 28 tr.
Row 15. Ch 4; turn. 2 tr in first tr, tr in first ch-1 sp, *tr in next tr, tr in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across to last 2 tr. Tr cluster over next tr, last ch-1 sp, and last tr. 55 tr.
Rows 16-55. Rep rows 14 & 15.
*If a longer clapochet is desired, continue to repeat rwos 14 & 15 until the desired length is acheived.
Row 56. Ch 3; turn. Skip first 2 tr, tr in next tr, *ch 1, skip next tr, tr in next tr; rep from * across to last 4 tr. Ch 1, skip next tr, tr mini cluster over last 3 tr. 26 tr.
Rnd 57. Ch 3; turn. Skip first tr, dec 1 tr over next ch-1 sp and next tr, tr in ea ch-1 sp and tr across to last 2 tr, tr cluster over next tr, last ch-1 sp, and last tr. 47 tr.
Rows 58-67. Rep rows 56 & 57. 7 tr. Note: Each even-numbered row will decrease by 4 tr from the previous even-numbered row, while each odd-numbered row will decrease by 8 tr from the previous odd-numbered row.
*If the number of repeats of rows 2 & 3 was increased to make a wider clapochet, then continue to repeat rows 56 & 57 until 7 tr remain.
Row 68. Ch 3; turn. Skip first 2 tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, skip next tr, tr mini cluster over last 3 tr. Finish off. Weave in all ends. 2 tr.
Abbreviations:
beg beginning
ch chain
dec decrease
ea each
mm millimeter
rem remaining
rep repeat
sc single crochet
sp space
st stitch
tr treble crochet
yd yard
YO yarn over
42 comments:
What yarn did you use to create this lovely scarves?
I like the distance of the color changes and in the big photos it looks so soft ans scrumptious
We used Patons® SWS. It's a soy/wool blend and very yummy! 5 skeins should make you one Clapochet with enough left over for a matching pair of Charmed Wrist Warmers. :D
I'm loving your patterns! I linked to them over at my blog (let me know if you object to the use of your photos). Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing! I'm definitely going to make one of these!
Wow!!! Great pattern. Thanks so much for sharing.
Burrito - of course you can use my photos! Thanks so much for sharing the patterns!
Thanks for posting a crochet version of this scarf. I started on it right away. I noticed in row 2 it says to "dc in each tr" should that say to "tr in each tr"?
Whoops! Force of habit. Thanks for catching that, Simplyme! I've corrected it now. :D
Yep I too drooled over the Knitty pattern but am knitting impaired. This is AWESOME! Thanks a bunch.
thanks! I am definately going to do this.
Thank you for sharing this great design!!
Thank you for sharing this pattern. This is a definite MUST DO for myself!!
This is just brilliant! I think it might just be prettier than clapotis. And I think clapotis is quite pretty.
Love it!! It's so obvious to convert it to crochet... well done for thinking of it!
I am just curious if there is any way to make this wider than the 18 inches. I have been looking for a pattern that will transfer well for a man and this looks like it will but it needs to be a bit wider. Since you are the creator I was hoping you might know the changes to make to widen it
Thought abot doing a pattern like this myself but have never gotten around to it. Saved me a job! :-)
Alison.
I'm glad you asked, Daugherty! This pattern lends itself pretty easily to altering the size of the clapochet, and I've added instructions on how to do so in the pattern.
Looking forward to crocheting this pattern. Great design and concept revisited in crochet!
I am having difficulty with the treble cluster. They don't seem to be working right or am I just reading them wrong. Do you mind clarifing? Thanks
I'd love to help you with the tr cluster! What exactly are you having trouble with? Would it help if I said it is worked over a total of 3 stitches?
Are you suppose to pull through a loop after you insert in stitch indicated? In other words, YO twice, insert in stitch indicated, pull through loop, then (YO and pull through 2 loops) twice. Repeat twice and the you should have 4 loops on hook? Then YO and pull through all loops....I think I am not sure if you are suppose to pull a loop through after you insert into stitch and before you pull through 2 looops.
Oh I see! I know exactly what you're talking about, and yes, you do pull a loop through after you insert the hook into the stitch and continue exactly as you said. I'm editing that part of the pattern now. Thanks for pointing it out!
Thank you so much. It was the only thing that made sense to me but wanted to make sure. It is a great pattern and is coming out beautifully.
Thanks for posting this! I love Clapotis but haven't worked up the courage to attempt it (novice knitter with a capital N) but this i can manage! Many many thanks!
I think I like this version better than the knitted version. You are a genius!! I'm really looking forward to some crochet time!
I love this pattern thank you. I would like to clarify I am proceeding correctly. I have got to the place I am happy with the width. Starting rows 14 & 15. What will I notice with direction of pattern? I am thinking I will be increasing on one side and decreasing on the other, so the number of stitches on rows 14 & 15 won’t change? Many Thanks to you.
That is exactly right! The purpose of the row 14 & 15 repeats is to make the scarf longer without changing the number of stitches for each row.
You might know I would come up with a question that no one else has asked....Can I make a more narrow scarf?
Thank you
A narrow scarf is no problem. The row 2 & 3 repeats are the ones that control the width of the clapochet, so just stop repeating them when the scarf is as wide as you want it to be. :)
Question??
We were at a store in Saegertown, PA and picked up 3 balls of the Mini Mochi yarn. The owner gave a copy of the picture of the clapochet shawl and the info with it states 3 balls of the yarn and crochet hook size H. The pattern directions call for 4 bals and size J. Which is correct as Saegertown is not very close.
Thank you,
Sproutness and Rita
Hello Sproutness and Rita! It depends on how tightly you crochet. The smaller the hook, the stiffer the scarf will be. If you use an H hook, you might only need 3 balls of yarn because the stitches will be tighter.
Thanks SO much for converting to crochet and posting for free! Have made my first in Manos silk-merino -- LOVE it!! -- and am working on second - in a misti alpaca. Really easy, really fun, really quick...all around fantastic!
Just discovered this through Ravelry link and it's so FANTASTIC! I need to start making it NOW!! I bet it had the same effect on everyone as it's absolutely beautiful - and free.
Thank you, thank you.
I love this pattern and thank you so much for converting it to crochet. I can't knit :-). I was wondering about the yarn you used. How many colors did you use or is this a varigated yarn? Thanks for your help!
Dana
Hi Dana! I used a variegated yarn--Patons SWS to be precise. ^_^
Thank you so much!!! It's so pretty. Is it heavy?
It's not terribly heavy, but it's definitely warm. ^_^
I don't know why I'm having so much trouble getting started! On row 1, when I'm doing the tr cluster, it says "yo, insert hook in first indicated st, pull...", that means the 5th chain from the hook, right? Then when I get to the part that I have to "*yo and insert hook in next indicated st", what is the next indicated st? Is it still the 5th chain from the hook? And finally, when I have to pull through all the loops on the hook, how many should I have?
I'm having the same trouble as Annette (posted Nov. 14th). I was confused with your notation, does "Tr" have the same meaning as "tr". I ask this because "tr" usually means treble crochet.
So, to clarify my last question, should I start with 6 treble crochets (with the first 4 ch being the 7th)? I'm having trouble understanding Row 2 - where do I insert for the second tr and the third and so on? It appears that I have only one hole to insert, which is where I drew through all of the loops. Sorry for being so confused. I'd really like to make this scarf. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Sorry Annette--I don't know how I missed your comment! In answer to your question, you don't work any tr clusters in row 1. You are working 6 tr (treble crochet) in the 5th ch from the hook, with the first 4 ch counting as 1 treble crochet.
In answer to the anonymous question, yes, "tr" does mean "treble crochet." Wherever it says "tr cluster," THEN you work the special instructions for the tr cluster. If it only says "tr," then you work a regular, plain treble crochet.
I think once you get row 1 right, it will be easier to see where the stitches are worked in row 2, but let me know if you're still having trouble.
Hi Selena-- After your last post I was able to work up 10 rows and it's looking like your pictures. I'm using a canadian worsted yarn called "Impeccable" and the title of the color is "Seaside Ombre" (i.e., blues and pale greens). I'm very pleased with it! Thank you for your help and attention.
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