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# RIVALRY & PASSION WAFFLE STITCH SCARF

A textured scarf featuring deep red and navy blue tones that blend together at the center, symbolizing the intensity where rivals meet. The waffle stitch creates subtle dimension while mosaic crochet transitions blend the colors. Finished with alternating fringe and a secret heart appliqué.

**Difficulty Level:** Beginner  
**Finished Measurements:** 7 inches wide × 65 inches long (18 cm × 165 cm), excluding fringe

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**  
Worsted weight (#4 Medium) acrylic or acrylic blend yarn
- **Color A (Deep Red):** 200 yards (183 m)
- **Color B (Navy Blue):** 180 yards (165 m)  
- **Color C (Ice Blue):** 40 yards (37 m) - for blending section and fringe
- **Small amount of Color A or B:** for heart appliqué (10 yards)

**Sample shown in:** Red Heart Super Saver (worsted weight)

**Hook:** US H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

**Notions:**
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Sewing needle and thread (optional, for securing appliqué)

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## GAUGE

**In Waffle Stitch Pattern:**  
14 stitches × 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

**TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.** Adjust hook size if necessary. If you have more stitches per 4", use a larger hook. If you have fewer stitches, use a smaller hook.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- FPdc = Front Post double crochet: yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo and draw up a loop, [yo, draw through 2 loops] twice
- BPdc = Back Post double crochet: yo, insert hook from back to front to back around post of indicated st, yo and draw up a loop, [yo, draw through 2 loops] twice
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- rep = repeat
- MC = main color
- CC = contrast color

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## SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES

**Waffle Stitch Pattern (multiple of 3 sts + 3):**

**Foundation Row (WS):** Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as first dc), dc in each ch across, turn.

**Row 1 (RS):** Ch 2 (does not count as st), *FPdc around first dc, FPdc around next dc, BPdc around next dc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, FPdc around each of last 2 dc, turn.

**Row 2 (WS):** Ch 2 (does not count as st), *BPdc around first st, BPdc around next st, FPdc around next st; rep from * across to last 2 sts, BPdc around each of last 2 sts, turn.

**Repeat Rows 1-2** for waffle stitch pattern.

**Mosaic Crochet Technique:**  
In mosaic crochet, you work with only ONE color per row. Stitches are worked in both the previous row AND the row below to create a two-color effect without carrying yarn. Follow charts provided.

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## PATTERN NOTES

- The scarf is worked lengthwise in rows from one short end to the other.
- The ch-2 at beginning of rows does NOT count as a stitch throughout.
- Stitch count remains 24 sts throughout entire scarf.
- Color transitions: Start with Color A (deep red), transition through mosaic blend section using Colors A, B, and C, then finish with Color B (navy).
- All RS rows are odd-numbered; all WS rows are even-numbered.
- When changing colors, work last yo of final st with new color.

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### SECTION 1: DEEP RED (Color A)

**Foundation Chain:** With Color A, ch 27. [Calculation: 24 sts + 3 for turning ch = 27]

**Foundation Row (WS):** Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as first dc), dc in each ch across, turn. [24 sts]

**Rows 1-74:** Work Rows 1-2 of Waffle Stitch Pattern 37 times. [74 rows completed]

[Verification: 74 rows ÷ 10 rows/4" × 4 = 29.6" ≈ 30"]

At end of Row 74, change to Color C in last st.

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### SECTION 2: MOSAIC BLEND TRANSITION

In this section, you'll blend from deep red through ice blue to navy using mosaic crochet charts. Each chart uses only ONE color per row.

**CHART A: Red to Ice Blue Blend (6 rows)**

```
Row 6 (WS - Color C):  B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F
Row 5 (RS - Color A):  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Row 4 (WS - Color C):  B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B
Row 3 (RS - Color A):  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Row 2 (WS - Color C):  F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B
Row 1 (RS - Color A):  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
```

**Key:**
- A = Work FPdc or BPdc with Color A in st from previous row
- F = Work FPdc or BPdc with Color C in st from TWO rows below
- B = Work FPdc or BPdc with Color C in st from previous row

**Chart Reading Instructions:**
- Read RS (odd) rows from right to left
- Read WS (even) rows from left to right
- On mosaic rows, skip stitches where you work into the row below

**Rows 75-80:** Work Chart A (6 rows).

**Row 75 (RS - Color A):** Ch 2, work Row 1 of Waffle Stitch Pattern as established with Color A, turn.

**Row 76 (WS - Color C):** Ch 2, following Chart A Row 2, *FPdc around first st, BPdc around next st below (from Row 74), BPdc around next st; rep from * across working pattern as charted, turn.

**Row 77 (RS - Color A):** Ch 2, work all stitches with Color A in regular waffle pattern, turn.

**Row 78-80:** Continue following Chart A.

[6 rows completed]

**CHART B: Ice Blue to Navy Blend (6 rows)**

```
Row 6 (WS - Color B):  B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F
Row 5 (RS - Color C):  C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Row 4 (WS - Color B):  B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B
Row 3 (RS - Color C):  C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Row 2 (WS - Color B):  F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B F B B
Row 1 (RS - Color C):  C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
```

**Key:**
- C = Work FPdc or BPdc with Color C in st from previous row
- F = Work FPdc or BPdc with Color B in st from TWO rows below
- B = Work FPdc or BPdc with Color B in st from previous row

**Rows 81-86:** Work Chart B (6 rows), transitioning from ice blue to navy.

[Total mosaic section: 12 rows = approximately 4.8" ≈ 5"]

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### SECTION 3: NAVY BLUE (Color B)

**Rows 87-162:** With Color B, work Rows 1-2 of Waffle Stitch Pattern 38 times. [76 rows completed]

[Verification: 76 rows ÷ 10 rows/4" × 4 = 30.4" ≈ 30"]

**Final Row:** Do not fasten off. Ch 1, sc evenly across last row, fasten off.

[Total length: 74 + 12 + 76 = 162 rows = 64.8" ≈ 65"]

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## FINISHING

### Blocking

1. Weave in all ends with tapestry needle.
2. Wet block scarf to measurements, pinning edges straight.
3. Allow to dry completely. Blocking is especially important for even texture in waffle stitch and mosaic sections.

### Fringe

**Cut Fringe:** Cut strands 10 inches long. You'll need:
- 12 strands Color A
- 12 strands Color B  
- 8 strands Color C

**Attach Fringe (on each short end):**

1. **First End (Deep Red Section):** Attach 6 fringe bundles alternating colors.
   - Fold 2 strands Color A in half, insert hook through edge st, draw folded loop through, pull ends through loop, tighten. 
   - Skip 2-3 sts, attach 2 strands Color C.
   - Continue alternating: A, C, A, C, A, C. [6 fringe bundles]

2. **Second End (Navy Section):** Attach 6 fringe bundles alternating colors.
   - Alternate: B, C, B, C, B, C. [6 fringe bundles]

3. Trim fringe evenly to desired length (approximately 4-5 inches after trimming).

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## HEART APPLIQUÉ

**CHART: Heart Motif**

This small heart can be worked in either Color A or Color B as preferred.

```
Row 7:    sc dec
Row 6:    sc in 3 sts
Row 5:    2 sc, sc, 2 sc
Row 4:    sc in 5 sts
Row 3:    2 sc in first, sc in 3, 2 sc in last
Row 2:    sc in 3 sts, ch 2, skip 2, sc in 3 sts
Row 1:    sc in 8 sts (foundation)
```

**Instructions:**

With Color A or B, ch 10.

**Row 1 (RS):** Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 7 ch, turn. [8 sc]

**Row 2:** Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in last 3 sts, turn. [6 sc, 1 ch-2 sp]

**Row 3:** Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. [10 sc]

**Row 4:** Ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, turn, leave remaining 5 sts unworked. [5 sc - working first half of heart top]

**Row 5:** Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. [7 sc]

**Row 6:** Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, turn, leave remaining sts unworked. [3 sc]

**Row 7:** Ch 1, sc dec (insert hook in first st, yo and draw up loop, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up loop, yo and draw through all 3 loops), sc in last st. Fasten off. [2 sts]

**Second Half:**

Join yarn to first unworked st from Row 4.

**Row 4b:** Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 4 sts, turn. [5 sc]

**Row 5b:** Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. [7 sc]

**Row 6b:** Ch 1, skip first 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, turn. [3 sc]

**Row 7b:** Ch 1, sc in first st, sc dec over last 2 sts. Fasten off. [2 sts]

**Edging (optional for cleaner edge):**

Join yarn at bottom point of heart, ch 1, sc evenly around entire heart edge, working 3 sc in top of each lobe and decreases at inner curve. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

**Attaching Heart:**

Position heart appliqué discreetly near one end of scarf (approximately 3-4 inches from fringe edge, slightly off-center). Using tapestry needle and matching yarn OR sewing needle and thread, whipstitch around edge of heart to secure to scarf. Weave in ends.

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## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry, reshaping to measurements. Do not wring or twist.

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## DESIGN