How to Crochet a Stole for a Child
A stole is an ideal crochet project to make for a child. It can be worn over a lightweight dress in warm weather or under a coat in colder seasons, making it a year-round accessory. A stole is not as long as a scarf, so it doesn't pose a safety risk for small children --- toddlers and babies should not wear long scarves because of the risk of accidental strangulation. A stole is also an excellent way to use up a small amount of yarn; its small stature also makes it a very good crochet project for a beginner.
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Things You'll Need
- Soft-worsted weight yarn (one skein) in any color, 200 yards
- Crochet hook (size J/10, 6 mm)
Instructions
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Lacey Stole
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1
Make a slip knot and chain 48.
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2
Skip the first chain and single crochet in each chain across.
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3
Turn. Chain 1, then SC in the first stitch.
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4
Skip one stitch, then SC in the next. Repeat this across the row.
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5
Turn. Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 until the stole is the desired length. Secure the end and cut the yarn, then use as desired.
Dense, Warm Stole
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6
Chain 42.
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7
Single Crochet in each stitch across; turn. Repeat until the stole is the desired length.
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8
Finish off and cut the yarn; weave in loose ends. Use finished stole as desired.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a machine-washable yarn to make a child-sized stole; it will be easier to care for.
If you don't have enough of a single color yarn, you can make a striped stole by changing colors every few rows.
Don't use a scratchy yarn to make your stole if it will be worn next to the skin.
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