Star Motif Scarf     Crochet motifs are one of my favorite things to crochet. They work up faster (and with less yarn) than solid crochet methods. Plus, I find that designing motif garments can be a fun challenge. The easy part is coming up with the first motif. Once I’ve finished and measured it, I draw up a schematic by repeating the shape of the motif into the shape of the garment. Designing the Star Scarf was relatively easy because there’s only one size and the scarf is worked straight. For sweater design, figuring out the layout of the motifs for all the sizes can take lots of trial and error. If the motif is really large, the finished measurements will have a large gap between sizes, which limits the audience for the garment. Keeping the motifs small makes it easier to come up with more sizes... Read more about this design in the CEY Web-Letter.       Please consider donating any amount (even just $1.00) to support the free patterns Kristen offers. Sizes: One size Finished Measurements: 7½" wide x 69½" long Yarn Requirements: Princess by Classic Elite 40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere, 7% angora, 15% nylon 50 gram ball = approx 150 yards • 1 ball 3420 Brahman Blue Crochet Hook: • one size US G/6 (4 mm) Or size to obtain gauge. • tapestry needle Gauge: One motif = 2¾" from point to point.       Photos courtesy of James Clark.