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The Trailblazer Scarf is the perfect addition to your cool weather wardrobe and features the leafhopper cluster stitch, giving this scarf some truly awesome texture. This pattern can be made using one color several colors or a gradient yarn.

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You will find details on how to make the Trailblazer Scarf below with an ad-free pdf of the pattern available in my Ravelry, Etsy and Lovecrafts Stores.

The Trailblazer Scarf is measures approximately 5.5″ wide and 45.5″ long.

This pattern is written here using US crochet terms.

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This pattern has been tested for errors by a team of crocheters with varying skill ability, this helps to ensure the pattern is free of errors, but should you find any errors or run into difficulties please reach out to me so I can help.

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Skill Level

This pattern is an advanced beginner to intermediate pattern. It uses simple, common stitches and techniques.

A photo tutorial is included in the paid pdf for the Leafhopper Clusters.

Recommended Yarn

Any worsted #4 yarn will make a beautiful scarf. You will need approximately 250-300 yards depending upon whether you are able to match gauge.

Hooks & Other Materials

US Size J/10 or 6 mm hook
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Needle

Finished Measurements

The Trailblazer scarf size of 5.5″ x 45.5″ is approximate and may vary slightly based on ability to meet gauge.

Abbreviations

Stitch/Stitches (St)/(Sts)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Chain (ch)
Double Crochet (dc)
Foundation Double Crochet (fdc)
Half Treble Crochet (htr)
Leafhopper Clusters (LCL) [see special stitches]
Repeat (rep)
Single Crochet (sc)
Turning chain (tch)
Yarn over (yo)

Notes

1. Pattern is worked in rows.
2. Ch 3 counts as a stitch.
3. Leafhopper clusters are worked over the next stitch in a row with front post clusters worked around stitches that will also have dc worked into.

Gauge

With US size J/10 (6 mm) hook: 8 sts x rows 1-4 = 2″. Adjust your hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Special Stitches/Techniques

Leafhopper Clusters: *[yo, insert hook in front from right to left behind stem of st, yo, draw loop through & up to height of an htr) twice, yo, draw thru 4 loops **, skip next st., rep from * to ** around stem of next st; ending with yo, draw thru all 3 loops on hook.

A photo tutorial for the leafhopper cluster stitch is included in the pattern pdf.

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TRAILBLAZER SCARF

Ch 23 or fdc 21 and skip row 1.

Row 1: Dc in 3rd chain from hook and in each ch across, turn (21 dc).

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip 1^st st, 1 dc next st, *1 LCL over next st, 1 dc into each of next 3 sts; rep      from * omitting 1 dc from last rep, turn (16 dc, 5 LCL).

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip 1^st st, 1 dc each st across, working last dc on top of tch, turn (21 dc).

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip 1^st st, *1 dc next 3 st, 1 LCL over next st; rep rom * ending with 1 dc in last 4 st (last st in top of tch), turn. (17 dc, 4 LCL).

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip 1^st st, 1 dc each st across, working last dc on top of tch, turn (21 dc).

Rows 6-89: Repeat rows 2-5 (21 times).

Rows 90-91: Repeat rows 2 & 3 once more.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Congratulations, your Trailblazer Scarf is complete!

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