Sky-Father

SKY-FATHER
EXPRESSION1 FIBER ARTS Expression Fiber Arts
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Ancient Indo-Europeans witnessed spectacular, awe-inspiring events in the heavens – powerful storms, dazzling
meteor showers, and the ever-constant uncountable stars. It's no wonder they believed the sky to be the embodiment
of a strong deity, one who makes an appearance in almost every Indo-European pantheon (think Thor, Zeus, Dyaus
Pita, Perkunas). The "Sky-Father" scarf pays homage to these ideas of cosmic strength with the striking lightning bolt
cables. The zig-zag pattern moves across the body of the scarf, creating an eye-catching texture akin to lightning
dancing across the sky. The wearer will always carry the powers of the sky wherever they sport this gorgeous scarf.

This scarf is a perfect companion to the "Earth-Mother" scarf.

K E L LY B A U M - S E H O N CHANDI AGEE

Designer Expression Fiber Arts

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SIZE: 58” L x 7.25” W (147 cm x 18.5 cm), blocked

DIMENSIONS

Expression Fiber Arts Yak Merino Sport

[329 yd (300 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein]
Shown in color: Envision
The sample shown used 3 skeins [822 yd (752 m)] total.
If that color isn’t available, any from this category will work. MATERIALS

US size F (3.75mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

HOOK

Scissors, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

TOOLS

25 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) when worked in main body pattern

GAUGE

Intermediate - This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with

crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and
techniques. Skills/concepts include post stitches, linked slip stitches, and
long repeat sections.
SKILL LEVEL

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BLO back loop only

ch chain

dc double crochet

ea each

hdc half double crochet

hk hook

lp(s) loop(s)

rep repeat

RS right/front side of work

sc single crochet

sk skip

st(s) stitch(es)

WS wrong/back side of work

yo yarn over

SPECIAL STITCHES

Linked Slip Stitch (Lslst): Insert hk into previous st, yo, draw up a lp (2 lps on hk), insert hk into next
unworked st, yo, draw through both lps on hk.

Front post double crochet (FPdc): Yo, insert hk around post of st indicated going through the front and
coming from the back, yo, draw up a lp (3 lps on hk), yo, draw through 2 lps, yo, draw through 2 lps, sk st
behind FPdc just made.

Front post V-stitch (FPvst): *Work a FPdc around st indicated, sk st behind FPdc just made*, sc in next st,
rep from * to * around same st that you worked the previous FPdc. (counts as 3 sts)

Front post double crochet 2 together (FPdc2tog): Yo, insert hk around post of st indicated, yo, draw up
a lp (3 lps on hk), yo, draw through 2 lps, yo, insert hk around post of next st, yo, draw up a lp (4 lps on
hk), yo, draw through 2 lps, yo, draw through last 3 lps, sk st behind FPdc2tog just made. (counts as 1 st)

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NOTES

• Gauge is important to this project, so please take the time to make a gauge swatch to ensure
your gauge matches the designer’s gauge.
• All odd-numbered rows are the RS; all even-numbered rows are the WS.
• Post stitches (FPdc, FPvst, FPdc2tog) are worked on the RS only.
• Except for Row 5, all post stitches are worked around the next unworked post stitch 2 rows below.
• Remember that all post stitches will have a skipped stitch behind them.
• Chart can be found on page 7 of pattern.

PATTERN

Ch 44. Row 15: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **4 sc, FPdc, sc,
Row 1: Hdc in back hump of ea ch across, turn. FPvst, sc, FPdc2tog, sc, rep from ** twice more,
[44 sts] rep from * to * once more, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc, Lslst across to last 2 sts, 2 Row 17: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **3 sc, [FPdc, sc]
hdc, turn. twice, FPvst, FPdc, sc, rep from ** twice more,
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc, hdc in BLO across to last st, rep from * to * once more, turn.
hdc, turn. Row 19: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **2 sc, [FPdc, sc]
Row 4 and all even-numbered rows: Ch 1, sc in 3 times, FPdc2tog, 3 sc, rep from ** twice more,
ea st across, turn. rep from * to * once more, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, *sc, FPdc around ea of next 2 hdc Row 21: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **[sc, FPdc] 4
2 rows below, sc*, **3 sc, [FPdc around hdc 2 times, 4 sc, rep from ** twice more, rep from *
rows below and 1 st to the right, sc in next st of to * once more, turn.
current row] 4 times, sc, rep from ** twice Row 23: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **sc, 2 FPdc, [sc,
more, rep from * to * once more, turn. FPdc] twice, 5 sc, rep from ** twice more, rep
Row 7: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **2 sc, [FPdc, sc] from * to * once more, turn.
4 times, rep from ** twice more, rep from * to * Row 25: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **sc, FPdc2tog,
once more, turn. [sc, FPdc) twice, 6 sc, rep from ** twice more,
Row 9: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **5 sc, [FPdc, sc] rep from * to * once more, turn.
twice, 2 FPdc, sc, rep from ** twice more, rep Row 27: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **sc, FPdc 2, sc,
from * to * once more, turn. FPvst, 5 sc, rep from ** twice more, rep from *
Row 11: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **6 sc, [FPdc, sc] to * once more, turn.
twice, FPdc2tog, sc, rep from ** twice more, Row 29: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **sc, FPdc2tog,
rep from * to * once more, turn. sc, FPvst, sc, FPdc, 4 sc, rep from ** twice more,
Row 13: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **5 sc, FPvst, sc, rep from * to * once more, turn.
2 FPdc, sc, rep from ** twice more, rep from * Row 31: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **sc, FPdc,
to * once more, turn. FPvst, [sc, FPdc] twice, 3 sc, rep from ** twice
more, rep from * to * once more, turn.

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Row 33: Ch 1, *sc, 2 FPdc, sc*, **3 sc, Rows 371-381: Rep Rows 7-17.
FPdc2tog, [sc, FPdc] 3 times, 2 sc, rep from ** Rows 382-383: Rep Rows 2-3. Fasten off.
twice more, rep from * to * once more, turn. Proceed to “Finishing."
Rows 35-370: Rep Rows 7-34 another 12
times.

FINISHING

Weave in any loose ends, and block to measurements. I recommend wet-blocking by soaking in
lukewarm water with wool wash, squeezing out excess water using a towel (do not ring, twist, or
scrub; just press and squeeze gently), and pinning into place on blocking mats. Allow the scarf to
dry completely before removing from the mats. Gift to a loved one, or enjoy it yourself!

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