Aerius ascot tie Tunisian crochet pattern

About the pattern

This is an intermediate Tunisian crochet lace pattern for an ascot tie or cravat with feather motifs, one for each half. It can be worn as a scarf, or tied with a knot in front.

The length is adjustable and notes are present in the pattern where you can adjust it.

It is built from the middle toward the tips, first one half, then yarn is attached in the same foundation chain and the second half is made.

Skill level

Intermediate in Tunisian crochet - you will work with yarn overs (eyelets), increases, changing repeats.

Measurements

When meeting gauge and working all rows in the pattern, the ascot measures 120 cm or 47” in length and 13 cm or 5” in width at the widest point. Gauge is 21 stitches and 20 rows of Tss for a 10 by 10 cm square.

Notions

• Yarn: 20 g or 160 meters of size 0 wool or wool mix yarn at about 800 meters per 100 grams;
• Hook - Tunisian crochet hook with cable or straight, 4 mm or hook size that gets you gauge;
• Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure.