Infinite Ways Crocheted Sarong "This piece could be the most versatile cover-up that you’ve ever owned. The unique and airy sarong can be worn so many ways! Use it as a striking shawl or make it into a dress or skirt. You choose how much you want to cover up and what style you’re in the mood for. Plus, it’s fun to crochet as it uses a super simple stitch pattern. Who knew making a simple, airy rectangle could turn into a summer vacation staple?" You can wear this Sarong in so many different ways! By using a large hook, and cotton yarn with a diamond mesh stitch pattern it worked out to be light, easy to tie, and fun to wear in an “infinite” number of ways. Here we have blanket sarong…. Here we have dress sarong….. Here we have skirt sarong… And the scarf sarong… Halter Dress Style…. So many ways to wear it, no? And it’s just a rectangle! You will need: Size L 8.0 mm crochet hook 3 skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn in White (186 yards, 100g per skein) Pattern uses approximately 300 g 1 skein of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn in Black (186 yards, 100g per skein) Pattern uses approximately 30 g Scissors Tapestry Needle to weave in ends Skill Level: Easy + Skills & Abbreviations: ch – chain sc – single crochet st – stitch sk – skip Gauge: Just over 2 ½ stitches per inch, just under 1 row per inch Measurements: One size fits most 64 inches long X 36 inches wide Notes: This sarong is created with a series of chain stitches and single crochet stitches. By using a large hook and working the diamond mesh stitch pattern, you will make the drapey, open fabric that you see here. The fact that the fabric is so light and open makes it possible to tie this piece in a multitude of ways without creating any bulk. Cool, right?! You should know how to make chain stitches, single crochet stitches and be comfortable counting stitches. Tip: You may want to measure after you’ve made several rows of the pattern to ensure your gauge is correct. Your piece should measure approximately 36” wide. You may adjust hook size if you need to make your gauge larger or smaller. Using “White” Ch 95 stitches Row 1 Skip 1st ch, sc in next ch, *ch 5 sk 3 chains, sc in next. Repeat from * across ending with a sc, turn. Row 2 *Ch 5, sc in next ch 5 space; repeat from * across to end of row, work last sc in sc below, turn. Row 3 *Ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp; repeat from * across the row, turn. Row 4 – 70 or until entire piece measures approximately 62” inches long, repeat row 3 Tie off and weave in ends. Black Edging: Attach black to outside corner edge with slip stitch. You will work across the short ends of the sarong only. Row 1 *Ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp; repeat from * across row. Tie off and weave in ends. Repeat row 1 to create black edging on opposite end *Tip: at this point you might want to try on your sarong. If you would like to make it longer, simply add more rows with your black yarn on each side until you reach your desired length. (This may be applicable for sizes XL and larger) Tassels: To make a tassel, cut 15 lengths of yarn approximately 7 inches long. Holding the lengths of yarn together, fold in half. Tie a separate length of yarn around the center and tie a knot. Next, cut another length of yarn approximately 8 inches long. Tie around top of tassel and weave in ends to the inside of tassel. Trim the tassels straight across so the length is approximately 2 ½ inches- 3 inches. Attach two tassels to each corner of the sarong. You may even add more if you’d like! How to Tie the Infinite Ways Sarong Cover Up: “Shawl”: Place over shoulders as if to wear a shawl. Wrap any way that you find comfortable! “Skirt”: Hold sarong lengthwise or horizontally and wrap around body (on average it will wrap 2 times) holding the upper corners, tie one time to secure at side of waist. “Halter Dress”: Hold sarong behind you, lengthwise holding each top corner. Pull each corner under the shoulders and to the front of you then back around the neck and tie with a knot. “Dress II”: Hold sarong vertically in front of you, holding each corner on the short end. Tie the corners around your neck. Next, gather the material at your waist on each side and tie a small knot on one side of the waist. .