PETITE Solid Red INFINITY LOOP SCARF | CROCHETED NECKLACE

Extremely Soft & Lightweight Small Infinity Scarf hand-crocheted with a delicate & silky high quality acrylic yarn. I crocheted two strands together which makes for an extra soft and cushion-y feel. While the scarf is small and lightweight, it's just heavy enough to fall and drape beautifully.

The color is simply called Red, a bright primary red. This yarn has a subtle sheen (that isn't showing up well in the photos).

This little accessory type of scarf is great for adding some color to a warm-weather outfit.  While it can provide a little warmth if needed, it functions mainly as a fashion accessory and is great for spring and summer. If this size isn't quite right, I can always make a customized version.  Please send me a message if you'd like a custom scarf.

After a busy year I'm making most scarves to order (which means I make the scarves after they are purchased).  The handling time in each listing will be an indication of the time it takes me to make the scarf. The handling time for this scarf is five business days, but if sales are slow I may get it shipped sooner. (:

I (Michele) design and hand-crochet all of my scarves. As my husband’s friends often ask, “She sits there with just a hook and yarn and makes ALL those scarves?” Haha, yup, I sure do. I’ve been crocheting off and on since I was ten years old, so I’ve become quite speedy with a hook.

My pricing is based on yarn costs, crocheting time, and Ebay & Paypal seller fees.  

--Yarn: 100% Acrylic
--Yarn Brand & Color: Caron Simply Soft in Red

--Approximate Length (full circumference unstretched): 52 inches/132 cm
--Approximate Width: 2 inches/5 cm
--Thickness: 3/8 inch/.8 cm
--Weight: 2 oz.

This yarn is 100% soft acrylic, so no itchiness.

It’s long enough to be worn as one or two loops, and possibly three loops on smaller sizes.  Three loops will transform it into a snug neck warmer.  If you'd like to loop the scarf three times and think it may need to be a bit longer, just send me a message and I'll be happy to add a few inches to the length.

For scale, the mannequin represents a small woman (0 or 2), 12.5 inch neck, 34 inch chest, 24 inch waist, and 34 inch hips.  The distance between shoulders is 15 inches.  It's always a good idea to use a ruler or measuring tape to get a better idea of the actual size of the scarf (referencing the measurements given above).

The pattern is my own design and is a combination of stitches crocheted as one continuous loop. It's crocheted "in the round" to eliminate a seam (with most infinity scarves, the area where I turn to start a new row is often slightly noticeable, but this part of the scarf can be worn behind the neck, if desired). This length of infinity scarf can be worn as one, two, or three loops. You can also choose to keep the two layers together, wrap it around your neck, then guide one scarf end through the loop of the other end.

I design my summer scarves to be cool & comfy and generally worn away from the neck, but they do look really great as Choker scarves with one loop close to the neck. Additionally, in cooler weather, they can be looped a few times to create a light neck warmer.

These scarves have great range: they can complement the simplest, most casual tank tops and t-shirts, or add interest and color to sundresses and cocktail dresses.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Can be washed in cold and dried in dryer on low setting. However, I recommend either hand-washing in cold water and laying flat to dry, or washing on a gentle cycle in a lingerie bag and drying only a few minutes in the dryer. The gentler washing & drying prevents the yarn from frizzing over time. Avoid washing with heavier garments that cause friction. If using washing machine, avoid washing with items that have zippers, buttons, etc that may snag the yarn loops and pull on them or make the yarn fray. The general rule for washing crocheted items and keeping them looking as new as possible: the gentler, the better. (:

The summer scarves are small enough that they're really easy to hand-wash in a sink, gently roll up in a towel to squeeze out excess water, then reshape and air dry. I like to add just a tiny bit of fabric softener when hand-rinsing to make the yarn even softer and static-free.

Note: All yarns come with a bit of "factory residue" that causes a little stiffness. This will disappear with regular handling and/or the first wash, bringing out the true softness of the yarn.

U.S. SHIPPING:

I keep shipping to a minimum and offer USPS First Class Package as the best value for price & speed. For multiple orders, I often use Priority Mail. I use the Paypal USPS integrated shipping system whenever possible, so you will be provided with a delivery confirmation number by email. I do combine shipping and already have discounts set up through Ebay, but may be able to reduce shipping costs even more if you'd like to request a total after purchasing multiple items but before paying for them. Once shipped, almost all of my shipments within the U.S. arrive in two to five mailing days.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:

I always combine shipping for multiple orders and already have discounts set up through Ebay. I will always refund any significant overpayment of postage costs. I most commonly use USPS First Class International for shipping outside of the US. First Class International may take a longer time to arrive than other services, but it's much more affordable than Priority International (which usually runs $25 or more for a few ounces). Delivery time for international packages is usually 5 to 15 business days. Customs, bad weather, or national holidays can sometimes slow down a package with the occasional shipment taking around 30 days to arrive. This only happens to about 5% of my international shipments. (:

As of January 27th, 2013, USPS has raised prices for First Class International, in some cases almost doubling the amount they used to charge.  On a positive note, they are starting to include tracking and delivery confirmation as part of the First Class service. They are beginning with Canada and will be adding other countries in the future.

The amount I charge for First Class International shipping includes the weight of a cardboard box.  If you’d like me to ship your scarf or scarves in a polymer shipping envelope, I do have those available.  Using shipping envelopes can sometimes reduce the total package weight and lessen the cost of shipping. Please let me know if you’d like me to ship using this type of packaging and I’ll see if there’s a price difference.  If you’ve already paid for the scarf and shipping, I can always issue a refund through Paypal for the difference.

International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

PAYMENTS:
I only accept Paypal. If you don't have a Paypal account, you will still be able to pay with a credit or debit card through Paypal. You can also pay from your bank account using an E-check (also through the Paypal system), but I won't be able to ship until the check has cleared, Paypal says it's okay to ship and allows me to print out a label.

RETURNS:
For now, I am not accepting returns, but am completely open to resolving any problems that may occur. I feel the best strategy is to head off any problems before they even happen. If you have any questions whatsoever about any items I am selling, please ask.

Thanks for looking! (: