SUMMER SCARF Infinity Loop Cowl Brown Beige Tan Cream Multicolor Handmade Crochet Knit Endless Circle..Ready to Ship in 3 Days
All-Season Infinity Scarf Soft & Lightweight Infinity Scarf hand-crocheted with a high quality medium-weight acrylic yarn. The color is called "Adobe" and includes dark brown, caramel brown, and a light tan/beige. This yarn is matte (no sheen). This type of scarf is a wonderful transitional piece from summer to autumn or winter to spring. It has just enough weight and thickness to be a little warm if needed, while still being incredibly lightweight and easy to wear. Sadly, this color has been discontinued by the manufacturer, but I have enough to make one or two more scarves. --Yarn: 100% Acrylic --Yarn Brand & Color: Impeccable in Adobe --Approximate Length (full circumference unstretched): 66 inches/168 cm --Approximate Width: 5 inches/12.7 cm --Thickness: 1/4 inch/.6 cm --Weight: 3.5 oz/95g For scale, the mannequin in the pictures represents a small-sized woman (Size 0 or 2) with a neck size of about 12 inches. If you'd like to wear the scarf looped three times close to the neck but you think the scarf needs to be a little longer, just send me a message and I'll be happy to add a few inches to the length. At 66 inches, this scarf should fit most sizes. (Note: Each scarf I make with this type of self-striping yarn will look different from the others I've made, since it's hard to predict where the colors will show up in the scarf. Generally, the scarves always look similar with the many colors this yarn contains, but the striping/color distribution of the scarf you receive will probably not match up exactly to the pictures.) 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). An infinity scarf can be worn many different ways: full-length, two loops, or three loops close to the neck. 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. 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 & all-season 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. The Impeccable yarn used for this scarf is a perfect example of this: many of the skeins feel pretty stiff when purchased but soften up so much when washed or handled a lot. U.S. SHIPPING: I keep shipping to a minimum and offer First Class Package as the best value for price & speed. For multiple orders, I often use Priority Mail. For Ready to Ship items, I'll ship within two business days. For items made to order, I'll ship as soon as I have the scarf finished (within the time-frame stated in the listing title). I use the PayPal/USPS integrated shipping system whenever possible, so you will be provided with a delivery confirmation number by email from PayPal and/or Aftcra. Most First Class packages take two to five days to be delivered. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I always combine shipping for multiple orders. 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. 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 buying. PAYMENTS: I 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! (: