"Toe poke" crochet pattern

You'll have to read the pattern to see how "toe poke" got its name.  This is a lovely pattern for a lacy scarf or shawl, and perhaps for an afghan.

Here's the exemplar I made to show my crochet students.  I've created exemplars of a number of different patterns that use only single crochet, double crochet and chain.  So after I teach someone the basics, she can pick out a pattern that appeals to her.

Here's a shawl I made with this pattern, along with a closeup of the shawl.  

This is an absolute beginner's crochet pattern.  It uses nothing but single crochet, double crochet and chain - and it is always easy to know what row you're on and what you need to do.

Click here for the pattern (PDF format).