Designer’s email: d.eyles@sympatico.ca

Pattern Tested By: JoAnne Barlow

I wanted a scarf that was unique and stylish. I also wanted the pattern to be quick, easy and versatile enough to be used in any season with a simple yarn change. This pattern goes from a warm and cozy winter scarf when done in a worsted weight yarn, to a flirty, stylish summer accessory that will dress up any outfit, when made with a fine sport weight yarn. This pattern seems to fit the bill, as I get a lot of compliments on it!

This pattern is a: Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Beginner, Easy

Credits: Deidre is modeling this stylish scarf below. Photography by Andrew Eyles

Materials:

Scarf #1 - Cozy winter Version:

Yarn:

Color #1: Bernat, Denim Style (3.5 oz/ 100 grams per ball), 70% Soft Acrylic, 30% Soft Cotton, color: Rodeo Tan, amount used: (less than 1/2 a ball), yarn weight: Worsted

Color #2: Bernat, Denim Style 3.5 oz/ 100 grams), 70% Soft Acrylic, 30% Soft Cotton, color: Chino, amount used: (less than 1/2 a ball), yarn weight: worsted

Yarn Substitute: Any worsted weight yarn could be substituted. Colors of your choice.

Scarf #2 - Fun Summer Scarf:

Yarn:

Color #1: Red Heart, Luster Sheen (4 oz/ 113 grams per ball), 100% Acrylic, color: Tea Leaf 0615, amount used: (less than 1/2 a ball), yarn weight: Sport, Fine

Color #2: Red Heart, Luster Sheen (4 oz/ 113 grams per ball), 100% Acrylic, color: White, 0001, amount used: (less than 1/2 a ball), yarn weight: Sport, Fine

Yarn Substitute: Any sport weight yarn could be used. Colors of your choice.

Crochet Hooks:

K-10 1/2 and L-11 (7 mm) (Scarf #1)

G-6 or size 7 (4 or 4.5 mm) (Scarf #2)

Notions and Accessories:

Scissors
Ruler for measuring fringe

Size: Unisex Adult (could also be shortened for a child)

Finished Product Measurements:

Scarf #1:

Width: 4 1/2 inches
Length: (without fringe) 57 inches

Scarf #2:

Width: 2 1/2 inches
Length: (without fringe) 52 inches

Pattern Stitch: Sc, hdc, dc, tr

Gauge: Not critical, however I would err on the side of a looser gauge though, for a nicer finished look.

Design Notes:

• Fasten off at the end of each row, leaving approximately 9” tail. **DO NOT weave in ends. They will be the fringe later on.
• Always start each row at the beginning end (that is the end where you started your chain or the Right Side {RS}) You will always be working on the RS and will never turn your work.
• Always start new row as follows: Making sure to leave a 9” tail, insert hook into first stitch in previous row, pull up a loop. Grab short end of yarn with hook and pull completely through. Using both ends of yarn, tie a knot. Insert hook in same st and pull up a loop, chain as follows:
  • On sc rows and hdc rows, ch 1. Sc or hdc in same stitch as ch 1.
  • On dc rows, ch 2. Dc in next stitch.
  • On tr rows, ch 3. Tr in next stitch.

Pattern for Cozy Winter Scarf (Scarf #1):

1. Using Rodeo Tan, loosely Ch 120. (or desired length) You want the chain to be fairly loose, as it will help when you crochet into it. I recommend using a hook 1-2 sizes larger for the chain if you are having problems with it being too tight.
2. Start at the end where you started your chain. Turn chain over so bottom of chain is facing up. You will notice a “bump” of yarn. Using Chino and crocheting into this bottom bump, hdc across chain. (* by crocheting into the bottom bump of your chains, it leaves a stretchier edge as well as a nicer finished look.)
3. Using Rodeo Tan, dc across.
4. Using Chino, hdc across.
5. You will notice that the stitches on the previous row (row 4) have 2 top loops and on the back of the stitch (wrong side of work) is a loop lower down. Inserting hook under all 3 of these loops, and using Rodeo Tan, hdc across.
6. Using Chino, and crocheting over 3 loops like you just did in row 5, sc across.
7. Using Rodeo Tan, tr across.
8. Using Chino, hdc across.
9. Using Rodeo Tan, sc across.
10. Using Chino, dc across.

Pattern for Fun Summer Scarf (Scarf #2):

1. Using Tea Leaf and a larger hook, loosely Ch 200. (or desired length) You want the chain to be fairly loose, as it will help when you crochet into it. I recommend using a hook 1-2 sizes larger for the chain if you are having problems with it being too tight.
2. Start at the end where you started your chain. Turn chain over so bottom of chain is facing up. You will notice a “bump” of yarn. Using White (with a smaller hook) and crocheting into this bottom bump, hdc across chain. (* by crocheting into the bottom bump of your chains, it leaves a stretchier edge as well as a nicer finished look.)
3. Using Tea Leaf, dc across.
4. Using White, hdc across.
5. You will notice that the stitches on the previous row (row 4) have 2 top loops and on the back of the stitch (wrong side of work) is a loop lower down. Inserting hook under all 3 of these loops, and using Tea Leaf, hdc across.
6. Using White, and crocheting over 3 loops like you just did in row 5, sc across.
7. Using Tea Leaf, tr across.
8. Using White, hdc across.
9. Using Tea Leaf, sc across.
10. Using White, dc across.

Finishing for both Scarf Patterns:

Finish off by adding 1 strand of fringe to each end of tr row and 1 strand of fringe to the edge of the beginning end of last row. Cut a strand of yarn 2x the length of the finished fringe, fold in half . Using crochet hook, insert hook from back to front over the end stitch and pull the yarn through. Pull the 2 loose ends through the loop made by the folded strand of yarn, and pull tight.

*Additional fringe may be added to suit your tastes.
*Trim fringe to desired length. (I recommend 6-7 inches.)

Meet the Designer :

Deidre has been crocheting for the past 35 years, taught by her grandmother around the age of 5. She has just started to try her hand at designing for the past few months. Deidre lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband, Andrew, her 2 daughters, Meghean - 3 ½ yrs and Alannah-7 yrs, their long haired Calico cat , Fluffy and Collie, Kate . Deidre loves to curl up on the couch with a hot cup of tea and her crocheting. She can also been seen crocheting in doctors offices, in the van, while waiting in the emergency room at the hospital, and while standing in a lineup in the store. In other words, pretty much everywhere!