It’s such a pleasure to share this quick, simple and easy Winter Berry Delight Scarf with you! A few months ago I went to a local yarn store in Atlanta. It was lots of fun as always, and I discovered this cool looking yarn from Universal Yarn called Bamboo Bloom Handpaints! It was the first time I had seen this beautiful yarn that’s full of texture. It’s what I would call a “roving” yarn which means there are parts of the yarn which are thick while other parts are thin.
Once I started playing around with the yarn, I realized that I should really design something pretty simple because the yarn is going to do all the work for you. I was right don’t you think?
The parts of the yarn that are thicker seemed to take on a “berry” type look hence the name Winter Berry Delight! I should really thank Trish for the name as I asked the ELKies (members of the ELK Studio Facebook Group) for suggestions!
I hope you’ll check out the yarn and tell them ELK Studio sent ya!
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Supplies:
- Universal Bamboo Bloom Handpaint, #5 Bulky Weight Yarn, 100 grams/154 yards, 48% Rayon from Bamboo, 44% Wool , 8% Acrylic, Colorway: Fallen Petals, 2 Skeins
- J Hook/6.0mm
- Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends.
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half-double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
Gauge: 8 sts and 8 rows = 3″
Finished Measurements:
Notes:
Ch 2 at the beginning of the pattern does not count as the first hdc.
Ch 3 at the beginning of the pattern counts as the first dc.
Each row increases by one stitch until Row 43 where it will begin to increase by 2 stitches.
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook, turn. (2 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (See Pattern Notes), hdc in first st, 2 hdc in last st, turn. (3 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st, hdc in last st, turn. (4 hdc)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in next st and each rem st across, 2 hdc in last st, turn. (5 hdc)
Row 5: Ch 3, (See Pattern Notes), dc in first st, dc in next st and each rem st across until last st, dc in top of ch 3. (6 dc)
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next st and each rem st across until last st, 2 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (7 dc)
Repeat Row 5-6 through Row 42
Row 43: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st and each rem st across until last st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (45 dc)
Row 44: Ch 3, dc in next st and each rem st across until last st, 2 dc in top of ch 3, turn. (46 dc)
Repeat Rows 43-44 through Row 62.
Edging
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st across until last st, 3 sc in top of ch 3, sc evenly down the side until the first st in Row 1, 3 sc in first st, sc evenly up the side until first st, 2 sc in first st, sl st to first st. Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
Would you be able to post a photo of the scarf laid out flat? I’m having some issues with the number of stitches/rows matching up. And when it turns to 2 DC per ST, it looks as if the shape completely changes feom a triangle to a hammer-ish shape.
Hi Kim,
I don’t have the scarf anymore to lay it out. The shape stays triangular throughout the project. Are your stitch counts correct for each row?
Kathy
I have a quick question…when you count the CH3 at the beginning of rows 5 and 6 as the 1st dc, are you actually skipping the first hdc from the prior row? (For example, at the end of row 5 there should be 6 dc, does that include the CH 3 or is that in addition). I’ve attempted it both ways and can’t figure it out.
I love this pattern, though, and can’t wait to finish it!!
Hi Amy,
I did not count the ch 2 as the first hdc in the pattern. Does that help?
I have used this yarn many times.l absolutely LOVE it.
It washes wonderfully too
I did too Shelly!
What yarn would you suggest to use in Canada. Not sure I can purchase the yarn here.
Joan
Hi Joan,
The yarn is considered a bulky #5 yarn, so and like that would work. Maybe look at this one. I’m not sure if it’s available but you could check it out. http://www.michaels.com/isaac-mizrahi-craft-skyscraper-yarn/M10432245.html?cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-CJ-_-4386639-_-11713800&utm_source=CJ&utm_medium=4386639&utm_campaign=11713800&utm_term=CRAFT%20Skyscraper%20Yarn%20by%20Isaac%20Mizrahi&affSource=4386639_11713800
l live in Canada and use this yarn
Thanks for the beautiful pattern! I have one question. Are the stitches to get gauge double crochet or half double crochet? Thanks again!
Trish
Double crochet! I’ll edit when I get
A chance. Thanks Trish!
Hi Kathy,
Row 36 has 24 stitches with a 1 stitch increase per row. If I continue to row 42, I will have a total of 30. So if I add 2 ST per ST, then row 43 will have 60 DC. The pattern says I should have 45. This is also where the hammer shape seems to begin.