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Creek Bend Scarf

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It’s always fun to add a complimentary design to one I’ve already made.  I think it’s fun to have some matching sets don’t you?  Since I designed the Creek Bend Beanie using the stash given to me by Michael’s, I thought it was fun to once again go back to the box and find another great skein.  I decided to use another color for the Creek Bend Scarf.  What do you think?  I really love this colorway!

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Supplies:

  1. Loops and Threads Barcelona, #5 Bulky Weight, 100% Acyrlic, 328 yards/200g, Colorway: Opulance  I used basically the entire skein of yarn.
  2. Hook Size:  K/6.5mm
  3. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
flo – front loop only
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sp(s) – space(s)

Gauge:  Not important for this project.

Finished Measurement:  59″ x 6 1/2″

Notes: 

  • Ch 1 in the first st is not considered the first sc in the pattern.
  • Ch 3 is considered the first st in the row.  You can also use the alternative to the chain 3 if you want to try out a new technique.  I think you’ll love it.

Special Stitch:
Special Single Cluster Crochet: (sscc) Insert hook into st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through one loop, insert hook in front loop only in round below, YO, pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops, insert hook back in same sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through all 3 remaining loops.  You can watch the video tutorial for the beanie to get an idea how this stitch works by clicking HERE.

Row 1:  Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch and each rem ch across, turn. (20 sc)

Row 2:  Ch 3, (See Pattern Notes), dc in next st and each rem st across, turn. (20 dc)

Row 3:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in flo in next st and each rem st across until the last st, sc in top of ch 3, turn. (20 sc).

Row 4:  Ch 1, sc in first st, *sscc (See Special Stitches) in next st, ch 1, skip next st, repeat from * across until last st, sc in last st, turn. 9 sscc, 2 sc, 9 ch-1 sps)

Row 5:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next ch-1 sp, *sc in next st, sc in next ch-1 sp, repeat from * across, turn. (20 sc)

Row 6:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st across, turn. (20 sc)

Repeat Rows 3-6 until you have reached your desired length.

Adding fringe is optional

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Cosmic Scarf

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Since we did the quick Cosmic Beanie.….why not have an accompanying Cosmic Scarf too using the Kaleidoscope yarn.   The yarn is so much fun to use and boy…..it works up in a project so fast!  Let’s not forget to thank Michael’s Stores for sponsoring the ELKies!

I wanted to show you a different color scheme with the Cosmic Scarf, so I used the Flourite Colorway.  What do you think about it?

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Supplies:

  1. Loops and Threads Kaleidoscope Yarn, 90% Acyrlic, 20% Wool, 77 yards/100g, Colorway:  Flourite (2 skeins)
  2. Hook Size:  K/6.50
  3. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
rem – remaining

Gauge:  10 sc and 13 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement: 28″ x 10″

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: 

  • Ch 3 in the first st is considered the first st in the pattern. You can use the Alternative Stitch to the Chain 3 by clicking HERE.
  • Ch 1 in the first st is not considered the first st in the pattern.

Row 1:  Ch 23, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next ch and each rem ch across, turn. (22 sc)

Row 2:  Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st across, turn. (22 sc)

Row 3:  Ch 3 (See Pattern Notes), *skip next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * across until last st, dc in last st, turn. (22 dc)

Rows 4-5:  Repeat Row 2

Row 6:  Repeat Row 3

Repeat Rows 4-6 until you have reached your desired length.  My project measured 28″, and I basically used 2 full skeins of the yarn.  Leave a 7-8″ tail.  With a tapestry needle, fold the project in half.  Whip stitch the last 5 ends of the project.    Weave in the ends.

Don’t forget to check out the matching beanie!

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So Good, You’ll Borrow It Scarf

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The So Good, You’ll Want to Borrow it Beanie was such a hit with everyone for their fellas, I thought it would be fun to make a matching scarf for the girls.  I used the beautiful Lion Brand Mandala yarn for the project.  It has long and wonderful color changes that I think you’ll love.  You can even scroll down to enter to win one skein for yourself!

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Supplies:

  1. Lion Brand Mandala Yarn, #3 Light Worsted Weight, 100% Acyrlic, 590 yards/150g, Colorway: Genie
  2. Hook Size:  H/5.0mm
  3. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together
sp(s) – space(s)

Gauge:  16 sc and 20 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement: 28″ x 7″ (laying flat)

Notes: 

  • Ch 1 in the first st is not considered the first sc in the pattern.
  • When ending Round 2, I suggest that you sl st into the ch-1 sp instead of the first st before you start Round 3.  This is because you are ending the round with a ch 1.  It will leave a slight space when you sl st straight into the first stitch.  I played around and decided to sl st into the ch-1 sp then sl st into the first st to begin Round 3.  It closes up that space and looks much better.  It’s not necessary to do it this way, but you might want to test it out and see if it works well for you.
  • Since I used a self striping yarn, I changed the pattern from the original of the So Good, You’ll borrow it beanie.  If you want to use different colors for your scarf instead of a self-striping yarn like I did for the beanie, you will follow the color sequence below:
    • Round 1 – Color A
    • Round 2 – Color A
    • Round 3 – Color A
    • Round 4 – Color B
    • You will add a Round 5 (Repeat Round 4) – Color A
    • Repeat Rounds 2-5
  • Otherwise, if you use the Mandala or any other self striping yarn, you can follow the instructions below.

Special Stitch:
Single Crochet Cluster (scc):  Insert hook into indicated st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through one loop, insert hook into next st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through one loop, YO, pull through last 3 loops on the hook.

Round 1:  Ch 230, join by sl st to first ch, Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), sc in first ch, sc in next ch and each rem ch around, join by sl st to first st. (230 sc)

Round 2:  Ch 1, scc (See Special Stitches) in first st, *scc in indicated st around, ch 1, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first ch 1. (115 scc, 115 ch-1 sps)

Round 3:  Sl st to first st, ch 1, *sc in first st, sc in next ch-1 sp, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (230 sc)

Round 4:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st.

Repeat Rounds 2-4 until you have reached your desired width of the scarf.  Fasten off.  Weave in the ends.


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