Alyice on March 25th, 2009

How To Crochet A Scarf

The other night, as I sat on the couch watching my husband and son compete against each other via a Wii video game, I decided to pull out some scrap yarn and create a scarf. I wondered if I could create a scarf without a pattern—especially having never made one before. And to my amazement, I could.

The next day, as my husband and I watched the second season of Angel, I pulled out more scrap yarn. This yarn, however, was different than the yarn from the day before. It was strips of yarn that had been tied together, via knots, to form one large ball. I wondered if I could use this yarn to create a scarf without it looking “too tacky” and guess what, I could!

Here are the three scarves I’ve created to date.

To create your own scarves, you’ll need 200 yards of yarn (or a ball of scraps if you have it), K-10 ½ crochet hook, and about three hours—less if you’re fast. The yarn I preferred to use was an acrylic, nylon, polyester blend. It was manufactured by Yarn Bee for Hobby Lobby® and is called: Soft Delight Pale Pink (or Green).

To start your scarf, tie a loop onto your crochet hook.

Next, crochet a chain of 150 to 240 single crochet stitches; depending on the length you want.
Create 12 to 15 rows of double crochet stitches; depending on the width you want. When turning the corner to come back around and start the next row, single crochet one stitch before beginning the next double crochet row. Make sure to start with the very first loop of each row and end with the very last loop of each row.
Single crochet around the entire scarf to finish it off—this helps keep the shape once it goes into the wash. When turning the corner, single crochet two extra stitches to keep the corners from turning in. (I do this with all the blankets I make.)
Tie off the end by making a knot.

Once the scarf is complete, create the fringe.

Cut 160 to 200 four inch pieces of yarn; half for each end of the scarf.
Use the crochet hook to bring a single piece of yarn through a loop at the end of the scarf.
Make sure both ends of the yarn are equal in length, then tie a double knot.
Use two to three pieces of yarn per loop and don’t be afraid to alternate the colors.

To “set” the scarf, wash on the delicate or “hand wash” cycle, then let air dry. If you do put your scarf in the dryer, tumble dry on low heat.

Keep Creating.

Art How-Tos Crochet | Leave Comment | Bookmark | Tweet This |

AlyiceEdrich.com
I'm a freelance writer, mixed media artist, SMVA, and the owner of The Dabbling Mum.

Copyrights

All material on this blog belongs to Alyice Edrich, unless otherwise noted. No project, artwork, or text may be reproduced or displayed elsewhere without the consent of the creator. That includes making derivative works for resale. Please use project tutorials for personal use and/or gifts only.