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Item #8 in my Scraptastic Summer Series!!
See THIS POST for more information and to get all the pattern links in one place as I finish them. All six projects so far are great stash busters! My stash is almost gone!!
Scraptastic Reversible Pet Bed
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Stitches Guide: *US Terms apply
Chain: Ch
Stitch: St
Single Crochet: SC
Inc Sc or Inc or 2sc: make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch as indicated
Inv dec or dec: decrease, invisible decrease or even crochet together
BLO: back loop only/ FLO: front loop only
Hdc: half double crochet
Dc: Double Crochet
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Materials: This pattern is written as a scrap yarn project, but you can use any yarns you have for this as long as you keep the overall weight of the yarns being held together the same. Gauge is not critical exactly, but you do want consistency throughout. For example, if you start with 2 strands of #4 yarn, don’t switch in the project to 2 strands of #5 yarn or a strand of #3 and #4. You can use all of these yarns, but you need to be consistent throughout. So, you could start with a strand of #5 and #3 held together – but, keep that throughout.
I have used 2 strands of #4 worsted weight yarn held together in almost all of the scarves in my examples. In the brown and mint scarf, one of those strands is a sport weight and in the pink and purple, one of those strands is Homespun. You can see that many varieties of yarn will work for this as long as you use consistency.
I used my size 8mm hook throughout the entirety of these scarves.
These are the large hooks that I use. I love them as much as my Clover hooks. The only issue that I have had with them, but I use them A LOT! – is that the size has smudged off the handle grip, but they work just as fabulous as my expensive Clover set.
I have also ordered this set and love it! – and it comes with everything you need to get started:
Naturally, if you are using materials very different from mine, you will end up with a different size in the end.
I can’t give you an exact number of yards that you will use per scarf– I used all scraps – scrap balls and skeins and leftover pieces – but, if you run out of yarn while making it, just join a new color – that is the magic of scrap yarn crochet! Just make sure it is the same type of yarn. I can say that on the scarf with the Lion Brand Homespun that I used that full skein of yarn. This pattern is adaptable for all sizes. You can make them wider and shorter and longer. It is a simple pattern.
Ugly Yarns: This is the perfect project for ugly, old yarns! When you hold them together sometimes you get something very nice at the end. Also, some variegated yarns make really blocky patterns when worked in the round, but if you hold a second strand this changes that all together!
Crochet Hooks: You will probably need to try a few sizes to get the one that is right for your yarn. What I mean by “works” is that you want to be able to easily crochet all the strands without fighting them so, if you need to use a different size hook than what I have used please do. For scarves you definitely do NOT want a stiff fabric, but rather aim for a loose, drapey fabric that is soft.
A note on yarns: If you have crocheted for a while, you will know that not all #4 worsted weight yarns are the same. For example, Red Heart Super Saver works up very different than Caron Simply Soft, but they are both listed as #4 weight yarn. Consider this as you work and try to be consistent on your yarn changes. For example, don’t start with 2 strands of RHSS and then change those out for Caron Simply Soft or your project will be smaller in some places than others. You can absolutely use them together in this project, but be consistent – if you start with a strand of RHSS and Caron Simply Soft – as you run out of one type, join the same type.
The labels that I have used came from All This Wood on Etsy.
Start with your strands held together and chain 2.
In the second chain from the hook make 3hdc.
You will chain 1 and turn now and on each and every row. (ch1+t)
Inc = increase half double crochet on this pattern
Row 2: inc, hdc, inc, (5) ch1+t now and on every row
Row 3: hdc 5
Row 4: inc, hdc 3, inc (7)
Row 5: hdc 7
Row 6: inc, hdc 5, inc (9)
Row 7: hdc 9
Row 8: inc, hdc 7, inc (11)
Row 9: hdc 11
Row 10: inc, hdc 9, inc (13)
Row 11: hdc 13
Row 12: inc, hdc 11, inc (15)
Row 13: hdc 15
**now that you see the increase pattern repeat as established if you want to make a wider scarf. In my examples, this is as wide I went.
Row 14+ : you will hdc in EACH STITCH ACROSS but you will be doing the stitches IN THE BACK LOOP ONLY (BLO) AFTER THE FIRST STITCH AND BEFORE THE LAST STITCH.
So, Row 14 would be: hdc, hdc BLO across to last stitch, hdc in last stitch. *the first and last hdc are worked in/under both loops.
Repeat this row until you reach the desired length for your scarf. Length for scarves is adjustable for age and size of the person. Adjust the length as you need.
Once you have *almost* the length you want, you need to do some decrease rows to get the same tapered look on this side – so,
The first decrease row is: dec, hdc 11, dec (13) *you chain 1 and turn here too after each row*
Hdc in each stitch across (13)
Dec, hdc 9, dec (11)
Hdc in each stitch across (11)
Dec, hdc 7, dec (9)
Hdc in each stitch across (9)
Dec, hdc 5, dec (7)
Hdc in each stitch across
Dec, hdc 3, dec (5)
Hdc in each stitch across (5)
Dec, hdc, dec (3)
Hdc3tog (half double crochet 3 together) and finish off
You can embellish your simple scarves any way that you like.
See how fun the yarns are held together?
And – add a matching beanie for a super fun gift set!
The beanies that I have made for these are from THIS PATTERN HERE ON MY BLOG. I have done some blo and third loop only work in the scrappy one, but the pattern is the same.
You can see more details of some of the colors that I have used together – and ALL FROM MY SCRAP YARNS!!
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Thank you for choosing my pattern. XOXO, Kristi at The Burgundy Basket.
