Free Pattern - Rainbow Ripple Scarf
Hello friends!
Although it's a dark and rainy day, and there's still snow on the ground, I can feel spring on the horizon and I am so ready for it!
This time of year calls for a bright and cheerful project. Recently when I was out shopping with my daughter, some vibrant neon craft yarn called out to us, and we had to answer the call.
I decided to create a super simple crochet scarf that was a perfect road trip project for March Break. This scarf was worked on the bias by increasing and decreasing at either end of every row. Working into the third loop creates a ribbed effect. Once desired length is reached (I made mine 48 inches / 120 cm for a double-wrapped cowl), the two diagonal ends are seamed or slip-stitched together. This creates a number of ways to wear:
Video description: Nicky holds up a neon rainbow scarf and wraps it flat around her neck, then doubles it over to create a cowl.
The yarn is Red Heart Super Saver, which in my eyes is better suited to household items like throws or toys for its durability and relative stiffness, but in this case, it was the colour that sold us. This project would be perfect for your favourite squishy worsted, and only needed 200 grams for a 48-inch / 120 cm cowl. Tag your version #RainbowRippleScarf, I would love to see it!
CONSTRUCTION
The width of the scarf is created using a foundation double crochet row. Each row is worked in half double crochet in the 3rd loop with an increase and decrease at either end to create a bias shape. The two diagonal ends are then seamed or slip stitched together to create a long cowl.
MATERIALS
Red Heart Super Saver Stripes (worsted, 100% acrylic, 215m / 235 yds / 141g). Pattern uses 305 m / 333 yds / 200g.
5.5mm / I/9 crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Measuring tape
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
48 inches / 120 cm long by 6 inches / 15cm wide
GAUGE
16 sts x 13 rows in half double crochet in the 3rd loop = 4 inches / 10 cm after washing
ABBREVIATIONS
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
hdc3lp: half double crochet into 3rd loop
hdc2tog: half double crochet two stitches together
lp: loop
RS: right side
sl: slip
st(s): stitches
WS: wrong side
TECHNIQUES
Foundation double crochet: Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) Tutorial - YouTube
Half double crochet in the 3rd loop: Learn It: Half Double Crochet in the Third Loop - YouTube
PATTERN
Row 1 (WS): Ch3, foundation dc 29 (30 sts)
Row 2 (RS): Ch1, 2hdc into front & 3rd lp, hdc3lp to last 2 sts, hdc2tog into front & 3rd lp, turn.
Row 3: Ch1, hdc2tog into front & 3rd lp, hdc3lp to last st, 2hdc into front & 3rd lp, turn.
Rep Rows 2-3 until piece measures 48 inches / 120 cm or desired length, ending after a WS row.
With RS of work facing, bring foundation row on top of last row worked. Sl st the foundation row and 3rd lp of last row worked together across.
Note: Alternately, you may choose to fasten off and seam short ends together.
Fasten off. Weave in ends, wash and dry flat.
That's it! This was such a quick and simple design that I thought it was perfect for a blog freebie. If you try it, please share your photos with me on Instagram @handknitsandhygge #RainbowRippleScarf
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