I ran across a crochet pattern that I really liked, used a different yarn than what the pattern called for, tweaked it a little, and I’m quite happy with the results. I love the texture that is created with a combination of front and back crossed double crochet stitches. Sound hard? Not really, once you understand the stitch and get going with it. The pattern is worked lengthwise so this scarf can be made whatever length and width you’d like. For a longer scarf start with more foundation chain stitches. For a wider scarf add more rows in the pattern repeat.
This pattern is fairly simple, and I love the post stitches that create the ribs and the ridges in this infinity scarf! The pattern I started with is The Ribs and Ridges Scarf on the The Friendly Red Fox website.
I altered it just a bit. Rather than crocheting a rectangle and sewing the edges together when finished like the pattern instructs, I crocheted the scarf in the round. I just like to be finished, when I’m finished. Do you know what I mean?
I use this pattern by Prague Loop over and over. This scarf was made with our 100% Alpaca Swizzle Yarn, which has been discontinued since I wrote this post. Any DK or worsted weight yarn would work with this pattern, and it took just one skein of yarn for a scarf that measured 60″ long by 5.5″ wide. Take a look at our Astral Yarn, our Paca Paints Yarn, our Classic Alpaca Yarn, and our Espiral Yarn. All would work wonderfully with this pattern. The scarf is worked lengthwise, back and forth in rows, and gauge is not important. Super easy one row scarf, very suitable for beginners.
This Easy Mistake Stitch Scarf is a pattern I like to use when teaching people how to knit. This pattern is from the Purl Soho website. I have adapted the pattern to use with our bulky Snuggle Yarn from the Alpaca Yarn Company, and big needles, so fewer stitches are needed when casting on than what is written in the original pattern.
I liked this cowl pattern so much that I made three of them! I did use three different color combinations, not sure which one I like the best. The pattern is called Stormy Weather Cowl by Tamara Kelly. It works up very fast with our bulky Snuggle yarn and a big hook. The colors I used for the one below are Winter Sky and Pine Tree.
Love the zig zag design that is accomplished by going two rows down to create the stitch, a little tricky, but no big deal once you figure out where to put your hook!
This Jessica Scarflette crochet pattern is by Jessica Dassing of Chick-a-Pea Studio. Any weight yarn will work using the appropriate hook, as there is no fit to this scarflette.
I used one of our Swizzle Yarns, a DK weight, and 100% alpaca. The color is called Punk Rock Princess, now isn’t that a fun name?
Seed stitch, also known as moss stitch, is a basic texture stitch. It is made up of alternating knit and purl stitches.
The fabric is firm, does not curl, and looks the same on both sides. It is ideal for small knits, scarves, cowls, mittens, gloves, and knits up into super cute baby items! This is a stitch you will want to learn!
I use this pattern by Prague Loop over and over. It is easy, mindless and quick, especially with a bulky yarn. Any yarn could be used and any size hook. My favorite yarn to use with this pattern is our Snuggle Yarn. This scarf is worked lengthwise, back and forth in rows, and gauge is not important. Super easy one row scarf, very suitable for beginners.
The color of the Snuggle Yarn pictured above is called Seafoam.
This pattern is called Spring Petals Scarf, a free pattern I found on Ravelry by Ragamuffin. I adapted it for our Astral Yarn and love how it turned out! I used Star Bright White Astral Yarn by The Alpaca Yarn Company. The pattern called for a worsted weight yarn, and Astral Yarn is DK weight, also referred to as light worsted. A little lighter than worsted weight, I figured the DK weight might make the scarf a little bit more lacy looking. And so it did!
Learning to knit can be a bit overwhelming, but once you’ve learned it can be very enjoyable, calming your mind while your hands stay busy. All you really need is some yarn and a couple of knitting needles.
Choosing Yarn
One of the pleasures of knitting is working with beautiful yarn textures and colors, though choosing which yarn to use can be puzzling. It is important to choose the right yarn for your knitting project. This E-guide on How to Choose and Use the Right Yarn Every Time is a very helpful resource.
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