I am in the middle of a yarn freeze. I cannot buy anymore until I decrease the stash. It is a necessary evil, especially since my bedroom doubles as a craft room. You may have seen my Yarn Scrap Pom Pom Wreath where I used my little scraps. But I needed something that could use my half-skeins. When I came across this lovely scarf by the lovely Sarah London, I knew I had found my next project!
For the most part I stuck with her pattern (it is essentially a large rectangular granny square). I am not sure if she uses UK or US terms, but her post uses TR crochet stitches and I used the US DC. I also used a HDC for the hot pink (partly because I did not have a ton left in that color and because I did not want it to be TOO TOO pink) and for the outside edge of purple. I also used my H hook (5.00mm) but that was simply because I couldn't find the 5.5 that Sarah used. Pretty sure my son threw it away. Sigh.
I just love crocheting granny squares. It is relaxing.
This scarf has 7 seven colors and did not use even half a skein of each. I still have leftovers from my leftovers. I used a whole bunch of different brands and types (some cotton, some acrylic) but all were a size 4. It is 7 and a half inches high and 7 and a half feet long (Seriously! What are the chances?)
I love that it has all of my favorite colors, and that it will brighten up the dreary winter. Can winter be over already?
What colors will you use?
Anonymous
Love this 🙂
Diane Simpkins
I have made Sarah's scarf and it was so easy. I love your idea of mixing DC rows and HD rows. I also love your pony hat. thanks for giving us these patterns. Diane S.