Braided Infinity Scarf

We are in the middle of Snowmageddon here in central Kentucky and was homebound yesterday. I took a break from the Special Olympics crafting and made this Braided Infinity Scarf.

I follow posts on a Facebook community for crochet enthusiasts --- well addicts really. This Double Layered Braided Cowl pattern from My Hobby is Crochet was trending. I was not too keen at first because I prefer to have my neck covered being that I have short hair. More and more posts showed on the group page and the projects were quite pretty so I caved. I did modify my work to fit my needs and made n infinity scarf instead of just a cowl.

Braided Infinity Scarf

My modifications:
I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice (Oatmeal) yarn.

Chain length per braid is 225 stitches (add two for the hdc starting stitch).

When joining the bands together, I layered two alternating strands together then used a single stitch across the length to keep the braids intact.

After finishing just 1 row of single crochet on both ends, those were joined together with a slip stitch across on the WRONG SIDE so the join will be on the inside of the infinity scarf.


Other Ideas
After taking photos of this scarf, I thought this would also make a pretty scarf with fringes at the ends. I am thinking of making another scarf with this pattern as a base just a tad wider with five braids in purple. Will post photos when that is finished.
It looks calm and pretty outside with all the clean snow that we got yesterday.


Stay warm.
~ maria
1 Peter 1:23

Houndstooth Pattern Scarf (2016 Special Olympics Scarf Project)

Houndstooth Scarf
The Wyoming Special Olympics colors for 2016 were Purple and Black. I thought the Houndstooth pattern would be a great way to show of the contrasting colors. As pretty as it looks, I thought it would be difficult, but it was actually quite easy and the rows stitched up quickly. All you really need to think is 1-2-1-2-1-2.....easy.

Houndstooth Pattern Scarf for

Special Olympics Scarf Project

(Wyoming 2016)

Materials
* To make a scarf using this pattern, it is best to use two contrasting colors to make the pattern pop, preferably one light and one dark.

Pattern
>> Starting Chain:
Chain stitch to desired length that is a multiple of 2 +1 with color A.

>> Row 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 
*Dc in next ch, Sc in next ch. 
Repeat from * to end. 
Change yarn to color B.

>> Row 2:
Using color B, Ch 2 (counts as Dc) then turn.
**Sc in next Dc, Dc in next Sc.
Repeat from ** to end.
Change yarn to color A.

>> Row 3:
Using color A, Ch 1 (counts as Sc) then turn.
*Dc in next ch, Sc in next ch. 
Repeat from * to end. 
Change yarn to color B.

>> Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired width.
Weave in ends unless adding fringe.

Optional Fringe
Count number of rows of each color, multiply by 6 to determine total number of strands needed.

Cut 6 1/2" strands of yarn for total number of strands.

Take 3 strands of corresponding color to each row. Fold strands as a bundle in half.

Using crochet hook, draw bundle through the row end loop.

Pull ends through the loop to secure fringe.

Other Ideas
This pattern can be adapted to a lab blanket.
School colors make a nice combination for this pattern.
Fringe colors can be mixed or alternating.


I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I do!
~ maria
Ephesians 1:14

Lacy Ripple Stitch (2016 Special Olympics Scarf Project)

Lacy Ripple Stitch Scarf for

Special Olympics Scarf Project (Maine 2016)

Lacy Ripple Stitch

I found this pattern on Meladora's Creations for Crochet. There are numerous videos that demonstrate how to create different stitches for both right-handed and left-handed crochet crafters. 

Video Tutorial links to the Lacy Ripple Stitch Pattern:
Right Handed
Left-Handed Tutorial


The written pattern can be found on the Meladora's Creations web site.

For this scarf, I crocheted rows 1 and 2 in Color A, then rows 3 and 4 in color B. Continuing the sequence until I obtained the desired width for the scarf. I imagine you can have additional colors in increments of two rows if you are making a bigger project with multiple colors such as a lap blanket or afghan.

I will be posting photos of the scarves that were sent to Delaware and Wyoming next time. I barely made the deadline for Arkansas and got those mailed yesterday. The scarves for Kansas are also in the mail. I am working on the Texas pair in navy blue and white now.

It is not too late to send scarves to Washington (February 26 - dark navy and lime green), South Dakota (March 1 - Light Blue and Beige) and Alaska (March 6 - Tan and Light Blue). Details are posted at the Colouring With Yarn web site.


~ maria
James 1:12

Vertical Stripe Scarf (2016 Special Olympics Scarf Project)

Vertical Stripe Scarf for Special Olympics
Scarf Project (Indiana 2016)

Crocheting and Knitting are among my favorite hobbies. Both allow me to work with my hands and feel creative. My problem is that I cannot have countless scarves and blankets if I continued to make yarn projects. So I conducted a search of organizations that accepted crocheted and knitted projects and found the Special Olympics Scarf Project.

I currently live in Kentucky but the state SO was not participating so I decided to make scarves for the Indiana chapter since that was where I lived prior to moving to Lexington. I looked for a pattern that would be nice for both a male or female athlete and found this Vertical Stripe Scarf.

I adjusted the color sequence and number of rows to comply with the 6-7 inch width requirement using the state colors (Red Heart Cherry Red #319 and Red Heart White #311). Here is the finished product.

My pattern modifications:
Size G
Starting chain of 160 for a 54" scarf
3" fringes on both ends to reach 60" if desired

Scarf A color sequence:
Color A: starting chain + 3 rows
Color B: 6 rows
Color A: 3 rows
Color B: 6 rows
Color 4: 4 rows

Scarf B color sequence:
Color A: starting chain + 7 rows
Color B: 3 rows
Color A: 3 rows
Color B: 3 rows
Color 4: 8 rows

If you would like to participate by donating a scarf or two, it is not too late. There are several states with deadlines that have not passed. I have finished scarves for North Carolina and Maine. I will be going to the post office to mail the Delaware and Wyoming scarves I finished this weekend. Still working on the Arkansas and Kansas sets. I will post all project information in the next few weeks.

Thank you for visiting and Happy New Year!
~ maria
John 3:3