the inspo
The temperature has finally dropped to something normal for November in NYC! So, naturally, I began thinking about crocheting a scarf. I have only crocheted one scarf before because I’m not particularly a fan of the way that rows of consistent stitches look and how long it takes to work up the appropriate length. However, two of my good friends have birthdays on the same day this month and what better gift than a warm, handmade accessory. So, I decided I’d be making them both scarves.
the yarn
I did not have any specific fiber in mind, and so when I came across Caron Colorama Halo O’Go Yarn in my local Joann store (on sale!), I picked up 3 skeins (Vanilla Frost, Rosemary Frost, and Lavender Frost). I love the ombre color schemes they have and the fuzziness of the yarn. They were also almost *too* easy to carry since you can just put your arm through the middle and wear them like oversized bracelets.
the pattern
Now, since I’m not a fan of how the one-stitch scarves I’ve made came out, I did a bit of research on Pinterest for alternative stitch patterns. This led me to Rich Textures Crochet’s Terra Nova Scarf pattern. I loved the waffle look and decided this was the crochet scarf for me. The pattern was easy to follow (there’s even a video tutorial for anyone that’s a visual learner).
the fun part
I used my 6mm hook and chained 28 to reach my ideal scarf width. Then, I got to work. I was able to finish the entire skein within about 9 hours (1.5 hours in an airport + 7 hour flight + 30 minutes at home until I lost yarn chicken and fastened off).
I LOVE how the scarf came out. After the first few rows I was extremely happy (selfishly) by the fact I had bought 3 skins because that meant I could make one of these scarves for myself.
I’ve posted the finished product multiple times on my Instagram, and I’d really appreciate if you let me know what you think of these scarves! Also, if you’ve made it here, thanks for visiting my page!
crochet with me concept
crochet with me posts are meant as a way for me to document my general process of crocheting and to share it with others! I love learning about how everyone goes about a completing project and take back tidbits to my own crochet habits.