Description
A simple scarf made with single and double crochet stitches, perfect for beginners and as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Ingredients
- Yarn: 2 balls of Red Heart® Super Easy™ yarn
- Crochet hook: U.S. size L/11 (8 mm)
- Yarn needle: For weaving in the ends
- Scissors: For cutting fringe lengths
Instructions
- Make the foundation chain. Chain 17 (ch 17). Keep the chain relaxed rather than pulling it tight.
- Work the first row. Make 1 single crochet in the second chain from your hook. Then make 1 single crochet in each chain across to the end. You should have 16 single crochet stitches. Turn your work.
- Start the second row. Chain 3. Make 1 double crochet in the next stitch, then make 1 double crochet in each stitch across to the end of the row. Turn your work.
- Repeat the double crochet row. For each following row, chain 3, make 1 double crochet in the next stitch, and make 1 double crochet in each remaining stitch across. Turn at the end of the row. Repeat until the scarf measures 70 inches (178 cm).
- Work the final row. Chain 1, then make 1 single crochet in each double crochet across to the end of the row. Fasten off and leave a tail long enough to weave in securely.
- Weave in the yarn ends. Thread each end onto a yarn needle. Weave it through several stitches on the wrong side of the fabric.
- Make and attach the fringe. Cut yarn into 14-inch (35.5 cm) lengths. Take 3 strands together for each fringe bundle. Fold a bundle in half, pull the folded loop through an edge stitch at one end of the scarf, then draw the loose ends through the loop and tighten gently to form a knot.
Notes
Check the yarn labels before you begin, since labels provide useful care information and help confirm that your two balls match in color and dye lot.