Crochet a scarf - Do you struggle with packing your suitcase? Does it not fit at all and do you have to choose between a pair shoes or your crochet project? No worries! Only three balls, a needle and you will have a lot of crochet fun on your holidays. Read on for the free pattern of this wonderful scarf.
This summer scarf of Jaipur is an ideal holiday project. The balls take up less space and if it is finished you can wear this pretty summer scarf for any occasion! Make a trendy walk at the campsite, the beach or wear it as a colourful addition to a chic dress.
What do you need?
Materials:
- 3 balls of Katia Jaipur colour 204
- Crochet hook size 4 mm
Pattern summer scarf:
Work 18 granny squares.
Ch8 and close with a sl st.
Round 1: sc2 in each ch. End the round with a sl st (= 16 sts).
Round 2: ch, *ch8, sc1 in the 4th sc of the previous row; repeat from * 3x. End the round with a sl st.
Round 3: ch2, dc2, *ch5, dc3, ch2, dc3; repeat from * 2x, ch5, dc3, ch2. End with a sl st.
Rounds 4-8:using sl sts, go to the last kdc and work ch2, dc2. In each corner: dc3, ch5, dc3. In each ch2 space of the previous row: dc3, ch 2. End with a sl st.
Make 4 half granny squares (triangles).
Ch8 and end with a sl st.
Round 1: sc8 in the ring.
Round 2: ch2, ch4, sc1 in the 3rd sc, ch8, sc in the 6th sc, ch4, sc1 in the last sc.
Round 3: ch6, dc3, ch2, dc3, ch5, dc3, ch2, dc3, ch2, dc.
Rows 4-8: ch6, dc3. In each corner: dc3, ch5, dc3. In each ch2 space of the previous row: dc3, ch 2. End with a sl st.
Key: sc, dc, ch, sl st
Crochet the granny's together with sl st, as in the illustration below.
Is the scarf complete? Finish it off with a decorative border.
Round 1: *sc1, ch6, in the 3rd ch from the hook, sc1, in the next ch: hdc, dc, trc; repeat from * all the way around the scarf.
sc1, *hdc1, dc1, trc2, dc1, hdc1, sc3; repeat from * all the way around the scarf.
Finish off with some tassels. Make 5 tassels and attach three at the middle corner and two at each tip.
Colourful Jaipur
Katia Jaipur is a thin gradient yarn of 100% cotton fibres. The fine colour combinations give your knitting or crochet project a special touch! Which colour is your fave?
What is your favourite holiday project?