Crochet Holiday Gift Scarf
Looking for a special gift to surprise your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further than a crochet holiday gift scarf! Handmade with love and care, this unique accessory is sure to bring warmth and joy to the lucky recipient. Crocheting a holiday gift scarf allows you to unleash your creativity and personalize the design to match the recipient's style and preferences. You can choose from a wide range of yarn colors and textures, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind piece that will be cherished for years to come. Whether you opt for a classic pattern or experiment with intricate stitches, the result will be a stunning accessory that adds a touch of elegance to any winter outfit. Not only is a crochet holiday gift scarf a thoughtful present, but it also carries a deeper meaning. Handmade gifts are a symbol of the time and effort invested in creating something special for someone you care about. The recipient will appreciate the thoughtfulness and the fact that you took the time to make something unique just for them. So, why settle for a generic store-bought gift when you can give a handmade scarf that is both practical and sentimental?
Skill Level: Easy
RED HEART® Celebration™: 1 ball each Aqua/Silver A, Purple/ Silver B, Pink/SilverC, Blue/Silver D, Gold/ Silver E, and Lime/Silver F (Celebration is discontinued)Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [I-9 US]Yarn needle, fabric sealant (optional)
Scarf measures 5” x 48” (12.5 x 122 cm), not including fringe.
V-st = (sc, ch 2, sc) in indicated st or ch-space.Notes
1. All rows are worked with right side facing.
2. Begin and end each row with an 8” (20.5 cm) tail to tie into fringe.
3. There is enough yarn in the six skeins to make 4 scarves.
SCARF
With A, ch 152.
Row 1 (right side): Working in back bars, V-st in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next 2 chs, V-st in next ch; repeat from * across—50 V-sts. Fasten off.
Row 2: With right side facing, join B with sc in ch-2 space of first V-st, (ch 2, sc) in same ch-2 space, *ch 1, V-st in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across. Fasten off.
Rows 3–6: Repeat Row 2 working 1 row each with C, D, E, and F.
Row 7 (right side): With right side of Row 1 facing and working across opposite side of foundation ch, join A with sc to first ch, (ch 2, sc) in same ch, *skip next 2 ch, V-st in next ch; repeat from * across.
Rows 8–12: Repeat Rows 2–6.
Fringe
Cut two 16” (40.5 cm) lengths of each color to match tails at ends of rows. Thread yarn through sc at end of each row and tie in an overhand knot. Cut and thread an additional length of A through end of row with no beginning tail. Comb out and cut fringe to desired length, then tie a tight knot at end of each fringe to prevent fraying. If desired, do not tie a knot at end of fringe; instead, apply fabric sealant to each end.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch =
chain; sc = single crochet; sp(s) = space(s);
st(s) = stitch(es); ( ) = work directions in
parentheses into same st; * = repeat whatever
follows the * as indicated.