The weather has been exceptionally cold here in the Midwest this week and it doesn't look like it will be warming up anytime soon. The wind-chill has been below zero, and the actual temperature isn't much better. I am choosing to stay inside as much as possible and snuggle with my yarn, but on the occasions that I have to leave the house I want to make sure I am bundled up and warm! This oversized bulky striped scarf is the perfect thing to keep my neck and upper body warm against that bitter cold wind.
One of my favorite things about making with bulky yarn is how fast it works up. You can whip up a few of these scarfs in no time! So let's get started!
For this scarf I used Charisma Yarn by Loops and Threads, but any Bulky 5 weight yarn will work.
Bulky Striped Scarf
Supplies:
10 mm crochet hook
300 yards Bulky (5) weight yarn in three different colors. (100 yards ea)
Shown in Loops & Threads Charisma Denim (A), Mist (B), and Ocean Deep (C)
Large Needle
Small hook for attaching the tassels
Terminology:
CH: Chain
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SLST: Slip Stitch
F/O: Finish off
Finished Scarf is 6.5” wide and 64” long without tassels and 78” long with tassels
With Color A
Row 1: Chain 15, HDC into the 2nd chain, *SLST, HDC* across, SLST into the last stitch, ch1, turn. (14)
Row 2: *HDC, SLST* across, ch1, turn. (14)
Rows 3 – 8 Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 9 – 20: repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Rows 21 – 27: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 28 – 29: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Rows 30 – 36: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 37 – 48: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Rows 49 – 58: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 59 – 60: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Rows 61 – 80: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 81 – 82: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Rows 83 – 92: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 93 – 104 Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Rows 105 – 111: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 112 – 113: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Rows 114 – 120: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Rows 121 – 132: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Rows 133 – 140: Repeat Row 2
F/O and weave in ends.
Tassels
Cut 60 15” pieces of yarn
Using 3 pieces per tassel, (10 tassels per end), fold yarn in half and using a small hook pull the center fold of the yarn into the space far enough to create a loop. Pull the ends of the yarn through the loop and pull tight securing the tassels to the end of the scarf.
Have fun experimenting with different color combinations and varying the distance of the stripes for a one of a kind scarf. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
This red and white one is one of my favorites and is perfect for Valentines Day!
I hope you are staying well and staying warm! If you make a Bulky Striped Scarf I would love to see it! You can tag me on Instagram or on Facebook
Happy Crocheting!
~Carol
