Inspired by the vast, open skies and rocky mesas of the American Southwest, the Big Sky Country Scarf embodies a relaxed bohemian style for all. This soft, versatile wrap features a simple mesa motif, created using easy double crochet stitches. Crafted from two cakes of gradient yarn, the scarf showcases beautiful color transitions, adding to its unique charm. Optional luxuriously long fringe enhances its bohemian appeal.
Time: Weekend Project
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 17” by 83” [43 by 211 cm] not including fringe; 17” by 109” [43 by 277 cm] including fringe
Gauge: 17 sts and 11 rows = 6” [15 cm] in dc
Materials
Yarn: Caron Colorama Halo Perfect Phasing (71% acrylic, 18% nylon, 11% polyester; 481 yards [440 meters] / 8 ounces [227 grams]): Nutmeg Frost (MC/CC, 2 balls) or Harbor Frost (MC/CC, 2 balls), plus 210 yards [192 m] for fringe (optional)
Hook: US size J/10 6.0 mm
Notions: tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
This easy scarf is worked lengthwise in one piece in double crochet stitches. Use the same gradient yarn colorway as both the main color and contrast color yarns, one cake as the main color and a second cake as the contrast color. Begin crocheting from the center or darkest color of each cake. The main color yarn is used for 10 rows before the first contrast color section begins, creating an offset so the main and contrast colors don’t blend.
The starting ch 3 counts as a dc. Work is turned after each row. To change colors from main color to contrast color, yarn over with the contrast color to finish the last main color stitch. Carry both yarns throughout Rows 11-22. No need to carry the main color yarn across the last section of contrast color yarn in Rows 11-22, just pick it back up in the next row.
Pattern
With MC, ch 242.
Row 1: With MC, dc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1st st) and all ch across. (240 dc)
Rows 2-10: With MC, ch 3 (counts as a st here and throughout), dc in each st across.
Rows 11-14: With CC, ch 3, 9 dc CC, 60 dc MC, 20 dc CC, 60 dc MC, 20 dc CC, 60 dc MC, 10 dc CC.
Rows 15-18: With CC, ch 3, 19 dc CC, 40 dc MC, 40 dc CC, 40 dc MC, 40 dc CC, 40 dc MC, 20 dc CC.
Rows 19-22: With CC, ch 3, 29 dc CC, 20 dc MC, 60 dc CC, 20 dc MC, 60 dc CC, 20 dc MC, 30 dc CC.
Rows 23-32: With CC, ch 3, dc in each st across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Fringe (optional)
Cut 256 pieces of 29” [74-cm] yarn. Fold 4 pieces of yarn in half. Insert hook into the end of Row 1 and pull the center of folded yarn through the stitch about 2” [5 cm]. Tuck the fringe ends down through the loop and pull to tighten. Repeat across the ends of each row on both ends of the scarf. Trim fringe to 13” [33 cm].