Pattern Description:
The Bestie Scarf is a free beginner Tunisian crochet scarf pattern, an easy introduction to the technique. It uses colorful Tunisian knit stitches, mimicking knitting, and combines luxurious merino wool with fuzzy mohair for an opulent texture. This super scarf provides warmth for the coldest winter days.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn:
- Hobbii Kid Silk, lace weight (category 0) yarn: 1 skein each of 10 colors. (For a single-color scarf, 1190 yards of mohair are needed).
- Hobbii Extra Fine Merino, sport weight (category 2) yarn: 1 skein each of 10 colors. (For a single-color scarf, 1000 yards of merino are needed).
- Yarn Weight:
- Hobbii Kid Silk: lace weight (category 0).
- Hobbii Extra Fine Merino: sport weight (category 2).
- Hook: 8mm Tunisian crochet hook (straight or corded).
- Notions:
- Scissors.
- Tapestry needle.
- Blocking supplies.
- Measurements:
- Finished Size: 15″ wide x 80″ long.
- Gauge: 4″ = 12 stitches x 14 rows unblocked.
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
Abbreviations:
- Ch = chain
- Lp(s) = Loop(s)
- Lts = Last Tunisian Stitch
- RetP = Return Pass
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitches
- Tks = Tunisian knit stitch
- Yo = yarn over
Special Stitches:
- Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): Insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tss.
- Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through the next 2 loops on hook) until 1 loop remains on hook.
- The scarf is worked primarily in the Tunisian knit stitch (Tks).
Instructions for Making the Bestie Scarf Pattern:
Setup Row:
- Using Color A of both the Hobbii Kid Silk and Hobbii Extra Fine Merino yarns, chain (Ch) 45.
- Next, pull up a loop (lp) in the 2nd chain from your hook, and then in each remaining chain across.
- Complete the return pass: chain (Ch) 1, then (yarn over (Yo), pull through the next 2 loops (lps) on your hook) repeating until only 1 loop (lp) remains on your hook.
- At the end of the Setup Row, you should have 45 stitches (sts).
Main Pattern Rows:
- Row 1: Work a Tunisian knit stitch (Tks) across the row, until you reach the last stitch (st).
- For the final stitch of the row, work a Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts).
- Then, complete a Return Pass (RetP).
- Repeat Row 1 until you have completed a total of 26 rows, which includes the initial Setup Row.
Color Changes:
- After completing the 26 rows in Color A, fasten off Color A of both yarns.
- Change to Color B of both the Hobbii Kid Silk and Hobbii Extra Fine Merino yarns.
- Continue repeating the Main Pattern Rows (Row 1 instructions) for 26 rows in Color B, then fasten off Color B and change to Color C.
- Continue this pattern, working 26 rows of each color until all 10 colors (A through J) have been used.
Bind Off Row:
- With Color J, you will complete a slip stitch bind off.
- Insert your hook into the next stitch as you would for a Tunisian knit stitch (Tks), yarn over (Yo), pull up a loop (lp).
- Then, pull through the loop (lp) on your hook to complete a slip stitch (sl st).
- Repeat these steps across the row until you reach the last stitch (st).
- For the very last stitch, insert your hook into the last stitch (st) as you would for a Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts), yarn over (Yo), pull up a loop (lp).
- Finally, pull through the loop (lp) on your hook to complete a slip stitch (sl st).
- Fasten off.
Finishing
- Weave in all ends using your tapestry needle.
- Wet block your scarf to the finished measurements of 15″ wide x 80″ long. To wet block:
- Create a lukewarm bath with a small amount of rinse-free wool soap.
- Allow the scarf to soak for 20 minutes.
- Gently lift the scarf from the bath and press out excess water – DO NOT WRING.
- Roll the scarf in a towel and step on it to remove any additional water.
- Lay the scarf face down on blocking boards and pin it to its finished dimensions.
- Allow the scarf to dry fully before unpinning.
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