Pattern Description:
This “Yarn Candy Scarf” is a fun and easy, super long crocheted scarf designed to be made with a 12-day yarn advent calendar or any DK weight scrap yarns.
The pattern features color changes to maintain interest, resulting in a beautiful and colorful accessory to keep you warm and fashionable in just a few days.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn:
- 12 (20 g) mini skeins SW Merino DK weight yarn (various colors).
- 1 skein of contrasting color SW Merino DK weight yarn (100 g/245 yds).
- Each mini skein section requires approximately 18 g/50 yds/46 m of DK wt SW Merino yarn.
- Each contrast color section requires approximately 9 g/22 yds/20 m of DK wt SW Merino yarn.
- You will need approximately 700-800 yds of DK wt yarn in total.
- Substitution: You can also substitute by holding 2 strands of ANY fingering wt yarn together.
- Yarn Weight: DK (double knit) weight.
- Hook: US 10.5/K/6.5 mm crochet hook.
- Measurements:
- Finished Size: 122”/279 cm long x 8”/20 cm wide.
- Gauge: 13 dc (measured at an angle to match direction of sts) + 5 rows (dc) = 4” (10 cm) on a size US 10.5/K/6.5 mm crochet hook (blocked).
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- Bo = bobble stitch (*YO, insert hook into st and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops; rep from *4 times. YO and draw through all 5 loops)
- BLO = back loop only
- Ch = chain
- Dc = double crochet
- DK = double knit
- G = gram(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Sk = skip
- St(s) = stitch(es)
- SW = superwash
- Wt = weight
Instructions for Making the Yarn Candy Scarf Pattern:
Starting with Mini Skein/Color 1
- Chain (Ch) 40 using your first 20 g mini skein/color 1.
- Row 1: Work 2 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook. Then, dc in each of the next 17 ch. Sk 2 chs. Dc in each of the next 17 ch. Finally, work 2 dc in the last ch. Turn your work.
- Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st). Work 2 dc in the first st. Then, dc in each of the next 17 sts. Sk 2 sts. Dc in each of the next 17 sts. Finish with 2 dc in the last st. Turn.
- Rows 3-10: Rep Row 2 a total of 8 times, or until you have used up most of your first 20 g mini skein.
Introducing the Contrasting Color
- Row 11: Using your contrasting color yarn and while weaving in the previous color as you crochet, ch 2 (does not count as a st). Work 2 dc in the BLO of the first st. Then, dc in the BLO of each of the next 17 sts. Sk 2 sts. Dc in the BLO of each of the next 17 sts. Finish with 2 dc in the BLO of the last st. Turn.
- Row 12: Repeat the last row (Row 11).
- Row 13: Ch 2 (does not count as a st). Work 2 dc in the BLO of the first st. Then, dc in the BLO of each of the next 4 sts, work Bo in the BLO of the next st; rep from 3 times total. Work 1 dc in the next 2 sts. Sk 2 sts. Work dc in the BLO of the next 2 sts. Then, work Bo in the BLO of the next st, dc in the BLO of the next 4 sts; rep from * 3 times total. Finish with 2 dc in the BLO of the last st. Turn.
Continuing with Mini Skein/Color 2 and Beyond
- Rows 14-22: Using your next 20 g mini skein/color 2, repeat Row 2 a total of 10 times, or until you almost run out of your second 20 g mini skein.
- Rows 23-25: Using your contrasting color yarn, repeat Rows 11-13.
- Continue in this manner, changing colors as needed, until you have used all 12 of your mini skeins or your scarf reaches your desired length. This means you will alternate between the 10-row mini-skein sections (following the pattern of Rows 2-10 for each mini-skein) and the 3-row contrasting color sections (following the pattern of Rows 11-13).
Finishing and Blocking
Blocking is an essential step to achieve the finished size and drape.
- Soak your scarf in warm water with a mild soap for at least one hour.
- Remove excess water by wrapping the wet scarf in a towel. Do not let the wet scarf hang unsupported.
- Reshape the scarf to its finished dimensions (122”/279 cm long x 8”/20 cm wide) and lay it flat to dry.
- Once dry, weave in all loose ends.
Your “Yarn Candy Scarf” is now complete! Enjoy your beautiful, colorful, and warm accessory.
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