15 Weeks til Christmas Scarf Along

[crochetgoddess]

I am going to get started this week on my scarves for Christmas gifts and for myself for winter and was wondering if anyone would like to join in a scarf along.

Week one
http://www.geocities.com/chigaboom1976/An_Inspired_Lace_Scarf.html

hope you all can joing along!!!

[craftygirl2]

That is absolutly gorgeous...
I'm in...
need to make x mas gifts and I know already whom this beuty goes to...lol

thankx for the Idea
M.

[nutz4crochet]

That's pretty, looks like the tablecloth I'm currently working on.

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/PuritanTC.html

[crochetgoddess]

week 2:
One Skein Scarf (http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=1858) (membership is free)

Week 3:
Curly Girl Scarf (http://wildyarn.blogspot.com/2005/12/curly-girl-scarf.html)

Week 4:
Stardust Scarf (http://www.dianelangan.com/CrochetPatternFiles/websafenames/stardust.html)

Week 5:
Lumpy Scarf (http://www.midnightknitter.com/knitpixiepatterns/uploads/lumpy_scarf.htm)

of course you can do these in what ever order you would like or if you have other scarves you would like to do, give us the link so we can all join in.

[Sanditerese]

I love the stardust scarf. I can't wait to start it!

[crochetgoddess]

It is one of my favorites too and I have the perfect yarn already picked out!

[Nikkidear]

I'd be glad to join, but I'm afraid I'm not up to those types of scarves yet. I'm working on something a bit more basic. I'm making a large number of easy scarves with this pattern...

Chain 13; DC in 2nd chain from hook; DC in each ch thereafter (11 total); *chain 2 turn; DC 1 in each sp for total of 11* repeat * til 60" or satisfied. Add fringe. Hope this makes sense, never wrote down a pattern before.

I've been using 1 strand Caron SS with 1-2 strands something intresting (like red heart symphony) and a N hook.

-Nikki

[flybabytina]

How about these as well?

Sage Snuggle Scarf
http://toomanyhooks.mycrochetblog.com/?page_id=68

Spun Sugar Scarf
http://toomanyhooks.mycrochetblog.com/?page_id=57

The first one is PERFECT for me since I have 2 skeins of Bright and Lofty to make a hat and scarf for DD age 4 in Bubblegum Pink! (any tips on what hat pattern to use?)

EDIT:
Christina has wonderful scarves too!
http://www.christinascrochethaven.com/scarves_index.htm

Tina

[Junebugsmom]

great idea! count me in!

[Junebugsmom]

is red heart cotton twist a worsted weight? I'm just trying to figure out what yarn I want to use.
:dreaming

[sakurasaku]

How about these as well?

Sage Snuggle Scarf
http://toomanyhooks.mycrochetblog.com/?page_id=68

Spun Sugar Scarf
http://toomanyhooks.mycrochetblog.com/?page_id=57

The first one is PERFECT for me since I have 2 skeins of Bright and Lofty to make a hat and scarf for DD age 4 in Bubblegum Pink! (any tips on what hat pattern to use?)

Tina

I don't know if I can manager a scarf a week with all the other WIPs and UFOs I have, but it will be a perfect excuse to use that skein of Light and Lofty that has been sitting around...! Thanks for the link.

And making scarfs for Christmas is very appealing to me, because I get to try out cool patterns without a huge commitment. And who can't use another scarf, right?

I think I might head over to crochetgarden (our own Etaria's site) to purchase the scarf patterns I've been eyeing...

[SeaShelly]

Is it too late to count me in?? I'm interested!

[crochetgoddess]

no it is never too late, jump right in!!!!

[Junebugsmom]

is anyone working on the first scarf? I am! :hook I have 4 squares finished and I'm working on the fifth right now. Mine may end up being somewhat shorter cuz I might run out of yarn!

[crochetgoddess]

I have been so swamped, but I am starting on this today. How are the squares they read out pretty easy, are they easy to work?

[Junebugsmom]

well, I'm a beginner so it took me a while to figure out what I was doing. I had to frog once or twice but now that I have the hang of it I'm moving pretty quickly.

[SeaShelly]

Here's what I've done so far:

http://i9.tinypic.com/29yr3no.jpg
This is a rainbow scarf. Very simple but still kinda cute.


http://i10.tinypic.com/2up3c4m.jpg
These are 2 plain, quickie scarves. Notice the matching rainbow hat I made also in this pic...SORRY the pics aren't great.

[crochetgoddess]

those are very pretty.......good job!!!

[sakurasaku]

Very nice scarfs, Seashelly!

I've started my first one with Light and Lofty in pheasant, using the sage snuggle scarf pattern. It's so funny how quickly it works up compared to that all-sc afghan I've been working on for some time now. :lol

I'll post a pic when it gets a bit longer...or when I finish it.

[SeaShelly]

I'm simultaneously (sort of, LOL) crocheting scarves number 4 & 5 for this CAL.
One if with bright acrylics in blue, green, and white, for a friend at the shelter whose asked for a scarf in those colors, and the other is in a fun fur of fall colors, (for me, I must admit! LOL)
I'll post pics when they are finished...hopefully better than my last pics. hehehe

[nss]

Wow, Good timing,, I made this several weeks ago,it was easy and fun!!
Made it for a neighbor that let's me watch her tv while we're up north.
AND she lets me play with her Golden Retriever,,:yes it's all good!!


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/nss69_photos/100_0744.jpg


It's this one
http://www.christinascrochethaven.com/swirly_twirly_scarf.htm

Thanks Christina

[crochetgoddess]

That is so groovy!!! I really like it!!

I have some scarves to post but my camera is MIA at the moment, but should have some soon!!

[warmfuzzies]

Greetings!

I'm new to Crochetville, and I'm very interested, but have a question - what's a "Scarfalong"????

Love this site!

Happy crocheting -

Juli (aka "warmfuzzies"):yarn

[Junebugsmom]

here's my version of the week #1 scarf. I ran out of yarn so I only made 8 squares and I didn't do the edging.
:cheer for finishing another Christmas present!
I already made the week 2 scarf (although I will probably make a few more).
I think next I will start on the week 4 scarf.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/251269/scarf.jpg

[crochetgoddess]

Stephanie, your scarf turned out beautiful!!! A very lucky person that is who will receive that for a present this year!!

Juli - a scarfalong is like any other crochet-a-long. Several people work on the same project at the same time and post pics of there creation and progress.

[sakurasaku]

Christina and Stephanie, both your scarves are fabulous!

I'm looking at my Light and Lofty scarf and am wondering if it's gift-worthy. I'll post a pic some time to get people's opinions. :P

I am really itching to try this scarf pattern (http://www.crochetme.com/zen-and-the-art-of-stash-diving) from Crochetme.

Juli, a crochet-along is just a group of people who are interested in a particular project (scarves in this case) getting together online to exchange ideas, cheer each others on, report on their progress, and share pictures of completed projects. It's a good way to stay motivated.

[sagacity]

Hey everybody, I'm new, my name's Leslie.
I'm going to join in. :)
I'm going to start with the Stardust scarf. I still have to get some of the supplies together, but I thought I'd post to get myself started. :)
The scarfs above all look fantastic! And the last pattern linked by sakurasaku looks very neat, and I'll probably do that one next :)
Leslie

[sakurasaku]

Hi, sagacity! I love the Stardust scarf, too. Can't wait to see pictures of your scarves.

[tabbyj1]

I'm joining in here, working on the Zen scarf that sakurasaku posted--I've had my eye on it for a looooong time and it's looking good so far. I finished about 5 pattern repeats in less than 2 hours' work :)

[SeaShelly]

Just finished the fun fur scarf last night. I know, I know...I need to get on the ball with the pics but my teenager has confiscated my digicam (grrrr!)

In my completed scarf pile right now are 5 scarves. YAY!

[sakurasaku]

I am really itching to try this scarf pattern (http://www.crochetme.com/zen-and-the-art-of-stash-diving) from Crochetme.


Yes, yes, I'm quoting myself...I did get started on the Crochetme scarf from that link I posted, although I haven't finished my first Light and Lofty (with the sage snuggle scarf pattern) scarf. I am making this one a bit wider by increasing the pattern by one repeat, since it looked a little skinny when I tried it as it is written.

I have a terrible habit of getting distracted by something new and starting it before I finish my current project. I have half-finished WIPs all over the place...:blush

[sagacity]

I finished my first one! I'm working on the pictures thing. :)
I'm excited to share. hehe
Leslie

[crochetingnetta12208]

HI, i'm new i just got into the group recently. I would like to join the crochet a long if it's not to late. I almost had a scarf done yesterday but I ran out of yarn lol. I went to joannes to see if they had it but they didnt. I was using the buff color yarn from red heart. Anyhow I can work on another one til i get yarn in that color. th anks Can you guys give me some ideas on colors for scarfs. also do you guys have an idea of a cable stitch or if there is one for crocheting.:)

[sakurasaku]

Hi, Netta! I'm not the moderator of this CAL, but I'm sure it's fine for you to jump right in.

I finished my Light and Lofty scarf (with the sage snuggle scarf pattern) last night. I will post a picture when I get my camera back from my BF so everyone can tell me "heck, no, I wouldn't want that for Christmas" or "Yeah, it could work..." :lol

[crochetingnetta12208]

HI, I was wondering if you guys could help me with some patterns for a simple scarf. I found some but honestly i was trying to see if i can get an easy one or a couple ones for a scarf and i might as well make a matching hat. How many skeins of yarn should i be using for one scarf if i'm using the redheart yarn.

[crochetingnetta12208]

ok i dont think i can do this cal i dont have enough time for this one sorry .

[crochetgoddess]

well if I ever get my camera back from my parents then I will have pics of my scarves. I have a few to show and am currently working on the one skein scarf.

And for anyone who wants to join, feel free to jump in at any time!!

[Junebugsmom]

here's my stardust scarf. the yarn was handdyed and handspun by a friend of mine!
:c9
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/251269/stardustscarf.jpg

[ginamaria73]

beautiful colors!

[crochetingnetta12208]

ok i take it back i'm going to try and do as many as i can. i found a pattern book yeah.

[sakurasaku]

here's my stardust scarf. the yarn was handdyed and handspun by a friend of mine!
:c9
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/251269/stardustscarf.jpg

That's a beautiful scarf!

I finished a vertical stripes scarf (pattern from crochetme) last night...and I don't like the way it came out!!! :( I am going to frog the whole thing, I think...and it was done in LB Homespun, so the ends are going to unravel...maybe I should just donate the scarf and start another one instead of spending my energy on neatly frogging a Homespun scarf. What do you think?

[MiniBooger]

I'm in on this one! :yes

[MiniBooger]

HI, I was wondering if you guys could help me with some patterns for a simple scarf. I found some but honestly i was trying to see if i can get an easy one or a couple ones for a scarf and i might as well make a matching hat. How many skeins of yarn should i be using for one scarf if i'm using the redheart yarn.

Here's a simple one that's quite popular at the moment!

http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=1858&PHPSESSID=5721107b2c6a6cfbeb072e786edd0026

[sakurasaku]

Here's a simple one that's quite popular at the moment!

http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=1858&PHPSESSID=5721107b2c6a6cfbeb072e786edd0026

Great minds think alike...it's the "Week 2" scarf crochetgoddess (the host of this CAL) posted! :)

I DID end up frogging the Crochetme vertical stripes scarf (see my previous post) and just designing my own version of stripes. It's a very simple pattern and I like how it came out. Will post pics tomorrow.

[crochetgoddess]

can't wait to see pics!!

eventually I will have pics of my scarves as well

[MiniBooger]

Great minds think alike...it's the "Week 2" scarf crochetgoddess (the host of this CAL) posted! :)

:blush Doh! There's a plan! (Read the original post Mini to see what the CAL is all about) LOL!!

[sakurasaku]

Here is the revised vertical stripes scarf. This is for a friend who works for Tiffany's and hence the color scheme. I couldn't get the blue to come out right, but it's actually very close to the Tiffany blue.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/mem1gui/IMG_6176.jpg

And here is the "sage snuggle" scarf (see first page of this thread for link) done in Light and Lofty. The color is "Cape Cod Multi". I think this one will be for one of her daughters.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/mem1gui/IMG_6182.jpg

My next one, I think, will be one of Etaria's scarfs.

[MiniBooger]

I had started some scarves before I joined the CAL, but I'm counting them!

Here are pics of what I've completed to date:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j267/MiniBooger/Projects/Scarf-Marble1.jpg
One skein (http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=1858) scarf done in Marble. They don't have names for the colorway, but I call this one English Garden.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j267/MiniBooger/Projects/Scarf-Marble2.jpg
Another one skein (http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=1858) scarf in Marble, Berry.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j267/MiniBooger/Projects/Scarf-Silk.jpg
A man's scarf done in Silky Tweed. This pattern I just made up. It's alternating rows of sc and dc with a rev sc edging. I think I started with a 203 ch.

And this is the one I'm going to start today. The pic of the scarf is on page 3. Looks like another quick one (yay!)
Biker Chick (http://www.interweavecrochet.com/projects/2006/BikerChick.pdf)

Happy Trails,

[sakurasaku]

Beautiful scarfs, Mini! I never thought of doing the one skein scarf in variegated yarn. What yarn did you use?

[MiniBooger]

Thanks so much for the compliment. The yarn is Marble by James C Brett. I found this wonderful yarn in a LYS near where I work. And the best part - it's acrylic and oh-so-soft!

[MiniBooger]

Here is my scarf for this weekend. I didn't do the Biker Chick pattern after all. It just didn't look right with any of the yarns picked out from my stash. Instead...

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j267/MiniBooger/Projects/SaturdayScarf2.jpg

I found 2 balls of Allegro (ladder-type yarn) and then went searching for a pattern. I got my inspiration from the Fringed Fabulous Scarf (http://caron.com/projects/fb/fringed_sc.html) pattern. My yarn was heavier than what the pattern called for, so I changed the hook size to N and only used one strand of yarn for the fringe. I also tied the fringe as opposed to 'hook & looping' it on.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j267/MiniBooger/Projects/allegro04.jpg

4 down, 11 to go!

:hook

[crochetgoddess]

that scarf is gorgeous.....I love the color!!!

[MiniBooger]

Thank you so much :)

It's been nuts at work, so I haven't made much progress lately. But I've got the next week off to go bezerk, so I'll be posting more soon!

:hook

[sakurasaku]

Mini, great scarf! The yarn is perfect for the pattern. I can never come up with the right thing to make with ladder yarns, so I never buy any...

Here is my next one. I used Jo-Ann sensations Angel Hair and Beautiful yarns, which made the scarf baby-bunny soft:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/mem1gui/curlyscarf.jpg

I am freaking out about how close Christmas is...