Light up someone’s day with this joyful holiday crochet scarf pattern. This is the perfect Christmas accessory to wear when singing carols throughout the entire month of December.
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The Spiked Granny Stitch
Create this beautifully crocheted scarf using the spiked granny stitch. I just love the look that is created with that double crochet completed in the previous row. When crocheting a white yarn on top of other colors, it always reminds me of snow in that first row that is completed with the white.
Sewing Yarn Ends…Yes, There are a Few…
This is an easy pattern to crochet; however, be warned, there are quite enough yarn ends to weave in. Sometimes if there was only two colors and they were changed every other row, it is easy to carry the yarn up the side. Especially when making a blanket as you can add a border which covers up any yarn carrying anyway. That is not the case with this scarf. Therefore, I must be honest and tell you that it did take me about 2 hours to sew in the yarn ends securely.
No matter, I think the end result is worth it.
Christmas Caroling with Joyful Holiday Colors
My daughter, son-in-law, and myself are in a local choir. The month of December brings many Holiday concerts at local nursing homes and churches. This addition of a brightly colored accessory helps create a cheerful and fun event.
Spiked Granny Stitch Video Tutorial
This crochet scarf pattern uses the spiked granny stitch. If you are not familiar with this stitch, no worries. Here is a quick video showing you how to complete that special stitch.
Right Hand Crochet Granny Spike Stitch Tutorial
Left Hand Crochet Granny Spike Stitch Tutorial
Crochet Tutorials
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Handmade for the Holidays
If you are looking for a beautiful and unique gift to crochet for someone special, this would be a welcomed handmade scarf at my house.
Pattern: Joyful Holiday Crochet Scarf Pattern
Size
8.5 Inches Wide X 64 Inches Long.
Adjusting the Scarf Size
When adjusting the length, just increase or decrease the number of rows. This scarf is 147 rows. Additionally, I purposely started with white and ended with white. That way, it looks better when the ends of the scarf are close together. To adjust the width, increase or decrease the beginning chain. This crochet pattern is worked in multiples of 4 + 1. That means that the beginning chain needs to be divisible by 4 plus 1. This pattern started with 29 stitches. 28 divided by 4 = 7. Plus 1. Therefore, 28 + 1 = 29.
Materials
Burgundy Red Heart Yarn, approximately 200 yards. If you are not able to find this color locally, you can find it here.
Paddy Green Red Heart Yarn, approximately 200 yards. If you are not able to find this color locally, you can find it here.
White Red Heart Yarn, approximately 200 yards. If you are not able to find this color locally, you can find it here.
Total yarn for this Crochet Holiday Scarf is approximately 600 yards.
Size J Crochet Hook 5.75 MM
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
SK = Skip
SP = Space
ST = Stitch
STs = Stitches
Special Stitches
Spike Stitch: the spike stitch is worked in the previous row.
Row 2 – work a long Dc into the middle CH from the foundation Ch below
Row 3 and all rows – work a Long DC into the middle ST from 2 rows below
The photo of the scarf below helps show the stitch detail. Just beautiful.
Directions:
Begin
Ch 29
Row 1
Work 3 DC in the 5th CH from the hook, CH 1 *SK 3 CH STs, 3 Dc in next CH* Repeat between * across until the last 4 CH. SK 3 CH, 2 DC in last CH. Turn
Row 2
CH 2, *[1 DC, 1 Spike ST, 1 DC] worked into the CH 1 SP, CH 1.* Repeat between the * across. End with 2 DC in the last CH SP, turn. (the Spike Stitch is detailed above in the Special Stitches area)
Row 3
CH 2, *[1 DC, 1 Spike ST, 1 DC} worked into the Ch 1 SP, CH 1*. Repeat between the * across. End with 2 DC in the top ST of the beginning Ch 2 SP. Turn.
Repeat Row 3 for Pattern
Joyful Holiday Crochet Scarf Pattern Color Rows
After every 3 rows, the color is changed. I chose to change the color on the odd rows so there are a few less yarn ends to weave in and all of the ends are not weaved in on the same side.
Begin
White for the first three rows. Rows 1-3
Change to Paddy Green for the next three rows. Rows 4-6
Then change to Burgundy for the next three rows. Rows 7-9
Continue alternating the colors in this manner, White would be next for 3 rows. and so on.
There are a total of 147 rows.
I ended with the White yarn because I started with it. Looks nice when the ends of the scarf are together. It gives the scarf a symmetrical look to it.
Row 1
Work 3 DC in the 5th CH from the hook, CH 1 *SK 3 CH STs, 3 Dc in next CH* Repeat between * across until the last 4 CH. SK 3 CH, 2 DC in last CH. Turn
Row 2
CH 2, *[1 DC, 1 Spike ST, 1 DC] worked into the CH 1 SP, CH 1.* Repeat between the * across. End with 2 DC in the last CH SP, turn. (the Spike Stitch is detailed above in the Special Stitches area)
Row 3
CH 2, *[1 DC, 1 Spike ST, 1 DC} worked into the Ch 1 SP, CH 1*. Repeat between the * across. End with 2 DC in the top ST of the beginning Ch 2 SP. Turn.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.
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