Scarf and photo by Karen Marsee Branstetter
6-Day Kid Blanket Scarf
Single version (one chevron)
Works with any type of yarn and appropriate hook.
Abbreviations
ch: chain
dc:double crochet
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sp(s): space(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
Foundation Ch: 20
Row 1: (RS) 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each ch to end
Turn
Row 2: ch 3 (**or 4, see note under edging below**), sk first 3 sc, [3 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc] twice, [3dc, ch3, 3dc] into next sc, sk 2 sc, [3 dc in next sc, sk 2 sc] twice, dc into last sc of the row.
Turn
Row 3: ch 3, sk sp between turning ch and next 3dc group, 3 dc into the next 2 sps, [3dc, ch3, 3dc] into next ch 3 sp, 3 dc into next two sps, dc into sp between last 3 dc group and turning ch.
Turn
Row 4: ch1, sc into first dc of the row below, sk next dc, 1 sc into the next 8 dc, 3 sc into ch 3 sp, 1 sc into each of next 8 dc, sk next dc, 1 sc into top of turning ch.
Turn
Row 5: ch 3, sk first two sc of the row below, 1 dc into next 8 sts, 3 dc into next sc, 1 dc into each of next 8 stitches, sk 2 sc, dc into turning chain from row below, turn.
Row 6: ch 3, sk first two dc of row below, 1 dc into next 8 st, 3dc into next dc (center stitch), 1 dc into next 8 stitches, skip last dc, 1 dc into 3rd st of ch 3,
Turn
Row 7: ch 1, sc into first dc, 1 sc into each dc along row to last dc, sk last dc, 1 sc into top of turning ch.
Turn
Repeat rows 2-7 until your scarf reaches desired length, ending on Row 4.
Length:
Suggested length: 90”
For an infinity scarf, 30” will wrap once around the neck (like a cowl), 60” will wrap twice, and 90” will wrap three times.
Changing colors:
Like the 6-Day Kid Blanket, you have options for changing colors. Changing on different rows changes the entire look of the blanket.
For defined stripes, change colors after row 5 and again after row 6.
For the “snowflake effect,” highlighting the granny stitches and creating a snowflake-shaped texture, change colors after row 2, and work rows 3-7 and then row 2 of the next repeat in the same color. Change colors again before you repeat row 3.
For a hybrid of these two effects, work all rows of the pattern in a single color, then change after row 7.
Edging
When turning, some crocheters have found that their edges curl. Chaining 4 instead of 3 may help if you tend to have tight tension on your chains. A row of sc down each side can also help to alleviate some curling.
If you are going to edge, I suggest working into the chains and dcs, rather than around them. I have a YouTube video showing how I do this (below).
If your edges do not curl, this scarf looks good without an edging.
Finishing
Tassles look great on each point of the scarf.
You can also seam the ends together for an infinity scarf.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnEOTqP_xXk&w=560&h=315]
