“Snowflake Effect” 2-Chevron Scarf by Valerie Snyder Chando Kowalski
6-Day Kid Blanket Scarf
Double version (two chevrons)
Works with any type of yarn and appropriate hook.
Abbreviations:
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
dc3tog: Work dc3tog into one stitch (like a cluster)- not over three stitches (as you would a decrease)
[yarn over, pull up a loop, pull through two loops] 3 times in the same st/sp. Yarn over, and pull through all 4 loops on the hook. (Be sure to pull up your loop in the same st/sp every time.) dc3tog complete.
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sp(s): space(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
Foundation chain: 37
Row 1: sc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each chain until end.
Turn
Row 2: ch 3, sk first 3 sc [3dc in next sc, sk 2 sc] twice, [3dc, ch3, 3dc] into next sc
Sk next 2 sc, 3 dc into next sc, sk next 2 sc, dc3tog, skip next four sc, dc3tog, sk next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc, sk next 2 sc [3dc, ch 3, 3 dc] into next sc;, sk next 2 sc [3 dc into next sc, sk 2] twice, 1 dc into last sc.
Turn
Row 3: ch 3, sk sp between turning chain and next 3dc group, 3 dc into each of next two spaces [3dc, ch3, 3dc] into next ch 3 space, 3 dc into next sp, dc3tog into next sp, skip next 4 sc, dc3tog into next sp, 3dc into next sp, [3dc, ch3, 3 dc] into next ch3 sp, 3dc into each of next 2 spaces, 1 dc into sp between last 3dc group and turning chain.
Turn
Row 4, ch 1, sc into first dc of the row, skip next dc, 1 sc into each of next 8 dc, 3 sc into next ch 3 space, 1 sc into each of next 14 stitches, 3 sc into next ch3 space, 1 sc into each of next 8 dc, sk next dc, 1 sc into 3rd st of ch3.
Turn
Row 5: Ch 3, sk first 2 sc of row below, 1 dc into next 8 sc, 3dc into next sc (you should be in center stitch) 1 dc into next 7 sc, sk next 2 sc, 1 dc into each of next 7 sc, 3 dc into next sc (center stitch) 1 sc into next 8 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 dc into turning ch of row below.
Turn
Row 6: Ch 3, sk first 2 dc of row below, 1 dc into next 8 dc, 3 dc into next dc (center stitch), 1 dc into next 7 dc, sk next 2 dc, 1 dc into next 7 dc, 3 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of the next 8 dc, sk last dc, 1 dc into third st of ch 3.
Turn
Row 7: ch 1, sc into first dc, sk 1 dc, 1 sc into each dc along row to last dc, sk last dc, 1 sc into 3rd ch of ch3.
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.
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.
Video Tutorials
The swatch tutorial for the 6-Day Kid Blanket was the inspiration for this scarf. You can follow the swatch tutorial and just keep on going to make your scarf.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnEOTqP_xXk&w=560&h=315]
