For the past several years, every fall my mom and I take my daughters to a local fiber fair. We love that it is a great way to shop from local independent businesses and crafters, and that each year there always seems to be something new being showcased by someone. Of course, being at a fair ground the fair food is also good motivation to get us going.
It was during this fair that I bought yarn from Splash of Color that I used to make the Child’s Playday Cardigan. My daughter loves this sweater. I was so happy with how the colors worked up, and even more so how the yarn feels and has lasted after a child’s wear. So, when we saw Splash of Color’s booth I new I wanted to make something for me.
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After looking through all her colorways, I decided on this bright and cheery blue and fuchsia mix – which which happens to be the same that I used on my daughter’s cardigan. There were many other color options I debated on getting, but this color seemed bright and happy – a nice contrast to my muted wardrobe. Also, with it being blue I knew I would wear it more than some of the other color blends she had.
Over the years I have looked at many crochet stitch pattern books, and also looked at many crochet patterns to see the different techniques. I had come across several instances where the stitches made what looked like flowers, and how they were worked was in sections across several rows. This broke up the typical row and column structure that crochet naturally has. I thought a flower motif would make a great scarf element, and would work with such a bright and cheery color of yarn.
The pattern stitches look confusing, but I promise once you know what they stand for they aren’t as intimidating as they sound. There are written instructions for each of the definitions, and a YouTube video that shows each stitch that is worked row by row.
I hope you enjoy making this scarf as much as I did, and enjoy all the versatile ways of wearing it also.
Waves of Wildflowers Crochet Scarf
by City Farmhouse Studio
Get the printable PDF version of the pattern (without ads) HERE
Add it to your Ravelry queue HERE
Splash of Color Yarns – Fingering weight – 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon- 4-ply – Caribbean Rose – 1 skein – 463yds – 100g (Alternative yarn – Knit Picks Muse Fingering or Knit Picks Stroll)
Crochet Hook: 5.0mm (US H)
Gauge: 4” x 4” = 21dc x 10 rows
Blocked Scarf Dimensions: 8 ½” x 65”
Stitch Guide:
Chtr3tog: Ch3. Yo hook twice. In loop of 1st ch just made or top of cluster just made insert hook. Yo and pull up a loop. Pull another loop through 2 loops on hook. Pull another loop through the next 2 loops on hook. 2 loops remain on hook.
Yo hook twice. Insert hook in same location just worked. Yo and pull up a loop. Pull another loop through 2 loops on hook. Pull another loop through the next 2 loops on hook. 3 loops remain on hook.
Yo and pull through all loops on hook to make a cluster.
Chtr3-tog: Ch3. Yo hook twice. In loop of 1st ch just made or top of cluster insert hook. Yo and pull up a loop. Pull another loop through 2 loops on hook. Pull another loop through the next 2 loops on hook. 2 loops remain on hook.
Yo hook twice. Insert hook in same location just worked. Yo and pull up a loop. Pull another loop through 2 loops on hook. Pull another loop through the next 2 loops on hook. 3 loops remain on hook.
Tr3tog: *Yo hook twice. Insert hook in st. Yo and pull up a loop. Pull another loop through 2 loops on hook. Pull another loop through the next 2 loops on hook.* Repeat a total of 3 times. The first time there will be 2 loops remaining on hook. The second there will be 3 loops remaining, and the last one there will be 4 loops remaining.
Yo and pull through all loops on hook to make a cluster.
Tr3-tog: *Yo hook twice. Insert hook in st. Yo and pull up a loop. Pull another loop through 2 loops on hook. Pull another loop through the next 2 loops on hook.* Repeat a total of 3 times. The first time there will be 2 loops remaining on hook. The second there will be 3 loops remaining, and the last one there will be 4 loops remaining.
Sk3sts: skip 3 stitches of previous row.
3cluster: a grouping of 3 clusters of 3 tr (a ch3 may be included as one of the tr).
4cluster: a grouping of 4 clusters of 3 tr (a ch3 may be included as one of the tr).
Video with step by step instructions:
Row 1: 0:27
Row 2: 0:48
Row 3: 5:30
Row 4: 7:35
Row 5: 8:45
Row 6: 12:03
Row 7: 14:10
Row 8: 14:58
Ch 362
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st until the end.
Row 2: *Chtr3-tog in 1st ch just made, sk3sts, tr3-tog, sk3sts, tr3-tog. Yo and pull through 9 loops on hook. Chtr3tog in top of 3cluster just made. Sk3sts, sc.* Repeat from *to* until end.
Row 3: Ch1 and turn. Sc in last sc of previous row. *Ch3, (tr3tog, ch 3) 2 times in same 4cluster. Sc in sc of previous row.* Repeat from * to* to end.
Row 4: Ch1 and turn. 2sc and 1dc in first ch section. 4 dc in each ch section until one section remains. 1 dc, 2scin last ch section, and 1 slst in last sc of previous row.
Row 5: Ch1 and turn. Starting in last sc made of previous row slst in 8 sts. *Chtr3-tog, sk3sts, tr3-tog. Yo and pull through 6 loops on hook. Chtr3tog in top of 3cluster, sk3sts, sc in next 5 sts.* Repeat from *to* and ending with 1 sc and leaving 5dc and 2sc of previous row unworked.
Row 6: Ch3 and turn. Slst in top of the 1st 3cluster. Chtr3tog in top of same 3cluster. *Ch3, tr3tog in next 3cluster. (Ch3, tr3tog in same 3cluster) 3 times.* Repeat from *to* ending with 1 tr3tog in last 3cluster.
Row 7: Ch1 and turn. 2sc and 1dc in first ch section. 4 dc in each ch section until one section remains. 1 dc, 2sc and 1 slst in last ch section.
Row 8: Ch1 and turn. Starting in last sc made of previous row slst in 8 sts. *Chtr3-tog in 1st ch just made, sk3sts, tr3-tog, sk3sts, tr3-tog. Yo and pull through 9 loops on hook. Chtr3tog in top of 3cluster just made. Sk3sts, sc.* Repeat from *to* until ending with a sc and leaving 5dc and 2sc of previous row unworked.
Repeat Row 3-8.
Repeat Row 3-4 once more.
Bind off.
Stunning! It does look like a field of wildflowers. Love the versatility; in how you can wear it and in all the color combinations that you could use.