A few months ago, I learned about an organization called Handmade Especially for You. Most charities that accept crochet and knitting donations look for practical projects for all the right reasons. But, let’s be honest. Those same practical projects are sometimes a bit dull to make.
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Handmade Especially for You donates comfort scarves to women survivors of domestice violence through partnerships with over 50 shelters and social service organizations in Central and Southern California. Since it doesn’t get too cold in those parts, the scarves should be lacy. And, to lift the women’s moods, they recommend adding in some novelty yarn.
The Glittery Accent Scarf is the creation I came up. It was pretty fun to make (because who doesn’t love sequin yarn?) and it worked up really quickly (because it uses a simple stitch pattern and is worked with two strands of yarn held together).
And, best of all, it meets all the guidelines for donation to Handmade Especially for You. The finished scarf is…
- Made with a comfortable, soft yarn in a “happy” color,
- At least 4″ (10 cm) wide (but no wider than 4.5″/11.5 cm), and at least 60″ (152.5 cm) long,
- Made with an open stitch pattern appropriate for warm weather, and
- Decorated with a fun yarn (or sequins, faux fur, or ribbon) to make the scarf just a little bit more special for the recipient.
If you’d like to donate two scarves to Handmade Especially for You, the Glimmer Glamour Scarf is another free crochet pattern that would be a great fit with the donation guidelines.
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Glittery Accent Scarf
Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter
This project makes a great accent scarf that can be worn all year.
Finished Size
- Adult: 4″ (10 cm) wide by 60″ (152.5 cm) long.
Materials
- Loops & Threads Charisma (3.5 oz/100 g/109 yd/100 m/100% acrylic) – 2 skeins in 31 Black Raspberry, or approximately 155 yds (142 m) in any super bulky weight yarn.
- Loops & Threads Payette (1.75 oz/50 g/216 yd/198 m/84% acrylic/12% polyester/4% other fiber) – 1 skein in 7128 Periwinkle Tinkle, or approximately 168 yds (154 m) in any fine weight sequin yarn.
- US Size L-11 (8 mm) crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
- Yarn needle.
Gauge
- 12 sts x 5 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- ea – each
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- t-ch – turning chain
- * Rep instructions after asterisks as indicated.
Pattern Notes
- Entire scarf is worked holding one strand of ea yarn together.
Pattern Instructions
Scarf
- With one strand of ea yarn held together, ch 13 or any multiple of 5 sts + 3 sts.
- Row 1: Turn, sk 1 st, sc in next ch and ea ch across. (12 sts)
- Row 2: Turn, ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout), dc in next st, *ch 3, sk 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across.
- Row 3: Turn, ch 3, sk next st, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, *sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sk next st, dc in t-ch.
- Rep Rows 2-3 until scarf measures approximately 60″ (152.5 cm) long, ending after Row 2.
- Final Row: Sc in ea st and ch across. Fasten off.
Finishing
- With yarn needle, weave in ends.
© 2016 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: http://undergroundcrafter.com/2016/04/20/free-pattern-glittery-accent-scarf/. Thanks for supporting indie designers!
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