Hand Chain Scarf Crochet Pattern Review

Hand chain Scarf in Sashay Golden

During the business of the Holiday's I hurt my hand and couldn't crochet for a about a week. I'm not really even sure what I did. I play piano too and I think I actually hurt it practicing not crocheting. Hand and finger exercises are soooo important to your hand health. You can read more about that in a previous post I wrote: Breathing in and out while you crochet.

Anyhoo. Not being able to crochet for a few days well wasn't going to happen. I tried to rest but still needed to whip out a few gifts some how. So, I cheated and found a pattern on how to crochet with your fingers as the tools instead of a hook. I thought maybe if I was relaxed and not gripping a hook that might help the pain.

I had two skeins of Sashay yarn I'd bought at Michaels that I thought should be used. The pattern I found was a freebie on Red Hearts Website called Glam-It Up Hand Chain Scarf.

This is a wonderful beginning project. Even if you've never crocheted this would be a great place to start. Or if you teach it may be a great project for you to get your students started with the basics of chaining and tension with out having to worry about a hook.

 Working with the mesh yarn can be a bit frustrating otherwise. I'd made several ruffles scarfs the previous year and I prefer to knit those rather than crochet and I don't knit well!

These scarves worked up in about 20 minutes, so I made two and really could have made more! The colors were gorgeous and I loooove the way they turned out! I used Red Heart Sashay Metallic in Rubies and Golden. They are so sparkly and pretty in person. I also love the fact that the scarf is super light! It's not heavy at all! I will for sure made more of these in the future.

I used two fingers and kept my tension pretty loose. I left a decent amount at the end and after I tied the ends together I made a little bow detail (see golden image) That way I could make it adjustable. The golden one has different lengths wrapped. The red one they are all about the same length. I like options! So will you try a finger/hand chain scarf?

Hand chain Scarf in Sashay Rubies

Popsicle Snuggy - Free Crochet Pattern

It was a lovely Easter Weekend! Spring has sprung and we already have warm weather in the 80's. It was perfect day to pull out the popsicles and spend the afternoon outside. I usually just give the kids a small hot pad or wash rag to wrap around those icy freezy pops! I decided it was a good day to whip up  some simple snuggy's. These are easy to make, whip up fast and are great for small scraps of yarn you're not sure what to do with! My kids really loved them! I know you will too. Enjoy! 

Popsicle Snuggy

H Hook 

Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn like Lilly Sugar N Cream, 

*You could also use acrylic worsted if desired 

*Tapestry Needle

Notes: 
*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!
*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row(#)
*Measures approx 5 1/2 - 6 inches in length
*Gauge: 1” x 1” swatch = 3 rows of 4 sc 

Worked in Continuous Rounds. Do not join rounds. 

Round 1: ch 5, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 2 chs, 2 sc in last ch, continue your work on the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 2 ch, sc in last ch { same st you worked the 1st 2 sts in}  (9) 

Round 2: sc in next 9 sts (9)

Round 3-18: sc in next 9 sts (9) 

To finish off, skip next st, sl st to next st, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me using the contact button on the blog. 

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.calleighsclips.com

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.

Do not use my images for any use! If you sell items made from my patterns please make and photograph your own work! Thank you & Enjoy! ~Elisabeth

Free Pattern - Thick and Quick Chain Scarf

Need a last minute gift! This baby works up in less than 30 minutes. You'll probably spend more time trying to decide what color to make it. After seeing a ton of t-shrit scarf diy's on pinterest I though I need to come up with a crochet version. So here is my take on a Chain Scarf! I love these!!! Enjoy!

Thick and Quick Chain Scarf

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Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me using the contact tab. 

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.calleighsclips.com

Do not use images for any use! If you sell items made from this pattern please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Skill Level: Easy

Materials : Super Bulky Yarn #6 - Like Hometown USA (shown in Black)

or Three Strands of worsted weight yarn (like Vanna’s Choice or I Love This Yarn) 

(shown in Green)  

N - 10 mm hook, Tapestry Needle

Gauge - not required

Thick & Quick Chain Scarf

NOTES: 

*I try to make sure the chain doesn't twist when joining but it's not entirely necessary for this pattern. 

*Be sure not to sl st to tightly because you will be working into those stitches. 

*Round 1 measures about 50 inches 

*Other options - If you want it shorter or longer just decrease or increase the amount of chains each row. I separated each row by decreasing 5 stitches. You cold even make it all the same length. Round 1 is a good length if you want to wrap your scarf/cowl around your neck twice for a different look. 

Round 1: Ch 100, join with a sl st to 1st ch, sl st in the next 4 chs

Round 2: Ch 95, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 1, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 3: Ch 90, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 2, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 4: Ch 85, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 3, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 5: Ch 80, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 4, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 6: Ch 75, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 5, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 7: Ch 70, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 6, fasten off but leave about 12 inches for sewing.  

*Looking at the area of the 5 sl st stitches, fold round 1 to round 7 and sew together to form a tube. (see pictures below for example) Fasten off and weave in ends. 

See how easy that was! Here is another great idea! My mom made the one below with three strands of impeccable by Michaels and then added a pin to the sl st 5 area. You could easily add pins make a crochet bow or embellish it in lots of other fun ways! Be creative and have fun! 

If you make one I'd love to see! You can link up project on Raverly  (link coming soon) or just share it on my Facebook page! 

Enjoy! 

Elisabeth