Cheryl's Curly Scarf - Free Pattern

I really like the look of the potato chip scarf, but wanted something that I could say was my own. With my DIL Cheryl's birthday approaching, I decided to come up with a pattern uniquely mine, and make it for her.

I chose a beautiful Baby Jacquard yarn from Bernat for Cheryl's scarf, below. When finished, the scarf reminded me of a lovely Hawaiian lei! I can imagine it being worn well into spring with all manner of outfits!

Here's a closeup of the stitches...

The photograph at the top of the page is the second scarf I made... for my own wardrobe!

Here's the pattern for those who may want to make it:

Experience Level:  Beginner

Materials:  Fingering yarn, approximately 5-oz., or 500 yards

Crochet Hook size J - US/ 6 - mm

Finished Size: approximately 65-inches long [to shorten, or lengthen, simply adjust initial length of first chain]

Crochet abbreviations:  ch = chain

                                        sk = skip

                                                      sc = single crochet

                                                        dc = double crochet

                                             fo = finish off

                                               ss = slip stitch

Directions:  Chain 161, turn.

Row 1: Sk first ch and SC in each ch across, ch 3, turn. [160 sc]

Row 2: DC in first ch, then 2-DC in each ch across, ch-3 and turn. [320-dc]

Row 3: DC in first DC, then 2-DC in each DC across, ch-3, turn. [640-dc]

Row 4: DC in each DC across. FO and weave in end.

[You will now work into the opposite side of the ruffles, from where you first started.]

Turn piece upside down and begin at start of first ch by ss in first ch, then ch-3 and dc in first ch; 2-dc in each ch across, ch-3 and turn. [320]

Row 2: DC in first DC, then 2-DC in each DC across, ch 3 and turn. [640]

Row 3: DC in each DC across. Tie off and weave in ends.

Your scarf is now ready to wear! The softer the yarn the ruffles will tend to lay more flat, the stiffer the yarn, the more they will stand up. I used Bernat Baby Jacquard for the first one I made, Bernat Baby for the last. Both of these are quite soft.

Enjoy your new scarf!