March Madness Scarf – Fast and Cozy Super Chunky Crochet
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March Madness Scarf – Easy Super Chunky Crochet Scarf Pattern
The Yarn
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- Yarn: King Cole. Celestial Super Chunky. 3.5 oz (100 g) and 120 yds (110 m). 99% Premium Acrylic and 1% Polyester. Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6]. Gentle wash at 30°C, dry flat, do not tumble dry, do not iron, do not bleach. Dry clean, any solvent.
- Color: 2 skeins Juniper.
- Crochet Hook: 9 mm (M)
- Finished Project: Scarf: 6.3 oz (180 g) and 216 yds (198 m)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
- Beginner-Easy
Finished Sizes
- Scarf width approximately 8.8 inches X 62 inches length.
Gauge
- Approximately 7 hdc per 4 inches and 5 rows per 4 inches.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
- bl – back loop
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- g – grams
- hdc – half double crochet
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- R – row
- RS – right side
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- sk – skip/skipped
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- WS – wrong side
- yds – yards
- * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
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Notes:
- Multiple of 1+2 for the turning chain
- When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. I recommend working under the back bar / back bump of the chain for this project as it gives you the finished edge that matches the last row worked for this project.
- Initial ch 2 does NOT count as 1 hdc. This means we work into the stitch at the base of the ch 2. The first st of each row will have the turning chain 2 and 1 hdc.
- When you reach the turning chain for each row, skip it. We do not work into it.
- To make this scarf longer, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
- To make this scarf wider, work more rows.
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Easy Super Chunky March Madness Crochet Scarf Pattern
This quick beginner scarf is crocheted lengthwise in rows.
Using your 9 mm (M) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 110, sk the first 2 chs, 1 hdc in the back bar (back bump) of each rem ch across. Ch 2, turn. [108 hdc]
R2: 1 hdc in the bl of each st across. Ch 2, turn. [108 hdc]
R3- R11: 1 hdc in the bl of each st across. Ch 2, turn. [108 hdc]
Note: do not chain 2 at the end of R11.
Proceed to Finishing Instructions.
Finishing Instructions:
- Weave in your ends.
Row by Row Photos
You can use any yarn and hook to make this project!
- Finish off and weave in ends.
- With the yarn and hook you’ve chosen for the project, chain until you reach the length you wish for your scarf.
- Add 2 chains.
- Follow the pattern as written.
- If you wish to make the scarf wider, work additional repeats of R2.
- End your repeat after an odd numbered row.
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