Do you know how it is when you’re working on a project and the colors are right, the design is right, and the details are just spot on? You know the kind where you’re heart just starts to sing and you feel your shoulders start to move from side to side and then before you know it you’re on your feet and you’re dancing around the room? Does this only happen to me?
Anyway, this is what this pattern is for me. It’s the type of design that I love from my head to my toes, it’s my perfect scarf, and I’m so excited to share it with you! Really, it’s almost as if the Infinite Hues Crochet Scarf was just asking to be created in complete perfection. The beauty is that it’s written in such a way and with the most perfect yarn that it’s totally customizable to also have it be your perfect crochet scarf too! Let me tell you more!
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The Inspiration
There’s a lot of fun and exciting things that happen in October beyond all the fun of spooky stories and gooey treats that come with Halloween. One is the opportunity to support #HatNotHate and National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month by making a blue hat and bringing awareness to others of the prevalence and impact of bullying. You can find a free pattern and more details in the Ridged Crochet Beanie post if you’d like to join in!
The other one for me is #PauseForPBD that takes place on October 5th. This cause will be less heard of but is the inspiration behind this pattern design. PBD is a rare genetic disorder that is generally terminal in childhood. Annually, on October 5th, we take time to #PauseForPBD to bring awareness, to remember, to share, and to give our support to individuals and families affected by Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders (PBD). This cause is important to me because I have had two children affected by the disorder.
People show their support for this event in many ways. Some talk to their local newspapers, some post on social media, some make donations, some take a moment of silence, some hold large events. Really the possibilities are endless. This year there is a commemorative event being held in Tulsa, Oklahoma called Hues for HOPE to bring awareness for PBDs. As part of the event, a variety of artists have donated their time and talents. The focus of the event being on discussing art and hues to celebrate the children affected by PBDs and to raise funds for research possibilities. I would absolutely love to be in attendance, my creative and artsy heart would sore at such an event, but time and distance do not allow this and the tickets are already sold out!
This hasn’t stopped me from thinking all about my favorite hues and being able to donate my artistic abilities to raise awareness and provide support to my fellow PBD family members. Here enters the Infinite Hues Crochet Scarf and it’s creation! One day while I was walking my son William around the house the idea for this scarf just hit me. The whole thing from the stitch I should use, to the colors, and the overall design. In the next free moments I had, I sat down and just made it happen, and I am beyond pleased with the outcome and I hope that you will be too.
A Bit More About Peroxisomal Disorders If You Are Interested
What is a peroxisomal disorder?
Peroxisomal disorders are rare, genetic, terminal conditions that affect all major organ systems of the body. A peroxisomal disorder on the Zellweger spectrum (sometimes referred to as Zellweger syndrome) means that the peroxisomes in your cells aren’t working properly, are absent, or are severely decreased. Peroxisomes are necessary for cell function, normal brain development, and the formation of myelin.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of PBD-ZSD vary greatly depending on where a patient falls within the spectrum of the disorder. Some hallmark symptoms that children with PBD-ZSD commonly experience are hearing and vision loss, hypotonia, neurological issues, seizures, developmental delay, feeding issues, adrenal insufficiency, leukodystrophy, and liver, kidney, and bone disease. Most children with PBD-ZSD will show some form of craniofacial differences such as a high forehead, broad nasal bridge, low set ears, epicanthal folds, or a large fontanel. Early symptoms in newborns may be profound low muscle tone, seizures, apnea, hearing and vision difficulties, and an inability to eat.
Treatment and Prognosis
Currently, there are no effective treatments for PBD-ZSD. Instead, management of symptoms is crucial to help children with PBD-ZSD live longer, healthier lives. A team of specialists to help treat symptoms may include a pediatrician, endocrinologist, neurologist, physical therapist, speech therapist, special education teacher, opthamologist and audiologist. There are current clinical trials in place to better understand these disorders in the hope that future treatments for the many symptoms of PBD-ZSD become available.
Because PBD-ZSD is a spectrum disorder, there is a wide range of life expectancy for patients with peroxisomal disorders. Most children on the severe end of the spectrum do not live past a year old, but some patients on the milder end of the spectrum may live into their 30’s.
(The above information about PBDs was obtained from The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders website. More information can be found on their website thegfpd.org)
The Yarn
When I started dreaming up this design Lion Brands Mandala yarn popped into my head right away and I think it was the perfect choice for this design for several reasons. One, I always struggle to choose just one favorite hue. I absolutely love ALL the colors in the Chimera colorway so this allowed me to have all my favorites in one scarf! Also, the Mandala yarns come in such a wide variety of hue variations that I think everyone will be able to find one that is perfect for them.
Because the Mandala yarns are an acrylic yarn they are both machine washable and dryable, keeping the care factor easy. The lighter weight of the yarn (Size 3) and stitch design gives the scarf almost a lacy feel that when coiled around your neck provides warmth without being too heavy. And let’s talk about the tassels! This is probably my favorite part of the scarf. I truly believe that the details add so much to a design. With the lighter weight yarn, the tassels add a touch of sophistication with a bohemian flair. They’re present but not too overbearing. I love it!
The Pattern
Difficulty
Advanced Beginner
Materials
- Crochet Hook, Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
- Stitch Marker(s)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Lion Brand Yarns Mandala (DK 3-Light, 100% acrylic, 590 yds/540 m, 5.3 oz/150 g), Color: Chimera, used one whole cake for the scarf portion and approximately 70 yds from a second cake for the tassels (Total, approximately 660 yds). *See Design Notes below for further design options.
Gauge
Gauge is not essential to this project, but tension should be maintained. The scarf is worked until almost all the yarn is used from one cake, finishing at the end of a row.
For a general reference, using Size H/8 (5.0 mm) 15 chains on the base chain equals 4 inches. 8 rows equals about 4 inches. Each of the diamond links measures about 1-inch x 1-inch (2.5cm x 2.5cm), unblocked.
Finished Measurements
Using hook size H/8 (5.0 mm) in the infinity loop, the scarf measures approximately 26.5 inches long by 19 inches wide (67.3 cm x 48.3 cm) not including tassels.
Design Notes
- Pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
- Pattern is written in rows.
- This scarf pattern is very customizable. Make the stripes horizontal (working the length of the scarf as in the pattern) or vertical by working in shorter rows. To make adjustments the base chain should be worked in multiples of 4+2.
- Pattern is written using one cake for the scarf portion and approximately 70 yds for the tassels. The scarf could easily be modified to use only one cake by eliminating a few rows from the scarf and using this yarn to make the tassels.
- This scarf design would work well with other yarn weights and fiber content if a substitution is desired however it may change the overall appearance to some degree.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
- ch – Chain
- dtr – double treble (See special stitches below if instructions are needed)
- rep – repeat
- Row(s) – Rows
- sc – Single crochet
- sl st – Slip stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(s)
- * – Work as directed from this point
Special Stitches
Double Treble (dtr): Yarn over the hook three times, insert hook into the specified stitch to be worked, yarn over and draw the yarn through the stitch (5 loops on the hook), yarn over and draw through two loops on the hook (4 loops on the hook), yarn over and draw through two loops on the hook (3 loops on the hook), yarn over and draw through two loops on the hook (2 loops on the hook), yarn over and draw through two loops on the hook (1 loop on the hook).
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- Chain 222
>Design Tip: When working the base chain, do not work too tightly or too loosely. Just at an even tension. It may be helpful to move up a hook size just for the base chain if it seems to be tighter than the tension of the rows that follow.
- Row 1: Work 1sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, *ch6, skip 3ch, 1sc into the next ch; rep from * to the end, turn.
- Row 2: Ch8 (counts as 1dtr + ch3), 1 sc into 1st ch6 arch, *ch6, sc into the next ch6 arch; rep from * to end, ch3, 1dtr into last sc, turn.
- Row 3: Ch1, 1sc into first dtr, * ch6, 1sc into next ch6 arch, rep from * to end placing last sc into 5th of 8ch at beginning of previous row, turn.
- Rows 4-52: Alternate working Row 2 and Row 3.
- Fasten off
>Design Option: Block the scarf, if desired. Blocking can help to show off the detail of the stitches, but for this design the desired look was obtained unblocked.
Assembly
If making an infinity scarf, place the two shorter ends together and line up the edges. Take a length of yarn and whip stitch the two edges together for a lighter, nearly invisible seam. Another option is to sc these edges together, but the seam will be more bulky.
Making the Tassels
The tassels are designed to add a little extra texture and dimension to the scarf and are knotted in a way that eliminates weaving in ends!
>Design Note: Tassels measure approximately 4 inches (10cm) long when completed. As written, the tassels are placed in every other chain space. Choose a spacing that looks most pleasing to you.
- Leaving about a 9 inch (23cm) tail (longer is better than shorter) make a slip knot and insert the hook into it,
- Starting to the left of the seam made when stitching the scarf together, sl st into the 1st chain space,
- Chain 22 (more if a longer tassel is desired, but the length of the starting tail should also be increased if this is the case),
- Cut the yarn leaving about a 3 inch (8 cm) tail (Longer is better than shorter. This will be the frayed portion of the tail. See the picture above if needed, to see the tassel in various stages next to a tape measure.),
- Pull the tail through the final loop, fastening off,
>Design Note: In the next step the tassel will be tied in knots. If a slightly bigger knot is desired (as was done in the pattern), loop through the hole twice before pulling the two ends tight to form the knot.
- Now, holding the beginning tail and the chain together (like they are one piece instead of two) tie three knots: one at the base of the chain (leaving the tails sticking out. Note the tails are likely uneven), one at the top of the chains as close to the scarf as possible, and one approximately in the middle of the two knots just made. Once the three knots are tied trim the tail ends to the desired length and fray them by separating the strands of yarn.
- * Skip the next ch space and repeat the tassel process in the next chain space. Repeat from * around the entire edge of the scarf. Once completely finished on one side flip the scarf over and repeat the tassel process on the other edge of the scarf.
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I made this scarf and just love it. Thank you for sharing this pattern!
I’m so glad that you love it and you’re so very welcome too!