Pattern Description:
The Diversion Scarf is a bold and modern crochet design featuring an asymmetric shape worked on the bias.
Using the Offset Linen Stitch, it creates a subtle woven-like texture with no large gaps, giving it a sleek, stylish finish.
Designed with vibrant color changes, this scarf is both eye-catching and cozy. Made with Scheepjes Terrazzo yarn, its soft wool-viscose blend adds warmth and drape.
The finished piece is generously sized, making it a versatile accessory for layering in any season.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn:Scheepjes Terrazzo (70% recycled mulesing free wool, 30% recycled viscose; 50g/175m/191yds).
- Yarn A – 751 x 1 ball (Blue)
- Yarn B – 707 x 1 ball (Green)
- Yarn C – 702 x 1 ball (Yellow)
- Yarn D – 714 x 1 ball (Light Pink)
- Yarn E – 721 x 1 ball (Dark Pink)
- Yarn F – 729 x 1 ball (Purple)
- Yarn G – 740 x 2 balls (Grey)
- Yarn Weight: Double-knit.
- Hook: 5mm hook.
- Measurements: 60cm/23.6” wide x 180cm/70.8” long.
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
The pattern uses US Terminology and the following abbreviations:
- Ch – Chain
- Hdc – Half-double crochet
- Sc – Single crochet
- Sc2tog – Single crochet 2 together
- Sp/sps – Space/spaces
- St/sts – Stitch/stitches
Instructions for Making the Diversion Scarf Pattern:
To Start:
- Ch 132.
Row 1:
- Sc in the second ch from the hook.
- Then, ( Ch 1, skip the next ch, sc in the next ch ) repeat this sequence until no more stitches remain.
- Turn your work.
- Stitch count for Row 1: {65 ch-1 sps, 66 sc}.
Row 2:
- Ch 2 (this counts as a half-double crochet (hdc) throughout the pattern).
- Skip the next ch-1 sp.
- ( Sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next ch-1 sp ) repeat this sequence until 1 stitch remains.
- Work [Sc, 2 hdc] in the last stitch.
- Turn your work.
- Stitch count for Row 2: {64 ch-1 sps, 65 sc, 3 hdc}.
Row 3:
- Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch throughout the pattern).
- Sc in the first hdc, then ch 1, and skip the next hdc.
- ( Sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next ch-1 sp ) repeat this sequence until 2 stitches remain.
- Sc2tog (single crochet 2 together) over the last 2 stitches.
- Turn your work.
- Stitch count for Row 3: {65 ch-1 sps, 66 sc}.
Rows 4 – 239:
- Repeat Rows 2 and 3, following the color changes as indicated in the color chart (not provided in the source text).
Row 240:
- Ch 2, skip the next ch-1 sp.
- ( Sc in the next sc, ch-1, skip the next ch-1 sp ) repeat this sequence until 1 stitch remains.
- Work [sc, 2 hdc] in the last stitch.
- Fasten off and carefully weave in all loose ends.
- Stitch count for Row 240: {64 ch-1 sps, 65 sc, 3 hdc}.
Blocking
Once your scarf is completed, you may notice that its edges curl slightly. To correct this, the designer suggests giving your scarf a light steam blocking.
When doing so, ensure that you do not allow the iron to touch the surface of your work.
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