The Little Dragonfly Scarf | A granny stitch scarf perfect for spring
The Little Dragonfly granny stitch scarf is a quick, easy accessory perfect for spring.
It’s really hard for me to resist pretty yarn. When I get in a room full of yarn, I forget all about what I like to work with and instead I’m drawn to anything that’s soft and colorful. That’s pretty much everything in a yarn shop or at a yarn festival.
I have an entire basket of fingering weight yarn, collected over the years. And, I only have one hank of each. That’s not good for much of anything, is it? But, maybe…
I’ve been looking for ways to use all of this beautiful sock yarn. I’ve tried knitting socks (who likes double point needles…nobody) and I’ve started the occasional crochet sock pattern (nope). So, what am I to do with all that beautiful yarn?
Inspiration + Design
Inspired by a particular hank I received as gift, I did a gauge swatch in granny stitch. I instantly fell in love with how the colors patterned through the stitch and the fluid drape the open stitch created. Plus, the beautiful yellow and purple color just screamed ‘Spring’ to me!
Granny stitch is one-directional, meaning it looks slightly different when it’s turned upside down. I wanted the granny stitch to look the same on both ends of the scarf when worn wound once around the neck and draped over the shoulders.
I designed the scarf as 2 identical panels that are joined at the center of the scarf using the slip stitch method of Join-as-you-Go (or JAYGO). The seam is completely hidden amongst the stitches and lays flat, adding no extra bulk.
This small granny stitch scarf makes a great stash busting project because it takes only one hank of fingering weight yarn. Choose a hank that’s one color, self-striping, or ombré. You’ll love how the colors play out!
The Wraps, Scarves and Cowls: Spring Edition blog hop
I’m hosting an event that showcases beautiful crochet women’s accessories that are perfect for spring. It’s never too early to start planning and making those essential additions to your wardrobe.
Each day a new design is featured as a free PDF download. The event runs Friday, March 3rd, through Friday, March 24th.
The Little Dragonfly Scarf is the kickoff design. On Friday, March 3rd, beginning at 8am EST, you can grab a free copy of the PDF for 24 hrs. Here’s how to get yours.
First, visit the roundup post to find out how to get your free download. While you’re there, check out all the details for the blog hop and sign up for daily email reminders.
Make note of any coupon code you might need. Then, return here and click on the button below. It will take you to your free PDF download.
The blog hop includes an inexpensive bundle of all of the patterns included in the event. You can purchase the pattern bundle for $15 and have the 22 patterns in one convenient PDF to download to your favorite device. It’s only available during the blog hop so don’t delay.
What comes with the granny stitch scarf pattern?
- Detailed written instructions
- Crochet chart
- Photo tutorial for JAYGO center seam
- And, this handy video tutorial just in case!
Let’s talk yarn!
As I said, I have an entire basket of fingering weight yarn. While I’ve never been a fan of working with this weight yarn (I’m a DK/worsted weight kinda girl), I was pleasantly surprised by how easy the yarn was to work with.
For the sample, I used a hank of 4 ply sockwool (75% wool, 25% nylon). This particular hank was a gift from our UK cousins, given to me during one of their recent visits to the US. The yarn comes from their local yarn shop in Norwich and is produced by Little Dragonfly Dyes.
The yarn has a slightly nubby look and feel, different from the other smooth finish yarns in my stash. It’s such a charming look, especially with the vibrant yellow and purple color combination. This granny stitch scarf has a wonderful drape and a lightweight feel to it.
More specifics about this granny stitch scarf
Hook: US size F-5 (3.75mm) or size needed to achieve gauge. I don’t like working with small hooks because it hurts my hand after crocheting for awhile. I’m so happy that this scarf uses a hook that’s fairly close to the size I normally use.
Skill level: Confident beginner
Written in US crochet terminology
Finished measurements: Approx. 54″ x 7″; I’ve included instructions in the PDF on how to customize the measurements in order to use as much of the hank as possible. That includes NOT running out of yarn!
You can purchase the PDF in any one of my shops by clicking through below:
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