All In Scarf, a free crochet pattern
Originally published in September 2019.
Let’s just jump right in to the pattern! There’s a bunch of fun info at the bottom that I’d love for you to take some time to read, but more than that, I want you to make the scarf!
Recommended Yarn
Worsted Weight Yarn of your choice. Sample pictured : Yarn Bee 2nd Chance in the color Sandstone. 367 yards/336 meters in 7 oz/198g
Hook Size
US I / 5.5 mm
Finished Size
6 inches (15.25 cm) x 70 inches (178 cm)
Gauge
16 stitches, 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in double crochet
Stitches Used
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern
Ch 2 at beginning of each row counts as a stitch.
Ch 26. (To change width – multiple of 12, plus 2 for base chain)
Row 1 – Dc into 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 3 sts, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc into each of the next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in last st.
Row 2 – Ch 2, (working in blo unless otherwise noted) dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc into each of the next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, dc in next 3 sts, dc in last st, dc through BOTH loops of last st (last st will have 1 dc in blo and 1 through both loops).
Repeat Row 2 122 more times, or until scarf measures 70 inches (178 cm), or keep going until you reach your desired length. You will need more yarn if you make this wider and/or longer.
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I’ve always had a passion for serving veterans. My dad served in the Air Force for 20 years, and when I was younger he spent some time overseas during the first Gulf War. I don’t have a lot of memories of the time he was away, but I know it was a hard time for our family. When I worked in the mortgage industry, my favorite loans to work on and clients to serve were the VA loan clients, the active/former military members.
Since I started crocheting a dozen or so years ago, I’ve wanted to find a way to serve with my craft. I could have donated blankets or hats to homeless shelters, or blankets, hats or stuffed animals to labor & delivery units at a local hospital. Those are worthy causes, to be sure, but I never felt passionate about them. In 2019 I learned about Operation Gratitude.
Founded in 2003 by Carolyn Blashek, Operation Gratitude is an organization that assembles and delivers care packages full of donated and handmade goodies to troops, veterans, first responders, recruit graduates, wounded heroes & caregivers, and military families. To date they’ve delivered over 2.3 million care packages, bridging the civilian-service divide and helping us to express our thanks and support for those who have given so much to serve us.
There are so many ways you can get involved with this project – host a donation drive to collect care package items, send items in from the wish list or writing letters to be used in care packages, fill care packages at one of their locations, deliver packages to to recent recruit graduates, and, of course, make something to be included in the packages. #makinggratitude
The All In Scarf was originally designed to the specifications listed below. The pattern above contains some modifications that I think make it more friendly for our daily wear. If you’d like to make them to the Operation Gratitude specifications, all you have to do is change these 2 things:
- Hook – US H / 5.0 mm
- Complete a total of 100 rows in the pattern.
- 4-6 inches wide and 48-50 inches long so the items fit in the boxes
- Soft yarn in subtle colors suitable for either gender – blues, browns, grays, greens, maroon, black. Stripes using these colors, as well as red, white, and blue color combos are acceptable as well.
- You can attach a note to your items if you are comfortable
- Place scarves or hats in a ziploc bag or drawstring to keep them clean and dry for shipping.
- Fill out THIS FORM to create a barcode for tracking purposes
- Send to Operation Gratitude at the address below, or drop them off in person Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Operation Gratitude Attn: Handmade Items Program
21100 Lassen Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311-4278
*I am not affiliated with Operation Gratitude, and they are not aware I’m doing this. You can visit them here if you have more questions.
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