The Kaleidoscope Scarf stitch pattern gives the illusion that the scarf is composed of braided strands of color. In reality, the self-striping sock yarn and the off-set shells contribute to this effect. When working the off-set shells, you will be required to work into individual chains instead of into a chain space. While this may seem a bit tricky at first, you will find that by working under the top 2 loops of the chain your stitches will be easy to make.
I’ve had many requests to provide my source for the yarn I used for this project. All I can remember is that it was hand-dyed sock yarn in fingering weight and is available from Lancaster Yarn Shop in Lancaster, PA. The link I have provided is a Ravelry link so you will have to join Ravelry as a free member to view it.
Materials: 1 ball of fingering-weight, self-striping sock yarn ( enough to make a pair of knitted socks) Size G Crochet hook, yarn needle
Size: My scarf is 56″ X 7 ” and long enough to wrap around the neck twice in cowl fashion.
Gauge: Not important for this project
Foundation Row: Ch 318. Dc into 4th ch from hook. Dc into next ch, sk 3 chs, sc into next ch, ch 3. *Dc into ea of next 3 chs, sk 3 chs, sc into next ch, ch 3**. Repeat from * to ** to last 4 chs. Sk 3 chs, Sc into last ch. Turn.
Row 2 : Ch 3, 2 dc into 1st sc. Sk 3 dc. * sc into next ch, ch 3, dc into ea of next 2 chs, dc into next sc, sk 3 dc**. Repeat from * to ** to last 4 sts. Sk 3 sts. Sc into top of tc from previous row. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until your scarf is as wide as you like. My yarn ran out when my scarf was 7″ wide. Weave in yarn ends with a yarn needle.
Copyright Carol Wolf, October 2011
Janice N.
October 21, 2011 at 10:50 am
Thank you for the pattern. It will make some beautiful Christmas gift….It is right in time to get them done for the coming season…Thank you, again….you are so sweet.
Wolf Crochet
October 24, 2011 at 5:15 am
Janice, I was really happy to see that this scarf took only one ball of yarn. Knit Picks has sock yarn for $4,99 so you can really make some great but economical gifts for Christmas. It only took me a few evenings to finish it.
Beverooni
October 21, 2011 at 11:28 am
You always come up with the most amazing designs and your color choices are always spot-on. I can’t wait to make this. Thanks for posting the pattern.
Wolf Crochet
October 24, 2011 at 5:13 am
Hi Bev! Let me know if you see any errors. I’m a little unsure of the number of beginning chains. I worked this on the road and didn’t have any notes to refer to. Great to hear from you!
pam da gram
November 2, 2011 at 12:41 pm
I am going to make this in lace from patons, I am having the hardest time finding a scarf pattern for this yarn, I am going to check the ravelry site. I like your site, just found it at cpc.
Wolf Crochet
November 3, 2011 at 5:00 am
Pam, lace weight yarn sounds perfect for this scarf! You might get a bit smaller gauge but just adjust your hook or opt for a looser look. I think that this pattern can look good in many variations.
Cathy
December 30, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Thank you for the beautiful pattern. I made mine with Red Heart Super Saver yarn and shortened it to about half the length. It turned out almost as nice as yours.
Cathy
Wolf Crochet
December 31, 2011 at 9:08 am
Thanks Cathy! This scarf will look good in any yarn but will be especially nice in the variegated varieties. Happy New Year!
dj
February 3, 2012 at 12:12 pm
beautiful ! i am going to my local hobby lobby or michael’s to purchase some sock yarn !
Wolf Crochet
February 3, 2012 at 4:34 pm
I think you’ll find this scarf is very economical and easy to work.