The first pattern from my “Polka Dot” range… I’ve kept it simple and easy to get the ball rolling. I’ve kept the stitches basic – only using double crochets throughout the pattern. The trickiest part, well, that too, really isn’t tricky at all, I’m talking about the change of colors – don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a tutorial that explains the Polka Dot pattern in detail.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern makes use of US crochet terminology
- Measurements are in inches and centimetres
- I used a Double Knit/ light worsted category 3 yarn, however, a category 4 worsted weight yarn is totally acceptable. Please ensure that you use the same weight of yarn for the base colour as well as the Polka Dots. Use the recommended hooks as listed on the yarn label.
- dc2/ dc3/ dc5, etc means 2 or 3 or 5, etc double crochets worked in the same/ base colour yarn
- brackets indicate stitches to be worked in the change of colour example (dc3) – you will change the colour of the yarn to work the Polka Dot pattern which is indicated by ( ) working 3 dc’s
- ch3 counts as a stitch – double crochet
- Decide on your chosen colours ie, the base colour and the colours of the Polka Dots – The Polka Dots are indicated in brackets ( ) in the pattern – See the pattern Swatch on how to get the lengths of yarn needed for the Polka Dots
Stitches and Abbreviations
ch/ ch’s = chain/s
st/ st’s = stitch/ stitches
sc/ sc’s = single crochet/ s
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp/s = space/es
WS = Wrong side
RS = Right Side
R = Round
yo = yarn over
Materials
Yarn/ wool Category 3/ light worsted weight/Double Knit (I used approx. 200g in total, also depending on the length)
Crochet hook 4mm
Scissors
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
Yarn/ wool needle
Video Tutorials
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Swatch
ch11
R1
Into the 4th st from the hook dc, dc all chs
R2
ch3, turn, dc3, (dc3), dc4
R3
ch3, turn, dc2, (dc5), dc3
R4
ch3, turn, dc3, (dc3), dc4
Open the swatch – take note of the length of yarn used for the change of colour (st’s in brackets), add on an 8”allowance. Now you have an idea of the lengths of yarn needed to form the Polka Dots
Tip: Prepare the lengths of yarn for the Polka Dots in advance
Pattern
ch27 in the base colour
R1 (RS)
Into the 4th ch from the hook – dc, dc all ch’s
R2 (WS)
ch3, turn, dc all st’s
R3 (RS)
ch3, turn, dc2, (dc3), *dc5, (dc3)*
Repeat from *to* ending with dc3
R4 (WS)
ch3, turn, dc, (dc5), *dc3, (dc5)*
Repeat from *to* ending with dc2
R5 (RS)
ch3, turn, dc2, (dc3), *dc5, (dc3)*
Repeat from *to* ending with dc3
R6 (WS)
ch3, turn, dc into all st’s in base color
R7 (RS)
ch3, turn, dc into all st’s in base color
R8 (WS)
ch3, turn, dc6, (dc3), *dc5, (dc3)*
Repeat from *to* ending with dc7
R9 (RS)
ch3, turn, dc5, (dc5), *dc3, (dc5)*
Repeat from *to* ending with dc6
R10 (WS)
ch3, turn, dc6, (dc3), *dc5, (dc3)*
Repeat from *to* ending with dc7
R11 (RS)
ch3, turn, dc into all st’s in base color
R12 (WS)
ch3, turn, dc into all st’s in base color
Repeat R3 to R12 until the required length of scarf
Fasten off – cut of excess yarn – weave in all ends
Form tassels to edge the ends of the scarf to complete
