Circles Scarf

On Friday, amongst the various Bits-of-my-day, I showed you the above picture. It was just a quick snapshot of my crochet at the time when I took it out of my bag, and to be honest I didn't give the picture an awful lot of thought. It was only when you began commenting on this colourful "flower" of mine that I realised how ambiguous photographs can be sometimes.

Some of you even asked for my Flower Pattern, and awwww I feel kind of bad about this.......but you see....it isn't in fact a flower at all.

Although it certainly does look very flower-like when it's all rolled up like that.

No, this is not an elaborate multi-petalled flower after all, but a Scarf.

Yes, a Scarf.

It's my Circles Scarf.....see?

Some of you may remember the first crochet scarf I made at the beginning of last year, the Flower Scarf? Well as that scarf was made in the days pre-Attic24, I never actually blogged about it as such but it has appeared in various photos from time to time, and you can see some more of it over at Flickr, here and here.

Oh I LOvEd that flower scarf so much! I made it in January 2008, and wore it continuously day in day out throughout that winter, and then again last winter too. And truthfully, as much as I love it still, it's looking a bit tatty now. It began to fall apart a little too, at the point where the flowers were stitched together with little crochet leaves. 

So, I thought to myself :: time for a new one.

I've had this design idea buzzing about in my head for quite a long time now, and as I had some of the deliciously soft and snuggly merino yarn left over after the Baby Ripple was made, I just knew it would be perfect for something scarfy.

And folks, this scarf is Made to Last.

I didn't want any stitching involved this time, as that was the weak point in my last design. So these circles (which are easy-peasy to make and suuuper-addictive) are joined-on-the-go, in much the same way as I join my granny squares.

And what a result! I'm so pleased with the way it turned out!

There are 25 connecting circles in total, finished off with a two-row border (one row of single crochet, and the last row of slip-stitches worked in the back loop only).

It was all looking a bit wobbly, tight and "stressed" yesterday when I'd finished hooking the borders, so off it went upstairs to have it's spa treatment. Ahhhh blocking out crochet is so super-satisfying. And furthermore, it works a treat. As you can see from the above pic, I blocked it directly onto the carpet floor (tut tut), pinning it out in one long line before spraying it with tepid water and leaving to dry naturally for 24hrs.

It turned out quite long, this string of twenty five circles (it measures 152cm / 5ft long), but thats the way I like my scarves. I like them to hang down and look showy-offy, with some length to tie them up if one fancies.

Here it is look, hanging in my hallway with my delicious Boden coat, waiting patiently for it's first outing.

There....looking bright and breezy against my red jumper today.

Incidentally, I do plan on sharing the love and giving you the pattern for this scarf if you might be remotely interested in hooking up some colourful circles to wrap around yourself this winter. Its a quick, fun project, and perfect for stash-busting.

I'll set to work with that as soon as I can.....well that'll be after the cushion-making tutorial you understand, oooooooooooo so much to keep my idle hands and muddled mind busy!

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ps for those of you who asked about my little flower brooch yesterday, yes I did make that too, you can read about it here.

xxx

Comments

[Carole]

You are soooo clever, the scarf is sooo lovely. The colours are so bright and cheerful.
I clicked onto the brooch pattern. Where did you get your brooch pin from?
Keep all these lovely patterns coming.
Love Carole xxxxxxx Rossendale

[Maryvonne]

Hi Lucy,
what a lovely scarf!
And yes please, a pattern!!!
I love you for sharing with us.
A big kiss from the netherlands,
Maryvonne

[Messy Karen]

love the scarf and can't wait to make one for me me me.

[Darlie]

Super sweet! You have such fabulous eye for color. Can't wait for the pattern and thank you.
smiLes
DarLie
aka LiBBy BuTTons

[Leah]

Looks great on you and the broach sets it off. Would love for you to share the pattern. Still working away on my ripple rug!

[patchworksail@yahoo.com]

check this out Lucy, scroll down to the "carnival or homespun" throws at Anthropologie
or go to the catalog site to bedding...
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?_DARGS=/anthro/catalog/common/highlited_itemcount.jsp_A&_DAV=true&_dynSessConf=2053534867610680749&viewAllOnOnePage=yes&itemCount=-1&pushId=HOME-BEDDING&selectedProductSize=&startValue=1&id=HOME-BEDDING&selectedProductColor=&defaultSort=&navCount=70&templateType=&navAction=top&displayNumber=8&selectedProductSize1=&sortby=&prepushId=&popId=HOME

[Rie]

OMG - it looks brilliant! Job well done!
BTW - loved how you blocked it - brilliant!

[Amanda]

I love all the color you use, the scarf is gorgeous!

[pinry]

Oh heart-skippy happiness (to use your own term)indeed! that's what i felt when i saw your scarf, and extra happiness knowing that you'll share the pattern! thanks so much, i love it! hope you're keeping well as your weather gets chillier.

[Julie Silcock]

Your scarf is so beautiful - and I love the green jacket too. I so wish I could crochet.

[Louise]

Just so clever and colourful! I will certainly have to give this scarf a try. Beautiful work Ms. Lucy.

[Rebecca Woods]

Love it. Love it. Love it. I have this growing list of Attic24 must makes. The scarf I may leave a couple of months though as we are now heading into summer but will definately start looking out for yarn :)

[Anne]

This scarf is just gorgeous. I can't wait for the pattern! Like another poster said, you totally inspired me to crochet and I can't thank you enough : )

[Anna]

Wow! If you can produce that when your brain's in a tangly muddle, I can't wait to see what comes out when it's untangled! It's lovely :-) I particularly like your blocking pic - I've always used the ironing board before, but that comes with all sorts of complications! The carpet is a very good solution ;-)

[Colleen]

Gorgeous. Love the scarf. The post and the colors made me smile... big!

[sherri]

Lucy you are one very talented girl, I do hope you know you give me inspiration! blessings...

[Anja]

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the scarf, love the brooch.
I just finished few crochet hats and this is just a perfect new project.
Thank you.

[Niki]

Lucy, that scarf is lovely.
I am very interested in the baby ripple afghan you made. I've located the wool, here in Canada and even the same colour codes. I would love to make one for my 2nd grandbaby, expected in April. Can you tell me how many stitches you chained to begin? Is the pattern the same as the ripple pattern you share on your blog?
Any other tips about the baby afghan you'd care to share???

Thanks so much
Niki

[Rachel]

WOW! it looks gorgeous against your jumper and your coat!

[Hooked In hove]

Of COURSE we'd be interested in hooking up some colourful circles and spreading the Lucy Love! Ohhhhh yes - bring it on and we'll take over the world with our colourful fabulous hooking Muah-Ha-Ha!

[celia]

Really cute and so fun to see the scarf "pinned" to your carpet!!! lol...

[Kelly]

It's so cute! Cute enough to make me want to learn to crochet! :) At the very least cute enough for me to try and sweet talk a very dear friend who is an excellent crocheter into making one for me. :)

[ronniemama]

check out his link for a pattern almost identical to your 'flower'...

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rose-brooch

[Natalie]

gorgeous as always Lucy, I can always count on you to make me smile - and inspire me to get my hooks out & make something bright & colourful :o) xx

[ronniemama]

For a flower almost identical to your photo, check out this pattern on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rose-brooch