Bloom As You Go Scarf

An uber sweet and happy crochet scarf, perfect as a charming and thoughtful gift.

Fun project to learn the Bloom As You Go method.

Make to preferred width and length. Use one colour, multiple colours or variegated or gradient yarns.

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Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.
• Yarn: Light Worsted/DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat 4. weight yarn.
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Size: Make to preferred width and length.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Notions: Darning needle and scissors.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Made in rows using a Bloom As You Go method to add the flowers whilst the scarf is being made. For symmetrical appearance make in two separate halves and sew together. Multiple flower options.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #BloomAsYouGoScarf

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL = Back Loop.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet. Used for optional flower scarf cuff only.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• Flwr = Flower. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and Appendix B for images of Petal location.
• FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• n = Number of stitches (based on Foundation Chain stitch count).
• Prev = Previous.
• Puff = Modified Puff Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Rem = Remaining.
• Rep = Repeat.
• RS = Right Side.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch. 
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

Flwr

Notes:

• Multiple Flwr options are provided below – follow instructions for one option only.
• Each Flower is worked into a DC – Puff – DC stitch sequence that is made in the same round.
• Refer also to YouTube video for demo of Large 5 Petal Flower.

Small, 5 Petals

Note: Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 3, and 4.

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 2, DC over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 3):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 2, DC in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 2, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

Small, 6 Petals

Note: Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 2, 3, and 4.

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 2, DC over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 2):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Ch 2, DC in same loop, Ch 2, Sl St back into same loop (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Sixth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 2, DC in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 2, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

Medium, 5 Petals

Note: Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 3, and 4. If a fuller flower is preferred 2 HTR can be worked for each Petal instead of 1 HTR.

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, HTR over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 3):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 3, HTR in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 3, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

Medium, 6 Petals

Note: Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 2, 3, and 4. If a fuller flower is preferred 2 HTR can be worked for each Petal instead of 1 HTR.

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, HTR over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 2):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Ch 3, HTR in same loop, Ch 3, Sl St back into same loop (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Sixth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 3, HTR in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 3, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

HTR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Puff

Note: The following instructions are for a modified Puff. If a less full Puff is preferred, then work one less * * repeat (for seven loops on hook).

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). *Yo, insert hook back through same st as before, pull through loop (an additional two loops on hook)*. Rep sts btwn * * twice more (nine loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through first eight loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• A stitch count follows each round instructions in ( ).
• Ch 1 to commence the row does not count as a stitch for stitch count purposes.
• Work all stitches in ( ) in same stitch from the previous row.
• The pattern instructions are for a Flwr row separated by five solid rows of HDC. If preferred, flower rows can be spaced further apart by working additional solid rows. Ensure the Flwr row is always worked on the same side throughout.
• The same Flwr design option can be used throughout, or for additional whimsy a mix of Flwr design options can be made.
• Stranded fringed or crochet fringe can optionally be added to completed scarf.
• Refer to Appendix A for example projects.
• Refer to Appendix B for images of Flwr Petal locations.

Scarf 

Foundation Chain

Row 1 – RS

Notes:

• Working in the ‘back bump’ of the Ch sts will provide the best finish. However, if this proves difficult any two of the Ch st loops can be used instead.

Ch 1 (in addition to Foundation ch sts), HDC in back bump of second Ch from hook and each subsequent Ch (until first Ch worked in).

(n HDC)

Row 2 – WS

Turn. Ch 1, HDC in first and each subsequent st in the row.

(n HDC)

Rows 3 and 4 – RS/WS

Rep Row 2 two times – first on RS and then on WS.

(n HDC)

Row 5 – RS

Notes:

• One Flwr will be made in this row, in the middle of the row. Follow the instructions for one of the Flwr options (Small or Medium with 5 or 6 Petals).
• The Flwr will be made over a DC – Puff – DC stitch sequence made in this rowd. These are not included in the st count since these are used in this row and not available for the next row. The first DC in the 2 DC – Puff – DC sequence will be left unworked so that the stitch count is maintained in the next row.

Turn Ch 1, HDC in first and each st to the middle st in the row, (2 DC, Puff, DC) in middle st, Flwr over last three sts made (i.e. the DC – Puff – DC st sequence), HDC in each rem st to end of row.

(n HDC, 1 Flwr)

Row 6 – WS

Notes:

• Ensure stitches are worked behind the Flwr so that Flwr remains completely visible on RS.

Turn. Ch 1, HDC in first and each subsequent st in the row.

(n HDC)

Rows 7 to 10 – RS/WS/RS/WS

Rep Row 6 four times, alternating RS and WS.

(n HDC)

Additional Rows

Two options for completing the scarf:

• Work as one piece.
• Work as two separate halves, then sew these together – recommended for 5 Petal Flwrs if symmetrical worn appearance preferred.

Work as one piece:

Rep Rows 5 to 10 until scarf is preferred length (minus fringe, if including) and finishing after Rep Row 9 for last rep (for symmetrical appearance of both ends of scarf).

Fasten off yarn.

OR Work as two halves:

Rep Rows 5 to 10 until scarf is approximately half of preferred length (minus fringe, if including) and finishing after Rep Row 7 for last rep.

Fasten off yarn.

Make second half the same as first half.

Fasten off yarn leaving a tail sufficient to sew the last rows of each half of scarf together.

Sew together the last Rep Row 7 row of each half, joining the two halves at the middle of the scarf.

Optional Fringe

Add a fringe to both short ends of the scarf.

Options include a stranded fringe or a crochet Ch fringe. (Or add a fringe of your own design.)

Stranded Fringe

First determine the required length of the fringe, double this, and then add 0.5cm/0.25in additional length to compensate for joining the fringe strands to the scarf. This is the length to cut each strand.

i.e. Strand Length = (Fringe Length x 2) + ~0.5cm/0.25in.

Cut (n + 1) x 2 strands of the above calculated Strand Length, so that there is a strand for each stitch (for both beginning and finishing rows of the scarf). 

To make the fringe in a stitch, first fold the strand of yarn in half (so that there is an equal strand tail length on each side of fold (right and left)).

Insert a crochet hook through the stitch that fringe is to be made in, then insert the hook through the middle of the folded yarn (in between the right strand tail and the left strand tail).

Use the hook head to pull a loop of the yarn strand (at its centre fold) through the stitch. Ensure loop is ~3cm/1in diameter.

Use fingers to insert and pull the two yarn tails through the loop.

Pull the yarn tails gently and evenly until the fringe is securely attached to the stitch.

Optionally knot the tails at their ends.

Repeat this process for each strand and stitch.

OR Crochet Ch Fringe

(From first st in scarf edge) Ch a preferred length, Sl St back into first st (Fringe Loop made), *Sl St into next two sts, Ch the same length as previous, Sl St back into same st (Fringe Loop made), rep from * to end of row.

(Stitch Count: ((n ÷ 2) + 1) Fringe Loops)

Optionally knot end of each loop.

Finishing

Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects when Ravelry listed available.

Rainbow

• Yarn: ~200g/7Oz of Lion Brand Landscapes Yarn (Worsted/10 Ply/Cat. 4) in Wildflowers.
• Hook: 5.5mm/I/9.
• Foundation Ch: 17.
• Rows: 81.
• Flwr: Medium, 6 Petal (two HTR each petal).
• Fringe: Crochet.
• Size: ~14cm/5.5in width, ~148cm/58in length (with additional ~13cm/5in of fringe on each end).

Pink

Appendix B: Flwr Rnd 1 Petal Locations

Image 1 below provides the Petal Locations:

Flwr Petals to Make in Each Location:

• Six Petal Flwr
  • Location 1: Petals 1 and 2.
  • Location 2: Petal 3
  • Location 3: Petals 4 and 5.
  • Location 4: Petal 6.
• Five Petal Flwr
  • Location 1: Petals 1 and 2.
  • Location 2: No Petal (Sl St only).
  • Location 3: Petals 3 and 4.
  • Location 4: Petal 5.

Refer also to YouTube video for demonstration of 5 Petal Flwr – noting that only one round applies to Flwrs used for this scarf.