Free Crochet Pattern | Sweeping Swirls Scarf

Posted in Crochet, Crochet Accessories, Designing, Free Patterns, Pattern Release, Stitches, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hey there, crochet friends! I’m pleased to share the Sweeping Swirls Scarf with you today – a fun and engaging filet crochet design that really shines when worked with a yarn cake. With its flowing swirls creating a warm yet airy texture, this scarf is a joy to stitch and a delight to wear.

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The Sweeping Swirls Scarf was originally featured in the February 2021 issue of I Like Crochet magazine and is a lovely long scarf finished with a playful bobble trim for added personality. It’s a satisfying make: the rhythmic repeat of the filet motifs is relaxing to crochet, and the final result looks far more intricate than the stitches involved.

I created my scarf using a single cake of Lion Brand Mandala (100% Acrylic; 540 meters / 150 grams) in Chimera: 204 (A, 1 ball) using a 4mm hook (US G/6) hook. Then the only other thing you will need is a tapestry needle, 6m x turquoise 7mm bobble trim and corresponding coloured sewing thread.

Lovely and versatile, the Sweeping Swirls Scarf is perfect for getting cosy on a chilly day. Simply wrap it around your neck or drape it loosely over your shoulders for warmth without bulk.

A colorful, crocheted scarf displayed on a mannequin, featuring various shades of brown, pink, and blue, with decorative edges.

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Sweeping Swirls Scarf Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 7.5 inches wide x 70 inches long

Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala (100% Acrylic; 540 meters / 150 grams) in Chimera: 204 (A, 1 ball)

Hook: 4mm hook (US G/6) hook

Notions: a tapestry needle, 6m x turquoise 7mm bobble trim and corresponding coloured sewing thread.

STITCH GUIDANCE: US Terminology

Stitches (st): Stitch abbreviations st or sts stand for “stitch” or “stitches”

Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.

Chain (ch): Bring yarn over the hook from back to front and draw it through the slip knot (or previous chain) to form a new loop on the hook.

Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.

Filet Crochet Notes

Filet crochet is made up of two simple stitches, the chain and double crochet. The double crochet’s are worked in groups to form a solid block and the space between each block is enclosed by a length of chain which matches the number of double crochet’s (or chs / sts) over which it is worked.

Basic Filet Stitches

Open block: Ch1, miss next st, 1 UK treble / US double crochet in the next st.
Block (Bl): 1 UK treble / US double crochet in the next 2sts.

Pattern notes:

Ch3 counts as first UK treble / US double crochet st
If a Bl is over a ch-sp work 1 UK treble / US double crochet st into the ch-sp

Pattern

Row 1: Ch33, 1 UK treble / US double crochet in the 4th ch from hook, 1 UK treble / US double crochet in each st across, turn. 31sts (on future repeat rows work this as UK treble / US double crochet in each st across, turn)
Rows 2-3: Ch3, UK treble / US double crochet in each st across, turn
Row 4: Ch3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn
Row 5: Ch3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 10, turn
Row 6: Ch3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block x 5, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 1, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 7: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 8: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block x 3, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Rows 9 – 10: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 11: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 12: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 3, (Bl) x 2, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 13: Ch3,  (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn
Row 14: Ch3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn
Rows 15-20: Ch3, dc in each st across, turn
Row 21: Ch3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn
Row 22: Ch3, (Bl) x 10, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn
Row 23: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block x 1, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 4, turn
Row 24: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 25: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, (Open Block) x 3, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Rows 26 – 27: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 28: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 29: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 3, (Bl) x 2, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 30: Ch3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn
Row 31: Ch3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn
Rows 32-34: Ch3, 1 UK treble / US double crochet in each st across, turn
Rows 35 – 153: Repeat rows 1 – 34 four times and rows 1 – 17 once more. Do not turn or fasten off but go straight to the edging turning your work so you are working on the right side of your scarf.

Chart:

The chart for this pattern are worked back and forth in rows. Odd numbers are worked from right to left and even numbered rows are worked from left to right (if right handed).

A grid pattern displaying a spiral design made of white and black blocks, with labeled axes ranging from 1 to 17. The legend indicates the color meanings: white for 'Open Block' and black for 'BI.'

Edging:

Starting with a ch3, work 2 UK treble / US double crochet along the end of each row end (around the post of the UK treble / US double crochet st) of each long side, and 1 UK treble / US double crochet in each st, or loop on the short ends, with 3 UK treble / US double crochet sts in each corner st, fasten off and weave in all ends.

Making Up:

Attach the turquoise bobble trim to the whole outer edge of your scarf.

A young woman standing outdoors with a forest background, wearing a teal sweater and a colorful crocheted scarf in shades of orange, pink, and blue. She is smiling and has long hair.

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Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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29May2025

Get ready to Glow with the Oriana Wrap in Crochet Now Issue 121

Posted in Crochet, Magazine by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

If you’re a fan of filet crochet accessories (like me), then you’re in for a treat with the latest issue of Crochet Now magazine. Issue 121 introduces my new design, the Oriana Glow Wrap, a pattern that promises to add a touch of colour to your wardrobe.

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The Oriana Glow Wrap is a accessory that combines filet crochet stitch patterns with a graceful drape. Designed to capture the essence of the shimmering light of golden hour, this wrap is perfect for both daytime outings and evening events.

This pattern is available exclusively in Crochet Now Magazine, Issue 121, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out, I do so love both a filet project and a one ball project and this is both of those things!

A vibrant orange and peach Oriana Glow Wrap displayed on a mannequin against a backdrop of green ivy. The wrap features a filet crochet design and is secured with a decorative pin.

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I created the Oriana Glow Wrap from a Scheepjes Whirl made from a beautifully soft cotton-acrylic blend (60% Cotton and 40% Acrylic). The delicious gradient yarn comes in lots of scrumptious colour ways and has a generous twist which is fab to crochet with – it’s definitely a favourite yarn of mine and I always like to keep a whirl project on the go!

I used shade 554 Tangerine Tambourine with a 3.25mm hook (US size D/3). Then the only other things that you might find useful are some stitch markers to help track your filet crochet as you work (optional but useful!)

A woman wearing the Oriana Glow Wrap, a filet crochet scarf, smiles at the camera against a pink background. The wrap features a gradient from orange to peach and is styled with a light blue dress. — © 2025 Practical Publishing – Crochet Now Issue 121

This design was inspired by my love for filet crochet and the joy of creating something beautiful with simplicity. It’s a one-ball project, making it wonderfully portable—perfect for crocheting on the go, whether you’re travelling, waiting at appointments, or relaxing at the park. The pattern is soothing to work on and ideal for anyone looking to unwind with their hook. And if you’re new to filet crochet or need a quick refresher, my blog post ‘Top Tips for Filet Crochet’ is a great place to start.

Where to Find the Pattern

Crochet Now issue 121 is available in shops now or you can grab a digital version from Craftworld.com. This issue has 40 inspiring patterns inside including a lovely colourful jumper and several other fun nautical amigurumi projects.

Cover of Crochet Now magazine, Issue 121, featuring vibrant crochet designs and patterns, including a model wearing a colorful shawl, along with images of crochet projects. — © 2025 Practical Publishing – Crochet Now Issue 121

I’d love to see your versions of the Oriana Glow Wrap! Don’t forget to tag me on social media, @kcaco.uk, or use the hashtag #OrianaGlowWrap so I can see all your beautiful creations!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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31Mar2025

Inside Crochet 177 | Chevron Neck Tie

Posted in Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah, Yarn by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Helloo!! How’s it going? I feel like everything is a bit crazy here at the minute, and I’m trying to rectify my tardiness in sharing what I’ve been up to lately! I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I’m back in Inside Crochet Magazine, this time with a chic Chevron Neck Tie pattern in Issue 177!

A copy of Inside Crochet Magazine open to the page featuring the chevron neck tie design, placed on a table. The original crochet tie is draped nearby.

Small crochet and knit ties have been popping up everywhere lately, and I’m so happy to be a part of the buzz! These little beauties are not only stylish but also practical. Whether you’re packing for a mini break or just adding a quirky touch to your everyday outfits, these sorts of ties are perfect for any occasion.

A model standing by a window, wearing my crochet chevron neck tie tied in a bow around their neck. The model is looking directly at the camera, showcasing the stylish, handmade accessory. — © 2025 Inside Crochet 177 / Leanne Jade

But back to my own Chevron Neck Tie! It was designed with a Parisian mini break in mind – imagine pairing it with a simple shirt, a cosy jumper, or even throwing on a beret for that perfect blend of handmade charm and French-inspired style. It’s one of those pieces that you can easily throw into your weekend bag for a touch of personality, and it’s just so versatile.

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A model sitting in a chair, smiling at a book, with a crochet chevron neck tie draped untied around their neck. The relaxed and stylish accessory adds a cosy touch to their outfit. — © 2025 Inside Crochet 177 / Leanne Jade

I made my scarf nice and long so that you can wrap it round your neck, though it would be fairly easy to adjust this pattern by taking out some rows (each side mirrors each other so you’d just need to take out the same number of rows on each side.

The Chevron Neck Tie was designed with Yarnsmiths Merino DK; (100% merino wool) 50g/110m/120yds, which is a gorgeously soft yarn to work with. It’s not a yarn I’d used before but I feel that I’ll be using it again in the future for projects.

Yarnsmiths Merino DK is available in SOOOO many gorgeous colours. The scarf is actually a great project to get creative with different shades – I used four different colours but you could make it with as little as one or two.

A close-up of four balls of Yarnsmiths merino yarn; the rich and vibrant colours used to create my chevron neck tie design.

The only other things you will need to make the scarf are maybe some stitch markers to help mark the beginning and end of each row and a tapestry needle.

I loved how this project turned out; if you’re looking to add a bit of handmade flair to your wardrobe then go grab your copy of Inside Crochet Magazine Issue 177.

A model standing by a window, wearing a crochet chevron neck tie tied in a bow around their neck. The model is looking out of the window, with the tie adding a stylish, handmade touch to their outfit. — © 2025 Inside Crochet 177 / Leanne Jade

Inside Crochet is available in paper form from all good newsagents and craft stores. To purchase a digital copy of Inside Crochet, visit www.pocketmags.com. I can’t wait to see how you style your chevron neck tie! Be sure to share your makes on social media and tag me @kcaco.uk —I always love seeing what you create.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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19Feb2025

Finished Object | Libraryarn Scarf by Claire Makes It

Posted in Blogging, Crochet, From the Stash, Pattern Review by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

I just realised I hadn’t yet told you about an actual finished object that I made (loud klaxon sound) – an occasion which seems to be a rather rare thing! So let me celebrate in a post all about the Libraryarn Scarf!

A cosy crocheted Libraryarn Scarf draped over a mannequin, showcasing a stunning mix of stitches and textures. The deep, rich yarn tones contrast beautifully against the lush green ivy backdrop.

In 2023 I decided to treat myself to my first ever yarn advent! And what tempted me, above all else, was Jess’s (from Hook and Cwtch) who was offering the ‘Libraryarn’ Advent, an advent that was completely influenced by books, book covers, and the stories inside. Now after crochet, my favourite thing in the world is reading (as you might be aware from my 2025 Book Blanket Challenge). My two most favourite things were going to be combined – I needed to sign up immediately!!!

Now I’m not going to talk too much about the fantastic advent (because it was), as I’m going to leave that to another post. However, it is relevant I mention it here because, as well as the yarn, we were gifted an exclusive pattern, the Libraryarn Scarf, which had been created in collaboration with Jess, by the lovely Claire of Claire’s Made It.

A close-up of the Libraryarn Scarf highlighting the interplay of raised and openwork stitches. The tactile crochet details are accentuated by soft, natural lighting and a backdrop of green ivy.

Strangely I found myself in a tricky situation. You see as soon as I’d signed up for the advent I had an idea of what I wanted to do with the yarn – and I REALLY wanted to make my design idea! But Claire’s scarf looked fab and I wanted to make that too (oh such crocheter difficulties). Luckily I have a huge stash so I just picked out some more Hook and Cwtch yarn, to remain in keeping with the ‘advent’, and looked forward to starting my new project!

I decided to use just three colours; and I ended up using approximately 100g of ‘Hedwig’, 125g of ‘Duelling Wizards’ and 200g of undyed yarn, all 4ply and all dyed by Jess for previous collections she’d released. As always her use of colours are delightful so I thoroughly enjoyed working with them.

Close-up of the Libraryarn Scarf, revealing intricate crochet stitches and textures that create a story within the fabric. The detailed pattern stands out against the blurred greenery in the background.

The Libraryarn Scarf pattern was really clever, inspired by the shape of a bookmark it combined lots of different stitch patterns for interest. There were stitches I’d used before, and ones that I’d forgotten all about so it was like a lovely discovery of textures as you worked through each section.

I find working on someone else’s pattern very relaxing because all the thinking has been done for me – it’s like giving my brain a holiday. I worked my scarf predominately over the ‘betwixtmas’ period in 2023/24, between Christmas and New Year, so my memories of it are fond ones of being snuggled up on a chair, under a blanket, watching movies with the family as I crocheted away.

A mannequin wears the Libraryarn Scarf outdoors, its beautifully textured crochet design cascading over the shoulders. The ivy-covered wall behind adds a natural, timeless feel to the scene.

I can definitely recommend this pattern, it’s a real library of stitches! Claire’s pattern is now available on Etsy, LoveCrafts and Ravelry. And although you can’t get the specific colourways I used, as Jess tends to work in limited edition colourways, she has a myriad of gorgeous colours to choose from in the Hook and Cwtch Etsy shop and she’s just released her 2025 Advent; A Night at the Ballet (and there’s a few left).

Do you have a favourite finished object that you’ve made recently? I’d love to hear about it – let me know in the comments below.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

19Feb2024

Free Crochet Pattern | Specked Rainbow Wrap

Posted in Crochet, Free Patterns by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hi folks, I’ve got a brand new FREE pattern to share with you today, I don’t know about you but I am a rainbow fanatic! When I see a rainbow all the colours make me so happy so I thought I’d share with you the perfect accessory to inject a little bit of colour into the dark days of winter.

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Pinterest collage of the Speckled Rainbow Wrap crochet pattern

So there’s a little story behind the creation of this wrap. Back in 2022 I was a guest at the Crochet Sanctuary where, much to our surprise, we were all gifted a whole bit pack of Scheepjes Stone Washed / River Washed Colour Pack minis!

I love these mini’s but I realised I’d actually got two packs (as my brother had got me one for Christmas a previous year), so I decided I wanted to make ‘something’ with all of the colours of this pack. It just so happened that I was sitting next to my lovely friend Claire (of Claire’s Made it) and she had the same idea. So as well as our fab Crochet Sanctuary projects we started working on our own pattern designs, using all of the wonderful shades, that weekend.

Overhead view of a box filled with a rainbow selection of Scheepjes Riverwashed and Stonewashed mini skeins of yarn.

I’d made pretty good headway but then inevitably when I got home I had to work on other things so my poor work in progress just languished for awhile in a corner. Claire on the other hand finished her beautiful scarf and it looked gorgeous!

Our designs are alike, in that they are a similar shape, include eyelets, and of course we use all the colours – but we use contrasting stitches and have a different row repeat so there is enough of a change if you were looking for an additional pattern to hook up some minis. You can find all the details on how Claire made her pretty Colourful Striped Scarf for free on her blog so be sure to check that out too.

Desk top view of a rolled up rainbow crochet scarf along side a mug with a crochet chart on the front.

Anyway, fast forward to the end of last year and I found myself with a bit of time to finish my project. A note about my version before you begin, I did leave roughly 10% of the minis’ to make my scarf as I didn’t want to run out of any colours, and I also had another idea about using up scrap bits of yarn (more on that another time). So if you are using the same yarn, and you want to use all, you may wish to increase the starting chain of your scarf in multiples of 5 or perhaps.

So without further ado allow me to introduce the Speckled Rainbow Wrap, a lovely easy pattern that’s perfect for beginners or more experienced crocheters looking for a mindful make.

Large crochet rainbow filet wrap scarf - free pattern available from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK Blog

Of course you don’t have to use the same yarn I used, in fact this pattern could make an awesome stashbuster for scraps – just keep on working the design until you run out of yarn!

Scroll down for the free version of this pattern but I’d recommend the purchase of the ad-free PDF Pattern (in either UK or US terms) if you’d like all the instructions and pictures in a nice document which you can print and take notes on without relying on your phone or an internet connection.

Speckled Rainbow Wrap

The pattern below is written just in UK terms but you can view a handy conversion chart here on the blog.

Skill Level: 2 – Easy

Yarn: Sport / Baby yarn weight #2 (Fine), approx 580g / 1,508m required in total.

1 pack of 58 colours of Scheepjes Stone Washed colours and River Washed yarn in 10g balls (78% cotton and 22% acrylic).

Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though finished size will be different.

Hook: · 3.5mm (US size E/4).

You will also need:

Gauge: 5 sts = 2.5cm / 1 inch; 5 rows = 5cm / 1.9 inches

Obtaining the correct gauge is critical to this project for two reasons; if you do not match gauge then either your item will be bigger or smaller than the specified finished size, and as cables are a bit of a yarn eater then you may run out of yarn. Try going up or down a hook size to meet gauge and/or if you know you crochet loosely maybe make sure you have extra yarn before you start.

Finished size: 174cm long x 48cm wide / 68 inches long x 19 inches wide

Large crocheted scarf wrap twisted into a braided knot around the neck of a white mannikin.

Colour order:

You can use your colours in any orders you wish, but if you’d like to make one using the same colour order that I used I’ve put together a list for you below.

1. Stone Washed Obsidian – 829
2. Stone Washed Brown Agate – 822
3. Stone Washed Boulder Opal – 804
4. Stone Washed Axinite – 831
5. Stone Washed Pink Quartzite – 821
6. Stone Washed Moon Stone – 801
7. Stone Washed New Jade – 819
8. Stone Washed Fosterite – 826
9. River Washed Congo – 954
10. River Washed Tiber – 958
11. Stone Washed Malachite – 825
12. River Washed Po – 955
13. River Washed Amazon – 951
14. River Washed Narmada – 962
15. Stone Washed Canada Jade – 806
16. Stone Washed Peridot – 827
17. Stone Washed Lemon Quartz – 812
18. Stone Washed Yellow Jasper – 809
19. Stone Washed Beryl – 833
20. Stone Washed Citrine – 817
21. River Washed Ural – 959
22. Stone Washed Enstatite – 832
23. River Washed Murray – 960
24. Stone Washed Morganite – 834
25. Stone Washed Coral – 816
26. River Washed Mersey – 961
27. River Washed Seine – 947
28. River Washed Nile – 944
29. River Washed Avon – 956
30. River Washed Mississippi – 946

31. Stone Washed Carnelian – 823
32. Stone Washed Red Jasper – 807
33. Stone Washed Rhodochrosite – 835
34. Stone Washed Rose Quartz – 820
35. Stone Washed Tourmaline – 836
36. River Washed Mekong – 943
37. Stone Washed Corundum Ruby – 808
38. Stone Washed Lilac Quartz – 818
39. Stone Washed Deep Amethyst – 811
40. Stone Washed Lepidolite – 830
41. Stone Washed Garnet – 810
42. River Washed Eisack – 957
43. River Washed Ganges – 945
44. River Washed Steenbras – 942
45. River Washed Yarra – 949
46. River Washed Colorado – 941
47. River Washed Severn – 953
48. River Washed Wheaton – 950
49. Stone Washed Blue Apatite – 805
50. River Washed Danube – 948
51. River Washed Rhine – 952
52. Stone Washed Turquoise – 824
53. Stone Washed Green Agate – 815
54. Stone Washed Larimar – 828
55. Stone Washed Amazonite – 813
56. Stone Washed Crystal Quartz – 814
57. Stone Washed Smokey Quartz – 802
58. Stone Washed Black Onyx – 803

STITCH GUIDANCE

Chain (ch): Bring yarn over hook from back to front and grab it with hook. Draw hooked yarn through slip knot and onto hook.
Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.
Treble two together (tr2tog): Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops (two loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop (four loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all three loops left on hook.
Treble (tr): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.

PATTERN NOTES

V-Stitch (VSt): 2tr in one st
Beginning V-St (Beg.VSt): 3 ch, 1 tr in the same st
Beginning tr2tog (Beg. Tr2tog): Ch2 – acts as the first part of the tr2tog, continue the tr2tog as normal
(RS / WS): Right Side / Wrong side of work
[ … ] Repeat section in square brackets until specified

PATTERN

The ch3 at the start of a row counts as the first st
You may find it useful to add a stitch marker to the first / last st of a row.
Change colours every three rows; fasten off last st and weave in ends. Attach new colour to the top of the last st worked with a sl st to join. See optional colour order on page 4.

Row 1 (RS): Ch83, 1tr in the 4th ch from hook (counts as first Vst), 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn. 79sts

Work into the ch’s as if it were a st after row 1; this will result in staggered ch-sp eyelet ‘speckles’.

Row 2: Beg.Tr2tog, 1tr in the next 3sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 3sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 2sts, Vst in the last st, turn.

Row 3: Beg.VSt, 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn

Row 4: Beg.Tr2tog, 1tr in each st across until the last st, Vst in the last st, turn.

Row 5: Beg.VSt, 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn

Row 6: Beg.Tr2tog, 1tr in each st across until the last st, Vst in the last st, turn.

Row 7: Beg.VSt, 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn

Row 8: Beg.Tr2tog, 1tr in the next 3sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 3sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 2sts, Vst in the last st, turn.

Row 9: Beg.VSt, 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn

The six row repeat of rows 4—9 make up the pattern for the scarf:

Rows 10 – 171: repeat row 4– 9 twenty seven times more. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

BLOCKING

The design of this scarf may benefit from being wet blocked;

Completely soak your item in cold water then gently squeeze (without wringing it) out some of the excess water.
Using your tape measure and pins carefully pin your item on your blocking board
Double check your measurements if necessary (e.g check the height and width are correct)
Leave to dry completely over 24 hours, and then unpin.

PARTIAL CHART

Please note there are more stitches and rows than shown:

Crochet chart for the Speckled Rainbow Wrap crochet pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK.

If you enjoyed this pattern please give it a love, or leave a comment or review on the platform you got it from – and I hope you’ll share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

15Nov2022

Inside Crochet Magazine | Winter Rambles Scarf

Posted in Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah, Yarn by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Helloo!! How’s it going? I feel like everything is a bit crazy here at the minute, it’s definitely that busy time of year! I seem to have lots of lists with ‘things to do’ sitting about everywhere but I’m going to tick off one of those right now! And it’s one I’m rather excited about!

In this month’s Inside Crochet (issue 152) there’s a pattern of mine called the Winter Rambles Scarf. It’s a lovely textured colour block stripe kind of scarf that was a really enjoyable, mindful project to work on.

The Winter Rambles unisex scarf modelled by a woman to show a blue and tan textured scarf - Find this pattern and more, only in issue 152 of @InsideCrochet - available now!⁠ — © Inside Crochet 2022 (Issue 152)

I’ve had the idea for this scarf for awhile actually; I am quite keen to explore some more unisex / neutral or men’s designs and this is a design that I think could work well for anyone.

The scarf is made up of different sized colour blocks both with different textures – I’m on a real textured stitch kick at the moment with my crochet, I can’t seem to get enough of it!

The Winter Rambles unisex scarf modelled by a man to show the versatility of this design - Find this crochet pattern and more, only in issue 152 of @InsideCrochet - available now!⁠ — © Inside Crochet 2022 (Issue 152)

I would suggest that a crochet scarf is a great beginner crochet project especially when you are first learning how to crochet, though with the different stitches I would suggest this is still an interesting design for a more accomplished crocheter.

I made my scarf nice and long so that you can wrap it round your neck a few times, though it would be fairly easy to adjust this pattern to a different size by taking out some rows (each side mirrors each other so you’d just need to take out the same number on each side.

The Winter Rambles unisex scarf modelled on a mannequin for a closer look at the textured stitches - Find this crochet pattern and more, only in issue 152 of @InsideCrochet - available now!⁠

I created my scarf with a 4.5mm hook (US size 7) and Drops Soft Tweed (25% viscose / 50% wool/25% alpaca) which comes in 50g balls (130m / 142yds).

It’s a new yarn to me and I loved the ‘tweediness’ of it – I used 4 balls of Denim (10) and 3 balls of Cookie Dough (04) for the scarf which was more than enough to make it nice and long.

The Winter Rambles unisex scarf modelled on a woman to show styling ideas for this accessory - Find this crochet pattern and more, only in issue 152 of @InsideCrochet - available now!⁠ — © Inside Crochet 2022 (Issue 152)

The only other things you will need to make the scarf are maybe some stitch markers to help mark the beginning and end of each row and a tapestry needle. I finished off my scarf with a twisted fridge or you could leave it plain, I think both options would look great!

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Inside Crochet Issue 152 - available now!⁠

Also can I just say that being published in Inside Crochet is a tick off the crochet bucket list for me. It’s rather special because when I first started crocheting Inside Crochet was one of the first magazine’s that I ever subscribed to – and now I’ve got a pattern inside!!

And look my scarf made one of the little squares on the front cover! Excuse me for getting rather excited, but it really is one of those warm feeling yay moments for me!

Inside Crochet is available in paper form from all good newsagents and craft stores. To purchase a digital copy of Inside Crochet, visit us on www.pocketmags.com

So go wrap up warm in this stylish striped block scarf. With fabulous textured stitches make in your favourite neutral shades or go brighter as an effective way to introduce colour to a dark outfit. this classic look scarf is guaranteed to complement any staples your friends or family winter wardrobe.

If you make up the Winter Rambles Scarf I hope you’ll share any finished photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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9May2022

Pattern Release | Whisperers of the Sea Wrap

Posted in Collaboration, Crochet, Crochet Accessories, Crochet Kit, Independent Design, Pattern Release by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

So today is the official launch of the BRAND NEW summer crochet make-along (Dragonfly River which you can read about here), and so I thought I needed to get my act together and finally list the pattern for last years make-along, the Whisperers of the Sea Wrap, for anyone who just wants the pattern to make their own keepsake wrap.

The product of the wonderful collaboration between myself and The Yarn Whisperer the Whispers of the Sea Wrap is a crocheted shawl featuring light and airy stitches that give it beautiful drape and flow. Perfect for warmer weather as a cover up on the beach, for strolls along the shore, or maybe a beach wedding!

I’m really pleased with how the design turned out, I absolutely LOVED working with the slub yarn! The texture and the softness and the colours that Kitey had worked his magic with were just an absolute delight with every stitch I made. If you love the yarn I created my wrap you can still pick up the custom dyed yarn directly as a pre-order from The Yarn Whisperer on his website.

Or if you’d prefer to use yarn from your stash, the pattern is now available from my usual pattern stores for you to make your own version of the Whispers of the Sea Wrap – I can’t wait to see what colourways you use for your own unique shawls.

It’s made us both incredibly happy to see photos of folks sharing their progress and finished wraps with us on social media, and I hope you will continue to do so as you finish your wraps if you haven’t had chance to make it yet – you can still tag us with the hashtag #WOTSMAL.

To celebrate the launch of our BRAND NEW collaboration I’m running a sale all three of our previous collaboration patterns. Use the code: COLLAB25 until 16 May 2022 to get 25% discount off Whisperers of the Sea Wrap, Mellow Mallow Scarf and the Solstice Garden Wrap

As I mentioned in my last post, Kitey and I just may have already planned more projects into 2024 – we do get a bit over excited when we start talking!) You may wish to sign up to the blog (or my newsletter) and / or The Yarn Whisperer newsletter to make sure you are the first to know when the new collaboration project is revealed!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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14Feb2022

Pattern Release | Hearts in a Whirl Wrap

Posted in Collaboration, Crochet, Crochet Accessories, Crochet Kit, Independent Design, Pattern Release by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

I’ve got something new for you today – surround yourself in love with the Hearts in a Whirl wrap!

A crocheted wrap featuring heart motifs in soft, flowing colours, held out horizontally against a serene wooded background.

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us it seemed the perfect time to finally sort out this pattern! It’s been a work in progress for ever such a long time, though it’s been nothing more than being down to me to find the time to pull everything together – so I’m so pleased to finally be able to share it with you today.

A crochet wrap displayed on a mannequin, highlighting the delicate filet heart patterns woven throughout the design.

The Hearts in a Whirl wrap is a lightweight shawl which features a fun filet design with a puff stitch twist – perfect for adventurous beginners that would like to try something new.

The general shape of the wrap is a rectangle with a cute heart shaped stitch for borders on either end, if you were using a single colour, or stash busting it would be fairly easy to make it longer by adding a repeat or extending the border.

A close-up view of the crochet wrap, focusing on a section that showcases the intricate filet heart pattern. The heart motif is finely detailed, with delicate stitches creating a textured, airy design.

It’s a perfect pattern to use with your favourite gradient yarn cake; for this version I used Scheepjes Whirl Tasty Nom Nom (Shade 789) and a Scheepjes Whirlette in Grappa (Shade 855), both of which had been in my stash for a very long time, with a 3.25mm (US D/3) hook.

If you are not familiar with Scheepjes Whirls, they are a 4ply (Fingering / Sock Weight) yarn with a high twist making them perfect for crochet. The cakes are 215g (1000m) each with a blend of 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic. I used pretty much all of the 215g (1000m) for the main part of the wrap, and approximately 45g (182m) of the Whirlette for the border at each end.

A close-up of hands crocheting the heart design of the wrap on a desktop. The hands are carefully working with a crochet hook and soft yarn, focusing on the delicate filet heart pattern. The workspace includes a tidy desktop with a few crochet tools and materials, adding a creative, hands-on feel to the image.

I’m really pleased with how the design for this wrap turned out, The nature of this puff stitch means that it should show on the right side and the wrong side of your work (leaving it practically reversible with no right or wrong side).

In fact my mum, who loves things with hearts on in general, and really loved the colour of the yarn (they really are her kind of colours dark purples and reds) has already laid claim to this wrap now that it’s all finished up, and it seems only appropriate I gift it too her as she kindly wore it for a few of these modelled photos.

A person wearing the crochet wrap draped around their neck, standing in a wooded background. The wrap features clearly visible filet heart motifs, beautifully showcased as they catch the light.

So it seems I’m still not totally done with filet crochet yet – it’s just such a versatile crochet technique! Though in truth I started this pattern when I was working on Filet Fantastic so it is a couple of years old – so it really was about time I got it released!

If you are new to filet, you might find my post Top Tips for Filet Crochet useful to look at first, but this wrap has a lovely repetition of stitches that you can enjoy as a perfect mindful make!

The crochet wrap styled as a scarf around a mannequin's neck, showcasing the delicate filet heart motifs and the pretty heart-shaped edging. The design is neatly wrapped, highlighting the intricate stitching and soft texture of the yarn. The heart edging adds a subtle yet charming detail to the overall look

The pattern is now available from my usual pattern stores for you to make your own version:

With some many wonderful gradient yarn cakes to choose from these days I’m really excited to see what you come up with!

If you make up the Hearts in a Whirl wrap I hope you’ll share any finished photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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27Jan2022

Mellow Mallow MAL | The Reveal & Pattern Release

Posted in Collaboration, Crochet, Crochet Accessories, Crochet Kit, Independent Design, Pattern Release by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

So yesterday was the last ‘official’ day of the latest make along that has been hosted by The Yarn Whisperer and myself. From Boxing Day 2021 until today, a month later, we have delighted in seeing your Mellow Mallow scarves grow! And now I get the opportunity to share my finished scarf in all it’s glory!

If this is the first you’ve heard about the Mellow Mallow MAL you can read more about it here but in a nutshell it’s the result of a wonderful collaboration between myself and Kitey, aka The Yarn Whisperer, of a unique crocheted triangle scarf designed with a special hand dyed yarn in mind.

It’s made us both incredibly happy to see the photos of folks sharing their progress with us on social media and I hope you will continue to do so as you finish your scarves if you haven’t had chance to make it.

I’m really pleased with how the design for this scarf turned out. I’m not sure what it is about working with Kitey, but working with his yarn always pushes me, as a designer, to try new challenges – and this scarf was definitely no exception! With no natural pattern repeat the final pattern ended up as 17 pages!! That’s quite long for a scarf pattern, but it does include charts and schematics.

But don’t let that put you off, whilst it doesn’t have a natural repeat, there is a rhythm to the stitches it which means you can pretty much work it without looking, just by checking the stitches at the end of each row.

Although the official end date of the MAL has now passed, it doesn’t really end because you can still make the pattern later. Kitey has a few of the Mellow Mallow kits left, then the colourway will be available as a pre-order.

Or if you’d prefer to use yarn from your stash, the pattern is now available from my usual pattern stores for you to make your own version of the Mellow Mallow Scarf – I can’t wait to see what colourways you use for your own unique scarves.

We do hope that you’ve enjoyed this fun make-along, I know Kitey and I have thoroughly enjoyed it – in fact we’ve already made our plans for our next summer make-along! All I’m going to say is that I’m already excited for this summer design – you are not going to want to miss it! Make sure you are signed up to the blog (or my newsletter) and / or The Yarn Whisperer newsletter to make sure you are the first to know when the new collaboration project is revealed!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

14Jan2021

I Like Crochet Magazine | Sweeping Swirls Scarf

Posted in Crochet, Inspiration, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah, Yarn by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Here in the UK it’s definitely the time of year for wrapping up warmly and if you are looking for a bright way to start the new year then you might want to check out the latest issue of I Like Crochet magazine.

I’m excited to share with you my first design of 2021! The Sweeping Swirls scarf is out now in the February 2021 edition of I Like Crochet and what better way to wrap up is there than with a warm and woollen scarf. It’s inspired by the comeback of swirling tie dye patterns which have seen a resurgence during the pandemic.

To wanted to try and pull in the mixture of colours you can find in tie dye patterns so I used a Lion Brand Mandala yarn cake, (100% Acrylic); [540 meters] / 150 grams) in Chimera (Shade 204, 1 ball), which is made of blended colours which change as you crochet. The shade I used (Chimera) is actually a range of muted jewel tones which I love; though Lion Brand Mandala‘s are available in a wide range of ‘enchanting’ colours.

Lion Brand Mandala is a double knit yarn which I used previously on my Shades of Grey Scarf. It’s actually really nice and soft to work with and I do like to create patterns that just use a single yarn cake, which this one does. I decided to edge the scarf with a cute turquoise bobble trim, picking up on one of the shades in the yarn cake, and I love the final look.

This scarf utilises filet crochet to create swirls on a backdrop of colour; if you are new to crochet then a filet scarf might seem a bit far out of the range of your talent, but filet crochet is made up of two simple stitches: the chain and treble (US double crochet). This is also a great beginner project as once you get started you will just work back and forth in rows.

This scarf was actually designed with a beginner in mind, though I’m sure a more accomplished crocheter would enjoy it as an enjoyable project too. The pattern is very easy and repetitive, perfect for crocheting on the go or in front of the TV.

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As well as my scarf the February 2021 October edition features loads of seasonal patterns and a range of interesting articles. If you SUBSCRIBE you can get the magazine straight to your desktop or iPad as well as access to lots of other extra crochet bonus material.