Christmas 2011 - The Year of the Scarf! Grannie Stitch Scarf!!!! Nov 2011

A simple and quick project, this scarf was the ideal direction for someone who doesn't have a favorite color.  By be able to mix all the different colors I had been using thus far, I was able to give a fun and colorful gift to a very special person!

The "Grannie Stitch" is simply the combination of stitches used in the traditional Grannie Square (dc3, ch3, repeat).  I started out trying to Ripple the Grannie Stitch, but it shortens by about 2/3... by the time I had the second row on it was WAAAAAY too short for a scarf!  I figured this would be a better alternative.  I think this looks better, too!

Grannie Stitch Scarf:

Using a variety of yarns, make 10 to 15 4-round Grannie Squares, attach them together end to end until it's long enough for a scarf.  Then use the Grannie Stitch (dc3, ch3, repeat) to border the Grannie Squares attached together.  It's okay if you run out of yarn, it's supposed to be multi-colorful, attach another yarn!

Grannie Square (4-round):

ch 4, connect with sl st.

Round 1: ch 3, in center of circle created by first step dc 2 st, ch3, dc3, ch3, dc3, ch3, dc3, ch3, connect with sl st, turn.

Round 2: ch 3, in space created by ch3 in previous round dc2, ch 3, dc3, ch3, dc3, ch3, dc3, ch3, connect with sl st, turn.

Round 3-4: repeat round 2.  Cut yarn, tie off.  Weave in ends (if tail is not needed).

To attach Grannie Squares:

Option 1: "Sew Me Together"

Make all grannie squares desired leaving tail of yarn 3 to 4 times the width of the square for sewing together.  Using a yarn or darning needle, sew square together at the top of each stitch, tie off, weave in ends.

Option 2: "As You Go" 

On last round of joining Grannie Square have previous Grannie Square in hand.  Weave crochet hook in top stitches of previous Grannie Square at top of stitches in joining Grannie Square.  (It may take some playing to get the yarn to join smoothly, but keep trying and don't give up!)  Cut yarn, tie off, weave in ends.

Alternative for variation:

Instead of connecting the Grannie Squares together, use a slip stitch or single crochet to go around the border of the scarf and leave the edges between the Grannie Squares free.  Then go around to border with the Grannie Stitch.

Merry Christmas, Blessings, and Peace too all of you!!