Crochet Love {toddler scarflet}

If you're like me, then you already have all of your Christmas shopping and wrapping done.

If you're not like me, well, you better hurry up!

One thing I love to do at Christmas, is to give handmade gifts. Not only are they inexpensive, but they are unique, and come from the heart.

So, if you still have shopping to do, and dare not brave the crowded isles of Toys R Us, then go no further.
I've got the perfect, 45 minute gift for you!

Now, I will admit, it is quite possible that you will love this scarf a little more than your toddler...

 

But add some fun buttons, or a flower, and they will have fun wearing it.

At least, that is what worked for me.

He was a little skeptical at first, but I sewed on a few car buttons and BAM! - it was an instant hit!

 

The pattern contains directions for both girl and boy versions.

Supplies:

1 ball worsted weight yarn

Size I 9/5.50 MM crochet hook

Scissors

Button/thread

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

sl st – slip stitch

Sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

Step 1. Ch 73.

Step 2. Dc into 4th ch from hook. *Skip next 2 sts. (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st. Repeat from * across.

Step 3. Ch 3. Turn. Dc in first ch 1 space. *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * across.

Step 4. Repeat step 3 for 8 more rows (10 total rows). Fasten off.
For Toddler Girl:

Step 5. On first short edge, fasten on with sl st into first ch 3 post. Ch 2. Dc in same st. *2 dc around next post. Repeat from * across.

Step 6. Ch 1. Turn. *3 dc in next st. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Step 7. Repeat Step 5-6 on the other short edge.
For Toddler Boy:

Step 5. On first short edge, fasten on with sl st into first ch 3 post. Ch 2. Dc in same st. *2 dc around next post. Repeat from * across.

Step 6. Ch 2. Turn. 1 dc in each st across. Fasten off.

Step 7. Repeat Step 5-6 on the other short edge.
For both:   Step 8. Fasten 1 or more buttons to one short edge. Make sure button is small enough to fit through holes made by the v-stitch in the scarf, and big enough to hold in place.

With cute buttons, or a clip, the scarf will stay in place around their neck and keep them toasty warm.
No need to mess with the long tassel-y scarves that just end up on the ground somewhere, right?

This scarf is made with a V-stitch pattern, which makes it light and breathable, while still warm and cozy.

This pattern fits my 2 1/2 year old perfectly, but if you wanted to make it bigger or smaller, just add or subtract rows from the pattern. No biggie.

That's all for now. Let me know how it goes!

Have any questions? Email me: LindsayHaynie @ gmail [dot] com

Enjoy!

[My buttons were from HeyDay Handmade on Etsy. I LOVE THEM. I've had them for a while, just waiting for the perfect project. This was it!]