Three-Strip Flower Scarf

Lately, I've been exploring the crochet pattern book collection at my local library, and I came across a book (Vogue® Knitting on the Go! Crocheted Scarves Two)with a scarf pattern that I absolutely love.  Sometimes when I check out books, I'll crochet a project in the book, and sometimes I don't! But this time, I did. I was excited to try something new, especially since I knew this project would be perfect for the September Sustainable Craft Challenge. This month's theme is Nature, and the scarf I'm sharing has lots of crochet flowers and leaves.

SUPPLIES:

Caron Cakes Pistachio yarn

Vanna's Choice Chocolate

Caron Simply Soft Gold

Caron Simply Soft Orchid

Caron Simply Soft Persimmon

Caron Simply Soft Ocean

Caron Simply Soft Plum Perfect

4mm Glass Beads

Clear Nylon Thread

4mm crochet hook

3.5mm crochet hook

Three -Strip Scarf pattern

yarn needle

The Caron Cakes Pistachio yarn has different shades of green, and I separated them into balls. For the strips of the scarf, I will used the darkest shade of green and the medium shade of green from the Caron Cakes Pistachio yarn. I also used Vanna's Choice Chocolate.

I crocheted the strips of the scarf with a 4mm crochet hook.

I laid out the strips on my blocking mats.

Then I stitched the strips together where they touch.

Once I finished crocheting the three strips, I followed the pattern in the book to crochet the flowers using Caron Simply Soft Gold, Caron Simply Soft Orchid, Caron Simply Soft Persimmon, Caron Simply Soft Ocean, and Caron Simply Soft Plum Perfect yarns.

I crocheted leaves with the darkest green from the Pistachio Caron Cake and the Vanna's Choice Chocolate yarn.

Next, I added glass beads to the flowers and leaves. I used 4mm Glass Beads and

Clear Nylon Thread. At first, I used the bead needle, but then I switched to a regualr sewing needle because it as easier to push through layers of yarn. 

Some flowers have one bead and some have three.

Next, I used a yarn needle to sew the flowers and leaves onto the scarf.

The flowers and leaves are sewn onto the ends of the scarf. The middle portion doesn't have any flowers or leaves.

This scarf is 76 inches long and 9.5 inches wide at it's widest point.

Since it's long, it's perfect for wrapping around your neck on a chilly fall day, which we have plenty of chilly fall days out here in the Pacific Northwest.

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my Nature inspired Three-Strip Flower Scarf, which I'm sharing for the September Sustainable Craft Challenge Blog Hop! The purpose of the Sustainable Craft Challenge Blog Hop (hosted by Julie @ Sum of Their Stories) is to create a sustainable/eco-friendly craft project. This month's theme is Nature, so I created this very fun and unique scarf featuring crochet flowers and leaves ussing yarn I already had in my stash. Crochet is considered slow fashion, which is more sustainable/eco-friendly than fast fashion. Anyhoo, I hope you'll visit the other participant's crafty, eco-friendly Nature creations below! ↓

SEPTEMBER SUSTAINABLE CRAFT CHALLENGE COHOSTS:

Julie | Sum of Their Stories

Mini Vases Upcycled from Yogurt Bottles

Vicky| Vicky Myers Creations

Cyanotype Art

Gail | Purple Hues and Me

Eco Friendly Fall Decorative Wreath

T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet

Three-Strip Flower Scarf

Teri | Our Good Life

Pressed Flower Lantern

Maria | Simple Nature Decor

Sea Glass Candle Holder

Christine | Christine's Crafts

Flower Pounding on Paper - A Complete Beginners Guide

Mel | Decor Craft Design

DIY Fall Sign Gold Dried Leaves

Julie | Treasures Made From Yarn

Upcycled Project Bag

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