2016 is the Year of the Super Scarf Patterns

 

2016 looks like it is shaping up to be the year of the Super Scarf patterns!

I have to admit I was completely unprepared for this yarny development.  My fashionista crystal ball failed me, and I lack the necessary stockpile of bulky yarn.

Thank goodness I live right around the corner from stores which sell yarn!

I’m not sure how I feel about these scarves yet, but I do like how they look on other people.  As a person who is always cold, the idea of being able to get away with wearing an afghan everywhere has lots of appeal.

Doesn’t Lenny look fantastic rocking this one?!?! *swoon*

But then I wonder about the longevity of this trend.  Is it worth investing the time and money into making a Super Scarf which may look dated next year?  I guess if they do go out of style, I could do a series on Crafts You Can Make With Castaway Super Scarves Which Are Now Unfashionable.  😉 (Update, 2018. HAAAA! Here’s a trend that never really took off!)

While I was looking for Super Scarf patterns for myself, I figured I’d do a little roundup and gather them all in one place for you, too.

Because this is a pretty new trend there aren’t tons of Super Scarf patterns, especially from bloggers who aren’t associated with the big yarn companies.  I really like to support other indie yarnies so I found as many of their patterns as I could.

Bonus:  these Super Scarf patterns are all free!  This is good, because you’re going to have to plunk down a bit of change for the amount of yarn needed to make a Super Scarf pattern.  😉

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Super Scarf Patterns

I’m going to split these into crochet and knitting patterns, but before I do that, we have to discuss the first and most famous Super Scarf pattern ever.  Can you guess which one it is?  =)

Yes!  The Dr. Who scarf!  This link is to a great recipe which can be either knitted or crocheted.  (Just remember, you’ll need a LOT more yarn if you decide to crochet this pattern.)  There are many variations of the Dr. Who scarf, like here (crochet), and here (knitted, free Ravelry link) and here (crochet, free Ravelry link).  Lots of options!

Crochet Super Scarf Patterns

Finding crocheted Super Scarf patterns was a little bit of work.  There aren’t so many of them!  But, really you could just take any stitch pattern you like (chevrons, v stitch, etc.) and just start hooking away until you get to the length you like.  Add some fringe and you’re all set!  If you’re looking for something a bit more complex, try one of these:

Feather and Fan is an absolutely gorgeous wrap crocheted with lace weight yarn.  It looks so light and airy!  If you’re worried about the staying power of the Super Scarf trend, Feather and Fan is a great way to go.  Soft, drapey wraps are timeless.

Like Feather and Fan, the Lavender Reverie Wrap from Cascade Yarns is also a wrap that can fit into the category of Super Scarf.  This one is crocheted with a lightweight cotton yarn and size F hook.  If you live in a climate where it gets cool but not cold, this is a fabulous way to get in on the Super Scarf trend without roasting while all wrapped up in it.  I love the texture and detail in this wrap – so pretty!

I really love the Patons Big Tartan Crochet Super Scarf!  This one looks complicated, but I read through the pattern (which includes written instructions and a chart) and it really isn’t so bad.  The detail that makes the tartan really pop is slip stitched on the surface after your scarf is hooked up.  I’ve used this technique before and it’s super easy once you get going.  This scarf is crocheted with bulky weight yarn and a size K hook, so you’d have a scarf in no time.

The Glam Statement Scarf from Lion Brand Yarns looks super cozy!  This scarf got my attention because the instructions require holding 10 strands of yarn together and crocheting with a size P hook.  WHAT?!?  What an interesting technique!  It’s an easy pattern, though, and would be a really quick project.  You’ll need 20 balls of the recommended yarn, Vanna’s Glamour in Ruby Red (it has sparkles!).  This is definitely a spendy project, but the name does not lie – it is glamourous and it does make a statement!  A scarf like this would make a really great gift for someone special.

The Super Granny Crochet Scarf has a cool 70s vibe.  I really dig this one!  The oversized grannies are hooked with worsted weight yarn (Caron Simply Soft is the yarn recommended) and a size H hook.  This may be the one I end up making because I have a pile of Caron Simply Soft neons that were intended for another project I’ve abandoned.  Mixing neons with white or dark grey is a great way to give your eyes a break and make super bright colors more wearable!  😉

Red Heart’s Wavy Ridge Super Scarf pattern is as simple as it gets.  It’s the basic ripple stitch, which gives you great texture if you use a solid color.  Caron Cakes would be a fantastic choice for this scarf because you’d end up with a cool color block effect.  If you substitute with Caron Cakes, you’ll need three skeins.

Have you seen Sarah’s Owl Super Scarf yet?  This scarf is just so much fun!  The owls are adorbs!  I love that the body of the scarf is has some really nice texture, which keeps this pattern engaging.

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Knitted Super Scarf Patterns

There were TONS of knitted Super Scarf patterns.  The hardest job was picking which ones to include!

Bob & Weave from Knitty has a really interesting design.  More wrap than scarf, this pattern features dropped stitches through which you weave ribbon or tape yarn.  On the Knitty complexity scale, this pattern is rated mellow, and since it’s just lots of stockinette it’s a great project for t.v. watching.  Knitty was so ahead of its time with this one, which was published in 2004!

Knitty’s Hexadot is really pretty!  This linen stitch scarf is worked lengthwise in the round (check out the pattern to find out why!) and is a fantastic introduction to colorwork for someone who hasn’t done it.  I love the polka dot effect this striping pattern has.

Ok, last one from Knitty, and this one is my absolute favorite:  Ribbon Candy!  I have been obsessed with this pattern since it first came out.  It looks really tricky, but I think once you got the hang of the stacked increases and decreases it would be pretty easy.  The recommended yarn is pretty expensive (and MAJORLY gorgeous), but you could substitute your favorite super bulky weight yarn.  I was wondering about the Bernat Blanket for this one – it would feel nice and minky.  =)

Hedgehog Fiber’s Shockwaves looks like a really fun pattern and would be a fabulous way to stashbust some leftover skinny sock yarn.

Oh dear.  I just went looking for the yarn to make this and Loop conveniently has the perfect colors.  Forget what I said about stashbusting.  Hop over to Hedgehog Fiber’s website, find your closest LYS that carries their yarn, and go get some!

If you prefer working with even finer yarn, the Rainbow Wrap (free Ravelry link) by Alma Beck is perfect!  This wrap achieves a subtle color gradation because you knit with two strands of yarn and then switch one color out at each color change.  So clever!

The Bernat Rib Check Knit Super Scarf is really pretty!  The pattern is very simple, but with enough interest to keep you engaged (if you’re like me and can’t slog through a snoozefest pattern).  It’s knit with bulky yarn on size 15 needles, so you’ll breeze through and have a really pretty scarf in no time!  I love it in the cream color pictured, but think about how dramatic this scarf would look in a bright red or royal purple!

At 15 feet long (OMG!), the Triple Play Scarf from Lion Brand is the longest scarf I have seen!  This one is knit on size 50 needles holding 4 strands of yarn together.  You’ll need a lot of yarn for this scarf but the end result is really impressive.  All the other Super Scarves are put to shame by this one!

What do you think about the Super Scarf?

Do you love this new trend?  Do you have plans to make one?

I really want to hop on the bandwagon but have SO many projects on the hook right now:

• a Virus Shawl (stay tuned for some pattern notes next week – this one had me tied in knots until I reworked the instructions for my brain)
• a super secret design for a super secret new yarn which is coming out in October (I am really excited about this pattern, and you guys are going to LOVE it!)…I can’t wait to introduce you to this yarn!  So exciting!  =)
• trying my hand at planned pooling
• a handful of Pokemon commissions

Goodness I have been a busy hooker and there are so many other things in the works right now.  Whew.

If you loved these patterns, don’t forget to like and Pin it!  =)

 

Hope you all have a lovely week!