Infinity Scarf - Brown Bulky

This infinity scarf is a quick make! Scarves are all the rave and can be worn outside and kept on while indoors. Below is the pattern for my new favorite project!

Lions Brand :: Thick and Quick, choose own color scheme
Size LARGE needle, I used the largest needle I have, but it's unmarked with size. (See picture below.)

I crochet into front and back loop of each stitch. To make a different looking pattern, stitch into back loop only.

Ch 86
Row1 : HDC into 3rd ch from hook, HDC in every ch to end of row.
Row2 : Ch 3, DC in every stitch to the end of row.
Tie on new color if desired.
Row3 : Ch 1, SC in every stitch to end of row.
Row4 : Ch 1, SC in every stitch to end of row.
Row5 : Ch 1 , SC in every stitch to end of row.
Tie on new color if desired.
Row6 : Ch 3, DC in every stitch to end of row.
Row7 : Ch 2, HDC to end of row. Tie off, but leave tail long enough to sew ends of now made scarf together.

I twisted my scarf ONE time before connecting end. This creates the fun "fold" seen in the first picture. Allows for scarf to lay nicely along chest.

Hold ends of scarf together and using tail and needle sew ends together. 

Can also double scarf around neck for really bulky collar!

The bigger the better.....Bulky infinity scarf

This big bulky infinity scarf was made with my favorite yarn for quick projects :: Lion Brand Thick and Quick. I'm an instant gratification kind-of girl. Project crocheted up super fast and is just as warm as it is bulky.
   Simple DC stitch to create. I chained a length long enough to wrap twice around my neck with some extra to compensate for bulkiness, then DC rows back and forth until desired width was achieved. Then stitching ends together gives you a large circular piece. Scarf can be worn simply looped over your neck, or looped, twisted and looped again (as shown).
   Of course every scarf needs a hat to match!!! Slouchy style hat in an orange to match, however I I used a worsted weight yarn rather than the Thick and Quick.

Baby Turtle

This is our adorable baby nephew....everyone say it together with me "awwwwwwwww"....
Having seen a crocheted baby turtle shell on Pinterest, I set off to make one. I created my own pattern of a five sided granny square. I made 7 of them, then stitched together. Across the body of the baby is a two inch strap that is a simple DC piece sew to either underside of shell. The hat is a simple DC pattern to complete the outfit.
Add basket, blanket and sleeping precious baby to complete a photographic memory!!!

Retro Circles :: Throw

I love this circle/square pattern and am working on creating a small throw from them.
I have chosen green, mocha brown, navy blue, and grey as "circle" colors, and am lining the "square" in a light cream color. After creating the desired amount of squares I will connect to make one complete piece.

Pattern :: Retro Circles
Tools :: size H (8.50 mm) crochet hook :: Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn (from Michael's Craft Stores)

Note: Row1 calls for magic circle, if you do not know how to crochet magic circle, you can substitute following for Row1 :: Ch 4, sl stitch to make in ch farthest from hook to connect circle. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), 11 DC into middle of circle, slip stitch to connect.

Row1: Make a magic circle, chain 3 (counts as first DC), DC 11 more into circle. Slip stitch to connect.

Rows 2-4 crochet into BACK OF LOOP only.
Row2: Ch 3, DC into same stitch, DC in every stitch. Slip stitch to connect.
Row3: Ch 3, DC into same stitch, *DC in next stitch, 2 DC into next stitch* Repeat until end. Slip stitch to connect.
Row4: Ch 3, DC into same stitch, *DC in next stitch, DC in next stitch, 2 DC in next stitch* Repeat until end. Last two stitches should be DC in each stitch. Slip stitch to connect.
*Tie off this color IF changing colors for border.
Row5: Ch 1. SC SC, SC, *HDC, HDC, DC, DC,   (All into same stitch = TC, TC, ch3, TC, TC), DC, DC, HDC, HDC, SC, SC, SC* Slip stitch to connect.  
Tie off to finish this square.

Click the following link to view the website where I originally found this pattern, which has step by step tutorial :: Retro Circles