Light and Lacy Summer Infinity Scarf with Tinted Tangles Yarn

I received a skein of yarn for the purposes of this review.  All opinions are my own.  I always strive for complete honesty.

I had so much fun working with this yarn courtesy of Tinted Tangles.  Krysta, the shop owner and creative genius, is just a girl following one of her passions.  I love that.

Catherine and I went for a walk for our photo shoot.  (Dominic came too, but had little interest in posing with us.)  I think the above picture is my favorite from our session.

 Basic yarn details:

• Color: Coral (April Color Crush)
• For best results, hand wash cold, but occasional machine washing is fine. 
• Reshape and lay flat to dry.
• 75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon Fingering Weight 
• 462 Yards 
• Knitters: #1-3 needles (2.25mm - 3.25mm) 
• Crocheters: B - E hooks (2.25mm-3.5mm) 

As soon as I saw this yarn I knew exactly what I want to make.  I wanted a light and airy scarf that could be worn all year round.  I decided to use the Infinity Loop Scarf Pattern (again).  I used a size E crochet hook.  (Exactly like this one from Clover Amour.)  I made the large size, but I could have made it a bit larger.

Like all of the Color Crush line, the color of this yarn is simply beautiful.  The coral is between a pink and an orange, which is just perfect for me! Krysta dies all the yarn with professional grade acid dyes, in her own little kitchen. This also means that you will get a truly unique product, because no two skeins are alike.

Tinted Tangles ships world wide, so everyone can experience the pleasure of knitting or crocheting with this yarn! Just so you know, Krysta also does custom orders.

Have you had the pleasure of working with Tinted Tangles?  I'd love to hear about what you created!

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While Catherine both loves the scarf and looks absolutely adorable wearing it, this infinity scarf is mine.  Catherine is turning into a pretty good little photographer, and managed to capture the below photo of me wearing the scarf.  I do think that I will make her a little scarf of her own with the remaining yarn.  

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A Crochet Pattern: The "Snowman Scarf" Using Quaere Fibre Yarn

Photo credit:  Sarah of The Roasted Legend 

Isn't this a fun scarf?  I really enjoyed crocheting it! Working with this yarn was simply a pleasure.  The yarn is lovely and soft, making it perfect for a scarf.  (Or a host of other crochet and knitting projects!)  My daughter, Catherine, has decided the name of this scarf is "The Snowman Scarf".  I'm not sure why she choose that name, however, it has stuck.  (Read more about this fabulous yarn and the beginning of this project.)

Photo credit:  Sarah of The Roasted Legend

Yarn: Bifrost on Tweed from Quaere Fibre

Hook: F

Gauge: Doesn't really matter for this project.

Chain 36.  (You can customize this pattern by chaining in any multiple of four.)

Row 1: In fourth chain (ch) from hook two double crochet (dc), chain one, two double crochet (dc).  That makes one "fan".  *Skip three chains (ch) and two double crochet (dc), chain one, two double crochet (dc)*.  Repeat between ** until end.  Chain three and turn.

Row 2: Crochet one fan (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each chain one space of the fans below until end.  Chain three and turn.

Row 3: Repeat Row 2 until you reach the desired length.

If you want to make this into an infinity scarf then slip stitch the ends together -- making sure to match up the fans and stitch loosely.

The above crochet pattern gives the scarf a scalloped looking edge.  If you'd prefer a straight edge check out my All Seasons Infinity Scarf Pattern.

 

Rachel: The Philosopher's Wife

I love sharing my projects at various parties.  
I can be found at these, Fine Craft Guild, and Hookin on Hump Day.

WIPS: The Snowman Scarf, Matching Hats, Etc.

My Quaere Fibre yarn infinity scarf is just about finished!  Catherine has taken to calling this the "Snowman Scarf".  I have no idea why.

Don't forget to enter the giveaway for a skein of yarn like the one I'm using above!   

I've started Catherine and Porcupine's matching Minion hats.

Also, I have a Craftsy Crochet or Knitting Class Giveaway happening right now!  

I will be sharing this post at the following:

Frontier Dreams with Nicole

Work In Progress with Tami

Yarn Along with Ginny

All Seasons Infinity Scarf

A few weeks ago this scarf was a feature of both my Works In Progress and What I Wore Wednesday posts.  Today I thought I would share how I made it!  This is a super simple crochet project -- you only need to know the basic stitches.  It also is very versatile; you could use just about any yarn and hook, you can also make it as skinny or as wide as you'd like, and you can make it as short or as long as you'd like!

I used Fan 12 from Super Stitches Crochet to create this scarf.

Fan 12
Ch: multiple of 4 + 3
Row 1: Work (2 dc, ch1, 2 dc) in 5th ch from hook, * skip 3 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2dc) in next ch, repeat from * to last 2 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, skip first 3 dc, *(2dc, ch 1, 2dc) in ch-sp, skip next 4 dc, repeat from *, skip last 2 dc, 1 dc below 3rd ch of tch, turn.
Repeat Row 2.  (See end of post for full citation information.*)

I just kept repeating Row 2 until I didn't have enough yarn to complete another row, then I slip-stitched the ends together.  (Making sure to line up all the stitches!)  This wasn't a large skein of yarn, but I am happy with the length.

*Super Stitches Crochet: Essential Techniques Plus a Diction of More Than 180 Stitch Patterns, by Jennifer Campbell and Ann-Marie Bakewell (Watson-Guptill Publications: New York, 2007), page 100.

I love sharing my project at various awesome blogs! Check out my Crafty Links page or the following to see where I linked up! 
A Fine Craft Guild

W.I.P.

Today's Works In Progress

This week I've been working on a lightweight infinity scarf.  The color is a little off in this photo -- it is a light silver with just a hint of metallic.  The yarn is a lightweight bamboo yarn that is just sooo soft.

(I got an awesome light box for Christmas, so once I figure out how to use it AND keep the toddler out of it I will have AWESOME pictures to share!)

I also finally came back to my Chevron Afghan.  I really like this afghan but for some reason it just keeps getting bumped to the back of the line.  Last night I added an entire strip of purple.

I will be linking up at the following:

Yarn Along by Ginny

Frontier Dreams by Nicole
Work In Progress with Tami