That Time I Designed Fabric for a Scarf Collection

Last fall, in preparation for Crafty Bastards, I designed some fabric to make into circle scarves.  Using the color palette I had chosen for the crocheted scarves I was already making, I took some time and doodled up a bunch of patterns.  These were my favorites and I bit the bullet and ordered the fabric!

I used Spoonflower and got the designs printed on their Kona cotton.  The printing was better than I could've hoped for.  It was much more crisp and bright than I thought it would be.  The white was a little thin, you can tell from the photos, but the solid colors turned out beautifully.

The cats and arrows are my favorites, and were well received at Crafty Bastards.  But it's still pretty expensive to print, so I don't think I'll be doing any more of them.  I'm so glad I've still got these, though!  It was such a fun experience seeing something I designed turn into something tangible.  And then getting to make it into something wearable!  I love it.

I'm experimenting with different printing methods that are a little more hands-on and I'll definitely share it here!

I'd love to know what you think of these!

1-2-3 Crochet Circle Scarf Patterns

1 Stitch • 2 Colors • 3 Scarves

I've got patterns for you today that uses just one stitch, two colors and will give you 3 different scarves! I really love these guys because you get so many variations just based on where you decide to add your colors.  This is the first pattern I've written for anyone but me, so I tried to spell things out and not rely too heavily on any of the abbreviations.  Though, I do believe it's important to know them!

Supplies

• Size P and Q crochet hooks (Quick tip!  I like making my chain with a hook that one size larger than the hook I'll be using for my work.  It helps me to make a loose chain that won't be too tight when I stitch into it.)
• 2 colors of worsted weight yarn - 2 balls of each color (I used Vanna's Choice & Deborah Norville Everyday)

Pattern - Half & Half

• Take 2 strands of your first color and slipknot them together.  You'll be using two strands as one.
• Chain 105 with your Q hook. Join your last chain with your first.  Be sure not to twist the chain!
• Row 1 - Using your P hook, Double crochet into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first double crochet when you get to the end. Turn.
• Rows 2 & 3 - Chain 2.  Double crochet into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first double crochet when you get to the end. Turn.
• Switch colors
• Rows 4-6 - Chain 2.  Double crochet into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first double crochet when you get to the end. Finish off!

Pattern - Sandwich

• Take 2 strands of your first color and slipknot them together.  You'll be using two strands as one.
• Chain 105 with your Q hook. Join your last chain with your first.  Be sure not to twist the chain!
• Row 1 - Using your P hook, Double crochet into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first double crochet when you get to the end. Turn.
• Rows 2 - Chain 2.  Double crochet into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first double crochet when you get to the end. Turn.
• Switch colors
• Rows 3 & 4 - Chain 2.  Double crochet into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first double crochet when you get to the end. Turn.
• Switch colors
• Rows 5 & 6 - Chain 2.  Double crochet into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first double crochet when you get to the end. Finish off!

Pattern - Stripey

• Take 2 strands of your first color and slipknot them together.  You'll be using two strands as one.
• Chain 105 with your Q hook. Join your last chain with your first.  Be sure not to twist the chain!
• Row 1 - Using your P hook, Double crochet into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first double crochet when you get to the end. Turn.
• Switch Colors
• Row 2 - 6 - Repeat row 1, alternating colors each time

I hope this made sense!  I'd love to know if anyone tries it out!