Saturday, October 25, 2008

3-2-1 and you're done! it's a curlicue scarf

Curlicues are so simple, and so fun...

pink curlicue scarf

This is my 3-2-1 Curlicue Scarf, and if you can remember the name - you can remember the pattern.

work a row of loose chain as long as you want the scarf to be

row 1 - work 3 dc into each chain

row 2 - work 2 dc into each stitch

row 3 - work 1 sc into each stitch

it's as easy as that 3-2-1 and you're done!

I used a 6.0mm hook and 8ply/DK yarn. Then I used a novelty yarn for row 3 to provide some contrast. Experiment with whatever yarn you like!

29 comments:

annemarie said...

How clever and easy - I love this scarf. You did it again with your marvelous ideas!!

Kate said...

That is so cute! I'm going to start one right now!

psmflowerlady said...

Wow! I like every project you post more than the one you just posted. You are dang near genius! T

laughing purple goldfish said...

annemarie - thanks... it's almost too easy, for the look it gives!

craftykate - yay! pop back and let me know how it goes

psmflowerlady - what an adorable thing to say... blushes...thank you

Sam said...

Woo Hoo! I have all the necessary supplies, so I'm off.
I finished my upcycled bag, and lined it - would have been better with matching thread (doh!) but not bad.
I'm addicted already!!!!!!!

AC said...

snap I'm working on a similar scarf in mohair!

donna said...

i'm loving seeing all your different scarves. it's making me want to start one but i'm trying not to get distracted from the blanket i'm making.

laughing purple goldfish said...

sam - wonderful! so pleased to be an ENABLER (insert evil laugh here)

ally - ooohohhhhh.... mohair would work up beautifully

donna - you're very disciplined! well done :)

Ribs said...

I can see this getting on my Christmas make list. It'll be perfect for my sister, once she has been and "had her colours done", so I know what colour to make it in.

laughing purple goldfish said...

cactus - I think it would make a gorgeous gift... especially in 'her colours'... enjoy

Susan J Barker said...

I made one... but...
come see it on my blog at http://jswb.blogspot.com

I did link to your post here so that my readers can actually come see how this scarf SHOULD turn out!

laughing purple goldfish said...

miss snips - I took a look at some of your other work while I was over there... some lovely craftsmanship :)

Anonymous said...

Just discovered your blog a few days ago and have already crocheted up a 3-2-1 scarf for my granddaughter (in obligatory pink-on-pink recycled yarn). Thanks for the pattern--it was fun and kept me from chewing my fingernails off during the election ;)

I've subscribed via RSS feed and look forward to trying other ideas!

Regard,
Debr

laughing purple goldfish said...

debra - how wonderful :) thanks for the feedback, and hopefully you will be inspired to try some of my other projects

Ali H said...

I LOVE this pattern! Started my first one last night and finished my second one just then. I imagine I'll be making more. It's addictive- looks good, uses up all my random balls of novelty yarn, and is incredibly easy so it makes a nice break from all the lace-work patterns I keep forcing myself to focus on. Wanted to say thankyou for posting this and making it freely available, it's been a lovely distraction while I'm housebound & convalescing.

laughing purple goldfish said...

ali h - you're welcome... glad to see you can take time to enjoy your craft while convalescing :)

Anonymous said...

Ohhh dear! I want to make this scarf, but I don't know if you are using British or American stitches and whenever I ASSume, I make a mess out of things. LOL

A British double crochet (dc) = American single crochet (sc).

An American double crochet (dc) = British treble (tr)

Sign me .. Julie Andrea
Confused and cold in Canada (-26 C tonight)
sundayschild1966(at)yahoo(dot)com

laughing purple goldfish said...

julie - I understand your frustration... I'm in australia and we get BOTH terminologies used here... I use US terminology in all my patterns

Unknown said...

Hi, I just found you from the Puglettes ... and I love love love the scarf ... I am going to make one for my Daughter for Christmas - I haven't crocheted in ages but I am sure I can do this one! Now to find some cool yarn and I am off and being creative again. Wow!

laughing purple goldfish said...

madison - how fab to hear that you are going to pick up the hook again... it's a wonderfully creative way to spend your time

hope you can find the perfect yarn for your scarf... it is a simple pattern, but sing out if you have any trouble

thanks for stopping by :)

Unknown said...

Hey there,

Dragonsinger has added their version of your project on crafty community Cut Out + Keep and we thought you might like to see how it turned out.

You can see their version and also import your project here (that way you'll find out when any new versions are added) :
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/stubs/ruffled-scarf-potato-chip-scarf

Thanks,
Crafterella :)

Angie said...

What a cute and quick scarf! Making a few as last minute gifts!

Anonymous said...

I just started this last night and it's working up incredibly fast! For a beginner like me it's a great confidence builder.

Jill said...

Just stumbled across your blog; excellent stuff. Just wish I'd found you ages ago - am looking forward to trying out quite a few of your ideas/tips.

littlemousemover said...

What a wonderful little scarf it truly is as easy as 1.2.3. I made one up early this morning and it was done before i knew it.. Thanks for sharing i will post photos when i can figure out how on the site happy crocheting :O)

Bec Clarke said...

Thank you so much, I have wanted to know how to make these for so long and you have just made it so easy.

Unknown said...

I just came across this pattern, and want to make some for Christmas. I have a question though....do you turn at the end of the row to start the next....or do you always tie off and start each row from the same end?

laughing purple goldfish said...

Hey Cheryll...

I wasn't very clear about it, was I???

Turn at the end of each row.

Sharon

Anonymous said...

You are sooo talented! Love your work.