GIVEAWAY - Chevron Infinity Scarf Made by Me

 

 

As the temperatures rise this spring, I've been finding less use for my cozy, chunky scarves.  But morning walks are still chilly, and the stubborn rain just won't stop spitting a few days every week. So I'm finding myself reaching for lighter, looser infinity scarves to keep me warm, but not TOO warm, through this transitional season.

In that spirit, I've decided to give one of you lucky winners a chance at a stripey chevron infinity scarf made by hand by yours truly, and I'll ship it to you anywhere in the world! I think you'll love tossing this scarf on over a t-shirt or hooded sweatshirt (or, in my case, peeking out from a rain jacket). And since it's made with Caron Simply Soft Yarn, it's super soft and has a bit of a sheen. Even so, I think it can go either feminine or masculine equally well.

 Here's how to enter (follow ALL 3 steps for one entry):

1. Follow/subscribe to this blog
2. Follow me on Instagram (@theivykillerscrochet)
3. "Like" the giveaway post on Instagram

For extra entries:
* Tag a friend on the giveaway Instagram post (1 entry for each friend tagged)
* Share the giveaway Instagram post in your own Instagram feed.

The drawing will take place on Thursday, April 5th at noon (Pacific time).

Open internationally. Giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram, Blogger, Caron, or any other entity. One winner will be chosen via random drawing from among all eligible entries. Accounts must be in use by individuals - giveaway accounts are not eligible.

If you'd like to make your own, I found this fabulous free pattern from Dandelion Daze and I used Caron Simply Soft yarn (but any worsted weight yarn would work great). It whips up in just a few hours, and once you get the rhythm, it's a nice easy repeat to memorize.

Cheers to spring!

Free crochet pattern: X-Stitch Neckwarmer

I love cowls. I didn't even know what a cowl was before I started crocheting - I'd heard the terms "snood," "balaclava," "infinity scarf," but never cowl. My first crochet pattern I termed an infinity scarf because it was long and could be wrapped several times, and I was quickly corrected by the crochet and knit community. "My dear," they said (because yarn-lovers are invariably sweet). "My dear, that is not an infinity scarf because it does not have a twist. It is, in fact, a cowl." Of course they were right, but when I created this pattern I was still not comfortable with the term, so I called this one the X-Stitch Neckwarmer. Ha! I've come around and correctly title my patterns now, but this one is special - my one and only neckwarmer pattern. I think I'll keep it that way.

One note on this wool: swoon! I received an amazing haul of yarn from a fellow member of the Buy Nothing community (if you aren't a member, check it out! There are groups all over the world!) I immediately fell in love with this ball because although there was no label, it was clearly all wool (but not scratchy!) and hand-dyed. Such a generous neighbor, and I still have some of the lovely yarns she gifted me.
I designed this cowl to fit snuggly for optimum warmth in cold months, but you can easily add stitches (in multiples of 2) to make it less snug. If you prefer a printable pattern, you can purchase the pdf for $2.99 at my Ravelry store, which also includes a photo-tutorial for the special starting chain.

And if you don't want to make your own, this very cowl is available for sale in the shop too! But for the free pattern, click to keep reading.