You can make this simple little scarf in an hour with one skein of bulky yarn. Stripes of V-stitch and double crochet make this simple scarf far from plain.

The example is made with Lion Brand Jiffy, a bulky yarn. The scarf can be made with lighter weight yarns and smaller crochet hooks. You can add beginning chains in multiples of 3 to make the scarf the width you like.

Size:
The example is 5” by 52”

Materials:
3 oz (85 g)/135 yds of bulky yarn
Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
v-stitch = dc, ch, dc in same stitch or space

Instructions:

Chain 16. The scarf can be made wider by adding 3 chains for each v-stitch wider.

After first row make all stitches in both loops.

Row 1: Dc in fourth chain. Dc in each chain to end of chain.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in second dc, dc in each of dc across to end. Dc in top of turning chain.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. V-stitch in third dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in next dc) across to last dc and turning chain. Dc in top of turning chain.

Row 4: Ch 3, turn. V-stitch in each v-stitch ch sp across to last dc and turning chain. Dc in top of turning chain.

Row 5: Ch 3, turn. (Dc in the first dc of the v-stitch, dc in the chain space, dc in the other dc of the v-stitch) in each v-stitch across the row to the end. Dc in top of turning chain.

Row 6: Ch 3, turn. Dc in second dc, dc in each of dc across to end. Dc in top of turning chain.

Repeat rows 3-6 until scarf if the length desired. Finish off, secure and weave in end.

You can make this simple little scarf in an hour with one skein of super bulky yarn. After the first row, all stitches are made in spaces, so the work goes quickly not having to find stitches if you have knobby yarn.

The example is made with Red Heart Light and Lofty, a super bulky yarn. The scarf can be made with lighter weight yarns and smaller crochet hooks. You can add beginning chains in multiples of 3 to make the scarf the width you like.

Size:
The example is 6” by 52”

Materials:
4.5 oz (127 g)/105 yds of super bulky yarn
Size N/P (10 mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet

Instructions:

Chain 11. The scarf can be made wider by adding 3 chains for each block wider.

Row 1: 3 dc in 5th chain from hook, (skip 2 ch, 3 dc in next chain) to end of chain.

Row 2: Ch 4, turn. In each sp between 3 dc groups, make 3 dc across row to end. 3 dc in ch-4 sp.

Repeat row 2 until scarf is desired length. Finish off and weave in end.

This hat is textured with a slightly rippled edge. The pattern is appropriate for a girl or boy. The example is in newborn size.

Sizes:

Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
DK weight baby yarn (see chart above for amount)
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.

Pattern:
Amount to cast on for the different sizes:
Small Preemie = 48
Preemie = 60
Newborn = 72
6 month = 84
12 month = 96
Toddler = 108

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Repeat each instruction across the round:

Rnds 1, 3, 5: k5, (ssk, yo) 3 times, k1
Rnds 2, 4, 6: p6, k5, p1
Rnds 7, 9, 11: (yo, k2tog) 3 times, k6
Rnds 8, 10, 12: k5, p7

Repeat these twelve rounds until the hat measures the desired height for size:
Small Preemie – 2.5″ high
Preemie – 3.25″ high
Newborn – 4.25″ high
6 month – 5″ high
12 month – 5.75″ high
Toddler – 6.75″ high

Crown: Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: ssk, k2tog, k1, (ssk, yo) 3 times, k1
Rnd 2: p4, k5, p1
Rnd 3: k3, ssk, ssk, yo, ssk, k1
Rnd 4: p4, k3, p1
Rnd 5: k2tog, k2, ssk, k2
Rnd 6: p3, k2, p1
Rnd 7: k2tog, k1, ssk, k1
Rnd 8: k1, p3
Rnd 9: k2tog, ssk

For Newborn and 6 month sizes also do this Rnd 10: k2tog

For 12 month and Toddler sizes also do this Rnd 10 and 11:
Rnd 10: k1, p1
Rnd 11: k2tog

Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

Mary Ellen had a great idea – using a single repeat of the Eyelet Ripple Afghan for a scarf. The problem with a ripple is that the two ends are opposite to each other, and for a scarf, she wanted the ends to be the same.

I don’t think this is a perfect solution, but it’s what I came up with. Maybe some other readers would have some ideas.

I think the beginning ripple is the most attractive for a scarf, so my idea would be to make two halves and meet in the middle. I made a small insert to fill the resulting hole. The three sections would have to be sewn together like granny squares. I made my insert as follows:

Ch 6. Dc in 4th ch from hook. 5 dc in next ch. In first chain do all of the following – 2 dc, 2 tr, 1 dtr, 2 tr, 2 dc. Rotate to do 5 dc on the other side of the 2nd ch from the beginning. In the next chain do 2 dc, 2 tr, 1 dtr, 2 tr. Join in third chain.

The two panels would be joined at the first two dc and ch. The dtr on either side would join to the next dc. Then each stitch would be joined stitch by stitch.

Some friends of mine recently had a long anticipated baby boy. They had trains as a theme, so I made this train track baby set for them. The blanket is crocheted and the hat is knitted.

This little hat is made to coordinate with my Train Track Baby Blanket. Instructions are given in several sizes. The sleepers are formed by elongated stitches that are picked up on the opposite rail.

Sizes:
Preemie – 10″ circumference, 5.5″ high
Newborn – 12″ circumference, 6″ high
6 month – 14″ circumference, 7″ high
12 month – 16″ circumference, 7.5″ high
Toddler – 18″ circumference, 8″ high

Gauge:
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.7 to 3 oz (40 to 150 yards) of soft worsted weight yarn
Size 8 (5 mm) 47″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Colors:

At least two colors are needed to make the hat, but up to four can be used. The example has three.

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit
kw4w – knit with four wraps: insert right needle to knit, but wrap yarn four times and pull through
dws – drop with slip: slip the stitch with the extra wraps purlwise, dropping the extra wraps. There will be a single elongated stitch.
spw – slip purlwise

Pattern:
Start with color for ribbing and below track.
Preemie – Cast on 48
Newborn – Cast on 56
6 month – Cast on 64
12 month – Cast on 72
Toddler – Cast on 80

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 8 on each needle.

Ribbing (6 rounds for preemie size, 8 rounds for other sizes): k2, p2 repeated across round

Preemie – 6 rounds of knit
Newborn – 8 rounds of knit
6 month – 10 rounds of knit
12 month – 10 rounds of knit
Toddler – 12 rounds of knit

Track:
Repeat each instruction across the round:
Change to track color.
Rnd 1: k
Rnd 2: k1, kw4w, k2
Change to between-rail color.
Rnd 3: k1, dws, k2
Rnd 4: k1, spw, k2
Rnds 5 and 6: Repeat rnd 4 two more times.
Change to track color.
Rnd 7: k
Rnd 8: k
Change to above track color.

Knit until the hat measures the desired height for size including the ribbing:
Preemie – 4.5″ high
Newborn – 5″ high
6 month – 6″ high
12 month – 6.5″ high
Toddler – 7″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: k2,  k2tog, ssk, k2
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: k1,  k2tog, ssk, k1
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: k2tog, ssk
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

Making this scarf as a tube makes it reversible and extra warm. This is a fun twist on the old feather and fan pattern.

Size:
5″ wide, 60″ long

Gauge:
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
6.6 oz (432 yards) of soft worsted weight yarn
Size 8 (5 mm) 47″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
yo = yarn over

Pattern:
Cast on 54. Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches with 18 stitches each on three double pointed needles or 27 stitches each side for a magic loop. Repeat the round directions across the round.

Rnds 1 and 2: k
Rnd 3: k2tog three times, (yo, k1) six times, k2tog three times
Rnd 4: p
Repeat rounds 1 – 4  until the scarf measures 60″ or desired length.  Cast off with a rnd 4. Weave in ends.

Color Changes:
The scarf can be made in a solid color. If desired, color changes can be made between repeats. Example has color changes every six repeats.

Edits:
12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

This is a very textured and ornate baby hat. The example is in toddler size.

Sizes:
Small preemie – 8″ circumference, 3.5″ high
Preemie – 10″ circumference, 5″ high
Newborn – 12″ circumference, 5.5″ high
6 month – 14″ circumference, 6.5″ high
12 month – 16″ circumference, 7″ high
Toddler – 18″ circumference, 7.5″ high

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.5 to 1.5 oz (40 to 120 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle
Cable needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
c4f = cable 4 forward – Slip the next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front of work. Knit the next 2 stitches from left-hand needle, knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
k2tog = knit two together
sk2p = slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over the knit 2 together; 2 stitches have been decreased
p3tog = purl three together

Pattern:
Small preemie – Cast on 44
Preemie – Cast on 55
Newborn – Cast on 66
6 month – Cast on 77
12 month – Cast on 88
Toddler – Cast on 99

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 11 on each needle.

Repeat each instruction across the round:
Rnd 1: k
Rnd 2: p
Rnd 3: k4, yo, k7, yo (this will increase your stitches for the remainder of the body of the hat to a multiple of 13)
Rnd 4: k4, p1, k7, p1
Rnd 5: c4f, p1, yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, p1
Rnd 6: k4, p2, k5, p2
Rnd 7: k4, p2, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, p2
Rnd 8: k4, p3, k3, p3
Rnd 9: c4f, p3, yo, sk2p, yo, p3
Rnd 10: k4, p4, k1, p4
Rnd 11: k4, yo, k3, sk2p, k3, yo

Repeat rounds 4 to 11 (end with a round 4) until the hat measures the desired height for size:
Small preemie – 2.25″ high
Preemie – 3.5″ high
Newborn – 4″ high
6 month – 5″ high
12 month – 5.5″ high
Toddler – 6″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: c4f, p1, k2, sk2p, k2, p1
Rnd 2: k4, p1, k5, p1
Rnd 3: k4, p1, k1, sk2p, k1, p1
Rnd 4: k4, p1, k3, p1
Rnd 5: c4f, p1, sk2p, p1
Rnd 6: k4, p1, k1, p1
Rnd 7: k4, p3tog
Rnd 8: k4, p1
Rnd 9: k1, sk2p, p1
Rnd 10: k2, p1
Rnd 11: k2tog, p1
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/15 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

This scarf coordinates with the art deco pattern hat.

Size:
8″ wide, 40″ long

Gauge:
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
5.25 oz (260 yards) of soft worsted weight yarn
Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
m1 = make one: With left needle pick up thread between last and next stitch inserting front to back. With right needle knit back loop.
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.

Pattern:
Cast on 41.

Row 1 and all odd rows: k1, p39, k1
Row 2: (k2, p11) three times, k2
Row 4: k2, m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k2, m1, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, m1, k2, m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k2
Row 6: k2, m1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, m1, k2, m1, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, m1, k2, m1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, m1, k2
Row 8: k2, m1, k2, ssk, k2tog, k5, m1, k2, m1, k5, ssk, k2tog, k2, m1, k2, m1, k2, ssk, k2tog, k5, m1, k2
Row 10: k2, m1, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, m1, k2, m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k2, m1, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, m1, k2
Row 12: k2, m1, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, m1, k2, m1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, m1, k2, m1, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, m1, k2
Row 14: k2, m1, k5, ssk, k2tog, k2, m1, k2, m1, k2, ssk, k2tog, k5, m1, k2, m1, k5, ssk, k2tog, k2, m1, k2
Repeat rows 3 – 14  until the scarf is desired length, with last completed row a row 3. Cast off with a row 2. Finish off and weave in ends.

This scarf can also be made as a blanket. Here are yarn reguirements for five sizes:

Pattern:

Amount to cast on the different sizes:
19″ = 97
24″ = 123
29″ = 149
34.25″ = 175
39.25″ = 201

Repeat stitches between *.

Row 1 and all odd rows: k1, p1, k1, *p*, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, p1, k2, *p11, k2*, p1, k1
Row 4: k1, p1, k2, m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k2, *m1, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, m1, k2, m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k2*, p1, k1
Row 6: k1, p1, k2, m1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, m1, k2, *m1, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, m1, k2, m1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, m1, k2*, p1, k1
Row 8: k1, p1, k2, m1, k2, ssk, k2tog, k5, m1, k2, *m1, k5, ssk, k2tog, k2, m1, k2, m1, k2, ssk, k2tog, k5, m1, k2*, p1, k1
Row 10: k1, p1, k2, m1, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, m1, k2, *m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k2, m1, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, m1, k2*, p1, k1 Row 12: k1, p1, k2, m1, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, m1, k2, *m1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, m1, k2, m1, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, m1, k2*, p1, k1
Row 14: k1, p1, k2, m1, k5, ssk, k2tog, k2, m1, k2, *m1, k2, ssk, k2tog, k5, m1, k2, m1, k5, ssk, k2tog, k2, m1, k2*, p1, k1
Repeat rows 3 – 14 until the blanket is desired length, with last completed row a row 3. Cast off with a row 2. Finish off and weave in ends.

Thanks to Camille73 for giving me permission to post her chart of this pattern.

This scarf coordinates with the pleated pattern hat.

Size:
8″ wide, 36″ long

Gauge:
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
5.25 oz (260 yards) of soft worsted weight yarn
Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
m1 = make one: With left needle pick up thread between last and next stitch inserting front to back. With right needle knit back loop.
p = purl
p3tog = purl three together

Pattern:
Cast on 45.

Row 1 and all odd rows: (k1, p1, k1, p11) three times, k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, (p1, k2, m1, k1, p2, p3tog, p2, k1, m1, k2) three times, p1, k1
Row 4: k1, (p1, k2, m1, k2, p1, p3tog, p1, k2, m1,k2) three times, p1, k1
Row 6: k1, (p1, k2, m1, k3, p3tog, k3, m1,k2) three times, p1, k1

Repeat rows 1 – 6  until scarf is desired length.  Cast off with a Row 1. Finish off and weave in ends.