Sometimes a lightweight neck warmer is the perfect accessory. Whether it’s to keep the chill away on a cool day or to add an eye catching handmade touch to your outfit, a simple neck warmer can do the trick.
This pattern is made with approximately 145 yards of DK weight yarn and has an easy row repeat so you can adjust the length to your preference before seaming. It’s an excellent project to travel with and easy to pick up and continue after a break. Find all the details and the free crochet pattern below…
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Notes:
– This pattern is written in US terms (find a stitch conversion chart here)
– Gauge is 2×2 inches (6 rows, 9 stitches across): CH 10, into the 2nd CH from your hook and each CH across, place 1 SC (9 SC). CH 2 (does not count as a stitch) and turn. 1 DC into each stitch (9 DC). CH 2 and turn. Repeat for 5 more rows.
– Beginning CH 2 does not count as a stitch throughout the pattern
– The length can be adjusted by adding or removing the number of row repeats
– After seaming and edging, the finished neck warmer measures approximately 12 inches long and 5 ¼ inches wide
Materials Needed:
– Approximately 145 yards of DK weight yarn. I used Berroco Vintage in “Sloe Berry”
– 4mm hook
– Yarn needle
– Scissors
– Measuring tape
Stitches:
CH – Chain
SK – Skip Stitch
SS – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
FPDC –Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC –Back Post Double Crochet
Special Stitch Tutorials:
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) – Yarn over, insert your hook from the front of the row between stitch posts. Work your hook behind the post of next stitch and back out the other side of the post (towards you). Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, pull through last 2 remaining loops on hook.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC) – Yarn over, insert your hook from the back of the row between stitch posts. Work around the front of the post, returning to the back of the row. Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, pull through last 2 remaining loops on hook.
Pattern:
CH 28 and begin row 1 in the second CH from your hook.
Row 1:
Into the first stitch and each stitch across, place 1 SC. CH 2 and turn.
(27 SC stitches)
Row 2:
Into the first 6 stitches, place 1 DC. Make 1 FPDC into the next stitch, CH 1, SK 1. *Place 1 DC into the next 2 stitches, CH 1, SK 1*. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Make 1 FPDC into the next stitch followed by 1 DC into the last 6 stitches. CH 2 and turn.
(20 DC stitches, 2 FPDC stitches, 5 CH 1 = 27 stitches)
Row 3:
Into the first 6 stitches, place 1 DC. Make 1 BPDC into the next stitch, CH 1, SK 1. *Place 1 DC into the next 2 stitches, CH 1, SK 1*. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Make 1 BPDC into the next stitch followed by 1 DC into the last 6 stitches. CH 2 and turn.
(20 DC stitches, 2 BPDC stitches, 5 CH 1 = 27 stitches)
Rows 4-64:
Repeat rows 2 and 3. After completing row 64, the length should be approximately 24 inches. Fasten off and leave a long tail for seaming the ends.
Seaming the Ends:
There are many ways to seam and most people have a method that they prefer. I like using the invisible seam method but other options include slip stitching or single crocheting.
With the textured side facing out, bring the two ends together. Beginning at the top, join the edges, fastening off once you’ve reached the bottom (photo A).
Edging:
You will be working into the sides of the stitches at the end of the rows. Since DC stitches were used throughout the pattern, there will be some natural gaps and holes that you can work your SC stitch into (photo B).
At the seam, join yarn with a SS, CH 1 Evenly place 1 SC around and SS into the beginning CH 1. Fasten off and repeat on the bottom edge. Weave in all ends.
Great job! Your Light Weight Neck Warmer is complete. For more fun and creative designs, be sure to check out the Free Pattern section of my blog. Ad free, printer friendly versions can be found in my Etsy and Ravelry shops. Happy Crocheting!