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These stunning ribbon scarves can be crocheted at lightning speed. They are perfect accessories for spring and summer. They are light and shimmery, appropriate for both day and evening wear. Along with shawls and ponchos, scarves are the "it" accessory of the season, they transform your ordinary outfit into the extraordinary. Just check out what the celebs are wearing -- chances are that whatever they're wearing, they're pairing it with a long, dramatic scarf, wrapped once tightly around the neck with ends draping down to the waist, hips or even below the knees!
Reptile Scarf: The slinky green reptile scarf can be crocheted from start to finish in under 2 hours using 100 yards of ribbon and 100 yards of novelty yarn. Long and dramatic, this scarf steals the show! Finished size is 3"W x 81"L. The Reptile Scarf pictured is created in Segue by Trendsetter Yarns and Squiggle by Crystal Palace Yarns. Substitution yarn is any 1/2" ribbon yarn (try Judi & Co. Rayon Ribbon, Lion Brand Incredible or Filatura di Crosa Timo) and any interesting novelty eyelash-type yarn (try Berroco Plume FX, Plume FX Metallic or Plume FX Colors).
Wet Ropes Scarf: This scarf can be crocheted in under an hour using only 50 yards each of ribbon yarn and novelty yarn. Well-suited for daytime wear at the office with a power suit, it would look equally stunning with a simple strapless dress for evening wear. The scarf is constructed as a connected series of "ropes" that can be artfully arranged into different drapes around your neck and shoulders. Finished size is 68" long. The Wet Ropes Scarf pictured is created with India by Lana Grossa and Fizz by Crystal Palace Yarns. Substitution yarn is any 1/2" ribbon yarn (try Judi & Co. Rayon Ribbon, Lion Brand Incredible or Filatura di Crosa Timo) and any novelty eyelash-type yarn (try Berroco Plume FX, Plume FX Metallic or Plume FX Colors).
Lipstick Diva Scarf: This scarf can be crocheted in about 3 hours using 100 yards each of ribbon and novelty yarn. You make a statement with the lipstick diva scarf the moment you enter the room. The scarf is quirky, flirty and fun. Finished size is 3"W x 72"L. The Lipstick Diva Scarf pictured is created with India and Pep Print by Lana Grossa. Substitution yarn is any 1/2" ribbon yarn (try Judi & Co. Rayon Ribbon, Lion Brand Incredible or Filatura di Crosa Timo) and any techno hair yarn (try Lion Brand Fun Fur or Berroco Zoom, Lavish or Glitz).
All three scarves are easy, with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes and simple finishing.
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