Sky Blue Scarf

Sky Blue Scarf by Tanja Osswald

What Is Being Made

The Sky Blue Scarf is a textured cabled shawl designed by Tanja Osswald. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a finished piece measuring 24 cm x 78 cm (9.5 inches x 31 inches). The shawl features a distinctive textured appearance achieved through specialized slip stitch techniques, making it an elegant accessory suitable for various occasions.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is worked entirely in crochet, using slip stitches as the foundational technique throughout the design. The slip stitch method creates the textured, cabled appearance characteristic of this shawl. Working exclusively with slip stitches requires precision and attention to detail, which contributes to the advanced difficulty level of this pattern.

Stitches Used

The Sky Blue Scarf employs several fundamental crochet stitches in its construction:

• Chain (ch) – Used for foundation and structural elements
• Slip stitch (sl st) – Worked through both loops; the primary stitch throughout the shawl
• Front loop only slip stitch (F) – Executed by inserting the hook from the front into the front loop only, then yarning over and drawing the hook through all loops to create textural variation
• Inverse back loop slip stitch (iB) – A complementary stitch variation for additional texture

The pattern also references seed stitch for gauge measurement purposes.

Materials and Specifications

The Sky Blue Scarf requires the following materials and tools:

• Yarn: Approximately 160 grams of DK weight yarn, equivalent to 343 meters or 375 yards. The designer used 150 grams of Wollmeise Merino DK in the colorway "stellar polaris" for the pictured shawl. It is recommended to plan for a few extra grams of yarn to account for individual crochet tension variations.
• Crochet hook: 5 mm hook (US size H)
• Gauge: Approximately 21 stitches and 20 rows per 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) when measured unstretched in seed stitch

Difficulty Level

This pattern is classified as advanced, reflecting the specialized techniques required to execute the slip stitch texturing and maintain consistent tension throughout the shawl. The exclusive use of slip stitches and the precision needed for front loop and inverse back loop variations make this project suitable for experienced crocheters.

Pattern Information

The Sky Blue Scarf pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF and includes detailed stitch abbreviations based on David Burchall's terminology. The pattern was designed by independent designer Tanja Osswald and includes proofreading credits to Waltraud and Regina. The copyright is held by Tanja Osswald, 2014.