What you'll need
| size, cm: | 18cm x 140cm |
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GGH Wollywasch - Gebranntes Rostrot (185)
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1 |
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GGH Wollywasch - Grassgrün (118)
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1 |
Product Description
Easy-to-make plaid double crochet stitch scarf. This type of plaid known as buffalo check or buffalo plaid. You can crochet using any yarn and any combination of colors.
SKILL LEVEL - EASY
18cm/7in wide x 140cm/54.5in long, excluding fringe
Buffalo Scarf by Luba Davies
What Is Being Made
The Buffalo Scarf is a beginner-friendly crochet scarf measuring 18cm (7 inches) wide by 140cm (54.5 inches) long, excluding fringe. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a classic rectangular scarf suitable for everyday wear, featuring color work that adds visual interest to the finished piece.
Crochet Techniques Used
This pattern teaches fundamental crochet skills appropriate for beginners. The main techniques include:
- Working in rows: The scarf is constructed by working back and forth in horizontal rows rather than in the round, making it ideal for developing consistent tension and rhythm.
- Changing yarn color: The pattern incorporates color changes using a chart-based approach. When transitioning between colors, you work double crochet stitches with the designated color until only 2 loops remain on the hook, then draw the next color through these remaining loops to seamlessly blend the color change.
- Carrying yarn: To manage multiple colors efficiently, the pattern instructs you to work over the color not currently in use, carrying it along the top of the previous row. This technique keeps unused yarn secure and creates a neat finished edge.
- Chart reading: Rows 5–8 of the pattern follow a specific chart sequence, requiring you to complete the final double crochet, then work 2 chain stitches with the same color just used, followed by 1 chain stitch with the new color.
Stitches Used
The Buffalo Scarf uses only two fundamental crochet stitches, making it accessible for beginners:
- Chain (ch): Used to create the foundation of 37 chains at the beginning and incorporated into the color-change sequences in later rows.
- Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch throughout the scarf body. The pattern achieves a gauge of 20 double crochet stitches and 9 double crochet rows over a 10cm (4-inch) square when worked with a 3mm crochet hook.
Materials: Yarn and Hook
The pattern specifies King Cole Merino Blend DK yarn, a 100% pure wool in DK (double knitting) weight. Each 50-gram ball yields approximately 112 meters of yarn. The original design uses two colorways: Chestnut (Yarn A) and Bottle Green (Yarn B). If you prefer alternatives, any similar wool yarn suitable for DK weight projects works well with this pattern.
The pattern calls for a 3mm crochet hook
This beginner-level scarf pattern combines simple stitchwork with an introduction to color work, making it an excellent project for developing foundational crochet skills. The straightforward construction—working in rows with only chain and double crochet stitches—allows crafters to focus on mastering color changes and gauge consistency. The finished scarf is versatile in length and width, suitable for gifting or personal use, and the wool yarn provides warmth and durability for regular wear.Pattern Summary
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Designer: | Luba Davies |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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