The Snuggle Puff Scarf - Free Crochet Pattern

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Sitting here thinking about it, I haven’t designed a scarf in ages it seems like! I can’t think of a better design to bring back the Megmade scarf game, than the new Snuggle Puff scarf. It’s a simple triangle scarf that features puff stitch edges and XL tassels at each corner. It’ll surely keep you snug (and cute!) this winter.

I really think the yarn makes this design. I fell in love with the “Theater” color scheme of Red Heart’s Roll with It Melange when I first came across it in stores, the muted , yet rich tones would be perfect for an accessory this Fall, I thought. And I believe I was right! It pairs well with any color, without being too much, ya know?

The yarn is ultra soft, and looks almost home-spun and dyed, and I think that’s another factor that drew me to it. I did struggle a bit with the yarn twisting for me as I crocheted, but have read that can be resolved if you unwind into your own ball/skein. It took two skeins (with tassels), so it makes for a very affordable project— one to possibly make as a gift this Christmas?!

I love how the little puffs line the edges of the entire scarf, it’s the perfect, yet simple detail. I decided to make a bit of a larger puff for this design, so it’d be more pronounced, since the rest of the scarf is made of half double crochets.

It really is a simple and lovely pattern to work up. Once you get the hang of it, it’ll be one of those projects you get to mindlessly work on as you watch your favorite show— aka the best kinds of projects. :) Hope you like this gem!

The Snuggle Puff Scarf

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What you’ll need:

-approximately 480-500 yards of worsted (4) weight yarn, plus 150 yards for large tassels. I used Red Heart’s Roll with It Melange in color “Theater”
-size k (6.5 mm) hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
-yarn needle
-device to make tassels (I used a piece of cardboard about 6 inches long)

Abbreviations:

ch=chain, hdc=half double crochet, st(s)=stitch(es), puff st= puff stitch

Gauge:

13 hdc by 10 rows equals a four-inch square

Notes:

-IMPORTANT: I yarn over extra times for the puff st in this pattern, so it’d stand out more. Here’s how I did the puff st for this scarf:

Yarn over and insert hook into specified st. Yarn over again and pull through long loop. (Yarn over and insert your hook into the same st. Yarn over again and pull through long loop) FOUR more times. Yarn over and pull through all 11 loops on your hook. (You will not ch 1 at the end of the puff st to close, like some call for in other patterns)

-ch’s at beginning of each row do not count as sts

-this scarf is worked from the bottom point - up. It’s simple to get the hang of, always increasing on each of the outside sts of each row.

-you could always add or take away rows to make the scarf a custom size

Pattern:

Row 1) ch 2, hdc in 2nd ch from hook (1 total st)

Row 2) ch 1, turn, work hdc, puff st (see notes on how I did puff st for this scarf), hdc into the 1 st (3 total sts)

Row 3) ch 1, turn, work 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc, work 2 hdc in last st (5 total sts)

Row 4) ch 1, turn, work puff st, hdc into 1st st, hdc across until last st, work puff st, hdc in last st (7 total sts)

Row 5) ch 1, turn, work 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc across until last st, work 2 hdc in last st (9 total sts)

***from here until the last row (row 70), you will be repeating instructions from rows 4 and 5, and your st count will increase 2 sts with each row

Row 6) repeat instructions from row 4 (11 total sts)
Row 7) repeat instructions from row 5 (13 total sts)
Row 8) repeat instructions from row 4 (15 total sts)
Row 9) repeat instructions from row 5 (17 total sts)
Row 10) repeat instructions from row 4 (19 total sts)
Row 11) repeat instructions from row 5 (21 total sts)
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Row 69) repeat instructions from row 5 (137 total sts)

Row 70) ch 1, turn, work puff st, hdc into 1st st, then [puff st, hdc] across row until last st, work puff st, hdc in last st (139 total sts)

finish off, weave in ends

How to make tassels:

To make my tassels, I used a 3” x 6” (approximately) piece of cardboard, and wrapped my yarn around length-wise. I wanted the tassels to be pretty bulky, so I wrapped around quite a bit.

Once the tassel was my desired thickness, I cut my yarn from the skein, and slid it off the cardboard. I slipped a 20 inch or so piece of yarn through the middle of the top of the tassel and tied a loose knot (this is for attaching to the scarf). Then I used another 20 inch piece of yarn and wrapped it around the outside of the tassel, about an inch or so down from the top (see above photo). I tied a couple of knots, then wrapped it around again, then a couple more knots.

To finish the tassel, I chopped the ends of it, trimming it up to make it nice and even. Then I tied a tighter double-knot with the top strand of yarn (that ran through the middle of the tassel), and attached it to one of the corners of my scarf. I chose to tie multiple knots using the strands of yarn, making sure it was extra secure.

Make two more tassels and attach to the other two corners. Then weave in your ends. After that, you are doneeeee!!

What a fun and simple little accessory to make for these cooler months! I love how this yarn’s color changes really make the scarf. Hope you enjoy this pattern, and look forward to seeing it on Insta! (Tag me @megmadewithlove so I can looksie)

Happy hooking!
Meg

Free Pattern for the Crochet Cottage Pillow

The second installment of the pillow series I'm doing this month is heeeere!! The Crochet Cottage Pillow is a simple and elegant design, that was actually inspired by a pillow from Home Goods I saw. It offers lovely texture, plus lacy detail to reveal the color of your pillow insert--I thought it'd even be pretty cool to play with contrasting colors.

The pillow is worked in two panels, in the round.. and I found once you get the hang of the repeat, you can totally just absentmindedly work on this project while watching a movie/show-- score! I chose to put big ol' tassels on each corner, but any little add-on would be cool. Maybe even some fringe on two sides? Mini tassels? 

The Crochet Cottage Pillow compliments the first pillow of the series (find it here) better than I could have expected. Both were designed using the Main Street Yarns Shiny + Soft yarn from loveknitting.com, and I've loved using it. I've got one more pillow coming using this yarn-- and talk about a great yarn to work with.. affordable and so darn soft and fluffy!

This pillow would make super cute throw pillows for your bed or even on an entryway bench. Actually, I think it's down-to-earth elegance would bring a great, soft touch to any room!

What you'll need:

-approximately 450 yards of worsted weight yarn (I used 2 skeins of Main Street Yarns, Shiny + Soft in "Off White")

-h hook (5 mm)

-yarn needle

-18 x 18 inch pre-made pillow

Dimensions:

finished pillow measures approx 18 x 18 inches

Abbreviations:

mc=magic circle, ch('s)=chain(s), st(s)=stitch(es), tr=treble, beg=beginning, sl=slip, ps=puff stitch (explanation in notes), sp=space, dc=double crochet, sk=skip, sp('s)=space(s)

Gauge:

14 dc by 8 rows equals a four-inch square

Notes:

Difficulty: Intermediate

-I will specify in the pattern if ch's count as stitches or not

-pillow is worked in rounds from the center-- made of two panels that are sewn together.

-I wrote out every round's instructions, but there is a repetitive pattern that increases each row. Below is a photo showing you that all the "netted" sections that have an "x" on them are what's being increased each row. You are increasing by one (dc + "ch 1", sk 1) in each of these sections. I say this to hopefully make things easier for you, so that eventually you won't even need to follow the pattern and just know how to increase.

puff stitch: 1) yarn over, insert hook in the stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through the stitch 2)Repeat the previous step three times- you will have nine loops on the hook. 3) Yarn over and pull through all nine loops

-this pillow pattern is not solid-- meaning you will see through some of the "holes" to the pillow you insert into it. I think it'd be fun to play with contrasting colors!

-below is a photo showing where to work the first dc after rounding a corner:

-below shows the dc worked in the spot:

Pattern:

Make two:

Round 1) mc, ch 7 (counts as tr + ch 3), [tr into mc, ch 3] 7 times, join to 4th chain from beg of round with sl st (total 8 tr, 8 "ch 3" sp's)

Round 2) sl st into the 1st "ch 3" sp, ch 2 (does not count as st), ps into same "ch 3" sp, ch 5, [ps in next ch 3 sp, ch 5] 7 times, join to 1st ps with sl st (total 8 ps, 8 "ch 5" sp's)

Round 3) sl st over to 1st "ch 5" sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 5 dc in same "ch 5" sp, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, [work 6 dc in next "ch 5" sp, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 24 dc, 8 ps)

Round 4) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, ch 1, sk next ch, dc, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round (see pic in notes for where this st is worked), ch 1, [dc into next 6 sts, ch 1, sk next ch, dc, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, ch 1, sk next ch] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 32 dc, 8 ps)

Round 5) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 2 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, ch 1, sk next ch, dc, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 2 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, ch 1, sk next ch, dc, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 40 dc, 8 ps)

Round 6) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 3 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 2 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 3 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 2 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 48 dc, 8 ps)

Round 7) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 4 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 3 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 4 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 3 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 56 dc, 8 ps)

Round 8) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 5 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 4 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 5 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 4 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 64 dc, 8 ps)

Round 9) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 6 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 5 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 6 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 5 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 72 dc, 8 ps)

Round 10) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 7 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 6 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 7 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 6 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 80 dc, 8 ps)

Round 11) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 8 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 7 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 8 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 7 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 88 dc, 8 ps)

Round 12) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 9 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 8 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 9 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 8 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 96 dc, 8 ps)

Round 13) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 10 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 9 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 10 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 9 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 104 dc, 8 ps)

Round 14) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 11 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 10 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 11 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 10 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 112 dc, 8 ps)

Round 15) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 12 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 11 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 12 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 11 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 120 dc, 8 ps)

Round 16) ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 5 sts, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc] 13 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 12 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [dc into next 6 sts, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 13 times, ch 2, all in next "ch 5" sp: (ps, ch 5, ps), ch 2, dc into ch on top of next ps from prev round, (ch 1, sk next ch, dc) 12 times, ch 1, sk st] 3 times, join to 3rd ch from beg of round with sl st (total 128 dc, 8 ps)

Finish off (make two). You can leave an extra long tail to sew the edges together on one of them.

Assembly:

**IMPORTANT! Before you sew up your pillow-- weave in all ends. Because you're sewing it closed, and won't be able to get to them. To assemble, place the panels together, one on top of the other, lining everything up.

Decide which side you'd like to be the "right" side, then place the right sides together (the back side of your panels will show the puff stitches a little more pronounced... but in my opinion both sides look great, and it doesn't really matter). You may choose to pin them together to hold while sewing. Then using yarn needle and long yarn tail, sew around the perimeter of the two panels using a whip stitch along the very edges-- STOP when you get to the last side of the pillow so you can put your pillow into the crocheted panels.

If you chose a specific side to be the "right side", turn your crocheted piece right side out. Then you'll stuff in your pillow...

You can now sew up that last side to enclose your pillow using the same whip stitch you were using for the rest of the sides. 

Finish off, and weave in your end. Add tassels/poms/fringe to your hearts content to finish off your pillow! Or leave it plain.. it totally looks good that way too.

I hope this pillow fulfilled all your cozy cottage desires, I know it did for me! If you make one of your own, do please tag me over on Insta, because I'd love to admire it. :) The last pillow of the series should be up in a week, so keep an eye out.. I've really had so much fun with these-- if you have another series idea you'd like me to do, do share! I'd love to hear it...

Take care!
Meg