Yarn Candy Advent Scarf

"Turn a twelve day yarn advent calendar or colorful DK scraps into the delightfully playful Yarn Candy Crochet Scarf. This easy pattern combines twelve mini skein colors with a contrasting accent, creating lively stripes filled with double crochet bands, back loop texture, and cheerful bobble stitch rows. The long straight design makes a bold statement and offers plenty of warmth for chilly days. Customize the scarf by choosing fewer colors or stopping whenever it reaches your preferred length. It is a satisfying stash busting project and a wonderfully cozy way to showcase treasured scraps and advent yarns beautifully together."

Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGauge: 13 double crochet stitches, measured at an angle to match the stitch direction, and 5 rows = 4 inches (10 cm), blocked.

Finished Size 122 inches (310 cm) long × 8 inches (20 cm) wide

Materials List

• 12 mini skeins of DK-weight superwash merino yarn in assorted colors, 20 g each
• 1 contrasting skein of DK-weight superwash merino yarn, approximately 100 g or 245 yards
• Approximately 700–800 yards of DK-weight yarn total
• US K 10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook