FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Painted Gray Scarf

February 9, 2022 By Nadia Fuad in scarves, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, crochet, crochet shell stitch, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, fluffy, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, lion brand yarn, lionbrand, pattern, scarf, scarfie, scarfie yarn, scarves, shell stitch, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

I know that it has been a while since I’ve posted a video tutorial and new pattern. So, I’m taking small steps back to filming to share my Painted Gray Scarf.

The Painted Gray Scarf is the newest pattern Hot Off the Hook!! It is super easy and fun to make. I used Lion Brand Yarn Scarfie to create this stylish design. Here’s the best part: this combination of stitches are a nice repeat and would make a lovely throw, baby blanket, afghan, or shawl. It’s THAT EASY! With a few adaptations of your own, the sky’s the limit.

For me, it’s subzero temps in Wisconsin, I needed a warm scarf. This one was perfect!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this scarf:

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Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Lion Brand Yarn Scarfie in Color: Cream/Black
–Size -K-6.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 1 week to make but I did not work on it continuously.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
FSC: Foundation Single Crochet
FDC: Foundation Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
Shell: 5 DC in same stitch
DC: Double Crochet
Stacked DC: This is a starting stitch, 2 SC’s stacked on top of each other or you can substitute a chain 3 as the first stitch if that’s more comfortable.

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Painted Gray Scarf

February 9, 2022 By Nadia Fuad in scarves Tags: basic, beginner, black and white, cowl, crochet, crochet shell stitch, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fluffy, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gray, grey, handmade, how to, how to crochet, lion brand yarn, neck, neckwarmer, painted, pattern, pretty, scarf, scarfie, shell stitch, stitch, teach, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

I know that it has been a while since I’ve posted a video tutorial and new pattern. So, I’m taking small steps back to filming to share my Painted Gray Scarf.

For me, it’s subzero temps in Wisconsin, I needed a warm scarf. This one was perfect!

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Lion Brand Yarn Scarfie in Color: Cream/Black
–Size -K-6.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

Pattern:

Row 1: FDC 206 or Ch 208 and then DC in 3rd Ch from hook and across. (206 DC), Ch 1, Turn

Row 2: SC in 1st st, *Sk 2 sts, Shell in next st, Sk 2 sts, SC in next st, repeat from * across, ending with SC in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Stacked DC in first st, *Ch 2, SC in middle st of next shell, Ch 2, DC in next SC between shells, Repeat from * across ending with DC in last st, Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Stacked DC in 1st st, * 2 DC in ch 2 sp, DC in SC, 2 DC in next Ch 2 sp, DC in next DC, Repeat from * across ending with DC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 5: Stacked DC in 1st st, 2 more DC in first st (half shell made), *Sk 2 sts, SC in next st, Sk 2 sts, Shell in next st, Repeat from * across ending with a half shell in the last st, Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: SC in first st, *Ch 2, DC in next SC between shells, Ch 2, SC in middle st of next shell, repeat from * across ending with SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 7: Repeat Row 4 concept

Row 8: Repeat Row 2

Row 9: Repeat Row 3

Row 10: Repeat Row 4

Row 11: Repeat Row 5

Row 12: Repeat Row 6

Row 13: Repeat Row 4

Row 14: Repeat Row 2

Row 15: Repeat Row 3

Row 16: Repeat Row 4

Fasten off

Weave in all ends. and Add fringe (optional)

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

Compare & Contrast: Red Heart Yarns Sweet Home vs. Bernat Blanket Yarn

May 17, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: basic, beginner, bernat, bernat blanket yarn, blanket, blanket yarn, chenile, chenille, compare, contrast, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fluffy, for the home, free pattern, handmade, home, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart sweet home, red heart yarns, red heart yarns sweet home, stitch, sweet home, teach, tutorial, vs, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

As I sit through these weeks of Safer At Home, I decided to sort through some of the yarn I have in my stash. I came across several types of yarn with similar qualities and decided to do a contrast and comparison blog. Below are my observations between Red Heart Yarns Sweet Home and Bernat Blanket Yarn. Please refer to the photos for visual observations throughout.

First let me break down the specifics between the two fibers

Sweet Home

Maker: Red Heart Yarns

Content: 100% polyester
Ball size: 297 g/10.5 oz, 177 meters/193 yards
Care: Machine wash and dry
Gauge: 6 – Super Bulky

Retail Price: $10.99USD

Chenile style yarn

Color used in this blog: Dark Denim

Get the yarn here: https://amzn.to/2YhlDBN

Blanket Yarn

Maker: Bernat

Economical big ball size
Content: 100% polyester
Ball Size: 300g / 10.5 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards
Care: Machine wash and dry
Gauge: 6 Super Bulky
Knitting Gauge: 8 sts and 13 rows with a 8 mm (U.S. 11) knitting needle
Crochet Gauge: 7 sc and 8 rows with a 8 mm (U.S. L/11) crochet hook
Recommended for: Knit and crochet home decor projects

Retail price: $10.99USD

This super cozy, super bulky chenille-style yarn is available in a range of stylish shades to compliment your home decor.

Color used in this blog: Frosted Blue

Get this yarn here: https://bit.ly/2KLV0gs

As you can see in these details, the two are identical in content, similar in ball size, same care instruction, and price. Not much to break down since these particulars are so alike.

I decided to work up an identical short granny square pattern with each and compare and contrast working with each of these skeins.

I started with Sweet Home. It seems a tad lighter and more flimsy in my opinion. It makes a slightly smaller square using the same hook and pattern. There is more flow and movement in the Sweet Home because of that light and flimsy feel.

The density of Bernat Blanket Yarn seems thicker than the Sweet Home yarn and therefore this gives this fiber a somewhat firmer feel. There is less movement in the piece because of the density and firmness.

After washing:

After washing, there was no shrinking in either of the yarns and both kept their shape. The yarn is extremely soft before washing, but after washing, I personally feel like they are fluffier and softer than before! The Bernat Blanket Yarn has become more flexible and free-flowing losing some of the firmness evident pre-wash. It’s like snuggling a light cloud. I can’t think of better words than soft, light, and fluffy.

Last thoughts:

While comparing these two fibers, I consistently felt they rival one another quite closely. The main difference was felt in the work up of these two fibers with Sweet Home more free-flow whereas the Bernat has more firmness. However, upon washing the consistency is nearly identical in both. I feel these two could work together and be very compatible with no blatant difference. One of the best discoveries of finding two compatible fibers is that it increases your color choices and options when creating with either of these skeins.

While working with these, I discovered a love for both and look forward to integrating them into a project in the near future. There is so much to love about a fiber that feels like these two do!

The crochet hook I used was a 12mm and I found it on Amazon here.

Stitch Gallery & Glossary Episode #19: Puff Stitch

April 27, 2018 By Nadia Fuad in Stitch Gallery and Glossary Tags: afghan, afghan block, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, beginner, blanket, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fluffy, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, learning, pattern, puff, puffy, red heart yarns, square, squares, stitch, stitches, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make the Puff Stitch:

Materials Used:
Red Heart Yarns Creme de la Creme Cotton Yarn
Crochet Hook

Puff Stitch

US Terms

Stitch:
[Yarn Over, Insert Hook into stitch, Yarn Over, Pull through] 4 times. Yarn Over, pull through all 9 loops on your hook.

[Yarn Over, Insert Hook into stitch, Yarn Over, Pull through] 3 times. Yarn Over, pull through all 7 loops on your hook.

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