The Parkway Scarf is pretty, cozy, and just a little luxurious - and the *perfect* pattern for people who hate weaving in ends! And it's a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; yarn provided by Lion Brand; hook provided by Furls.
Ooo... Alpaca!
I loved crocheting the Parkway Scarf using the beautiful new Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca! And not having any sewing or weaving in of ends was a big bonus - and led to this great touch of fringe. The Cobblestone stitch is what's used for this pattern, and it's ideal for showing off this yarn - and I have a video tutorial for it coming very soon!
You can use standard size balls of Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca to make the Parkway Scarf, or you can use the Bonus Bundle size - the instructions include the amounts for each. Use two colors, or more - without the ends to worry about, you can use as many colors as you like! You can find Touch of Alpaca Bonus Bundles at Michaels, Michaels.com, and LionBrand.com!
While I chose to turn my Parkway Scarf into an infinity scarf, you can also leave it "open" or straight if preferred - it's just one less step, and instructions are included for both versions below.
Parkway Scarf
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US - N, 9mm hook - Furls Crochet
830 yds Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Bonus Bundle (Worsted/Aran/"4" Medium/UK: 10-12 ply; 415 yds/380 m; 7 oz)
Color A: Cream (1 ball)
Color B: Blush (1 ball)
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830 yds Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca (Worsted/Aran/"4" Medium/UK: 10-12 ply; 207 yds/190 m; 3.5 oz)
Color A: Cream (2 balls)
Color B: Blush (2 balls)
Gauge: 3 reps (9 sts) x 10 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in pattern
Size: 10" wide x 60" long (not including fringe)
Stitch multiple: mult of 3, +2 (pattern is worked end to end)
Helpful Links & Tutorials:
Cobblestone Stitch Tutorial (and video tour of the scarf)
Click HERE to get this pattern with yarn as a Lion Brand Kit!
SUPER IMPORTANT NOTES TO READ BEFORE YOU CROCHET:
Leave a 10-12" tail at the beginning and end of each row - this will become the fringe.
Switch colors every row, and cut the yarn after every row.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Stop and read the Super Important Notes above! Then...
Row 1: With Color A, ch 143, skip the ch closest to the hook, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch, *skip 2 chs, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch; rep from * across until 3 chs rem, skip next 2 chs, sc in last ch, turn, break Color A. (47 sc-hdc-dc reps)
Row 2: With Color B, join to first st with sc, (hdc, dc) in same st, *skip next 2 sts, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc; rep from * across until 3 sts rem, skip next 2 sts, sc in last st, turn, break Color B. (47 sc-hdc-dc reps)
Row 3 - 23: Repeat Row 2 changing colors every row.
Assembly for the Straight Scarf Version:
Step 1: With the desired color, sc evenly along the last row of the scarf and the foundation chain, leaving long tails at the beginning and end to become part of the fringe.
Step 2: Trim fringe to 8" or desired length.
Assembly for the Infinity Scarf Version (shown):
Tie the ends of each row together with a double knot, up against the rows themselves.
With desired color (Color A shown), sc evenly around top and bottom of the scarf, leaving long tails at the beginning and end to become part of the fringe.
Trim fringe to 8" or desired length.
And that's all there is to the Parkway Scarf - I hope you enjoy making it, whichever version you choose! You can also try tucking the fringe in for another look (or I suppose you could weave in the ends.... if you must... 😉 ).
If you do make the Parkway Scarf I'd love to see your photos! Be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or stop by the Moogly Facebook page!
The Fine Print
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Darcy Palmer
It's beautiful and I immediately bought it form Lion Brand!! Can't wait to make it.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much Darcy!
Karyn
Oh my goodness!
So beautiful!
Congrats on your team up with Lion Brand.
Your designs are so sophisticated and yet anyone can make them.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much Karyn, what a lovely compliment! ♥
Ronda
Yes another great project from you! Thank you for sharing your talent.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much Ronda!
Christina
I DO hate weaving in ends, so this is definitely going on my "to do" list! Did you use the entire skein of both colors?
Tamara Kelly
Not quite the full skein - I always leave a margin "just in case". 🙂 Thank you!
Jess
I love how you creatively avoided all the dreaded weaving in, but still kept the stylish stripes!
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you so much!
Damaris centeno
I can't wait to buy the new lion bran made with alpaca and most of make this beautiful infinity scarf. I love make infinity scarf and now I am more eager to try with this yarn. I believe Micheals store have now.
Tamara Kelly
I've spotted it at mine! 😀 Thank you so much!
Janis
Beautiful. But can I change 1 of the colors in the kil
Tamara Kelly
Hi Janis! I'm afraid you'd have to contact Lion Brand on that one. http://www.lionbrand.com/contact-us
Sylvia Becker
Beautiful scarf even for advanced crocheters, And brilliant idea how to work with the colour changes. Thank you 🙂
Myra
I'm still not very good at reading directions. Do you happen to have a video tutorial that I could follow along with?
Tamara Kelly
Indeed, it just went up this morning! 😀 https://www.mooglyblog.com/cobblestone-stitch/
Marcia
Beautiful scarf. I can't wait to try it. Is there a hat patter as well to go with it?
Tamara Kelly
No, this is the only pattern I have so far in this yarn. 🙂 But I like the idea, and might just make one!
Courtney Marie Poullas
Thank you for sharing this - I made mine tonight and it was a very easy pattern to follow 🙂 can't wait to wear tomorrow.
Tamara Kelly
😀 I'm so glad to hear, thank you Courtney!
Cindy
I'm interested to know if anyone has made it in a single color instead of switching colors. I have a beautiful multi colored yarn that I'd love to try this project with. Of course that would mean that I wouldn't switch after each row so I wouldn't have the tassels.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Cindy! There aren't any on Ravelry yet and I can't recall seeing one, but I think it would be very pretty! You could still cut the yarn if you wanted the fringe, but of course you wouldn't need to! 🙂