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Crochet Birthday Scarf (and Free Pattern)

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I made this little scarf for my daughter’s birthday.  Sadly, from this picture, you cannot see its true color.  It’s a lovely dusty lavender that suits my daughter perfectly.  The yarn is a delight to work with and has a wonderful hand.  The pattern is simple enough, so I wrote it down for you.  It has not been tested.  Nor has the scarf been blocked.  I hate to block a fiber that is wool and silk for fear of taking away its softness.  Scroll down for the pattern and details.

 

Elsebeth Lavold  ‘Silky Flamme’ designer’s choice wool   50% peruvian wool, 30%FS Alpaca, 20% silk

50 grams(82 yards) scarf used about 100 yards (so 2 skeins)

8 mm hook (L 11)

Scarf is about 2 yards long by 3.5 inches wide (unblocked)

Ch 104
Dc in 4th ch from hook,{ sk 1, (dc, ch1, dc)] in next stitch (V stitch made), V stitch across to next to last stitch,
V stitch in next stitch, (you will have 5 V stitches in a row to create the round end
working in the back of beginning chain
V stitch in ch between V stitches of previous row, V stitch across and add additional V stitches to create rounded end, join with sl st in top of first V st
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Ch 4, dc in same stitch,{ sk 1, V stitch in next st, picot in last dc of each V stitch (picot= ch 3, sl st in top of 2nd dc of V stitch)} – repeat V stitches and picots around both sides of scarf; fasten off.  weave in ends. 

Here’s a closer view of the stitch pattern for you.

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The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book: That Rooster Had Me Hooked

Apparently, this is the year chickens took over my crafting attention. First came the emotional support chickens, then the pocket chickens, and now a rooster has managed to talk me into looking at another crochet book.

Honestly, put a crocheted chicken in front of me at this point and I’m going to stop scrolling.

That is exactly what happened with The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book. The rooster sucked me in before I had even properly investigated what else was inside. After all the emotional support chicken crochet patterns we’ve been sharing, you would think I’d have had enough poultry. Apparently, there is still room in the imaginary yarn coop.

Now, a little honesty before we go any further: I haven’t read this book yet or tried its patterns. This is a look at why it has caught my attention ahead of publication. I have a very good feeling about this one, and I’m expecting it to be a lovely addition to the crochet bookshelf.

What’s Inside The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book?

The publisher describes a collection of 25 crochet patterns with variations for more than 45 amigurumi projects, created by ConcernedApe, Megan Lapp and Ryan Novak.

The announced projects include Junimos, Slimes, chickens, a Junimo Hut and familiar game items. There are simpler projects such as Eggs alongside more challenging makes, including the Mermaid Pendant.

The chicken variations are particularly tempting, with different beaks, combs and tail feathers, plus White, Blue, Brown, Golden and Void varieties. You can probably see why my attention keeps wandering back to the coop.

It is scheduled for release on 26 January 2027 through Random House Worlds, with 240 pages in the hardcover edition.

Why This Crochet Book Is on My Radar

What appeals to me is the combination of recognisable characters and slightly ridiculous little objects. Those are often the crochet projects that make me smile most. A useful blanket is wonderful, but sometimes you simply want a tiny yarn creature keeping you company beside the sewing machine.

If you’ve enjoyed our emotional support pocket chicken crochet feature, you’ll understand the attraction. Small, characterful projects have a way of becoming much more tempting than the sensible project already waiting in your basket.

For Stardew Valley fans, there is also the pleasure of making something connected to a favourite game. We’ve previously shared a Junimo crochet pattern, so this feels like a lovely next book to explore for readers who enjoy that crossover between gaming and yarn.

Would I Add It to My Crochet Wishlist?

Absolutely. I can’t yet comment on the clarity of the instructions, the finishing details or how the patterns work up. Those are things I would want to assess with the book and a hook in hand.

But based on the announced collection, I know this is going to be a good one for my kind of crochet browsing: plenty of personality, playful projects and chickens I’m already mentally choosing yarn for.

You can take a closer look at The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book on Amazon.

I came for the rooster. I suspect I’ll stay for the rest of the farm.