Sunflowers in Snow Scarf: A Cozy Crochet Pattern for Winter
Winter’s wonderland takes center stage every January with the celebration of World Snow Day. This global event, organized by the International Ski Federation, aims to encourage outdoor fun in the snow while fostering a love for winter activities among children and families. Whether you’re an avid skier, a snowball fight champion, or simply a lover of the season’s serene beauty, World Snow Day offers something for everyone.
Personally, I don’t like the cold, so I prefer to watch the snow from indoors. Currently living in Texas, it’s not an issue very often.
When the frosty chill of winter surrounds us, what better way to stay warm and cheerful than with a cozy scarf inspired by the sunny warmth of summer? The “Sunflowers in Snow” crochet scarf pattern combines the brightness of sunflowers with the crisp beauty of a snowy landscape. Perfect for gifting or adding a pop of sunshine to your winter wardrobe, this pattern is both beginner-friendly and endlessly customizable.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
300 yards white
100 yards yellow
60 yards gold
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Finished scarf measures approximately 6.5” wide by 65” long. Add or decrease squares to adjust length of scarf.
To add extra squares for a longer scarf, each sunflower granny square uses approximately 30 yards
white, 10 yards yellow, and 6 yards gold.
YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/ohppsZ8wEj8?si=vQbe35I5plZOTcCz
DIRECTIONS:
Rnd 1: With gold yarn, ch 4, join with sl st. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st
in top of beg ch-3 (12 dc).
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in top of ch-3, 2 dc in each of the next 11 dc, join with sl st in
top of beg ch-3 (24 dc). Fasten off gold yarn.
Rnd 3: Join yellow yarn with sl st in first st, *ch 3, sk next st, sl st in next st,* repeat around (12
ch-3 sps). Join with sl st.
Rnd 4: Sl st to join Rnd 3 counts as first sl st of Rnd 4. *In ch-3 sp, work 3 dc, ch 2, sl st I 2nd ch,
3 dc. Sl st in next sl st,* repeat around. Join with sl st in first sl st of Rnd 4 (12 petals). Fasten off
yellow yarn.
Rnd 5: With white yarn working behind yellow rows in skipped sts of Rnd 2, ch 3, 2 dc in
skipped st, 3 dc in next skipped st, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next skipped st, *3 dc in each of the next 2
skipped sts, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc I next skipped st,* repeat 2 times.
Rnds 6-7: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *dc in each dc to end of row, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp,*
repeat around. After fourth corner is made, dc in each dc, join with sl st in beg ch-3. Fasten off
white leaving 12” length for sewing.
Joining Granny Squares:
YouTube Tutorial:
With right sides tog, pick up both lps in top piece and bottom piece all the way across one
side. Starting at ch-2 sp in corner, sew tog 2nd ch of both sides. Sew tog each dc and ch sp along
the side, ending with sewing tog first ch in ch-2 sp. Join all squares in a single row in the same
manner.
Border:
YouTube Tutorial:
Join white yarn at any point on the edge of the scarf. Dc in each dc, dc in each ch-1 sp including
at the seams where you will dc in 1 ch on each side of the seam. At the corner, work 3 dc, ch 2,
3 dc in the corner ch-2 space. Occasionally lay your scarf flat to be sure the edging is not
stretching or buckling. If necessary, adjust by adding or removing sts. Work all 4 sides in the
same manner, joining with a sl st in the beg ch 3.
PDF available at Sunflowers in Snow Scarf Crochet Pattern
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