Scarf Crazy!!

I am loving the fact that Autumn is coming!!! My favorite fall accessory is the scarf!! And I'm listing a bunch of them in my etsy shop as we speak! Here are a few of my favorites! Click on the picture to see the lising.

Look Ma!! I'm Knitting!

Look what I picked up today! My knitting needles, LOL!! I've been down with a stomach bug for 24 hours now and needed something simple to work on while laying around on the couch. I decided to make a fuzzy scarf for one of Heather's classmates. Her birthday party is tomorrow and since I know the girl from volunteering in the classroom, I knew she would like a fuzzy scarf! I've seen her wearing one....and asked her about it...and she said it was her mom's. So I thought she could use one of her own!! This week I asked her what her favorite color was and she said dark blue. Luckily I just happened to have some fuzzy dark blue yarn in my stash! And since fuzzy yarn is easier to knit than crochet, plus I only had one skien and knitting uses less yarn, I decided to knit it. Looks like I'll be sitting around on the couch a little longer and working on it.

Keep all the great names coming for my contest and I really hope none of you get this nasty stomach bug!

November Free Crochet Pattern - Quick & Easy Scarf

OK, OK.....I know you are all tired of scarves! I promise...this will be my last one! I'll make sure my next few FREE patterns are NOT scarves! LOL!! But I had to share this one with you because it is PERFECT for this time of year! And if you find the time, why not whip up a few for Dee's Challenge?

Again, please respect my copyright and you can download the PDF version HERE. Also, this has not been tested, so please let me know of any errors!

Quick & Easy Scarf

By Jennifer J. Cirka/Jaybird Designs
This great scarf works up quickly and is a great use for those leftover skeins of yarn!

Materials

Two skeins of yarn, worsted weight or thinner
N-15 / 10 mm crochet hook
Scissors

Finished Size
Customizable
Gauge
Not important

Pattern

Row 1: Working with 2 strands together and leaving a long tail (approximately 6-8”), ch 120. Finish off leaving another long tail.

Row 2: Starting with a slip knot on your hook and leaving a long tail, sc in the last ch made and each ch across. Finish off leaving another long tail. Turn.

Row 3: Starting with a slip knot on your hook and leaving a long tail, sc in the last sc made and each sc across. Finish off leaving another long tail. Turn.

Repeat row 3 for desired width. Trim yarn ends to desired length for fringe.


Copyright
Copyright 2008 by Jennifer J. Cirka (aka Jaybird Designs) all rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use or for gifts/charity only! Sales of this finished product are discouraged. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the author. Please feel free to link back to this pattern.

1. Red Heart Super Saver – Forest Green & Patons Kroy Sock Yarn –
Summer Moss Jacquard
2. I Love This Yarn – Baby Blue & Red Heart Baby – Pink
3. I Love This Yarn – Baby Blue & Pink

60 Scarves in 60 Days Challenge

It's that time again! Dee's annual 60 Scarves in 60 Days Challenge! I just finished my three for this year! This year she even has a Ravelry group to help promote it and to keep an updated count! Wanna make a guess as to the total so far?????

213!!!!

How amazing is that!?!?!?! What a great way to give back this holiday season! I encourage you all to participate!! Here is a picture of my three. Happy crocheting!

New Crochet Pattern! Million Dollar Cowl - Learn to Crochet

Are you ready for some new patterns? Even if you don't know how to crochet, you should check out this one!

Million Dollar Cowl Pattern - Learn to Crochet


I'll also have a new FREE pattern ready to go sometime this week! I've been really busy this weekend!! Now it looks like I need to go an make a Tooth Fairy Pillow for Heather!!! She has her first loose tooth!!!

Happy Crocheting!

October Free Crochet Pattern - Glamour Girl Scarf

Here it is! Sorry it took so long! Again, please respect my copyright and if you want a PDF, downloadable version of the pattern you can get it HERE on my website! There are more pictures in that version! Happy crocheting!

Glamour Girl Scarf
By Jennifer J. Cirka/Jaybird Designs
For those who shine like STARS!

Materials

MC: Cascade Yarns Sierra, 80% Prima Cotton & 20% Merino Wool, Sierra Pink – or any worsted weight yarn
CC1: Cascade Yarns Sierra, 80% Prima Cotton & 20% Merino Wool, Sierra Magenta – or any worsted weight yarn
CC2: Patons Allure, 100% Nylon, Ebony – or any novelty/fur yarn
I-9 / 5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

Finished Size
One size
Gauge
Not important

Pattern (scarf is worked in two parts both starting at the beginning chain)
With MC, ch 18

Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (17sc)

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout pattern). Sk 2 sts, {[2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, sk 4 sts} 2 times. [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st. sk 2 sts, dc in last st. (3 fan sets)

Row 3: ch3, turn. (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in each ch-1 sp. Dc in turning ch.

Row 4-30: repeat row 3.

Row 31: change to CC1. ch3, turn. (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in each ch-1 sp. Dc in turning ch.

Row 32-35: repeat row 3. Finish off at end of row 35.

With RS facing, join MC yarn with a sl st to first unused loop of beginning ch. Sc in same st and each st across. (17sc). Repeat rows 2-35 for second side of scarf. Do not finish off at end of row 35.
Row 36: Scarf Trim. ch1, turn. Sc in each dc and 3sc in each ch-1 sp across. Turn 90 degrees and place 2sc in the end of each row. Turn again and sc in each dc and 3sc in each ch-1 sp across. Turn 90 degrees and place 2sc in the end of each row. Finish off and weave in ends.


Fuzzy Ruffle (make 2, one at each end of scarf)
Row 1: With CC2, attach yarn with a sl st to first sc of row 36. Ch3, dc in each st across. (23dc)

Row 2-3: ch3, turn. Dc in each dc across. Finish off an weave in ends at the end of row 3.

NOTE: I find that when working with fuzzy yarns it is easier to place your dc in between the sts of the previous row. Just keep counting to make sure you have the correct number.
Want a matching hat?

This scarf perfectly matches the Sweet Shells Hat from my Beanie Collection set of patterns!


Copyright
Copyright 2008 by Jennifer J. Cirka (aka Jaybird Designs) all rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use or for gifts only! Sales of this finished product are discouraged. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the author. Please feel free to link back to this pattern.

Girls Cupcake Scarf

This pattern has been re-written for 2010! Because you asked and because even big girls love cupcakes! This is a new version of the original Girls Cupcake Scarf which now includes the hat pattern in three sizes and a smaller version of the cupcake. Professionally edited and includes special stitch instructions.

You can find it in my etsy shop !
Or on Ravelry!

New Fall/Winter 2008 items!

I just finished up most of my new Fall/Winter 2008/2009 line! I am so excited about it! And I even got a few of the items listed! First is this amazing hat and scarf set! It's one size fits most and your choice of two color combinations!

I also have listed The "Beckie" Purse! Also custom crocheted for you and available in your choice of two colors, both with fabulous Amy Butler fabric lining!

And don't forget about baby! Just look at these adorable Ruffle and Ribbon socks! Makes those little toes even cuter!

I also want to say THANK YOU to my friend Robin of Little Boutique Models for all the amazing pictures!

July Free Pattern!

Ok, here it is! The free crochet pattern for July! Again , please read and follow my copyright info....THANKS! Also, this pattern has not been tested, so if you find any errors, please contact me and let me know so that I can fix it.

Picot Mesh Scarf Pattern
by Jennifer J. Cirka/Jaybird Designs

A fun and flirtly scarf for everyday wear.

Copyright
Copyright 2008 by Jennifer J. Cirka (aka Jaybird Designs) all rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use or for gifts only! Sales of this finished product are discouraged. No part of this
document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the author. Please feel free to link back to this pattern.

Materials
~MC: Bernat Bamboo Natural Blends or any Bulky (5) weight yarn – sample is in Rosehip, 2 skiens needed

~K-10.5 / 6.5 mm crochet hook

~Yarn Needle

Finished Size 5” wide by 55” long, easily customizable
Gauge Not important

Pattern
With MC, ch 20. (or a multiple of 4 sts + 4)

Row 1: sc in 8^th ch from hook. Ch3, sl st in sc just made (picot). *ch5, sk 3 chs, sc in next ch ch3, sl st in sc just made (picot). Repeat from * across. Finish with ch5, sc in last ch.

Row 2: Turn, ch5. sk first sc, sc in first ch5 sp. Ch3, sl st in sc just made (picot). *Ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Ch3, sl st in sc just made (picot). Repeat from * across. Finish with sc in beginning ch8 sp.

Row 3: Turn, ch5. sk first sc, sc in first ch5 sp. Ch3, sl st in sc just made (picot). *Ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Ch3, sl st in sc just made (picot). Repeat from * across. Finish with sc in beginning ch5 sp of previous row.

Repeat row 3 until desired length is achieved. My sample has a total of 59 rows

Row 60: turn, ch5. sc in first ch5 sp. *ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Repeat from * across. Finish with a sc in beginning ch5 sp of previous row. Finish off and weave in ends.

OHhhhhh!! Pretty!!

OK, so you know that yarn you have had lying around? It's just too pretty to use and you want to find the perfect item for it?? Well, I finally found mine, LOL!!

I've had a bag of Moda Dea Beadnick in white for a looooooong time now. Never knew what to make with it. So this weekend, as I was looking for patterns to make, I found a pretty scarf and thought this yarn would be lovely! The scarf is a gift for one of Heather's preschool teachers. I really hope she likes it!

I love how all the little seed bead look like confetti! I've got a few more skiens left, maybe I'll make a few more to list!

Think Pink!

In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I have written a pink skinny scarf pattern to help support Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Research. 100% of it's proceeds will be donated to worthy Breast Cancer related charities. This scarf is great for showing your support or for the Breast Cancer fighter/survivor that you know! You can find it only at the Pink Zebra Boutiuque! Click on the picture to be taken to the listing!