Just as the first hints of fall are in the air, here is the Butternut Squash Neckwarmer! Crocheted with a simple but beautiful stitch sequence, this is a fabulous and lighting fast project that you can have finished before the first autumn leaf falls from the tree. Make one for yourself and several for others as we approach gift making season!
Butternut Squash Neckwarmer
By Jennifer Dickerson
Materials:
- N (9.0 mm) Crochet Hook
- 1 Skein Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
- 2 Buttons (Note: this neckwarmer does not have button holes, it uses the lacy holes in the garment as button holes. When selecting your buttons be sure they will comfortably fit through the holes before sewing them on.
- Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
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| Aren't these buttons great? They are made from recycled materials...I love their texture and rustic appearance. |
- Width-6.5 inches
- Length-the neckwarmer pictured is 26 inches long. If you need yours to be a bit longer, just work extra rows as needed until desired length is reached.
Instructions:
Ch 19
Foundation Row: In the 4th chain from the hook, work dc, ch 1, dc in the same ch. *Skip two chains and work dc, ch 1, dc in the same ch. Repeat 3 more times from * to end, then in the last ch, work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in the same ch.
Row 1: Turn, ch 3 and work dc, ch 1, dc in each of the chain 1 spaces from the previous row (center of each "V"). At the end of the row, finish with a dc in the last space (ch 3 turning space).
Repeat row 1 until neckwarmer is desired length.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and you're all finished! Sew buttons with placing them as shown.
© Jennifer Dickerson 2013
Please note: Patterns are for personal and charity use only. In addition, if you enjoy the pattern, please link to it, but do not copy the pattern to your own website or blog (including other languages). Thank you!
Thank you for this wonderful neckwarmer and I appreciate that you use readily available yarn. :) I will be making some of these for Christmas gifts. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome! I usually prefer to use yarn for gifts that is easy to care for...I enjoy hand washing and blocking, but not everyone else does I'm sure:)
DeleteLOVE IT!!! Thanks so much I see a Christmas gift for my daughter and my mother
ReplyDeleteYay! They sure are lucky to have someone making them crocheted things!
DeleteI just finished the fiona button scarf 4 my grand daughter in law who just had a neck operation & I hope she enjoys the scarf. I purchased the color that was in the picture & it was a beauty when finished. My next scarf is going to be the butternut 1 & my grand daughter in law is a blond so it should be marvelous on her. Thanks 4 such wonderful patterns. I also make hats 4 newborns & take them 2 hospitals & also hats for chemo patients.
DeleteTHANK YOU!! I was looking for a very sinple project to begin crocheting again. This is perfect. Thank you for your gift of this free pattern.
ReplyDeletecjmgranny
Yay! So glad you like it...happy crocheting to you!
DeleteThank you very much for sharing your wonderful patterns & tutorials. This neckwarmer was exactly what I was looking for! I also love those buttons with the big holes. It looks like you sewed them on with the same yarn. That really makes the buttons stand out. Very clever idea! I even went to AC Moore today with my 40% off coupon & bought the yarn. Now all I need is to find the time to crochet it. :)
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Awesome! Thanks and enjoy!
DeleteLove this neckwarmer!!!
ReplyDeleteWill definitely try to make it!
Love,
Tania
Thank yo so much! :) Have fun!
Deletebeautiful neck warmer and I love the color, I totally plan on making a few... what size are the buttons you used?
ReplyDeleteCrochet_Phynix
Thanks! They were about 1.5 inches wide...I tested them first by slipping them through one of the holes before I sewed them on though...hope that helps! :)
DeleteThank you. It does help. What is the actual name of the color you used, I really do love it and want to make a bunch for a group that I am part of.
DeleteI made one like this as a gift to a friend. Thank you for sharing the pattern. Very easy to follow, it didn't take me long to finish. I would love to make another one soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat, I am so glad you enjoyed the pattern, I love this too for gifts!
DeleteFinally, I was able to blog about this Butternut Squash Neckwarmer, featuring the friend to whom it was given. http://gardenchefsneedleandpen.blogspot.com/2013/05/labor-of-love.html
DeleteHi, I'm new to goggle's blog, so im not sure how to follow you, but either way, I like this neck warmer is cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, so glad you like it! You can follow either by entering your email above to receive each post in your inbox, or you can become a follower of the blog by clicking on the "join this site" button above...
DeleteHappy crocheting to you!
Yay!!! Thank you for the pattern!!! I will be crocheting this for charity and gifts!!!♥
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome!
DeleteThank you for sharing this great pattern! I have been looking for a small project to expand my crochet skills and to have something to do while waiting in the car at school pickups, etc.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! A crocheter and knitter is never bored...always something to do! :)
DeleteI drive a school bus and load/unload wheelchairs. I can't wear scarfs as they get in the way when I bend down to secure/unsecure the chairs. I've been looking for a pattern that would keep my neck warm and not hang down and I think this will work perfectly!! I am excited to try this! Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, glad you like it! Thanks for your kind comment!
DeleteAh! This is gorgeous and I love, love, love this color!!! Beautiful work. I'm going to make a couple of these for Christmas gifts. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern. What a blessing. (o:
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your sweet words! You made my day! Happy crocheting to you!!
DeleteThank you so much for the pattern! I've made 2 of these and 3 of the fiona scarf/cowl for christmas presents thus far. I'm at the finding buttons phase ...Where did you get your buttons? Any place special? What is the manufacturer/style #? I tried to bring my project to the store to match up, but I don't have a good eye at all!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome! I got mine (the ones shown above) at the local fabric store, they have so many it is overwhelming! I also love getting buttons from Knit Picks. Another great place to hunt for buttons is antique stores! I got a few Victorian ones last summer that I treasure. Plus when you give something with an antique button, it is something neat to tell your recipient!
DeleteThanks for the pattern! I've tried it a few times but I'm having a little trouble with the beginning. In the foundation row after working the dc and chaining 1, dc'ing in the same chain is where I'm getting confused..
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! All that means is that you do the double crochet, then the chain 1, then another double crochet...but all in one chain. That will give you that "V" shape...hope that helps!
DeleteThis was great! Thank you. I made one for my mother-in-law for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, she is lucky to get a handmade lovely from you!
DeleteI just made this. It is wider than the 6 1/2 inches but it turned out beautiful. I used a size k crochet hook. I used the same yarn that it called for and I just had enough. Thanks for posting this pattern. I can't wait to wear it tomorrow, I'm sure it will keep me warm.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it! Happy wearing!
DeleteYou mentioned that the buttons were made from recyled materials. What were these made of, and where can I find ideas on how to make buttons from other materials? Love, love your site! So glad I found it (thanks to allfreecrochet.com!)
ReplyDeleteYes, they are! I got them from a local fabric store, JoAnn Fabrics I believe. When I bought them I got these and a very similar looking set, I can't tell now which was which by looking at the picture! Anyhow, one set was made from recycled plastic and the other set was made from coconut wood. If memory serves me correctly though, I think these were the recycled plastic ones.
DeleteWhat a neat idea to make your own buttons! Never before attempted this, but I'm sure if you Google it you will find a plethora of information (gotta love Google :)
Think I am making it harder than it is but for Row1: am I doing a DC in each stitch for a total of 19 DCs across? Or skipping some stitches? I've tried three times and it just doesn't look right! So excited to make this! If I can just get it right! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteFor row 1 you want to do a dc, ch 1, dc in each of the spaces made from the v shapes in the previous row. That way the v's will have a stacked appearance. Make sure too you are working in the spaces and not the stitches too. I hope that helps!
DeleteWhen I do row 1 with a dc, ch1, dc in each space, it gets wider. I've tried it a number of times and cant seem to get it right. Any suggestions? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes! In row 1, be sure in the last space to do only 1 dc, and not the dc, ch1, dc. If you do that in the last space it will increase and make a triangle instead of a rectangle.
DeleteHi Jennifer, Thanks for this pattern... I recently made this pattern for my personal use and its really quick and simple to follow it. Do visit my blog in coming weeks to see my project.
ReplyDeleteHoorray! So glad you like it! I would most definitely love to see it, Let me know when it is up!
DeleteJennifer, you have instructed me on my first project! I've made two wraps in two days. Your instructions are wonderful! I'm truly grateful and inspired. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Congratulations on your first project and thank you for your kind comment!
DeleteI love your pretty patterns! Thank you so much! I crochet to help me through chemotherapy, and I really appreciate all the hard work you have put into your patterns.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment...sending you a big hug from one crocheter to another too :)
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