THE HAPPY SCARF; A forked Cluster Stitch Scarf

I really enjoyed making the Happy Scarf! The yarn just made me, well, HAPPY! In addition, the forked cluster stitch has a fun rhythm to it. Together, the stitch and yarn made this scarf a joy to create. In other words, The Happy Scarf; A Forked Cluster Stitch Scarf, is simply HAPPY! I am sure you will enjoy this pattern as much as I did!

THE YARN: Lion Brand Mandala Ombre’, Happy

While browsing the yarn at Walmart, a cake of Mandala yarn by Lion Brand caught my eye. The bright colors of the yarn just made me smile. I thought to myself, this yarn just makes me feel happy. So I turned the yarn cake over to read the color name of the yarn. Chuckling to myself, I decided right then and there I was going to buy a couple cakes of this yarn. I wasn’t sure what I would make from the Happy yarn, but I was still going to get it.

After looking at the yarn cake for a while, I decided I would make a scarf from it. Now, I just needed a pattern or stitch to use with it. After testing some new stitches I had found, I thought it would be cool to try the Forked cluster stitch. I am so glad I did, the scarf turned out amazing!

THE HAPPY SCARF; A forked CLuster Stitch Scarf

The forked cluster stitch creates groups of clusters by working across multiple stitches. This technique creates a fork look at the bottom of the stitch. The stitch also creates a unique texture that is fun, as well as eye appealing.

Don’t forget to check out the Forked Cluster Stitch in my stitch library. As one of my favorite stitches, I think it should be in everyone’s stitch repertoire. It is a great stitch for scarves, shawls and even blankets, and works great with many kinds of yarn.

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The Happy Scarf; A Forked Cluster Stitch Scarf Pattern

MATERIALS:

• Yarn: 1 skein Mandala Ombre’ by Lion Brand in the color Happy
• Crochet hook size I/9
• tapestry needle
• scissors

• Gauge: 13 stitches and 5 rows equals 4″
• Finished size: 6″ X 53″

PATTERN NOTES

• The pattern is worked in rows across the scarf.
• The pattern should be a bit longer, so simply add more rows to pattern to get the length you would like.
• Chain 4 a the beginning of each row counts a s double crochet and ch 1.

STITCHES:

• chain-ch
• Forked Cluster: Yo, insert hook into indicated stitch, Yo and draw up a tall loop. Yo, insert hook into the next ch, Yo and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook). Next, (Yo, draw through 3 loops) twice (first FC) made. Then, *Yo and insert hook into same ch as last FC, Yo and draw up a loop. Yo insert hook into the next ch, Yo and draw up a loop. Then, (Yo and draw through 3 loops) twice.

FOUNDATION CHAIN:

Any number of chains + 4 chains. I chained ? for this scarf.

ROW 1:

YO, insert hook into the 5th chain from hook. YO, draw up a loop.(2 x) in same ch. (5 loops on hook). YO, pull thru 4 loops on your hook (1st leg of Fcl made). Sk 1 ch. YO, insert hook into the next ch, yo, pull up a tall loop. (2 times) (6 loops on your hook). YO, pull through 4 loops. YO, pull through 3 loops. Ch 2. *YO, insert hook into the next chain. YO, draw up a loop.(2 x) in same ch. (5 loops on hook). YO, pull thru 4 loops on your hook (1st leg of Fcl made). Sk 1 ch. YO, insert hook into the next ch, yo, pull up a tall loop. (2 times) (6 loops on your hook). YO, pull through 4 loops. YO, pull through 3 loops. Ch 2* Repeat across to last chain. DC in the last ch.

ROW 2:

Ch 4 and turn. (counts as a dc+ ch 1) In first ch-1 space, YO and pull up a tall loop (2x). YO and pull through 4 loops. Now, YO and insert into the next ch-2 space and pull up a tall loop (2x) (6 loops on hook). YO and pull through 4 loops. YO and pull through 3 loops. Ch 2. *YO and insert into the same sp as last Fcl and you and pull up a loop. (2x) YO and pull through 4 loops. YO and insert into next ch-2 sp, YO and pull up a tall loop. (2x). YO and pull through 4 loops. Yo and pull through 3 loops. ch 2* Repeat across the row to last ch-2sp. Start fcl in ch-2 space and finish second leg of fcl in ch 4 turning ch. Ch 1 and DC in the 3rd ch of the tch.

Repeat Row 2 for until desired length or until scarf reaches 30″ long?

FINAL NOTE ON THE HAPPY SCARF; A Forked Cluster Stitch Scarf Pattern

Once again, I hope that you have enjoyed this Happy Scarf; A Forked Cluster Stitch Scarf pattern. Please be sure to share your versions of this pattern with me. Thanks for stopping by DulceBella Designs! Until next time, sit, relax, and stay a while and always glorify God by creating beautiful crochet art!