I’m a big fan of knit and crochet designer Teva Durham. In her books, Loop-d-Loop and Loop-d-Loop Crochet, she translated her distinctive style into wearable garments. Yes, there were some that may have pushed the envelope, but on the whole, you could see them being worn.

When her yarns arrived last month, I couldn’t wait to use them. I chose to make the Crochet Scarf with Flower from Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham, Volume 3 using Shale yarn. Shale is a combination of matte brushed mohair and a shiny viscose wrap in a coordinating shade. It’s a very new look for Loop, which I was excited to try.

The scarf is crocheted on a large hook and worked lengthwise. The flower is attached at one end and serves as a button that you push through any of the open spaces. The scarf can be worn short with a long tail, as a big circle, or anywhere in between.

I was so pleased with the results that I made a second one. This is a great project for newer crocheters because you use a variety of stitches. For experienced crocheters, you’ll be done in a night and have a beautiful scarf to wear the next day.

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