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This free crochet scarf pattern is super fun and is great for beginners as well as experienced crocheters. Young children and the young at heart will have fun crocheting this cheerful scarf, and won’t be able to help but to be happy when wearing it.  This crochet scarf pattern is easy, and once you have the two row repeat down, you’ll be able to fly through the length of it and you’ll have a finished product in no time.  If you are a beginner, learn how to crochet with multiple colors with this pattern.  This is a great scarf pattern for kids because if they accidentally lose it in the snow on the playground, they’ll be able to spot it quickly.

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver, less than 1/3 skein of each of the following colors:

• Pumpkin
• Spring Green
• Royal
• Cherry Red
• Bright Yellow
• Purple

Crochet Hook: Size I

Gauge:  Gauge is not important for this project.

Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): Yarn over, insert hook in specified stitch and draw up a loop; three loops on the hook. Keeping these three loops on hook, yarn over and draw up a loop in the next stitch. Half double crochet decrease made.

Pattern:

In Red, ch 15.

Row 1: ch1 turn, hdc dec, hdc in the next 12, work 2 hdc in the last stitch ( 15 total )

Row 2: ch1, work 2 hdc in the first stich, 1 hdc in the next 12, hdc dec in the last two. (15 total)

Switch to Orange, leave a long tail to weave in and keep all tails on one side of the scarf for a cleaner look.

Row 3: ch 1 turn, hdc dec, hdc in the next 12, work 2 hdc in the last stitch ( 15 total )

Row 4:  ch1, work 2 hdc in the first stich, 1 hdc in the next 12, hdc dec in the last two. (15 total)
Switch to Yellow

Row 5: ch1 1 turn, hdc dec, hdc in the next 12, work 2 hdc in the last stitch ( 15 total )

Row 6: ch1, work 2 hdc in the first stich, 1 hdc in the next 12, hdc dec in the last two. (15 total)
Switch to Green

Row 7: ch1 1 turn, hdc dec, hdc in the next 12, work 2 hdc in the last stitch ( 15 total )

Row 8: ch1, work 2 hdc in the first stich, 1 hdc in the next 12, hdc dec in the last two. (15 total)
Switch to Blue

Row 9:  ch1 1 turn, hdc dec, hdc in the next 12, work 2 hdc in the last stitch ( 15 total )

Row 10: ch1, work 2 hdc in the first stich, 1 hdc in the next 12, hdc dec in the last two. (15 total)
Switch to Purple

Row 11: ch1, turn, hdc dec, hdc in the next 12, work 2 hdc in the last stitch ( 15 total )

Row 12: ch1, work 2 hdc in the first stich, 1 hdc in the next 12, hdc dec in the last two. (15 total)
complete rows 1-12 six more times for a regular length scarf complete them 8 more times for a fun longer scarf.

Tip: at the beginning of each new color you start with a hdc dec and end with a 2hdc. The 2nd row is the reverse you start with a 2hdc and end with a hdc decrease  

Don’t forget to weave in your ends and add fringe at the end if you wish.

{**Bonus**}
Check out these other Rainbow themed free crochet patterns.  These all make great gifts and are perfect for spreading cheer!

Colorful Crochet Clutch by Moogly	Rainbow Sunshine Lovely by Cre8tion Crochet
Rainbow Pride Crochet Bracelet by Jessie	Cheerful Scarf by CrochetChiq.com

What is your favorite color of the rainbow?

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Mary Kathryn Vaughn is a published crochet designer and also blogs about family topics, crafts and anything yarn related. She is CYCA certified, a YouTube host, and a member of the CGOA. She is the proud mom of two young boys and is very active teaching various arts to the youth in her community. She loves connecting with new people and teaches whenever she can.

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