Merino Infinity Scarf

BioSock luxury sock yarn has truly proven itself for me.  Along with the gloves, it is also worth making a matching neck warmer using the same V-stitch pattern.

BioSock Organic is a blend of 75% merino wool and 25% biodegradable nylon. The yarn is incredibly soft, non-itchy, warm, and thanks to the nylon, also very durable. It has an excellent yardage – one 100g skein contains 400 meters.  For spring and autumn, you can use a single strand for sweaters, blankets, throws, hats, neck warmers, scarves, or gloves. For harsh winter, simply hold the yarn double. And in summer? Try an airy, lace pattern for a shawl or a light wrap cardigan! You’ll be surprised how great BioSock yarn feels even on cooler summer days.  And in the worst case? You can always crochet  socks and gloves from it.

You can buy BioSock Organic at Hunor.cz. For easier winding into cakes, I recommend using a yarn winder and umbrella swift.

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The neck warmer is made from a 120 cm long and 17 cm wide strip, crocheted back and forth in rows. In the final row, the strip is joined together to form a loop. You can finish the edge with a decorative stitch pattern, such as small shell arches. The neck warmer is designed to wrap around the neck twice, and the yarn consumption is two skeins—with enough left over for a matching pair of gloves. If you have three skeins, you can make a triple-wrap cowl.

A stylish scarf is also a great option. In that case, you simply don’t join the ends in the last row and decorate them with fringes instead. For the scarf, crochet to a length of 200–210 cm, depending on your height.

As for the stitch pattern—although it may not look like it at first glance—I used my favourite V-stitch. It consists of two half double crochets crocheted together and one chain stitch.
The first row should contain an odd number of stitches, because the first row of V-stitches is worked into the spaces. Crochet back and forth in rows until you reach the desired length. I chose a slightly larger hook, 5 mm, to let the yarn “bloom” and give the project a wonderfully airy and fluffy feel. BioSock Organic is completely non-itchy and beautifully warm.

TIP: For the cowl and glove set, you can use any sock yarn that feels comfortable on the skin. Take a look at the Regia sock yarns. It was Regia that introduced the legendary 75/25 blend almost a century ago—still the perfect formula for long-lasting sock yarns.

Wishing you lots of joy with your Merino Infinity Scarf! Would you like to inspire others or share your experience with crocheting the cowl or scarf? Feel free to upload your photos to KRAMPOLINKA Facebook Group. For easy searching on Instagram, please use the hashtag #tunelbiosock or #salabiosock. If you tag me, I’ll be happy to share your post in my Stories.

Merino Infinity Scarf 

Yarn: any sock yarn of your choice (100g/400-420m)
Yarn needed: 2 skeins for the full set (cowl + gloves)
Hook sizes: 4 mm (US G) and 5 mm (US H)
Dimensions: 143 cm (56.5 in) before joining, width 22 cm (8.5 in)
Notions: yarn needle, label/tag
Time estimate: approx. 10 hours
Skill level: Beginner-friendly

Stitches (US terms)

• sl st – slip stitch
• ch – chain
• hdc V-stitch – 2 hdc worked together into one space, ch 1
• hdc – half double crochet
• sc – single crochet

Instructions

The cowl or scarf is crocheted from a foundation chain, worked back and forth in rows. The turning chain for hdc = ch 2. Each row ends with 1 hdc into the second chain of the turning chain. If you tend to tighten your tension as you crochet, feel free to adjust your hook size to keep the project evenly wide from start to finish.

SCARF / NECK WARMER, rows with 4 mm (US G) hook

Row 1: Ch 50 + ch 2 to turn.

Row 2: Work hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook, then hdc across to the end. (51 sts)

Switch to 5 mm (US H) hook

Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first stitch), YO, insert hook into the space between the first and second stitches, pull up a loop; YO, insert hook into the next space, pull up a loop; YO, pull through all loops, ch 1 (first V-stitch made). Work the next V-stitch into the next space, remembering the ch 1 between V-stitches. End with hdc in the 2nd ch of the turning chain, turn. (25 V-stitches)

Row 4: Ch 2, YO, insert hook under the next ch-1 space, pull up a loop; YO, insert hook under the following ch-1 space, pull up a loop; YO, pull through all loops, ch 1. Repeat across. End with hdc in the 2nd ch of the turning chain, turn. (25 V-stitches)

Rows 5–158: Ch 2, work V-stitches into each ch-1 space across, ending with hdc in the 2nd ch of the turning chain, turn. (25 V-stitches)

Row 159 (Joining row, 4 mm / US G hook): Ch 2, work 2 hdc into each ch-1 space between V-stitches, end with hdc into the turning chain, turn. If making a scarf, skip joining and simply work Row 160 in single crochet.

Row 160 (Seaming): Fold both short ends together and seam across with sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

Weave in all loose yarn ends and decorate with a label if desired.

Copyright Notice

This pattern is for personal use only. For commercial use, please contact me directly. Always include the source credit: www.krampolinka.com. The pattern is designed specifically for this yarn, hook size, and my personal tension. If you use a different yarn, hook, or tension, your final product may vary in size or shape.

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