Your step-by-step guide to crocheting the Amelia Scarf
Hey there, stitch superstar! You’ve just unlocked the secret sauce to making your very own Amelia Beanie — and we’re excited to be stitching it out with you.
This guide will be your BFF through the entire journey. Whether you’re brand new to crochet or just here for a refresh, we’ll take you from “how do I hold this hook?” to “look what I made!” — one cozy row at a time.
Firstly, let's look at what's covered in this blog.
INCLUDED IN YOUR KIT
Your kit comes with everything you need to make your masterpiece. Inside your drawstring bag you'll find:
🕺 10mm crochet hook |
The only tool you'll need. |
🧶 4 x balls Cardigang Chunky Yarn |
In either Everyday or Premium depending on your order. |
👆 A darning needle |
To sew in any loose ends. |
🤓 Your printed pattern |
We assume you've got that since you made it here! |
🫶 A 'Made By Me' tag |
You can sew into your finished knit. |
You'll also want to have a pair of scissors, a pen and a tape measure handy.
Let’s Start with Some Practise
Before we dive into the good stuff, let’s warm up those hands and that hook. Think of this like stretching before a workout — except comfier, cuter, and way more fun.
Grab some of the yarn from your kit (just a little, you’ve got enough to spare!), and get familiar with the motions. Try out the stitches you’ll be using in this pattern. This is your time to mess it up, try again, and feel things out — no pressure, no judgement, just you and your new fave hobby.
Bonus: practising now = fewer headaches later (trust us on this one).
Here’s what you’ll need to know for this pattern — we’ve linked each tutorial so you can follow along step-by-step:
Take your time, replay the videos as many times as you need, and don’t stress if it feels a little awkward at first — everyone starts here 💖
Time to Test Your Gauge
Once you’re feeling comfy with the stitches, it’s time to check your gauge. We know, we know — it sounds technical, but it’s really just about making sure your tension matches the pattern.
Why? Because different crocheters = different stitch tightness. And we want your finished masterpiece to end up just the right size.
So grab your measuring tape, crochet a little swatch, and let’s make sure you’re on track before the main event begins.
THE AMELIA SCARF
If done correctly, your 10x10cm swatch should be 8 stitches wide and 4 rows high when made in double crochet on a 10mm hook.
STEP 1
Chain 10 + 2 stitches (the +2 makes your turning chain - so 12 chain stitches total).
STEP 2
Then work in double crochet for 6 rows.
STEP 3
Measure a 10x10cm square and count your stitches and rows within that space to make sure you're crocheting at the correct tension.
If you've got more stitches or rows than the instructions say you should have, your work is a little too tight, and if you've got less your work is too loose. Adjust your tension by holding the yarn a little more tightly/ loosely as you crochet.
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Stitch out in style.
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Let's STITCH Up A storm
It's time to dive into our pattern. The Amelia Scarf is perfect for beginners. In fact, we designed her specially for newbies who want an easy-as-pie project. So chunky, so cosy and so your new favourite.
SCARF
STEP 1:
Using your 10mm hook and colour 1, chain on your foundation chain of 18 stitches.
💭 Try to make your chain stitches as evenly sized as possible. Don't pull the loops too tight because you'll struggle to work into these loops in your first row. On the other hand, if you make your loops too loose, your project will look a little messy.
Once you've chained, you'll move onto the first row of double crochet stitch.
STEP 2:
In this first row you're working into the chain so you'll insert your hook into one of the bars of your chain stitch.
To start insert your hook into the 4th chain. Skipping the first 3 chains gives you the height you need to complete the first row. Then do a double crochet into the 4th chain. Repeat into every chain until the end of the row. You'll have 15 stitches after you've completed this row.
Chain 3 to make your turning chain and then turn your work.
STEP 4:
You'll continue working in double crochet for a total of 78 rows.
You can change colour as frequently as you'd like, or you can change when you've finished a ball - up to you!
To keep the colour changes clean, you'll want to change colour before you chain your turning chain for the next row. To change colour, yarn over with the new colour, chain 3 and then you can secure the ends by tying them in a knot.
💭 One of the things we found the hardest when we were learning to knit was keeping track of our rows. Before we were able to easily identify a row of stitches we used a pen and paper to keep track. That's why we've included handy circles in our patterns - you can tick them off as you go.
TASSELS
You'll use the yarn left over to make your tassels. You'll add 8 tassels to each end of the scarf.
STEP 1
Cut 16 equal-length strands of yarn in each colour - 32 total. Make the lengths about twice as long as you want your tassels to be.
STEP 2
Grab 2 strands, fold them in half, and pinching the loop, use your crochet hook to pull the piece through the edge of your scarf. Then, pull the ends through the loop and tug to secure. Space your tassels out evenly along the edge.
Trim to tidy up any uneven bits—and voilà, tassel magic!
The last thing we do is weave in any loose ends in the scarf - from where a new ball was joined mid-way through a row or where you encountered a knot in the yarn. You use your darning needle and weave those ends back into the scarf so they are nicely hidden away.
In a bind and need a little more help?
Email us at stitchup@cardigang.com.au and we'll be able to help! Whether you're just starting out, or you've got a specific question or problem (dropped a stitch, no stress!), we're here to get you out of a bind.
WEAR, SHARE AND FLAUNT YOUR MASTERPIECE
You stitched it. You slayed it. Now it’s time to share it! 💖 Tag us @cardigang_knits so we can lose our minds over your masterpiece. Compliments guaranteed. 💅🧶
