“Loopy” is a neckwarmer that’s made as a loop, a scarf with no ends. It can be made skinny or wide. It can be worn looped or unwrapped, or maybe even as a shawl or capelet if it was the right size. Make one for yourself or to give to family and friends this Christmas!

Design notes: Start with chains of at least 72 inches in length for a large scarf that can be worn doubled. Mine is 300 chains. Make a shorter chain to make a smaller scarf. Pattern stitch is in multiples of 6 stitches. 16 rounds make a scarf at least 7” tall. Add more rounds for taller scarf.

I’m anxious of making a long chain then joining them without twisting. So this scarf is made by joining only after the first round where there’s much less chance of twisting. But you can deliberately twist once to make a moebius scarf.

Use multi-colour / self-striping yarn that has long strands of colour. This makes for the best alternating stripes of colour in the pattern. Substitute yarn and suitable hook freely, aiming for good wool or wool blends for warmth, stretch, softness.

Happy crocheting!