So two things happened this week:

1. I decided to finally try this finger crochet thing. If you haven't heard of it, don't feel too behind - it's been floating around on the internet only for a little while. I'd seen lots of chunky, cuddly, squishy things made with this technique and I waited long enough - the time is now!

2. I realized I had a pile of chunky beautiful yarn scraps hanging around from when I made THESE granny squares for the Craft Yarn Council. So what do we do with a big ole pile of beautiful yarn scraps? Make a scrappy scarf of course!

So I gathered my pile of pastel Red Heart Grande Metallic yarn and tried out this finger crochet thing.

Basically the premise behind this technique is to replace the crochet hook with one index finger. A great solution for when you've forgotten your hook out and about, or just want to try out a new technique - I found it to be super fun! (I've also heard that some have luck learning to crochet this way. But I think that's kind of akin to learning to "play guitar" on a rock band video game. Not the same)



ANYWHO

{I get so off topic. I'm sorry.}

If you're new to the finger crochet game - fret not! I have a whole slew of photos below to help you out.

This pattern is the easiest I've ever written I think. No hook. Repeat the same row over and over until desired length. No nonsense here. Just straight up crochetin'.

Try out this fun style - I know this chunky scarf will be your best friend this fall!

PATTERN:
Materials:
-Red Heart Grande Metallic in every colorway offered (Vista, Mulberry, Wisteria, Glacier, Smoke, Straw) -  (about a half skein of each - if using whole skeins, you need 3)
-Index finger
-Extra large tapestry needle


*Note: See photos below for finger crochet technique!

With Vista, begin with a slip knot, Ch 10, Sc in 2nd Ch from hook, Sc in each st across, Ch 1, turn (9)
Rows 2-83: Sc in each st across, Ch 1, turn (9)
Row 84: Sc in each st across, finish off, weave all ends (9)
Color changes are as follows:
Row 7: Change color to Mulberry
Row 21: Change color to Wisteria
Row 35: Change color to Glacier
Row 49: Change color to Smoke
Row 63: Change color to Straw
Row 77: Change color to Vista

To Finger Crochet:
Simply treat your finger as the crochet hook!



Insert your finger into the loop



Insert your finger through both loops of the first stitch



Yarn over and draw up a loop



Yarn over



Pull through both loops on your finger



You're ready for the next stitch! Just keep going with this and you're golden!


Don't forget to PIN this project to your Pinterest boards!


Hope you have fun with this new kind of crochet!