Bacon & Eggs Scarf (Crochet)
Make a playful "bacon-and-eggs" crocheted scarf: wavy bacon stripes and sunny-side-up egg appliqués to sew on. Finished size: about 7" (18 cm) wide x 64" (162.5 cm) long; adjust length as desired.
Materials
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4 / Aran). Approximate amounts: Deep red 200 yd (183 m); Rosy pink 150 yd (137 m); Cream/ivory (fat edge & egg white) 150 yd (137 m); Golden yellow (yolks) 50 yd (46 m). Amounts are approximate and depend on yarn brand and desired scarf length.
- Hook (crochet): US H/8 (5.0 mm) / UK old 6 / Metric 5.0 mm
- Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, blocking pins (optional), stitch holders or spare yarn for color carries.
Gauge
14 sc x 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) measured after resting, using 5.0 mm hook. Adjust hook size to match gauge; gauge affects final width and yardage.
Abbreviations (US terms)
ch = chain; sc = single crochet; hdc = half double crochet; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip stitch; st(s) = stitch(es); inc = increase (2 sc in same st); dec = decrease (sc2tog); BLO = back loop only; FLO = front loop only.
Notes
This scarf uses a shallow chevron/ripple to create the wavy "bacon" look. Work flat in rows. Color changes can be carried or fastened off; I recommend fastening off for clean stripe edges and fewer trapped strands for appliqué placement. Make eggs separately and sew on.
Stitch pattern & foundation
Choose a foundation chain that is a multiple of 12 + 2. Sample scarf: ch 86 (12 x 7 + 2) for ~7" width. Work in the ripple repeat below to create waves that mimic bacon.
Establishing rows
- Row 1 (RS): sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Ripple shaping (12-st repeat)
Row A (shaping row): ch 1, turn, *sc in next 4 sts, dec (sc2tog) over next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 3 sc in next st (peak); repeat from * across; end with sc in final st. Turn.
Row B: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, maintaining position of peaks and valleys. Repeat Rows A & B across the length.
Color sequence (example to make bacon-like marbling)
- Cream fat edge: 4 rows
- Deep red (meat): 8 rows
- Rosy pink (lean): 4 rows
- Deep red: 6 rows
- Repeat the cream/red/pink/red sequence across the scarf so the striping alternates and reads like bacon. Vary row counts slightly for a more organic look.
Sample working notes
- When changing color, finish last st of the old color by pulling through with the new color, or fasten off and join new color in the first st of the next row if you prefer tidy ends.
- Carry small floats behind for short color runs only; otherwise weave in ends later.
- Make the ripple sharper or softer by adjusting counts in the shaping row: more stitches between decreases makes gentler waves; fewer makes sharper.
Optional border
When scarf reaches desired length, fasten off and weave in ends. Optional single-crochet border in cream: join with sl st in corner, sc evenly around; place 3 sc in each valley and 2 sc in each peak to maintain the ripple shape. Fasten off and weave ends.
Egg appliqués (sunny-side-up)
Make 4–6 eggs for a sample look; make more or fewer as desired. Each egg is about 3–3.5" (8–9 cm) diameter.
- Egg white (cream/white): Rnd 1: make magic ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring (8). Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (16). Rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next; repeat around (24). Rnd 4: sc around; for a slightly irregular egg shape, work 2 sc in 4–6 spaced stitches instead of evenly increasing. Fasten off leaving yarn tail for sewing.
- Yolk (golden yellow): Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6). Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12). Optional Rnd 3: sc around or make a small puff: (yo, insert hook, pull up loop, repeat to make a puff) if you want the yolk to have dimension. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew yolk to center of egg white with small whipstitches or mattress stitches; position slightly off-center for a natural look. Lightly stuff yolk with a tiny bit of fiberfill before sewing if you want it raised.
Placement and sewing
- Plan placement by laying the scarf flat and arranging eggs. Pin in place with rust-free pins.
- Sew egg appliqués through the egg white only to maintain yolk dimension. Use matching yarn and a tapestry needle; small invisible stitches around the rim keep appliqué secure.
- Weave in all ends and trim.
Sizing adjustments
To make scarf wider add 12 sts (one ripple repeat) per extra ripple. To make it longer repeat rows until desired length. Yardage will scale accordingly.
Care
Machine wash gentle or hand wash cold; reshape and lay flat to dry. Avoid high heat to keep yarn and appliqué shape.
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