Meet our crochet designer of the day, Vickie Howell! She is the Celebrity Spokesperson for Caron International with whom she launched Sheep(ish), the 1st yarn in her Stitch.Rock.Love line. You can learn more about Vickie in her profile.
11 Fun Facts:
- When I was 19, I had my non-commercial radio license and was a morning drive-time DJ for a Jazz station in Orange County, CA.
- I have non-so-secret dreams of playing guitar and bass. I own both, but know how to play neither. Well, except for one, Ting Tings song.
- In my early 20′s, my plan was to work behind the scenes, as a producer. I worked at production companies in L.A., and for one of the big 3 talent agencies in the Movie & Mini-Series department. Ironically, it wasn’t until I moved to Austin that I got my first gig in front of the camera, on Knitty Gritty.
- Years ago I went to massage school only to realize that I kind of hated touching strangers.
- Until I started knitting, my favorite color was black. That’s not a fun color to work with though, so I developed a love for a saturated, retro-chic palette.
- I’m a vegetarian.
- If I could live on wine, cheese and bread alone, I would. Alas, I cannot.
- I’m a mom to three kids, ranging in age from toddler to tween.
- My dream job (other than the one that I already have) would be as a talk show host (of course with a crafty influence). I love interviewing people. Seeing what makes people tick, is fascinating!
- In high-school I was in the dance company, where my focus was on choreography modern pieces. I wasn’t very good, but man, I loved it! I still have the guilty pleasure of loving bad, dance movies.
- I love to read, and I’m a huge music and movie buff.
Vickie also wanted to provide a crochet project for you. If you leave a comment in the comments section below, you can get the chance to win the yarn needed for this project! We will randomly choose three people to win one skein of yarn each. You have until 2pm (CST) on Monday, March 26.
Doris Scarf
SIZES: One Size Fits All
CROCHETED MEASUREMENTS: 3 x 43″/8 x 109cm
MATERIALS:
- Vickie Howell for Caron Sheep(ish) (30% Wool/70% Acrylic; 167 yds/153 m) Color Gun Metal(ish)
- 5.5mm/I-9 or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
GAUGE: Take time to check your guage/ 24 sts = 4”/10 cm in pattern st.
STITCHES USED: Chain (ch) Single crochet (sc) Half double crochet (hdc) Double crochet (dc) Treble crochet (tr)
SCARF
Ch 24.
Row 1: (Sc, ch 3, sc) in 13th ch from hook, *ch 5, skip 5 ch, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch; rep from *, ending with ch 5, skip 5, sc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 7, sk 1st sc, skip 5 ch, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 loop, *ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc); rep from *, ending with a ch 5, skip 5, sc in last ch, turn.
Rep Row 2 a total of 68 times; do not fasten off.
RUFFLE
Next row: Ch 4 (counts as 1st tr), 4 tr in same st as ch, ch 5, skip 5 ch, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, skip 5 ch, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp, skip 5 ch, 5 tr in next st. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2, hdc to end. Turn. Next row: Ch 3 and dc in same st, 2 dc in next st; rep to end. Fasten off. Pick up st on corner of opposite end and rep ruffle instructions.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block if necessary.
Don’t forget: Leave a comment for your chance to win a skein of yarn to make this amazing scarf! What color would you crochet this in?
**Thanks for all the fabulous comments! Our three winners have been randomly chosen:
Johnnie Keating who said “Cute design and sized right up my alley.”
Carol who said “Thanks for the pattern. I have been crocheting for over 50 years and am still collecting patterns. I would like the yarn in any of the blue(ish) or green(ish).”
Sarah who said “I would make it in pink and give one to each my little cousins! It looks light enough to be Springy, but warm enough to keep them warm while they wait for the bus in the morning. 
I’ve never used this yarn before, but it looks like it would be fun to work with.”
Fun facts – the scarf looks really cute!
That little scarf is so cute! Would be perfect for Mother’s Day gifts…I bet you could even use it as a headband as well. I would make it in fun spring time colors…bright floral colors like purples, pinks…a soft yellow. Happy colors
Thanks for the giveaway! 
I love the sheepish line! I would either make it in purple and grey or RAINBOW!
I would crochet this up in a Yellow(ish)! Bring on spring :’]
I’d love to make this in Plum(ish)
Cute design and sized right up my alley.
Would love to make this as a gift for my sister in either a bright blue or green. Love the pattern.
Enjoyed reading your 11 fun facts and i would use a pumpkin colour for the scarf.
Vickie, I really miss seeing you on TV! I keep watching reruns of Knitty Gritty. Congratulations on Sheepish! I love seeing your new projects as they come out and was very glad you were the first designer featured here.
I like the Doris Scarf pattern. I would love to make it a deep, dark purple color. I think it would look fabulous.
this nlooks like a fun project great for gifting or knitting for charity
Wow! Great pattern, I would crochet this in ecru
I’d love to make this scarf, so pretty.
Wonderful little ladders! I am sure I would crochet this in pumpkin(ish) to bring a little rainbow into my gray and black work wardrobe! Or maybe magenta(ish) or teal(ish). OH, Delish!
Used to watch you on TV religiously. Loved it.
I admire your “zip”
Would make the scarf in Red
I believe one of my granddaughters would like this in blue(ish)! and another would like it in purple(ish)!
I would make it in coral(ish)!
Can’t wait to try this pattern. It looks so intricate, but after reading the pattern I’m sure I can make it.
I’m a crochet-a-holic and need the 12 step program. I always have yarn on the hook. I’d love to make this and would add it to my winter scarf collection OR to my gift collection. We can use this in our winters as opposed to your Austin winters! Ha! Please let me have the yarn Vickie!
Love the ruffle on this scarf. And, Vickie, I loved watching you on Knitty Gritty when I could get it.
beautiful…nice to meet you Vickie!
Hi Vickie! I’ve always felt like you were my next-door-neighbor. Up until a few years ago I too lived in Austin. “Hook ‘em Horns!” Now I live just up 35 in Killeen (Ft Hood) I loved watching Knitty Gritty. Also love this pattern. I would do this scarf in a shade of magenta for my daughter. That color really makes her blue eyes pop — and she loves scarves! Congrats and good luck with your new yarn line. See ya’!
I loved watching Knitty Gritty! That is a cute scarf I’m sure one of my granddaughters (or daughter!)would love.
Vickie,
LOVED your show! Even taped it if I couldn’t be home! Hope you’ll be back on t.v. soon.
Blessings,
Jen
What a unique pattern! Thanks for sharing!
loved the fun facts! i’d make this in cobalt(ish)…
I would love this in pink!!
Thanks for sharing some tidbits about you and your wonderful patterns.
I would love to do this pattern in red or shocking pink! Make those stitches stand out.
Cute scarf! I will be trying it!
This is an awesome project…I would love to have the yarn it was done in!!! Beautiful!
I would make the scarf in blues, my favorite color and I wear demin most of the time.
This scarf is JUST what I’ve been looking for! Thanks for the pattern!
I would use a blue/green teal color and give to my daughter who loves that color. I also love to use variegated yarns.
I’d love to do this project in purple — so pretty!
I would love to make that for my beautiful genus daughter Tess! She loves earth tones…crossing my fingers!
Cute scarf- perfect gift for my sister or niece in California. I look forward to making it!
What a pretty pattern. Would be great for me or gifts. Love the colors in your yarn.
Oh my gosh! This scarf is so pretty! Can’t wait to make it.
I need another project to work on!
Very pretty design. I think I would like to make it in either Pink or a very pretty blue.
so many accomplishments you have made in your life. congrats to you
Bright orange for some wonderful crocheted flowers…Spring has Sprung !
Very pretty! I think I’d make it in Olive.
crocheting scarves are great when watching tv and might try this sometime. If there had been a Knitty Gritty type show when I was in 20′s would have prob started knitting again and learning to crochet sooner. Thanks for the fun stuff.
This is so cute, I would make it in lilac.
Nice scarf i ll make one too in automn
Cute scarf, I like spring-ish colors.
I would make it in pink and give one to each my little cousins! It looks light enough to be Springy, but warm enough to keep them warm while they wait for the bus in the morning.
I’ve never used this yarn before, but it looks like it would be fun to work with.
Love the pattern!! I’m teaching a friend to crochet & this looks like something she would so enjoy making (me, too). It would be great in a deep toned color (teal, eggplant, pumpkin, etc). Thanks for the drawing!
I love Vickie’s crochet scarf patterns – easy, yet stunning!
Blue or purple, but I love doing everything in blue and purple.
Love the design. I haven’t had the pleasure of using the new Caron Sheep(ish) line of yarn. I love the color gun metal and will have to try it out. Thank you for the pattern.
Cheryl
Very cute pattern! Thanks for sharing. My daughters would love this in blue or pink or purple!
Love this and can’t wait to try it. I’m always looking for new and interesting crochet patterns! Thanks for sharing
Love the scarf the pattern was easy to understand and follow and I look forward to making this scarf to give as a gift!
I am so in need of a new project. All doilied out for a while.
Cute scarf! Teal(ish)
Vickie, i have enjoyed your show , Knitty Grity, on Sat. I miss seeing the show on weekends.
Beautiful scarf!!! Crocheting is my passion, althought I do not get to work on my many projects as often as I like, since I work nights as a nurse at a very busy hospital. My momma taught me to crochet when I was younger, and I have been doing it for almost 30 years.
Purple is my fav color so I’d probably use that and maybe a little green for fun.
Love the fun facts. I would like to do this in a dark blue or purple.
Love Vickie’s designs! Always creative and fresh!
Love the variety of facts! I would do a blue varigated.
Very cute pattern!
I loved watching Knitty Gritty- I never picked up needles until I saw the show years ago. I since switched over to a hook but still look for it whenever they show it on my cable stations (which is never enough in my opinion). I love any colors of the rainbow.
The pattern on the scarf looks lovely. I must try it sometime soon.
That’s so unique! I’d love to make it for my mom’s birthday! I’ll have to give it a shot this week with yarn from the stash.
I would use something *bright* to crochet this in! I also LOVE color!!! Love your line, Vicky!
I would love to make it in Taupe(ish)
Great scarf! You are so creative. Hope I win the yarn so I can make this one.
I love your yarns and your work! Thank you for sharing such delightful ideas!
Thanks for the pattern. I have been crocheting for over 50 years and am still collecting patterns. I would like the yarn in any of the blue(ish) or green(ish).
Cute scarf!
love the sheepish yarns and colors!!
Thank you for providing the pattern, I love to get free patterns.
Loved reading your bio. I’m a native of Orange Co. but also left many years ago so didn’t get to hear you on the radio. Thanks for the pattern.
I would love to try this in purple or pink.
I love your yarn, your patterns, and Knitty Gritty (although I crochet). You have such fun, young and modern ideas.
Very Cute! You can never have too many scarves or scarf patterns!
Cool, would love to work on this.
I love Sheepish yarn. The colors are vibrant and fun!
cute scarf! would love to make this! i give away many crocheted winter things to the shelters around town – this would b great to get free yarn to make this!
Love this pattern! Our church ladies knit and crochet for several charities. We do scarves for a ladies’ recovery program. We will be sure to incorporate this into ourpattern repertoire!
Great fun facts! Love the scarf and I would make it in the Gun Metal(ish) just as it is. Thanks for the chance to win!
Darling scarf! Looks fun to make.
i love how diverse your interests have been! a woman of many talents, as well.
Love the girly look to the scarf – great design. Thanks for the pattern.
Fabulous projects!
This scarf is very pretty I think that I would probably make it in pink or a light purple… : )
i love the rainbow scarf ur wearing in the picture!
I too, love the Sheep(ish) line. I made the penny arcade sweater in taupe(ish). I think I would make the scarf in a brighter color for spring.
I love the colors its done in. Very classy.
I love watching you on Knitty Gritty!
This is such a unique design I love it as well as the yarn. Can’t wait to get started. I always have my needle in my hand. So lucky to have something this nice given as a free pattern to make. Thank you very much
Love the scarf. Hope to see more of your work.
Love the design! I know who loved this when I make it. Thank-you
Dark red or a nice blueish-purple.
I loved watching Knitty Gritty even though I don’t knit, am loving the new yarn & crochet patterns!
i miss the knitty gritty.
<3 cant wait to make this!
<3
Big fan and have been since Knitty Gritty! Would love to win yarn!
I love Vicky’s patterns
Looks like a fun scarf to make!
Think I just missed it.
What a lovely design. You are on very talented lady. Thrilled that I found you. Thank you so much for sharing. Love everything that you do. Hugs Carol Davis
I love the color you’ve shown it in…gun metal(ish)!
I really like the design, it looks like it would be fun to make. I’ve been crocheting for 46 years. I crochet everyday, it is a wonderful way to relax and makes those creative juices flow. LOL Thank you for sharing your design.
I would loooove to see this scarf in a creamy green tone and I think you would make a great tv host!
I never made a scarf like this one…I’d make it in a soft peach or rose…..my daughter loves black by the way:)….thank you for the pattern and I hope to win!
I would make this in a bright blue like my granddaughters beautiful blue eyes!
Thank you for the pattern.
Miss watching Knitty Gritty : ( So glad to have found you on Craftsy, your website, blog and on Facebook. Of course also on Twitter.
Love the scarf and would love it in a soft girlie pink : )
I’m always late on the time for contest. But love the scarf
Cute little scarf!!
i’m new at the crochet thing, but would love to try this project!
I think it is a very unique look. I would like to see it in White.
That’s beautiful! I would hook it up in Teal(ish) and/or Grey(ish).
Cute scarf!
I have been wanting to try Vickie’s yarn but unfortunately I leave in a place where neither p;ace that sells yarn carry it!
but my fav color is pink!
i follow all of your tutorials and anything that you post! you do amazing work!!!