Bad Sheep 2026 MAL: VL Scarf

I’m so excited to share that the VL Scarf (which is designed in crochet, Tunisian crochet, and knit) has been selected as a featured project for the Bad Sheep Yarn’s Make-Along (MAL) in 2026. This design was created with flexibility and texture in mind, and seeing it come together across all three crafts has been one of my favorite parts of building the VL Collection.

Whether you crochet, knit, or love the structure and texture of Tunisian crochet, the VL Scarf offers the same cozy, modern aesthetic in a format that works for how you like to make. The construction is straightforward but engaging, making it a great project for a long-term MAL where you want something relaxing yet satisfying on your hook or needles.

About the Bad Sheep Yarns MAL

If you’ve never participated in a Bad Sheep Yarns MAL before, you’re in for a treat. Their make-alongs are all about community, creativity, and enjoying the process, not rushing to the finish line. Throughout the MAL, makers share progress, color choices, and finished scarves often inspiring entirely new combinations you hadn’t considered before.

The VL Scarf fits beautifully into this format: it’s approachable, customizable, and works well with both bold and subtle colorways.

Yarn for the VL Scarf

The VL Scarf really shines when paired with beautiful yarn, and Bad Sheep Yarns has so many options that work wonderfully for this design.

You can shop Bad Sheep yarn here! Don’t forget to use the code VIOLET10 for 10% off your order as well!

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Pattern Discounts for the MAL

To make the MAL even more fun (and affordable), there are special discounts available on the VL Collection:

• Purchase 2 or more VL patterns (scarf, hat, ear warmer, or shawl) and receive 20% off

• Or, grab all four patterns in one craft (crochet, Tunisian crochet, or knit ebook) at a discounted bundle price of $17

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Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive the discount codes that you can use on Ravelry.

Favorite Color Combos for the VL Scarf

Now for the fun part the color inspiration.

After you’ve signed up for the newsletter and grabbed your patterns, you can head back to Bad Sheep Yarns to choose your yarn. A few of my favorite approaches for the VL Scarf include:

• High-contrast pairs for bold stitch definition

• Low-contrast tonals for a softer, more cohesive look

• One statement color + one neutral for a timeless scarf you’ll reach for again and again

Here are my favorite combinations:

You can explore these options here!

I’ll also be working on my own Bad Sheep yarn version throughout the MAL so stay tuned to see what combo I picked out!

Join the Make-Along

Whether you’re making your first VL Scarf or your third, I can’t wait to see what you create during the Bad Sheep Yarns MAL in the Facebook Community. Be sure to share your progress, tag your yarn, and join the conversation! This is one of those projects that’s even better when made together.