Crochet Beautiful Scarf
Crocheting a beautiful scarf can be a delightful and rewarding experience! With just a hook and some soft yarn, you can create a cozy accessory that not only keeps you warm but also adds a touch of style to your outfit. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned crocheter, there are endless possibilities to create unique designs using different stitches, colors, and textures. As you work on your project, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment with each row completed. The best part is gifting your handmade scarf to a friend or family member, spreading warmth and love in every stitch. So grab your materials, put on your favorite music or podcast, and enjoy the soothing rhythm of crocheting a beautiful scarf that will be cherished for years to come.
Materials Needed:
1 skein of dark purple worsted weight yarn (color A)
1 skein of gray worsted weight yarn (color B)
I hook
Yarn needle
Abbreviations Used:
ch chain
st stitch
sc single crochet
sc dec single crochet decrease
sc3tog single crochet 3 together
dc double crochet
dc2tog double crochet 2 together
dc3tog double crochet 3 together
blo back loops only
Gauge:
4 in. = 14 dc
4 in. = 8 rows of dc
Special stitches:
Sc3tog: (insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop) 3 times (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Dc2tog: yo and draw up a loop in the next st (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo and draw up a loop in the next st (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Dc3tog: yo and draw up a loop in the next st (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo and draw up a loop in the next st (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo and draw up a loop in the next st (5 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (4 loops on hook), yo over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
*Ch 1 at the end of the row does not count as a stitch.
Instructions:
Ch 297 (you can make this scarf as long as you want, you just need to make sure the base chain is in multiples of 8, plus 9)
*Ch 3 at the beginning of row 1 counts as 1 dc.
Row 1: using color A, 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook and in the next ch, 3 dc in the next ch, *1 dc in each of the next 2 chs, dc3tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch, repeat from * to the last 3 chs, 1 dc in each of the last 3 chs, change to color B, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: working blo and using color B, sc dec over the first 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sc in the next st, *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc3tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sc in the next st, repeat from * to the last 4 sts, 1 sc in the next 2 sts, sc dec over the last 2 sts, change to color A, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: working blo and using color A, dc2tog over 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc3tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 dc in the next st, repeat from * to the last 4 stss, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the last 2 sts, change to color B, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: repeat row 2
Row 5: repeat row 3
Row 6: repeat row 2
Row 7: repeat row 3. At the end of row 7, finish off, weave in ends.