Crochet Old World Scarf
![Crochet Old World Scarf Crochet Old World Scarf](/upload/833/u83371/d/2/old-world-scarf-images-big.jpg)
The Crochet Old World Scarf is a stunning accessory that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. This beautiful scarf features intricate crochet lace patterns and delicate stitches, reminiscent of traditional folk art from centuries past. The soft, lightweight yarn is perfect for wrapping around the neck or as a stylish accent for a coat or dress, adding a touch of vintage charm to any outfit. The scarf measures approximately 60 inches long and 6 inches wide, making it a versatile accessory that can be worn in a variety of ways.
Skill level: intermediate
Size: 6" x 62" (before blocking); 6" x 69" (after blocking)
Materials:
Yarn:
330 yds. DK or worsted wt. wool, wool-blend or yarn of choice that works to gauge.
Sample shown in Moda Dea Washable Wool (100% merino wool superwash, 166 yds/100 g ball) in color Real Teal, 2 balls, 332 yds
Crochet hook size US I/9 (5.50 mm)
Tapestry needle
Gauge: 1 motif = 3" square. Always take time to check your gauge
Pattern notes:
Assembly Sequence
Scarf is made of 38 squares arranged two squares across by nineteen squares long.
After first square is complete, subsequent squares are created and attached by join as you go method.
• Make Square 1.
• Make Square 2, joining to side of Square 1 with single-sided join.
• Make Square 3, joining to top of Square 1 with single-sided join.
• Make Square 4, joining to side of Square 3 and top of Square 2 with doublesided join.
• Additional rows are added with pairs of squares. First square of row is attached with single-sided join, second square of row is added with doublesided join.
Stitches Used
Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl st), Single Crochet (sc),Half-Double Crochet (hdc), Double Crochet (dc)
Abbreviations
beginning (beg), each (ea), hook (hk), loop (lp), repeat (rep), round (rnd), skip (sk), stitch(es) (st/sts), together (tog)
Scarf
First Row (Squares 1 & 2)
Square 1
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring, ch 1, work 8 sc in ring, join with sl st. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc, *ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * 3 times, ending last rep ch 5, sl st in beg sc. (four ch-5 lps)
Rnd 3: Sl st into first ch-5 lp, ch 1, *in ch-5 lp work (sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, sc)(corner completed), ch 2,* rep from * to * around, join with sl st.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp to right of join, ch 5, *in corner work (sc, ch 3, sc), ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in same sp, ch 5,* rep from * to * around, ending with sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, join with sl st. Fasten off.
Square 2
Rnds 1-3: Repeat rounds 1-3 of Square 1.
Rnd 4 (single-sided joining rnd): Ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp to right of join, ch 5, sc in corner, ch 3, sc in same corner; ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in same sp; ch 5, sc in next corner, ch 1; holding squares with wrong sides tog, sl st in corner on previous square, ch 1, sc in same corner on current square; ch 2, sl st in next ch-5 lp on previous square, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp on current square; ch 1, sl st in next ch-3 lp on previous square, ch 1, sc in same sp on current square; ch 2, sl st in next ch-5 lp on previous square, ch 2, sc in next corner on current square, ch 1, sl st in corner of previous square, ch 1, sc in same corner on current square.
Finish current square as follows: ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in same sp, ch 5, sc in next corner, ch 3, sc in same corner, ch 5, sc in last ch-2 sp, ch 3, sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Second Row (Squares 3 & 4)
Square 3
Rnds 1-4: Rep Square 2, joining to top of row 1.
Square 4
Rnds 1-3: Rep Rnds 1-3 of Square 2.
Rnd 4 (double-sided joining rnd): Ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp to right of join, ch 5, sc in corner, ch 3, sc in same corner; ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in same sp; ch 5, sc in next corner, ch 1; holding squares with wrong sides tog, sl st in corner of previous square, ch 1, sc in same corner on current square; *ch 2, sl st in next ch-5 lp on previous square, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp of current square; ch 1, sl st in next ch-3 lp on previous square, ch 1, sc in same sp on current square; ch 2, sl st in next ch-5 lp on previous square, ch 2, sc in next corner on current square, ch 1, sl st in corner of previous square*, sl st in corner of next previous square, ch 1, sc in same corner on current square; rep from * to * once.
Finish current square as follows: ch 1, sc in same corner, ch 5, sc in last ch-2 sp, ch 3, sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.
Rows 3-19
Repeat instructions for second row until scarf is 19 squares long, joining first square of each pair with single-sided join (as in Square 2) and second square of each pair with double-sided join (as in Square 4).
Finishing:
Weave in ends. Block scarf by dampening and laying it out on thick towels, spreading out lace pattern. Cover with another towel and leave to dry.