Crochet Kelli Bias Scarf

Introducing the delightful Crochet Kelli Bias Scarf! This charming accessory is perfect for adding a touch of style and warmth to any outfit. The unique bias design gives it a modern twist, making it a standout piece in your wardrobe. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is great for all skill levels and is sure to bring a smile to your face as you create your very own cozy scarf. So grab your hooks and yarn, and let's get crocheting!
MATERIALS
- Lion Brand Mandala String, 3 skeins in the color Country. Substitute the fingering weight yarn of your choice. You will need approximately 1000-1100 yards of fingering weight yarn to reach this size scarf. CHECK YOUR GAUGE!
- 4mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Kitchen scale
- Steam blocking supplies
FINISHED SIZE
70″ long x 12″ wide
GAUGE
4″ = 14 rows x 24 dc in Block Stitch Pattern
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = chain
Clu = cluster (see Special Stitch)
Dc = double crochet
Dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
Rep = repeat
Sc = single crochet
Sk = skip
Sp = space
St = stitch
Tch = turning chain
SPECIAL STITCH
Cluster (clu) = one 3dc group
NOTES
- Starting ch-3 counts as first double crochet
- Starting ch-4 counts as first double crochet + chain 1.
- Space (sp) in this pattern can refer to the chain-2 space or the space between 3dc clusters.
Pattern:
Part 1 – Increase Rows
ROW 1: Ch 4, 2dc in 4th ch from hook, turn. (1 clu)
ROW 2: Ch 1, 2sc in dc at base of ch, ch 2, 2sc in 3rd ch of tch, turn. (4 sc)
ROW 3: Ch 3, 2dc in st at base of ch, sk next sc, clu in ch-2 sp, sk next sc, clu in last sc, turn. (3 clu)
ROW 4: Ch 1, 2sc in dc at base of ch, (ch 2, sc in sp before next clu) 2 times, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 2sc in 3rd ch of tch, turn. (6 sc)
ROW 5: Ch 3, 2dc in st at base of ch, sk next sc, *clu in ch-2 sp, sk next sc; rep from * to last sc of row, 3dc in last sc, turn. (5 clu)
ROW 6: Ch 1, 2sc in dc at base of ch, *ch 2, sc in sp before next clu; rep from * to last clu, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 2sc in 3rd ch of tch, turn. (8 sc)
ROWS 7-31: Repeat Rows 5-6 until piece measures 12” along one of the short edges, ending with a Row 5 repeat. Final row has 31 clusters.
Proceed to Body Rows.
Part 2: Body Rows
ROW 1: Ch 1, 2sc in dc at base of ch, ch 2, sc in sp before next clu, *ch 2, sc in sp before next clu; rep from * to last clu, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 2sc in 3rd ch of tch, turn. (33 sc)
ROW 2: Ch 3, 2dc in st at base of ch, sk next sc, *clu in next ch-2 sp, sk next sc; rep from * to last ch-2 sp, sk ch-2 sp and next sc, dc in last sc, turn. (31 clu + 1 dc)
ROW 3: Ch 1, sk dc at base of ch, 2sc in sp before next clu, *ch 2, sc in sp before next clu; rep from * to last clu, ch 2, sk 2 dc, 2sc in 3rd ch of tch, turn. (33 sc)
ROW 4: Ch 3, 2dc in st at base of ch, sk next sc, *clu in next ch-2 sp, sk next sc; rep from * to last ch-2 sp, sk ch-2 sp and next sc, dc in last sc, turn. (31 clu + 1 dc)
Rep Rows 3-4 until 35g remain of 3rd skein, ending with a Row 4 repeat.
Proceed to Decrease Rows.
Part 3: Decrease Rows
ROW 1: Ch 1, sk dc at base of ch, 2sc in sp before next clu, *ch 2, sc in sp before next clu; rep from * to last clu, sk 2 dc, sc 3rd ch of tch, turn. (32 sc)
ROW 2: Ch 3, sk next 2 sc,*clu in next ch-2 sp, sk 1 sc; rep from * to last ch-2 sp, sk ch-2 sp and next sc, dc in last sc, turn. (29 clu + 2 dc)
ROW 3: Ch 1, sk dc at base of ch, 2sc in sp before next clu, *ch 2, sc in sp before next clu; rep from * to last clu, sk 3 dc, sc in 3rd ch of tch, turn. (30 sc)
ROWS 4-29: Repeat Rows 2-3, ending with a Row 3 repeat. Final row has 5 single crochet stitches.
ROW 30: Ch 3, sk next 2 sc,dc3tog over next 2 ch-2 sps AND last sc of the row. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all remaining ends.
Pin scarf to final dimensions and steam block. I steamed my scarf and let it dry completely 3 times before unpinning.