Crochet Adorable Scarf

Crocheting an adorable scarf can be such a delightful and rewarding project! Choosing soft and colorful yarn, along with your favorite crochet hook, allows you to unleash your creativity and craft a unique accessory that reflects your style. With a few simple stitches and a bit of patience, you'll soon have a charming scarf to keep you cozy and stylish during chilly days. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or a beginner looking for a fun project, creating an adorable scarf is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe and spread warmth wherever you go. So gather your materials, start crocheting, and enjoy the journey of making something truly special!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

6 inches wide x 51 inches long, excluding Fringe

MATERIALS

1 sm shell plus 1 sc = 3 inches; Rows 1-3 = 3 inches

PATTERN NOTES

Refer to Stitch Diagram as needed.

Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Beginning and ending tails will be included in Fringe.

Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Small shell (sm shell): 5 dc in indicated st.

V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st.

Inverted V-stitch (inverted V-st): Holding back last lp of each dc on hook, dc in each indicated st, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook.

Large shell (lg shell): (Dc, [ch 1, dc] twice) in indicated sp.

Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through both lps on hook.

SCARF

Side 1

Row 1 (RS): Leaving a 7-inch tail (see Pattern Notes), ch 104 loosely, working in back bar of ch (see illustration), sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sk next 2 chs, sm shell (see Special Stitches) in next ch, sk next 2 chs, sc in next ch] across, turn. (18 sc, 17 sm shells)

Row 2: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), V-st (see Specials Stitches) in center dc of first sm shell, [ch 1, inverted V-st (see Specials Stitches) in last dc of same sm shell and first dc of next sm shell, ch 1, V-st in center dc of next sm shell] across, ch 1, dc in last sc, turn. (17 V-sts, 16 inverted V-sts, 2 dc, 34 ch-1 sps)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, lg shell (see Special Stitches) in ch-1 sp of first V-st, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, sk next inverted V-st, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, Ig shell in ch-1 sp of next V-st] across, ch 1, sc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off, leaving a 7-inch tail. (17 lg shells, 34 sc)

Side 2

Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, leaving a 7-inch tail and working in opposite side of foundation ch, sc join (see Special Stitches) yarn in first ch, [sk next 2 chs, sm shell in next ch, sk next 2 chs, sc in next ch] across, turn. (18 sc, 17 sm shells)

Rows 2 & 3: Rep rows 2 and 3 of Side 1.

Fringe

Cut 48 16-inch strands of yarn. For each Fringe, fold 8-strand hank in half.

Insert hook from RS in end of row, pull folded end through, catching beg and end tails with hook, pull ends through fold, pull ends to tighten knot. Work Fringe in end of each row across each short end. Block if needed. Trim ends evenly.