Lightweight Crochet Scarf Pattern for Any Season

The Blossom Scarf is a delicate and lightweight crochet scarf pattern worked using a variety of simple stitches to add detail and interest and give a stunning result. It’s an amalgamation of stitches to give you an end result that’s unique, fun and so easy to wear!

It begins with straight rows for the main body and then a subtle decrease towards the end of the shawl to help it drape effortlessly and make it comfy and easy to wear with any outfit.

Depending on the colors you use to make it, and your yarn choice, this will be a gorgeous piece for you to style year-round. It’s light and lacy enough for warmer months but can be wrapped up a few times to keep the cool breeze out in winters.

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More about this unique crochet scarf pattern

If you were to ask me, I’d say this is one of the most unique pieces I have in my handmade wardrobe! I know there seems to be a lot going on with colorwork and different stitches (that’s why I’ve ranked it as an intermediate level pattern) but once you go through the instructions you’ll see that it’s just a series of simple stitch repeats.

For beginners out there looking for a challenge, this is a great pattern to get into. You’ll be using variations of the herringbone stitch which gives a nice slanted texture to your work.

Other than a few special stitches, you’ll just be using good ol’ half double crochet and double crochet stitches to work up your scarf.

How do you crochet a lightweight crochet scarf pattern like this?

This scarf is crocheted up in one piece with a tapered end by repeating sets of rows. You can switch colors whenever you’d like (or stick to the changes I’ve used).

The construction allows you to style the finished scarf in a variety of ways such as with the pointed end downwards or as a traditional rectangular scarf end. You can even wrap it around your neck several times like a warm cowl. It all depends on your preference!

I do love a good versatile piece and I hope you’ll love your Blossom Scarf once it’s ready too.

Yarn

To crochet this colorful crochet scarf pattern, I used three shades of Mary Maxim Mellowspun DK (100% acrylic, 284yds, 260m/100g), namely, Nutmeg, Dusty Peach, and Sand.

My scarf came together with 1 ball of each of these DK weight yarns but you can use any similar weighted yarn for your project. Some great options are:

• Swish DK by WeCrochet (100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 123yds/50g)
• Capra DK by WeCrochet (85% fine merino, 15% cashmere, 123yds/50g)
• Paintbox Simply DK (100% Acrylic, 276m, 302yds/100g)

Materials

Along with your yarn, you will need the following:

• 4.5 mm (G+) crochet hook (or hook required to meet gauge). My favourites are Dot Crochet Hooks and Clover Amour Hooks.
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Pattern Options

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Glossary and Abbreviations

ch(s) – chain(s)

sp – space

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

rep – repeat

yoh – yarn over hook

blo – back loop only

flo – front loop only

Stitches

The beginner shawl uses the following crochet stitches:

hdc – half double crochet (UK htr – half treble crochet)

dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)

Special Stitches

This scarf is made by using variations of the herringbone stitch. This stitch gives a nice slanted look to your crochet and you can work it in different ways. I’ve used two different types in my scarf which I’ll explain further below.

If you want to make more crochet patterns which combine a variety of techniques and stitches for a truly beautiful end result, here are a few suggestions for you (and you can search my blog for more inspiration too):

• Mosaic Socks (showstopper adjustable crochet sock pattern)
• Strawberries and Cream Blanket (featuring six different crochet colorwork stitches!)
• Cross Cable Pillow (stylish, sophisticated and endlessly customisable)

The special stitches used in this elegant lightweight crochet scarf pattern are given below:

Herringbone Double Crochet: HBdc

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch (3 loops on the hook) pull 1st loop though the 2nd loop on the hook. Yarn over and pull though 1 loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull though both loops on the hook.

Herringbone Half Double Crochet: HBhdc

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch (3 loops on the hook) pull 1st loop though the 2nd loop on the hook. Yarn over and pull though both loops on the hook.

Stacked stitches

To create a stacked double crochet you need to make 2 stacked single crochet stitches. Work a single crochet as you would normally and then work another single crochet into the side bar of the first single crochet so that they sit on top of each other.

It’s a great alternative to turning chains!

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms.

The scarf is made in rows and you will turn at the end of each row.

A stacked stitch at the beginning of a row counts as a stitch. If you would prefer not to work stacked stitches then you can chain 3 that counts as a stitch instead.

A ch1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.

Change colour in whatever sequence you like on the scarf but always do it at the end of a row on the last ‘yarn over and pull through’ of the last stitch.

Gauge and Sizing

The gauge for the shawl is 16sts and 10 rows = 4”by 4” but gauge isn’t essential as long as you are happy with the drape of your fabric.

With the yarn and hook I used, the finished scarf measures 36cm by 132cm ( 14” by 52”) after I blocked it.

Free Lightweight Crochet Scarf Pattern

Photo Stitch Tutorial:

You can watch a step by step video tutorial of the following stitch, plus here are some step by step pictures that will help too.

Stacked Double Crochet

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