With spring just around the corner, I’ve been wanting a lightweight, lacy accessory that would be pretty, and be simple to make. Also, crochet thread is something I’ve just begun dabbling in, so the simpler the better! This scarf delivers on both accounts with a simple, but pleasing stitch pattern that is repeated as many times as you want, to make this lace scarf as wide or narrow as you’d like.
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Materials Needed:
3.25mm (D) hook (or hook needed to obtain measurements)
Approximately 255 yards of Red Heart Fashion #3 Crochet Thread in Warm Teal
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Easy
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
Shell stitch = 4 dc in the same stitch
-Finished scarf should measure approximately 5” wide, by 60″ long without fringe, 72″ with.
in the 4th stitch, dc in next stitch* repeat from * to * until end.
Note: You do not have to cut your yarn when working the first end.
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (36)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc into same stitch, ch 1, skip next stitch, sc. *sc into next stitch, ch 1, skip stitch, sc* repeat from * to * until end. (12, ch 1 spaces, 24 sc)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, 3 sc in first ch 1 space, sl st between the 2 single crochets from row 3, *3 sc in ch 1 space, sl st between the 2 single crochets from row 3* repeat from * to * until end. (12 eyelets)
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The Simply Lace Scarf pattern was made to be used by individuals, and small business crocheters alike. Selling your finished pieces in boutiques, at farmer’s markets, craft shows and other events is encouraged! The only thing I require is that it not be used commercially to produce millions of copies.
Love this pattern! Easy enough for a beginner (that's me!) and the finished product is adorable. Perfect length. I did just eleven rows, making it a cute, summer semi-skinny scarf. Off to make another… Thank you!
You're welcome! I'm glad it's working well for you! 🙂
Hi!
I love the look of this scarf and I have a beautiful yarn I want to use, however I have a DK yarn just wondering if you think it will work the same if I adjust the number of beginning chains??
Thank you for your time!!
Hi Christa, It should work, however, the scarf may look a little different than my preview picture. If you head over to Ravelry you can see some projects that use different yarn for this scarf than what I list here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-lace-scarf/people
Hope that helps! 🙂
Where can I get this pattern on PDF form to print?
I don’t have a PDF yet, but plan to offer several patterns this way soon. They will be available for $2 on my Ravelry page: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kirsten-holloway
Hi can you provide instructions for the shell stitch? Thank you!
Hi Debora,
In this pattern a shell is 4 dc worked in one stitch, or between the 2nd and 3rd dc stitches of the previous row’s shell. I hope that helps!
Would you please clarify if it is a 3.25 steel crochet hook that is required or an aluminum hook to make this scarf with the Red Heart #3 Fashion crochet thread? Thankyou.
It is a 3.25mm (D) hook. Mine is aluminum. Hope that helps! 🙂
Thanks for your reply. I have a D-3 US 3.25 mm aluminum crochet hook. I am assuming that is what I need, as it is larger than a steel hook which would be a 0(3.25 mm) hook. What would the Gauge be for this scarf? I checked my ball of Aunt Lydia’s fashion 3 crochet thread and wondering if 2 balls were enough for the scarf you made? Each is 150 yards or 137 m per ball.
The awesome thing about this is that gauge isn’t super important. I have measurements listed, but if the scarf isn’t exact it’ll still look nice.
I think I used just a smidge over 2 balls of thread, but it’s been a while since I made this.
Good luck with yours! 🙂
Thankyou for your quick replies back to me and for clarifying the details I needed. I am looking forward to trying this pattern. The scarf looks lovely.
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you like it!
I crochet so tight for some reason. I’ve tried to loosen up but still can’t seem to get it right. I started this scarf but it isn’t near long enough. It’s only measuring 58″. I’ve completed 3 rows so far. I did make 299 chains to begin. Can you give me an idea on how many more chains I would need to make it as long as the one in the picture? This is probably an impossible question to answer without seeing it. Your best guess would really help. Thanks!
Hi Vicki,
You could try starting with a chain of 331, to see if that would give you an extra foot in length. The pattern is worked in multiples of 16 + 3, with an additional 8 stitches for half a pattern repeat at the end of the scarf. So when figuring out increases just add 16 to the beginning chain number (If you need it longer, try 331+16=347). I hope that helps clarify!
Thank you Kirsten. I’ll give it a try.
You’re welcome! I hope it works out! 🙂
Update! It’s coming along and looking good. Thanks!
You’re welcome! Thank you for the update. 🙂
hi,
maybe I did something wrong but I did follow directions and ended up on Row 1 with a shell stitch at the end of row…I did multiples of 16 plus 3 . Very frustrating, any suggestions of how to start row two now, being that previous row ended in a shell
thanks
Joyce
Hi Joyce, it’s multiples of 16+3, with an additional 8 stitches beyond that (as mentioned in the notes just above the pattern). The extra 8 stitches creates the end that you are missing. If you don’t want to redo the row, just turn, and slip stitch over to the center of the shell, then ch 3 for the first stitch of the shell and work 3 more dc beside it before continuing the pattern. Your stitches should all match up, so it’s dc in dc stitches, shells in shells, and chains over chains. I’m sorry the part about the 8 additional stitches didn’t jump out at you initially. Hopefully this helps!
Hi Kirsten! Do you have any other scarf patterns that can be used with crochet thread opposed to yarn. I would like to make a couple more for spring and summer and prefer the thread. Is there any other crochet thread that works for scarves besides #3? I live in a rural area and the nearest craft store is 30 miles from me. We have a Walmart and that’s it. Thanks!!!
It is possible to make scarves with #10 or #5 thread, but I don’t have any patterns out that call for those thread weights yet. Hopefully I’ll be able to get one or two done this summer! I’ve got some ideas. 😊