Striped Crochet Scarf

This beautiful striped scarf features a combination of rich browns and neutrals, making it an ideal accessory for any season. The scarf has an elegant pattern that creates a twist of colors, providing you with a stylish and unique look.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors: Dark Brown, Light Brown, and Cream
• Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

12 double crochets and 7 rows = 4 inches square.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• rep = repeat
• FO = fasten off

Instructions

• Starting: With Dark Brown yarn, make a slip knot and ch 30.
• Row 1: In the 4th ch from the hook, dc. DC in each remaining ch across. (28 dc total). Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each dc across. Turn.
• Rows 3-10: Repeat Row 2 until your scarf measures about 6 inches, ending after Row 10.
• Change to Light Brown: At the end of Row 10, switch yarn colors to Light Brown.
• Rows 11-20: Repeat Row 2 for 10 rows in Light Brown. Your scarf should now measure approximately 12 inches.
• Change to Cream: At the end of Row 20, switch yarn colors to Cream.
• Rows 21-30: Repeat Row 2 for 10 rows in Cream. You should now have a scarf measuring about 18 inches.
• Return to Light Brown: At the end of Row 30, change back to Light Brown for the next section.
• Rows 31-40: Repeat Row 2 in Light Brown for 10 rows, making the total length approximately 24 inches.
• Return to Dark Brown: At the end of Row 40, change back to Dark Brown.
• Rows 41-50: Repeat Row 2 in Dark Brown for 10 rows.
• Finishing: FO and weave in all ends with the tapestry needle.

For the fringes, cut several strands of each color yarn to about 5 inches in length. Group them into bundles and attach to each end of the scarf by folding them in half and pulling through the edge stitches.

Your striped crochet scarf is now complete! Enjoy wearing this stylish accessory or giving it as a thoughtful gift.