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Elena Scarf

November 25, 2016

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So I was looking back through all of my patterns the other day and realizing that, for whatever reason, I’ve never designed a regular, classic scarf. I’ve always done infinity scarves! It’s probably because I love to wear them; they are just so easy.

When I got the idea for this scarf, I originally intended it to be an infinity scarf, too. I was going to seam it up at the end, add some buttons, and maybe even add some fringe all the way around. But the longer I worked on it, the more I started to think, this should be a classic scarf. It has this amazing texture, and when I would double-wrap it around my neck, all that gorgeous texture just sort of got lost in the folds. But when I draped it once around my neck and let it hang, it just looked right.

So, here is yet another instance this season when I’m branching out of my “norm” and doing something different than what I’ve always done. I hope you love the finished product as much as I do! This scarf has so many ways it can be worn, and here are a few (my favorite is the Figure 8):

 

On Using A Different Yarn Weight

Every time I design a pattern with #3 light yarn, someone inevitably asks how to adapt the pattern for #4 worsted. I totally get it; I crocheted for at least a year or two before I ventured into anything less than #4. While I think the lighter yarn really contributes to the texture of this pattern (and, shoutout to the newbies: #3 yarn is not as scary as you think it is), it really wouldn’t be that difficult to adapt it for #4 yarn, or even bulky or super bulky yarn. You just need to make the body of the scarf about 65″ long and repeat the rows until it is 7″ wide. Then, when you add your ribbing, chain enough to add a 2.5″ ribbing section to each end. I can’t give you exact stitch / row counts, nor can I tell you how much the yardage would be, but feel free to adapt it as you see fit. (That’s my nice way of saying that if you deviate from the pattern, you’re on your own.)  🙂

Elena Scarf Crochet Pattern | Free classic winter scarf crochet pattern by Little Monkeys Crochet

And since I loved the finished look of this scarf so much, I knew it needed to be a set. Click here to view the pattern for the matching slouch!

 

 

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Elena Scarf

Difficulty: Easy

Finished Size: 70″ long (not including the fringe) x 7″ wide. It’s not “super-scarf” dimensions, but it’s big enough to give you lots of stylish, wearable options.

Hook: H (5.00mm)

Yarn: Approximately 725 yards (this does include the fringe) of Cascade Yarns’ Longwood Sport. Longwood Sport is a #3 light yarn, and the color shown on the sample is “Oatmeal.”

Gauge: 9 rows of 5 (SC+HDC) combos = 2″ square

You’ll also need: Yarn needle

Abbreviations Used:
ST/STS 
(stitch/stitches)
SL ST
 (slip stitch)
SK
 (skip)
CH
 (chain)
SC 
(single crochet)
HDC 
(half double crochet)
SC+HDC 
(this just means to put 1 SC and 1 HDC in the same ST)
BLO
 (back loop only)

Notes:
(1) This pattern is written in American Standard Terms.
(2) Pattern is worked in rows, and the ribbing sections on the ends are worked after the main part of the scarf is finished.

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THE PATTERN

To begin: CH 309.

Row 1: In 3rd CH from hook, SC+HDC. (SK next ST, SC+HDC in next ST) across. (308)

Row 2: CH1, turn. SK 1st ST, SC+HDC in next ST. (SK next ST, SC+HDC in next ST) across. (308)

Rows 3-32: Repeat Row 2. (308)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Ribbing
Next we’ll crochet the small ribbing sections to each end of the scarf. We will crochet one row of SC along the short edge to provide a base for our ribbing, and then we will be working the ribbing in vertical rows, attaching it to the base row with SL STS as we go. 

Ribbing Base Row: Attach yarn to one of the corners of the scarf. SC evenly down the short edge, putting 1SC in each row, for a total of 32SC. CH13.

ribbing-base-row

Ribbing Row 1: Turn your work and SC in 2nd CH from hook, and in each remaining CH. SL ST in the first SC of the Base Row, then SL ST in the next SC of the base row. (12, plus the 2 SL STS on the base row)

Ribbing Row 2: CH1, turn. Skipping over the 2 SL STS, SC in BLO of each of the first 11 STS of the ribbing. SC in both loops of the last ST. (12)

Ribbing Row 3: CH1, turn. SC in first ST. SC in BLO of each of the next 11 STS. SL ST in next 2 STS of the Base Row. (12, plus the 2 SL STS on the base row)

Ribbing Row 4: CH1, turn. Skipping over the 2 SL STS, SC in BLO of each of the first 11 STS of the ribbing. SC in both loops of the last ST. (12)

Repeat Rows 3-4 all the way down the Base Row (for 32 rows). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat “Ribbing” instructions for the opposite end of the scarf.

Tassels
Last, we’ll attach tassels to both ends of the scarf.

Cut at least 80 (a few more to be safe) 18″ strands of yarn. In groups of 8 strands, attach yarn to first edge of scarf; 5 groups total, spaced evenly across the edge of the ribbing. Repeat on opposite end of scarf.

tassel-placement

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Comments

  1. Diane Charlesworth says: December 3, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Can you change the length od this scarf by starting with a shorter chain? What would the formula be…multiples of 3 + 1?

    Reply
  2. Miss Daisy says: November 9, 2021 at 8:17 am

    Why the chain 13 , what do you do with it

    Reply
  3. Pat says: December 22, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    Is there a video tutorial somewhere for this? I am having trouble with switching to the ribbing at the ends. I looked at the video for the cabin fever slouch, but it seems different to me. I can’t seem to find the BLO for the sc in the ribbing…? Is there another video on your channel that would help me?

    Reply
  4. Vicki says: February 8, 2019 at 11:09 pm

    Love this simple scarf. Making one in Red for valentines day! Thanks for the pattern!
    Vicki

    Reply
  5. Terri says: February 6, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    Your scarf is beautiful thank you!
    I’m making 10 scarves for my Sis to give for gifts next Christmas but this one is mine ?

    Reply
  6. Jnsdickey1 says: November 14, 2018 at 12:29 am

    Where’s the free pattern???

    Reply
    • Vanessa says: November 19, 2018 at 3:55 am

      I’m not seeing the pattern either??

      Reply
    • yarnandchai says: December 10, 2018 at 1:51 am

      Sorry, got lost in the transfer. It’s there now 🙂

      Reply
  7. Nlynch22 says: October 10, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    I love this scarf made one for my daughter and now starting on one for my son,s girlfriend everyone of my daughter,s friend want me to make them one
    Thank you so much for this great pattern
    Nancy

    Reply
  8. Alfonzo says: August 24, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    WOW just what I was searching for. Came here by searching for residential cleaners melbourne

    Reply
  9. Katie says: March 31, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Do you offer this pattern for free?

    Reply
    • Shelley says: August 11, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      I don’t see the free version either.?

      Reply
    • yarnandchai says: December 10, 2018 at 1:51 am

      Sorry, got lost in the transfer. It’s there now 🙂

      Reply
  10. Rebecca Sunderman says: August 30, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    Finally! A beautiful, timeless, traditional scarf (and a matching hat to boot!!!) that even the most conservative women will reach for over and over. Thank you so much! These will be my next projects!

    Reply
  11. Sharon says: August 24, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    if there’s 32 rows of ribbing and 32 rows for the body and it’s all worked lengthwise why not just add 26 (13 on either side) and make it all in one piece…? love your patterns:i’ve made several carlyle hats that are just amazing.

    Reply
  12. kara says: December 4, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    Am I skipping a stitch between each SC+HDC?

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: December 5, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Yes, you repeat the entire sequence in the parentheses.

      Reply
  13. Michelle Gill says: November 30, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    This is beautiful.

    Reply
  14. Connie White says: November 29, 2016 at 10:16 pm

    Thanks so much!!

    Reply
  15. Jacqueline says: November 29, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Love this set – scarf and hat! Your patterns are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing them!

    Reply
  16. Vickie says: November 29, 2016 at 3:30 am

    I like this scarf. I added to my Ravelry queue.

    Reply
  17. Becky T says: November 28, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    Love the pattern. I am at the ch 13 and just can’t figure out how to turn without crocheting on the wrong side. The scarf is beautiful without the ribbing and fringe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: November 30, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      Since you’re doing the ribbing, you will be alternating from the right side to the wrong side of the scarf. 🙂

      Reply
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