It all started with a skein of yarn... Last October, I was invited to join my colleagues and crochet friends at the annual meeting of the Scheepjes designers in the Netherlands. We meet up every year and participate in the themed workshops. Last year, we learned how to dye yarn, and that was my first every experience with hand-dyeing yarn. You can read more about it here on my blog.
I brought home two gorgeous skeins of Scheepjes Nakid yarn, hand dyed by me. One was sock yarn in wool blend, and another was alpaca blend in DK weight. And of course, I started to think of possible designs using this yarn right away.
At first, my idea was to create a one-skein project, but the colorchanges were too vivid, and it was tricky to think of an elegant design showing off the colors nicely. So, after a few attempts, I decided to add another skein of similar weight (Scheepjes Arcadia) and matching color, to complement and emphasize the beauty of the hand-dyed yarn.
I also decided to go for stipes, as they are predicted to become popular this spring and summer (and in general, the striped patterns always look interesting and classy). And to add even more interest, I mixed the wide and narrow stripes and thought of a slim textured edge.
And I simply love how it turned out.
The pattern is very easy and is good for beginners. It is fully adjustable for length, you can create a mini-shawl, too.
You can either follow the instructions below, or purchase an ad-free ready-to-print pdf with complete instructions (and a chart as a bonus) on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
Hope you enjoy!
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MY SCARF CROCHET PATTERN
Copyright
An original Lilla Björn Crochet Design (Tatána Kuprijančik). Copyright 2014-2025. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, redistributed or edited in any way. Translations and video tutorials are not allowed. You can sell your finished products, but you cannot use my pictures to promote them. Please, always credit me as a designer of this pattern. Thank you!
Materials
Scheepjes Arcadia (75% Superwash Wool, 25% Polyamide; 100g/396m)
Yarn A: 803 Moraine x 1 ball
Yarn B: 807 Canyon x 1 ball
Alternative yarn
Scheepjes Nakid (75% Supewash Wool, 25% Nylon; 100g/400m)
Yarn A: x 1 ball hand dyed
Yarn B: Scheepjes Arcadia in matching color x 1 ball
For a mini version, I used approx. 40g of Scheepjes Arcadia yarn in color 802 Crag
3mm hook
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Gauge: 24 sts and 20 rows to measure 10cm x 10cm/ 4in x 4in with pattern for gauge (counting each st and ch1-sp as one stitch)
Measurements
Regular size: 200cm x 45cm/78¾in x 17¾in (fully adjustable)
Mini: 90cm x 18cm/35½in x 7in
Abbreviations (US terms)
beg beginning
ch chain stitch
lp(s) loop(s)
pm place marker
sc single crochet
sc2tog single crochet 2 together
st(s) stitch(es)
sp(s) space(s)
yo yarn over the hook
Pattern for gauge
The gauge is important only if you choose the same yarn/weight as listed in the pattern and would like to obtain the same measurements. Otherwise, the gauge is not important.
Row 1: Ch28, 1sc in second ch from hook, [ch1, skip next ch, 1sc in next ch] rep to end, turn – 27 sts.
Row 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next sc] rep to end, turn.
Rows 3-25: Rep Row 2.
Wash and block gauge swatch, measure the gauge in the middle.
Pattern notes
My Scarf can be worked with one, two or more colors. It can be worked with or without the stripes. My version uses a mix of wide and narrow stripes, but you can make them all the same width if you like. The scarf works from tip to tip. First an increasing part is done and when you reach the desired width, a decreasing part follows.
INSTRUCTIONS
Important: before you start, weigh the total of yarn and note the amount carefully.
Increasing part
Row 1: Beg with Yarn A. Make an adjustable ring, ch1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 1sc into ring, turn – 1 st.
Row 2: Ch1, 2sc in first st, turn – 2 sts.
Row 3 (inc): Ch3 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 1sc in first st, ch1, 1sc in next st, turn – 2 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 4: Ch1, 1sc in first st, ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, turn – 2 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 5 (inc): Ch3, 2sc in first st, ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, turn – 3 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 6: Ch1, 1sc in first st, ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 2sc to end, turn – 3 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
On the next rows, you will introduce Yarn B and continue working with stripes. Use Yarn B for 2 rows and Yarn A for 4 rows. For example, use Yarn B for Rows 7-8 and Yarn A for Rows 9-12. Ch3 in the beginning of every increasing row will be worked with two colors held together.
Row 7 (inc): Ch3 together with Yarn A and Yarn B (two strands held together, here and throughout), cont with Yarn B only, 1sc in first st, ch1, 1sc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn – 3 sc and 2 ch1-sps.
Row 8: Cont with Yarn B. Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 3 sc and 2 ch1-sps.
Row 9 (inc): Ch3 with both colors, then cont with one color only, 2sc in first st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 4 sc and 2 ch2-sps.
Row 10: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to last st, 1sc in last st, turn – 4 sc and 2 ch2-sps.
Row 11 (inc): Ch3 with both colors, then cont with one color only, 1sc in first st, ch1, 1sc in next st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 4 sc and 3 ch1-sps.
Row 12: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 4 sc and 3 ch1-sps.
Rep Rows 9-12 alternating Yarn A and Yarn B as described above (2 rows with Yarn B and 4 rows with Yarn A) until you use approx. half of total yarn. Finish either with Row 10 or Row 12, making sure you have a full last stripe (either with Yarn A or with Yarn B). Then proceed to Decreasing part.
For a Mini-version, rep Rows 9-12 until you reach approx. 45cm/17¾in along the straight side.
Decreasing part
On the decreasing part, switch the colors and now use Yarn B for 4 rows and Yarn A for 2 rows. For the first row of the Decreasing part, choose the opposite color than for the last row of the Increasing part.
Depending on which row you finished the Increasing part with, proceed either with Row 13 (if you finished with Row 12) or Row 15 (if you finished with Row 10).
Row 13 (dec): Ch3 with both colors, then cont with one color only, 1sc in first st, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 1 st decreased.
Row 14: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to last st, 1sc in last st, turn.
Row 15 (dec): Ch3 with both colors, then cont with one color only, 1sc2tog over first 2 sts, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 1 st decreased.
Row 16: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn.
Rep Rows 13-16 alternating Yarn A and Yarn B as described above (4 rows with Yarn B and 2 rows with Yarn A) until you have 3 sc and 2 ch1-sps left. Then proceed to Row 17.
Row 17 (dec): Ch3 with both colors, then cont with one color only, 1sc in first st, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn – 2 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 18: Ch1, 1sc in first st, ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 2sc to end, turn.
Row 19 (dec): Ch3 with both colors, then cont with one color only, 1sc2tog over first 2 sts, ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn – 2 sts and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 20: Ch1, 1sc in first st, ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn.
Row 21 (dec): Ch3 with both colors, then cont with one color only, 1sc in first st, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn – 2 sc.
Row 22: Ch1, 2sc, turn.
Row 23 (dec): Ch1, 1sc2tog, fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all ends and block the scarf to measurements.
Purchase an ad-free ready-to-print pdf with complete instructions (and a chart as a bonus) on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
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