Crochet a fluted scarf: free pattern

Get two looks from this fine mohair-and-silk scarf; let the edges flute for a soft frilly effect, or let it twist for a pretty rope of bell shapes.

Increasing along one edge makes a deep frill that automatically curls around to give a soft fluted effect. The scarf is worked in treble crochet on a chain and double crochet base.

Estimated time to complete

The scarf took 61⁄2 hours

About this yarn

Rowan Kid Silk Haze is an ultra-fine yarn that's a mix of 70% super-kid mohair and 30% silk. It has approximately 210m (229yd) to a 25g ball.

Sizes

Width 8cm (31⁄2in); length (along shorter edge) 143cm (561⁄4in)

You will need

● 1 x 25g ball of Rowan Kid Silk Haze in each of Liqueur, shade 595 (A); Candy Girl, shade 606 (B); and Grace, shade 580 (C)
● 5.50mm (I/9) crochet hook

Tip: If you want to make the scarf all in one colour, you'll need just two balls of Rowan Kid Silk Haze yarn.

Tension

13 sts in double crochet and 6 rows in patt to 8cm (31⁄8in) using 5.50mm (I/9) hook. Change hook size if necessary to obtain this tension.

Abbreviations

ch = chain; dc = double crochet; foll = following; patt = pattern; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble; [ ] = work instructions in brackets as directed

The hook size given is larger than would usually be used with this yarn to give a very soft, open fabric.

SCARF

Using A, make 198ch.

Row 1 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, [1dc in each ch] to end. 197 sts.

Row 2 1dc in first dc, 2ch, [1tr in each dc] to end.

Row 3 1dc in first tr, 2ch, [2tr in next tr, 1tr in foll tr] to last 2 sts, 2tr in next tr, 1tr in 2nd ch. 295 sts.

Change to B.

Row 4 1dc in first tr, 2ch, [2tr in each of next 2tr, 1tr in foll tr] to last 3 sts, 2tr in each of next 2tr, 1tr in 2nd ch. 491 sts.

Row 5 1dc in first tr, 2ch, [2tr in each of next 4tr, 1tr in foll tr] to end, placing last tr in 2nd ch. 883 sts.

Change to C.

Row 6 1dc in first tr, [1tr in next tr, 2tr in each of next 6tr, 1tr in each of foll 2tr] to end, placing last tr in 2nd ch. 1471 sts.

Fasten off. Darn in ends.

This pattern is taken from 'Crochet in No Time' by Melody Griffiths (CICO Books, £14.99). Click here to buy 'Crochet in No Time' from our online bookshop