The Bláithín Scarf is a lovely way to show off a collection of mini skeins, with each color adding its own special touch to the finished piece. Light and airy, it’s the perfect accessory for spring and summer.
The simple lace stitch pattern makes it a relaxing project to crochet. Keep reading to find the free crochet lacy scarf pattern below!
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: Easy
- Yarn: 570m of fingering weight (#1) yarn
- Hook: 3.5mm crochet hook
- Finished size: 81in [206cm] long x 10in [25.5cm] wide
A Colorful Crochet Scarf with Mini Skeins
An easy open lace pattern creates a light and delicate crochet scarf, perfect for warmer days when you want just a little extra layer. Made using 8 mini skeins of fingering weight yarn, it’s a lovely way to add a pop of color to any outfit.
The yarn I used created a beautiful rainbow gradient that looks stunning! It’s a lovely option if you have an advent set, or leftover fingering weight yarn that you’d like to use together without worrying too much about the order.
A Free, Easy Crochet Lacy Scarf Pattern for Beginners
The stitch pattern is an easy four-row repeat that uses only basic stitches, making it suitable for a confident beginner. This easy lace crochet scarf pattern works beautifully with a variety of yarns. It can be adjusted to whatever width and length suit your style using the stitch multiple provided in the pattern notes.
A free pattern for the lacy crochet scarf is available below. However, if you would like a printable version that includes a helpful crochet chart, you can purchase an inexpensive PDF pattern from Ravelry or Etsy.
Why You’ll Love This Free Crochet Lacy Scarf Pattern
- Lightweight and breathable spring or summer crochet scarf pattern
- Uses 8 mini skeins for a soft color fade
- Easy lace stitch with a simple repeat
- Great for using up fingering weight yarn leftovers!
Yarn Suggestions for the Free Lacy Crochet Scarf Pattern
I used the following amount of yarn and hooks for my scarf:
- 623yds [570m] fingering weight yarn
- 3.5mm crochet hook
This crochet lace scarf is made using 8 mini skeins of fingering weight yarn from Yarn Unique. I purchased the set at a yarn show last year and was inspired by the lovely natural shift in color. You can use an advent set or a bundle of mini skeins. You could even make this crochet scarf using scrap yarn from your stash. You will need a total of approx. 570m of fingering weight yarn.
More Free Lacy Crochet Scarf Patterns
If you love lacy crochet scarves, check out these other easy lightweight crochet scarf patterns for spring or summer:
Free Pattern for the Lacy Crochet Scarf
The Bláithín Scarf is a soft, lightweight crochet scarf that beautifully highlights mini skeins, letting each color shine. Made with fingering weight yarn and an easy lace stitch pattern, it’s a relaxing project that results in a breezy, wearable layer for warmer days.
Materials
- Yarn Unique: 623yds [570m]: 60% Merino SW Wool, 20% Yak, 20% Silk/150gr
- 8 x mini skeins
- 3.5mm crochet hook
You can use approx. 570m of any fingering weight yarn.
Notes
- The pattern is a 6 st repeat. Chain a multiple of 6 + 3 sts for the foundation chain
- The pattern uses US crochet terms
- The size of the scarf is easily adjustable. Chain to the width you wish your wrap to be using the multiple given.
- You can adjust the length by crocheting fewer or more rows of the repeat
- Includes written instructions and a chart. Pattern written in US crochet terms.
- Ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc
TIP: In Row 3 and Row 7 of the repeat, you will make a sc in the ch-6 space 2 rows below. Insert your hook down over the ch-4 space from previous row, into the ch-6 space 2 rows below and make a sc. The sc stitch is in red in the chart.
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
- Beg – beginning
- Ch – chain
- St – stitch
- Sc – single crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Sp – Space
Measurements
Scarf pictured measures 81in [206cm] long x 10in [25.5cm] wide after blocking
Color Notes
- I used 8 mini skeins for my scarf but you can use 570m of any fingering weight yarn in a single color.
- If using mini skeins, follow the pattern as given and change yarn color every 7 repeats.
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Instructions for Scarf
Using first color and 3.5mm hook, ch 63
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook (place marker), sc in next ch, * ch 6, skip next 4 ch, sc in next 2 ch; rep from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), dc in next st, * ch 4, skip next ch-6, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in next st, * ch 3, sc in ch-6 sp 2 rows below (see tip above), ch 3, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, making last dc in beg ch-2, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, * ch 4, skip next [ch 3, sc, ch 3], sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, making last sc in beg ch-2, turn.
Repeat rows start
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, * ch 6, skip next ch-4, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in next st, * ch 4, skip next ch-6, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn.
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in next st, * ch 3, sc in ch-6 sp 2 rows below, ch 3, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, making last dc in beg ch-2, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, * ch 4, skip next [ch 3, sc, ch 3], sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, making last sc in beg ch-2, turn.
Rows 9 – 28: Repeat Rows 5-8. Fasten off yarn.
Rows 29 – 224: Repeat Rows 5-8 changing color after 7 pattern repeats.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends.
Blocking will open up the lace stitches and improve the drape of your scarf.
Soak your wrap in lukewarm water and gently wring in a towel. Lay project out to finished size and pull gently into shape. Pin in place and leave to dry.
PIN FOR LATER
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Totally agree with your wee rant re how cheaply hand crocheted item are sold. That’s why I don’t give anything I’ve made to charity shops and so give to homeless and foodbanks instead.
And cheering myself up by trying out this beautiful scarf – thank you x
Oh enjoy making the scarf! It works up fast and opens up beautifully with blocking:)