You will love this free pattern for a crochet summer scarf with a granny square edging! This lightweight scarf is perfect for adding a pop of color to any Summer outfit.
With bright cheery stripes and an edging of colorful flower squares, this crochet scarf will be the perfect accessory for your summer wardrobe. Using cotton yarn and a quick, easy stitch repeat, you will have this crochet scarf pattern whipped up fast!
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Details of the Summer Scarf Crochet Pattern
You will need approx 600m of a dk weight (light worsted) cotton yarn in your favorite colors and a 4 mm crochet hook.This is a great pattern for using up those odd balls in your yarn stash.
The main body of the scarf just uses basic crochet stitches and is so relaxing to make. The easy pattern repeat consists of double crochet stitches, single crochets and chain stitches. You will change color every 6 rows which keeps the pattern interesting!
You can decide to add the granny square edging if you wish, or leave the scarf as it is.
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Best Yarn for a Crochet Summer Scarf
When it comes to choosing the right yarn for a summer crochet scarf, you’ll want to choose a light-weight yarn, so that your scarf doesn’t feel too hot or heavy to wear in warmer weather. Natural fibers such as cotton, linen, and bamboo are great choices for summer scarves, as they are soft, cool, and comfortable.
I recommend using a cotton yarn in a DK or sport weight. Cotton is a classic choice for summer crochet projects, as it is soft and absorbent, and comes in a wide range of colors.
A DK or sport weight yarn is perfect for this project, as it will create a lightweight fabric that drapes beautifully and won’t weigh you down.
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Materials
Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton: DK weight – 100% Organic Cotton – 50g/105m
- 1 ball each of: (A) Rosewood (B) Flamingo (B) Citron (D) Blush (E) Coral (F) Bone
- 4mm crochet hook
- yarn needle
You can use any DK weight cotton yarn to achieve a similar effect.
Measurements
Scarf measures 80in [203cm] long and 9in [23cm] wide after blocking and before fringe is added.
Square measures 3 x 3in [7.5 x 7.5cm]
Abbreviations
US crochet terms
Beg beginning
Ch chain
Sl st slip stitch
St stitch
Sc single crochet
Hdc half double crochet
Dc double crochet
Rep repeat
Sp space
Dc2tog double crochet 2 together
Dc3tog double crochet 3 together
Special Stitches
Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog): (Yarn over hook, insert hook in indicated space, pull yarn through, yarn over hook, draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over hook, draw through all 3 loops.
Double Crochet 3 Together (dc3tog): (Yarn over hook, insert hook in indicated space, pull yarn through, yarn over hook, draw through 2 loops) 3 times, yarn over hook, draw through all 4 loops.
Pattern Notes
- Ch 1 at beginning of a row or round does not count as a stitch.
- Ch 3 at beginning of a row or round counts as 1 dc.
- (Ch 3, dc2tog) at beginning of a round counts as dc3tog.
- The scarf can be made longer or shorter by working more or fewer pattern repeats. This will alter the amount of yarn required.
- Includes written instructions.
- Gauge is not important.
Notes on Changing Colors
Work the last yarn over at the end of the row with the next colour, for a neat colour change
Colour Sequence
Repeat the Color Sequence below 5 times, ending with color A
The pattern repeat is 2 rows, You will work 6 rows in total for each color section, repeating Rows 6 & 7 as established
Repeat Rows
- Yarn B: 6 rows
- Yarn C: 6 rows
- Yarn D: 6 rows
- Yarn E: 6 rows
- Yarn F: 6 rows
- Yarn A: 6 rows
Crochet Summer Scarf with Granny Squares
Work the main body of the scarf first, then make six squares. The squares are joined in strips of 3 and attached to each end of the wrap. An edging row is then added to both ends and fringing attached.
Scarf Main Body
Using Yarn A and 4 mm hook, chain 43
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and 1 sc in each ch across, turn – 42 sc
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in first 2 sts, * ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn – 22 sc, 10 x ch-2 sp
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), 1 dc in next st, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn – 22 dc, 10 x ch-2 sp
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in first 2 sts, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, working last sc in top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in first 2 sts, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, working last sc in top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, fasten off Yarn A. Turn.
Rows 8 – 187: Beginning with Yarn B, repeat Rows 6 and 7, changing color every 6 rows. Follow color sequence above.
Row 188: Repeat Row 6
Row 189: (final row) Ch 1, 1 sc in each st and 2 sc in each ch-2 sp across. Fasten off and weave in threads – 42 sc
Granny Flower Square
Make 6 squares, working Rounds 1 & 2 in contrast colors and Round 3 in yarn F
Make a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), (1 dc, ch 1) 11 times into ring, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4. Fasten off – 12 dc, 12 x ch-1 sps
Round 2: Using next yarn, join in any ch-1 sp. Ch 3, dc2tog in same sp, ch 3, (dc3tog in the next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 11 times, join with a sl st to beg ch 3. Fasten off – 12 dc3tog, 12 x ch-3 sps
Round 3: Using yarn F, join in any ch-3 sp. Ch 1, 3 sc in the same sp, (1 hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) on top of the next dc3tog (corner made), [(2 dc, 1 hdc) in the next ch-3 sp, 3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, (1 hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) on top of the next dc3tog] 3 times, (2 dc, 1 hdc) in the next ch-3 sp, join with a sl st to the 1st sc. Fasten off and weave in threads.
Finishing
Attach squares in two strips of 3 squares as follows:
Holding right sides together, whip stitch through BLO until 3 squares are connected.
Repeat for 2nd strip.
Take one strip and pin evenly to foundation row of wrap. Whip stitch through BLO of squares along row. Repeat for 2nd strip on the other end of the scarf.
Turn the scarf to work along the unattached edge of the strip and proceed to border.
Border
Row 1: With right side of scarf facing, attach Yarn F to upper right hand corner (ch-2) of square, ch1, 2 sc in corner ch-2 sp, make 38 sc evenly across to last corner ch-2 sp, 2 sc in last ch-2 sp. Fasten off – 42 sc
Repeat for other side of wrap.
Fringes
Cut lengths of yarn approximately 25cm/10” in all colours if you wish. Make 18 fringes using 5 strands of yarn in each and fold in half to make each fringe 10 strands. Attach 9 fringes evenly across top of wrap and repeat for bottom.
Gently block your wrap by pinning in shape, spray with water and leave to dry.
Happy Crocheting!
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Looks lovely! Thanks for sharing.
Love this design! I’m going to use it to make a Summer Shawl for our Shawl Ministry. 🙂