This free pattern for a lace crochet scarf is perfect for using small amounts of leftover yarn. It’s a lacy crochet neck scarf that transforms just 32g of lace weight and 56g of fingering weight yarn into something truly special.
It’s worked on the bias with simple stitches, making it a relaxing project and it works up fast!
I made this crochet scarf using a beautiful boucle lace yarn paired with leftover fingering weight yarn. The alpaca content gives it lovely drape and a soft halo bloom, while the two yarns held together create a warm, textured fabric.
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This scarf is light enough to wear in Spring and Summer, and perfect to add color to any outfit.
You may like to check out Whisper crochet scarf, a bigger version of this scarf design.
Why Holding Yarns Together Works So Well
By holding a strand of lace weight yarn together with fingering weight yarn, you create a soft marled effect that blends the colors from both yarns into a beautiful, textured fabric.
The lace yarn adds a light halo and subtle variation, while the fingering yarn brings more definition and color.
Even if the yarns are from different color families, the result is gently variegated with a lovely depth – perfect for turning small scraps or single skeins into something special. Try it and you will be surprised at the beautiful effect!
Details of the Crochet Neck Scarf
This lightweight scarf pattern uses just small amounts of yarn – perfect for those leftover skeins in your stash. The two yarns held together create a soft, textured fabric that’s surprisingly warm.
Working on the bias gives the scarf a lovely diagonal flow, and the simple picot edging adds a nice finish. Construction is straightforward – increasing on one side while decreasing on the other.
Once blocked, the finished scarf measures approximately 74 inches (188 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide.
Yarn Suggestions
I used the following amount of yarn and hooks for my scarf:
- 32g of lace weight yarn
- 56g of fingering weight yarn
- 5 mm hook for the body of the scarf
- 4 mm hook for the picot edging
This is a very stash-friendly make – you can use any lace and fingering weight yarns you have on hand. I used alpaca boucle lace yarn paired with some fingering weight from my stash, but different textures will create their own character.
Hold both yarns together throughout most of the scarf. The contrast stripe sections use fingering yarn alone for some contrast.
More Lace Crochet Scarf Patterns
Crochet Lace Neck Scarf Pattern
This lace crochet scarf is worked on the bias using simple stitches and a relaxed rhythm. Small amounts of lace and fingering weight yarns are held together, with the fingering yarn used on its own for short, repeating stripes. Finished with a picot edging, it’s a delicate and easy-to-wear neck accessory.
Materials
- 32g of Hedgehog Fibres – Alpaca Boucle; 620m/100gr; 66% alpaca, 34% silk
- 56g of LITLG fine sock; 465 yards (425 meters)/100g; 75% merino SW 25% nylon
- 4mm & 5mm crochet hook
You can use any laceweight and fingering weight yarn held together to make this scarf
Notes
- Pattern is in US crochet terms.
- Ch 3 at beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
- Ch 4 at beginning of a row counts as 1 dc, ch-1.
- Yarn held doubled throughout except in striped sections.
- You will increase on one side and decrease on the other side to form a bias shape scarf.
- Pattern multiple is 3 sts + 1.
- Stitch counts are in italics, at the end of a row to help you keep track.
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
- St – stitch
- Sc – single crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Ch – chain
- Ch-sp – chain space
- Rep – repeat
- Beg – beginning
Measurements
74 in (188 cm) long x 5.5 in (14 cm) wide – scarf blocked
Special Stitches
V-Stitch – (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc)
Picot – 1 sc, ch 3, sl st back into sc just made
Stripe section for Scarf
Rows 1 – 10: Work rows holding both yarns together
Rows 11 & 12: Drop the lace weight yarn and work 2 rows using fingering weight yarn only
Repeat Rows 1 – 12 a total of 7 times
Repeat Rows 1 -10 once more (94 rows in total)
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Scarf Instructions (written instructions)
With 5mm hook and holding both yarns together, chain 34
Row 1: 1 dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as 1 v-st), * skip 2 chs, v-st in next ch; rep across until 2 chs remain, skip next ch, 1 dc in last ch, turn – 10 v-st, 1 dc
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), * skip next v-st, v-st in next sp between v-st just skipped and next v-st; rep from * across, ending with a v-st in last v-st (work into the ch-sp), turn – 10 v-st, 1 dc
Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch-1), 1 dc in 1st st (counts as 1 v-st), * v-st in next sp; rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of beg ch 3, turn – 10 v-st, 1 dc
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for pattern following stripe section above (total of 94 rows)
Scarf Instructions (with photo tutorial)
With 5mm hook and holding both yarns together, chain 34
Row 1: 1 dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as 1 v-st), * skip 2 chs, v-st in next ch; rep across until 2 chs remain, skip next ch, 1 dc in last ch, turn – 10 v-st, 1 dc
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), * skip next v-st, v-st in next sp between v-st just skipped and next v-st; rep from * across, ending with a v-st in last v-st (work into the ch-sp), turn – 10 v-st, 1 dc
Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch-1), 1 dc in 1st st (counts as 1 v-st), * v-st in next sp; rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of beg ch 3, turn – 10 v-st, 1 dc
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for pattern following stripe section above (total of 94 rows)
Border
Change to a 4mm hook, and join yarn in beg chain (start of scarf)
Bottom Edge of Scarf
Ch 1, 1 sc in same ch, picot, ch 3, * 1 sc in next ch-sp, picot, ch 3; rep from * along bottom end of scarf to next corner.
Side 1
Working on long side of scarf and working into each row end, * 1 sc in next ch-sp, picot, ch 3; rep from * until next corner (final v-st)
Top Edge of Scarf
1 sc in corner st, picot, ch 3, * 1 sc in next ch-sp, picot, ch 3; rep from * until next corner
Side 2
Working on long side of scarf, * 1 sc in next ch-sp, picot, ch 3; rep from * until final corner, join with a sl st to beg sc.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends. Lay project out to finished size and pull gently into shape. Pin in place and spray lightly with water and leave to dry. You can wet block scarf if desired – check your yarn fiber instructions.
More Free Lightweight Scarf Patterns
If you enjoy working with lighter yarns, here are some other delicate projects you might love:
- Crochet Neck Scarf – easy and stylish
- One Skein Crochet Lace Scarf
- Patchwork Crochet Head Scarf – vintage inspired
- Simple Lace Crochet Scarf – one skein pattern
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