Stay stylish and warm with this open shell lace crochet scarf pattern worked in soft size 4 aran weight yarn. You can have this project finished in about 3 hours. It’s fast and fun!
“Cranberry Lace Scarf” free crochet pattern by Kim Guzman © Dec. 2023. All rights reserved.
Technique: Regular Crochet.
Crochet Pattern At A Glance
Cranberry Lace Scarf Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Kim Guzman © 2022-2026. All rights reserved.Rate the Pattern
Yarn
- Lion Brand “Re-Spun Bonus Bundle” yarn, size 4 weight, 100% recycled polyester, 658 yds/602m per 10 oz/284g skein: 1 skein, approx. 350 yards used, in color Cranberry
Other Materials
- Suggested Crochet Hook Size J-10 (6mm), or size needed to meet gauge
- Yarn Needle for weaving ends
Instructions
- Work 3 rows as set up for the stitch pattern.
- Work 4-row repeat until 114 rows have been completed.
- Work 3 final rows in stitch pattern to mirror the beginning.
- Fasten off yarn. If you prefer an Infinity Scarf, seam first row to the last row. Weave in all ends securely.
Full Free Crochet Pattern Below
This is a free crochet pattern and the written instructions are below. If you prefer a printable download, a PDF is also available for purchase.
My Crochet Pattern Notes
This design is worked from short edge to short edge. With the stitch multiple provided, you can make your project any width you like. This is a great, quick lace that can be used to make a scarf, shawl or afghan. Continue working the 4-row repeat until it reaches the length you want.
Making An Infinity Scarf
An Infinity Scarf is a long rectangle that is worked in a tube. I love when the scarf is long enough to wear doubled like this. It has all the benefits of a cowl that doesn’t blow around but still has the coziness of a warm, elegant scarf.
If you would like to turn this scarf pattern into an Infinity scarf, seam the first row to the last row with a yarn needle. Very easy.
Matching Hat and Scarf Set
This Scarf is part of a matched set of scarf and hat. The Cranberry Lace Scarf pattern is also available free at Make It Crochet. You will still have enough yarn remaining from the single skein and both projects can be finished in about 4 – 4 1/2 hours total.
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Finished Size
58″ long x 7″ wide.
Yarn
Lion Brand “Re-Spun Bonus Bundle” yarn, size 4 weight, 100% recycled polyester, 658 yds/602m per 10 oz/284g skein: 1 skein, approx. 350 yards used, in color Cranberry.
At the time of writing this pattern, “Re-Spun Bonus Bundle”, an aran/worsted weight yarn, is available in 18 shades.
I was able to find it at Michaels.
If you are unable to use Re-Spun, choose any soft acrylic or acrylic blend in size 4 weight. A heavier, stiff yarn may have different results and require an adjustment in hook size and stitch count.
Other Materials
Suggested Crochet Hook Size J-10 (6mm), or size needed to meet gauge.
Yarn Needle for weaving ends.
Gauge
In stitch pattern, 23 stitches for 12 rows measures approximately 4″ x 4″.
Stitch Multiple
To change the width, make your initial chain any multiple of 10, then add 12.
Abbreviations
This Lacy Scarf pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
beg=beginning; ch=chain; dc=double crochet; rep=repeat; sc=single crochet; sk=skip; sp(s)=space(s).
Special Stitches
Shell: In indicated ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 1) 4 times, dc: produces a 5-dc group, with each dc separated with a ch-1 sp.
Free Crochet Pattern Instructions
Row 1: Ch 42, work (dc, ch 1, dc) in 6th ch from hook, ch 1, dc in next ch, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, *sk 3 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 1, dc in next ch, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 4, dc in same sc, *ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc (center of 5-dc group), sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sc, rep from * to last 5-dc group, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in first ch after 5-dc group (part of the beg skipped 5 chains), turn.
Row 3: Ch 4, dc in first ch-1 sp, *sc in 2nd sc of 3-sc group, Shell (see Special Stitches above) in ch-3 sp, rep from * to last 3-sc group, sc in 2nd sc of 3-sc group, (dc, ch 1, dc) in space of beg ch-4, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * to last sc, ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sc, ch 1, 2 sc in space of beg ch-4, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *Shell in next ch-3 sp, sc in 2nd sc of 3-sc group, rep from * to last ch-3 sp, Shell in last ch-3 sp, sc in last sc, turn.
Row 6: Ch 4, dc in same sc, *ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sc, rep from * to last Shell, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in last sc, turn.
Rows 7-114: Rep rows 3-6.
Rows 115-117: Rep rows 3-5. Fasten off after final row.
Finishing
If you would prefer an Infinity scarf, seam the first row to the last row. Weave in all ends securely with yarn needle.
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Love your patterns. I learned Tunisian crochet from your videos and instructions. Can you design a few new Tunisian patterns?
Thanks so much! Yes, I love Tunisian crochet as well. I have 9 new ones here on the site now and have plans to add more in 2024. Stay tuned. 🙂
Thank you xx
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂