This Free Lacy Crochet Scarf Pattern is the perfect accessory for Spring and Fall, when it’s not absolutely winter cold, and you just need a little something extra.
The scarf is embellished with three optional buttons on the short edge, making it a convertible scarf. You can wear it like a typical scarf or as a cowl or infinity scarf.
“Lacy Convertible Scarf” free crochet pattern by Kim Guzman © Dec. 2022 All rights reserved.
Technique: Regular Crochet.
Skill Level: Easy.
Crochet Pattern At A Glance
Free Lacy Crochet Scarf Pattern
Designer: Kim Guzman © 2022-24. All rights reserved.Rate the Pattern
Yarn
- Stylecraft “Special DK”, 100% acrylic, 322 yds/295m per 3.5 oz/100g per skein 2 skeins (485 yards used) of Lavender
Other Materials
- Crochet Hook Size H-8 (5mm) or hook needed to meet gauge
- Yarn Needle for weaving ends
- 3 Size 7/8" Buttons optional
- Sewing Thread and Needle optional
Instructions
- Work Row 1 to establish lower edge of scarf.
- Work Rows 2-3 to establish 2-row repeat.
- Work Rows 3-153 in 2-row repeat.
- Optional: Sew on three buttons or seam the short edges together to form an Infinity Scarf.
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 would be a great beginner lace project. Perhaps not the very first project. This Knit Look Beginner Scarf would be better for a first project. But, when you get a little more comfortable with knowing more stitches, this lacy scarf is a terrific next step.
This scarf is worked in a lightweight, lace stitch pattern, easy to memorize. It’s perfect for a little touch of color on the days before and just after winter. For those times that it’s warmer, but not yet warm enough.
There is an easy 2-row repeat and the scarf is worked horizontally, short edge to short edge.
You can sew on three buttons on one long edge, if you like, to turn this scarf into a convertible scarf. Or, seam the first row to the last row to make an Infinity Scarf.
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Finished Size
8″ wide, 62″ long.
Yarn
Stylecraft “Special DK”, 100% acrylic, 322 yds/295m per 3.5 oz/100g per skein: 2 skeins (485 yards used) of Lavender.
“Special Double Knit” is classified as a DK weight (size 3) yarn and is currently available in 100 shades.
Available at LoveCrafts (aff link). If you’re in the US, look up at the top right to switch to US Dollars. I’ve purchased from them for years and love the selection.
Yarn Substitution
I‘ve used DK weight yarn (size 3) because I love this size. There’s a lot of yardage on a 100g skein of Stylecraft Special DK. You could use any yarn you like, using the hook size you prefer. You may need to make changes to the number of stitches and the amount of yarn required.
If you are unable to use Stylecraft Special DK, any acrylic or acrylic blend in size 3 lightweight yarn will be close enough.
You can also use a heavier weight yarn, if you prefer. You’ll need more yarn and a larger hook. The project will be bigger. Or, adjust the stitch count. It’s a scarf, so there’s a lot of things you can do to make the size you want.
Other Materials
Suggested Crochet Hook Size H-8 (5mm) or hook needed to meet gauge.
Yarn Needle for weaving ends.
3 Size 7/8″ Buttons, optional.
Sewing thread and needle, optional.
Special Stitches
V-Stitch (v-st): [dc, ch 2, dc] in st indicated.
Shell: [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in st indicated.
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); st(s)=stitch(es).
All numbers after the colon at the end of an instruction are stitch counts. Use the stitch count to check your work.
Gauge
In stitch pattern, 22 stitches for 10 rows measures approximately 4″ x 4″.
Stitch Multiple
To change the width, make your initial chain any multiple of 7, then add 2.
Examples: 7×7=49, plus 2 is 51; 7×4=28, plus 2 is 30.
Free Crochet Pattern Instructions
Row 1: Ch 44, sc in second ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, 2 dc in next ch, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across, turn.
Tip: If your beg ch-3 seems a little loose on the edges, try a beg ch-2 instead.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same sc, ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, *v-st (see Special Stitches above) in next sc, ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, rep from * to last sc, 2 dc in last sc, turn: 5 v-sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *Shell (see Special Stitches above) in next sc, sc in ch-2 sp of v-st, rep from * to last sc, Shell in last sc, sc in top of beg ch-3, turn: 6 Shells.
Rows 4-153: Rep rows 2-3. Fasten off after final row.
Finishing
Weave in all ends securely with yarn needle. With sewing thread and needle, sew on buttons evenly across the short edge at row 1.
If you prefer, you can seam the bottom of Row 1 to the top of Row 153 to form an Infinity Scarf. There are no buttonholes since the holes in the lace are large enough for the buttons to fit through.
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Terry says
love your projects. Inspires me
Terry
Kim Guzman says
Thanks so much! That’s very kind. 🙂
FeliciaCrochets says
I making a scarf for a needy friend. I’m loving it. I had to take loose about 3 times and re-start the pattern I had previously started (free pattern off of Red Heart yarn); was not looking as pretty as yours. I’ll make a scarf for me too out of this pattern. Way to go!!!! Thank you! Merry Christmas in advance
Kim Guzman says
That’s great! I’m so glad to hear that it’s working out for you. Merry Christmas to you as well!
Mary Ann Key says
Lovely scarf and the pattern print!
On my list for shopping!
Thanks for sharing!
Kim Guzman says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂