The crochet Chroma Scarf has a modern shape with angled adges and I LOVE how simple and quickly this one is to work up. Keep reading for the free crochet pattern.
A Crochet Pattern for a Quick and Satisfying Project
If you like simple projects this will be a great one for you! There is a bit of counting at the beginning and end of the scarf (a stitch marker will help!) but the middle is all nice and easy DC stitches. You can of course use any color of yarn that you'd like, but look at how pretty this Mandala yarn is when it's worked up <3 I am always a sucker for bright colors, but this scarf would look great made in a solid color or neutrals as well if that is more your style!
This is a one cake project, so it'll be perfect for you if you bought some Mandala yarn on impulse (because...PRETTY!) and now you don't know what to do with it. I also love one skein projects because they travel well, and with the holidays coming up I imagine there will be plenty of road trips and flying happening! So whether you are making this for yourself or as a gift; sit back, relax and enjoy this new free pattern 🙂
I now also have a matching hat and mittens to go along with this set! All three pieces will take you less that 2 skeins of Lion Brand Mandala. Find the free Chroma Mitten pattern and the free Chroma Slouch Hat pattern also on my blog.
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Chroma Scarf - Free Crochet Pattern
Supplies:
- One cake of Lion Brand Mandala Yarn (I used 'Wizard') or approx. 550 yards of a comparable Category 3 weight yarn
- I/5.5mm crochet hook - I use Clover Amour
- Scissors - I always keep these travel scissors in my hook case
- Yarn needle
- Large pom pom maker (optional)
Abbreviations (written in U.S. terms):
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- ch: chain
- DC: double crochet
- DC2Tog: double crochet two together
Gauge
11 sts x 5 rows = 4” square in DC
Finished Size:
Length (without pom poms) = 80"
Width (at widest point) = 10.5"
Pattern Notes
- ch 2 at the beginning of rows DOES count as a stitch
- the length of this scarf can be easily adjusted by adding or subtracting rows between Row 27 through 96
- If you prefer a ch 3 to start your DC rows thats fine. Work into the 3rd ch as the top of your DC stitch. Just be consistent throughout the pattern.
Matching Patterns
Instructions
ch 3
Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from the hook (2) Turn.
Row 2: ch 2, DC in the first st (this will count as 2 DC into one st since the ch 2 counts as a st), 2 DC in the last st - remember that the ch 2 counts as a st and the sts in Row 2 should be worked into the 2nd ch of the ch 2 from the previous row (4) Turn.
Row 3: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (6) Turn.
Row 4: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (6) Turn.
Row 5: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (8) Turn.
Row 6: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (10) Turn.
Row 7: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (10) Turn.
Row 8: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (12) Turn.
Row 9: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (14) Turn.
Row 10: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (14) Turn.
Row 11: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (16) Turn.
Row 12: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (18) Turn.
Row 13: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (18) Turn.
Row 14: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (20) Turn.
Row 15: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (22) Turn.
Row 16: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (22) Turn.
Row 17: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (24) Turn.
Row 18: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (26) Turn.
Row 19: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (26) Turn.
Row 20: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (28) Turn.
Row 21: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (30) Turn.
Row 22: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (30) Turn.
Row 23: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (32) Turn.
Row 24: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (34) Turn.
Row 25: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (34) Turn.
Row 26: ch 2, DC in the first st, DC across, 2 DC in the last st (36) Turn.
**Note: this is your last increase row, now you will be crocheting back and forth until you begin decreasing**
Row 27-96: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (36) Turn.
Row 97: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 30 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (34) Turn.
Row 98: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (34) Turn.
Row 99: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 28 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (32) Turn.
Row 100: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 26 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (30) Turn.
Row 101: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (30) Turn.
Row 102: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 24 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (28) Turn.
Row 103: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 22 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (26) Turn.
Row 104: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (26) Turn.
Row 105: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 20 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (24) Turn.
Row 106: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 18 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (22) Turn.
Row 107: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (22) Turn.
Row 108: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 16 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (20) Turn.
Row 109: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 14 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (18) Turn.
Row 110: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (18) Turn.
Row 111: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 12 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (16) Turn.
Row 112: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 10 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (14) Turn.
Row 113: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (14) Turn.
Row 114: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 8 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (12) Turn.
Row 115: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 6 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (10) Turn.
Row 116: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (10) Turn.
Row 117: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 4 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (8) Turn.
Row 118: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC in the next 2 sts, DC2Tog, DC in last st (6) Turn.
Row 119: ch 2, DC in the second st and DC across (6) Turn.
Row 120: ch 2, DC2Tog in the second and third st, DC2Tog, DC in last st (4) Turn.
Row 121: ch 2, DC2Tog in the last two sts (2) Ties of yarn and weave in ends.
Make two large pom poms (or tassels) and attach them to each end of the scarf.
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