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Home » Free Pattern » Crochet Star Stitch Scarf - Free Pattern

Crochet Star Stitch Scarf - Free Pattern

This crochet star stitch scarf uses just one skein of Caron Cakes yarn to make a long, skinny scarf with pom pom fringe. Keep reading for the free crochet pattern.

A skinny crochet scarf made with the star stitch
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With the Thanksgiving and approaching "holiday rush" upon us-sometimes you just need a simple, one-skein project that you can pick up and put down as needed.  If that's what you are looking for you will love the Snow Drops Skinny Scarf!  One stitch, one skein AND a video tutorial to get you started.

An icy blue and turquoise crochet scarf with pom poms

This scarf is made with the star stitch with makes a beautiful-snowflake like texture.  Combine that with the icy colors of Caron Cakes "Faerie Cake" yarn and pom pom snowball "fringe" and this scarf screams "ready for winter!"

A skinny crochet scarf made with Caron Cakes yarn

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Snow Drops Skinny Scarf - Free Crochet Pattern

Supplies

  • 1 skein of Caron Cakes 'Faerie Cake' yarn (or other worsted weight yarn of your choice)
  • H/5.0mm crochet hook (I use Clover Amour)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors (I always keep these travel scissors in my hook case)
  • Clover small pom pom maker 1 3/8"

Abbreviations

  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • SC: single crochet
  • HDC: half-double crochet
  • LOH: loops on hook

Special Stitch

Star stitch: 

First start stitch of a row: Ch 2, Insert hook into back loop of the second ch from the hook and pull up a loop (2 LOH), insert hook into front loop of the same ch stitch and pull up a loop (3 LOH), insert into the next 3 sts and pull up a loop through each one (6 LOH).  YO and pull through all 6 loops, ch 1 to make the "eye" of the star.

Star stitch: Insert hook into the "eye" of the previous star and pull up a loop (2 LOH), insert hook into the last post of the previous star and pull up a loop (3 LOH), insert your hook into the last stitch of the previous star and pull up a loop (4 LOH), insert hook into the next 2 sts and pull up a loop in each one (6 LOH).  YO and pull through all 6 loops, ch 1 to make the "eye of the star.

Finished Size:

7 feet long, 5" wide

Pattern Notes

Chain stitches at the beginning of rows do not count as a stitch

You can easily adjust the width/length of this pattern.  To adjust the width, your starting chain should be a multiple of 2.  To adjust length, add or subtract rows (but always end with a SC row)

Matching Patterns

  • A crochet beanie made with Caron Cakes yarn and the star stitch
    Snow Drops Slouchy Hat
  • Crochet mittens made with Caron Cakes yarn and the star stitch
    Snow Drops Mittens
  • A crochet ear warmer made with the star stitch and Caron Cakes yarn
    Snow Drops Ear Warmer
  • A pair of crochet slipper socks made with Caron Cakes yarn and the star stitch
    Snow Drops Slipper Socks
  • A chunky crochet blanket made with the star stitch
    Snow Drops Throw Blanket
  • A turquoise crochet cowl made with the star stitch
    Snow Drops Cowl
  • A crochet messy bun beanie made with the star stitch
    Snow Drops Messy Bun Beanie
  • A skinny crochet scarf made with the star stitch
    Snow Drops Skinny Scarf
  • A modern crochet triangle scarf made with the star stitch
    Snow Drops Mod Scarf

Instructions:

Ch 22

Row 1: starting in second ch from the hook, SC across (21) turn

Row 2: crochet your first star stitch, and continue to star stitch across (10 stars).  HDC in last stitch and turn

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 SC in each "eye" of a star stitch plus one sc in the last stitch of the row (21) turn

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach your desired length.  Use your pom pom maker to make 10 pom poms for "fringe" at the end of your scarf.  Classic fringe or tassels would look great too 🙂

And done!  Once you get the hang of the star stitch this pattern is a breeze!

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Now the legal stuff...You may sell items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the original designer.  Also, please do not share the written pattern in print or electronically.  The photos on this webpage belong to Megan Meyer of Left in Knots and may not be used for product sales/product listings.  You may share a link back to my blog if you would like someone else to see or work with this pattern. Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me!

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