The Snow Drops Mod Scarf is a modern one skein triangle scarf that highlights the stunning texture of the star stitch. You can make this scarf with just one skein of Caron Cakes yarn or with any worsted weight yarn you have in your stash. Keep reading for the free crochet pattern.
When I first published this pattern it was one of my first scarf patterns on my blog. I now have A LOT more. But this one will always be one of my favorites for many reasons. It was the start of my whole Snow Drops pattern collection, and over all these years it has remained one of the most popular free crochet patterns on my blog. This year, to celebrate my blog anniversary, I decided to crochet another Snow Drops Mod Scarf so that I could take some new pictures and also try making it in a solid color.
Crochet this Mod Scarf with the Star Stitch
The original Snow Drops Mod Scarf was made with Caron Cakes. I still have it. I still wear it. I still love it! So many of you have shown me your finished scarves in solid colors that I decided I wanted a solid, neutral version for myself as well. In both versions, the texture of the star stitch shines (pun intended just a little bit).
Once you get the hang of the star stitch (with the video tutorial included below) this pattern works up quickly with a 4 row repeat. This pattern is easy enough for an advanced beginner looking to learn a new stitch. And after you master the star stitch, you’ll probably want to make some matching pieces for yourself.
The Snow Drops Free Crochet Pattern Collection
As I mentioned above, the Snow Drops pattern collection is one of my most popular set of free crochet patterns on my blog. Since you all have loved it so much I’ve designed a lot of coordinating pieces for you to work on after you finish your Snow Drops Mod Scarf:
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Snow Drops Mod Scarf - Free Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- 1 skein of Caron Cakes 'Faerie Cake' yarn or appox. 380 yards of a category 4 worsted weight yarn.
- H/5.5mm crochet hook (I use Clover Amour)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors (I always keep these travel scissors in my hook case)
- Clover Large Tassel Maker (optional)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- SC: single crochet
- HDC: half-double crochet
- HDC2Tog: Half double crochet two together (aka HDC decrease)
- 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:
Approximately 6' long
Pattern Notes
- Chain stitches at the beginning of rows do not count as a stitch
- Increases and decreases will all happen on the the same side of the scarf. This will create the triangular shape.
Instructions
Ch 3
Row 1: HDC in second ch from the hook, HDC across (2). Turn
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC across (3). Turn
Row 3: Ch 2, make the first star stitch of the row, HDC in the last st (1 star). Turn
Row 4: Ch 1, work 2 SC into the eye of the star stitch in the previous row, 1 SC in the last stitch (3). Turn
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC across (4)
Row 6: Ch 1, HDC across, 2 HDC in last st (5)
Row 7: Ch 2, make the first star stitch of the row, star stitch across, HDC in the last st (2 stars). Turn
Row 8: Ch 1, 2 SC in each "eye of the star" from the previous row. SC in last stitch of the row (5). Turn
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC across (6)
Row 10: Ch 1, HDC across, 2 HDC in last st (7)
Rows 11-86: Repeat rows 7-10.
Row 87: Ch 2, make the first star stitch of the row, star stitch across, HDC in the last st (22 stars). Turn
Row 88: Ch 1, 2 SC in each "eye of the star" from the previous row. SC in last stitch of the row (45). Turn
Row 89: Row 9: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC across (46)
Row 90: Ch 1, HDC across, HDC2Tog in the last two stitches (45) Turn (decreases will occur on the same side of the scarf as the increases did)
Row 91: Ch 2, make the first star stitch of the row, star stitch across, HDC in the last st (22 stars) Turn
Row 92: Ch 1, 2 SC in each "eye of the star" from the previous row. SC in last stitch of the row (45). Turn
Row 93: Ch 1, HDC2Tog, HDC across (44). Turn
Row 94: Ch 1, HDC across, HDC2Tog in the last two stitches (43). Turn
Row 95-178: Repeat rows 91-94. Row 178 with end with 2 HDC across.
Make your tassels (pom poms would also look great!) and attach them to each end of the scarf. And VOILA! You have a modern and adorable winter scarf.
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