The Willow Scarf Free Pattern

Pattern Description:

The Willow Scarf is a beginner-friendly, luxurious statement scarf that works up quickly using basic crochet stitches, thick yarn, and a large hook. 

It features cozy optional pockets for warmth and storage, and luxurious fringe for added flair. Crocheted in turned rows, it utilizes single crochets in the front loops only (FLO) to create a beautiful ribbed effect and striking vertical lines.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Wool-Ease Thick & Quick by Lion Brand Yarn, 4 skeins.
• Yarn Weight: Super bulky level 6.
• Hook: 9 mm Clover Amour crochet hook.
• Notions: A bent tip tapestry needle is needed for attaching the pockets. Optional notions include an Ultraleather garment tag by Brickbubble and a Clover felting tool for joining new skeins of yarn.
• Measurements: The finished scarf dimensions are 9″/23 cm wide and 88″/224 cm long (without fringe).

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Front Loops Only (FLO): This technique uses the loops closest to you to create a ribbed effect.
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Instructions for Making the The Willow Scarf Pattern:

Here are the instructions for making The Willow Scarf pattern:

SCARF Instructions

• Getting Started:
  • Using your 9 mm hook, ch 166. You can optionally leave a long initial end to become part of the fringe later. This initial chain length determines the overall length of your scarf. If you wish to make the scarf shorter, you would decrease the number of initial chains.
  • Row 1:
    • Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc across. You will have a total of 165 sts. When working into the chain, the pattern suggests working into the bumps behind the chains.
  • Row 2:
    • Ch 1, turn.
    • Starting in the second st from the hook, sc in FLO. Each single crochet is composed of two loops that form a V at the top; the front loops are the loops closest to you. Working in FLO creates the ribbed texture.
  • Rows 3-19:
    • Repeat R2. As you add more rows, you will increase the width of the scarf. If you desire a wider scarf, simply add more rows.

Finishing the Scarf Body:

• Fasten off and leave a long end to become part of the fringe. The finished scarf, without fringe, will measure 9″/23 cm wide and 88″/224 cm long. The scarf lays flat naturally and does not require blocking. If joining new skeins of Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, you can use a felting tool.

POCKETS Instructions (Make 2)

Optional pockets are added at the end of the scarf construction. These cozy pockets are perfect for keeping hands warm and storing small items.

• Getting Started: Using your 9 mm hook, ch 16.
• Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc across. You will have a total of 15 sts.
• Row 2:
  • Ch 1, turn.
  • Starting in the second st from the hook, sc in FLO.
• Rows 3-11: Repeat R2.

Edging the Pockets:

• Do not fasten off after R11. You will now create a clean edging around the pocket using sl sts.
• Work sl sts down the side of the pocket (this will be 11 sl sts since there are 11 rows).
• Continue working sl sts across the bottom of the pocket (this will be 15 sts).
• Finally, work sl sts back up the other side of the pocket (another 11 sl sts). This slip stitch edging provides a polished finish.

Attaching the Pockets:

• Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail for sewing.
• Position the pockets on each bottom of the scarf, ensuring they are on the same side.
• Using the yarn tail, whip stitch the pockets onto the scarf. When whip stitching, try to pick up stitches behind the front and back loops of the pocket to keep the V-stitches on the pocket untouched.
• Note that the pocket, as crocheted, will have horizontal lines which contrast the vertical lines of the scarf. You have the option to orient the pocket so it also has vertical lines.
• Weave in any remaining ends. As an optional final touch, an Ultraleather garment tag by Brickbubble can be sewn onto the pocket with embroidery floss and a bent tip tapestry needle for a professional look.

Preparing the Fringe:

• Cut 20 strands of yarn, with each strand measuring 22 inches long. This will provide 10 strands for each side of the scarf.

Attaching the Fringe:

• Insert a large crochet hook into a space at the bottom of the scarf, moving from the right side to the wrong side.
• Pull up one end of a yarn strand so that this end is now on the right side of the scarf.
• Insert the large crochet hook into an adjacent space, again from the right side to the wrong side.
• Pull up the other end of the same yarn strand.
• Pull both strand ends through the bottom loop that is located on the wrong side of the scarf.
• Each fringe section should take up the width of two rows of the scarf.
• Repeat this process across both sides of the scarf.

Optional Fuller Fringe:

• If you desire a fuller fringe, you can carefully untwist each strand of yarn. Each strand will untwist into two separate strands, effectively turning each two-stranded chunk of fringe into four strands. A demonstration of this technique is available.

Finishing the Fringe:

• Block the fringe with a steamer if you wish to make it more even.
• Trim the fringe if necessary to achieve your desired length.

This stunning scarf uses a wool blend yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool), making it very warm and easy to care for. Enjoy creating your beautiful Willow Scarf!

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