Pattern Overview

This scarf may be simple, but it is oh so cozy and has just the right amount of fluff! I made mine with an ultra soft yarn by Juniper Moon Farm, and it’s a cotton-nylon blend that I thought was just begging to be a scarf or cowl. I made this with just one skein of that yarn, which is about 250 yards, and it’s just the right size for me to feel cozy and warm, but not be overwhelmed by the amount of material around my neck. It’s a heavier weight 4 in my opinion, so that combines nicely with an 8mm hook to create a scarf that works up quickly and has a delightful drape. I worked in the lemon peel stitch to create an awesome texture that makes this scarf look more complex than it is! 

Customization notes

This pattern is completed by doing a foundation chain and then joining to work in joined rounds. It could alternately be made in long rows and then joined along the short side at the end, either way should probably work. It would change the stitch pattern a bit though. You can also add more stitches to the foundation chain to make it longer, or work more rows if you like a wider infinity scarf. 

Supplies Needed

• 8 mm crochet hook (or size needed to achieve a loose and drapey finished “fabric”)
• Approx. 250 yards of worsted weight yarn (I used the Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Yarn, which I would say is closer to a 5 than a traditional worsted, but it is categorized as such – so I would look for a heavy worsted weight yarn) 
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends) 

Stitches (*US Terms*)

• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Chain stitch (ch) 
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• “Lemon Peel Stitch” – this is simply the pattern created by alternating dc and sc stitches in a particular way each row. 

Gauge/Dimensions

Gauge: 7 stitches x 12 rows = 4 inches (lemon peel pattern)

Finished dimensions of main rectangle (blocked/worn/relaxed/lightly stretched horizontally): approx 5.5 in (rows height/foundation chain to last roound) x 28.5 in (folded-point join length) 

Pattern Instructions 

Foundation Chain: Ch 140 (if you’d like your scarf to be longer, add additional chains here – just make sure it is an even number) Join with a slip stitch, being careful not to twist the chain. Work the next row under the “bumps” on the back of the chain – this is crucial to get a nice edge on the bottom of the scarf, and create symmetry with the finished edge on the top of the scarf. 

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in the second chain from your hook, dc in the next stitch, repeat sc, dc alternating to end of row – last stitch should be a dc. Join with sl st to the top of first single crochet. 

Round 2: Ch 2, dc in the first stitch, sc in the next stitch, repeat dc, sc alternating to end of row – last stitch should be sc. Join with sl st to top of first stitch. 

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the second chain from your hook, dc in the next stitch, repeat sc, dc alternating to end of row – last stitch should be a dc. Join with sl st to the top of first single crochet. 

Round 4 – 14: repeat rounds 2 and 3. Make sure to join at the end of each round. 

Tie off! Weave in your ends and you’re done! I like to give my scarf a gentle horizontal stretch along the length to make it at maximum fluff before I put it on. It’s super quick and easy to make, a perfect beginner project with a great result! 

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