Bar Stitch Scarf | FREE CROCHET PATTERN

The Bar Stitch Scarf uses the front post double crochet stitch to create the pleasing visual of long, neat lines down the full length of your scarf! It accentuates the length and draws your eyes all the way down to the fringe!

This is a simple project with only a two row repeat. It’s a great mindless pattern that results in a beautiful accessory!

Making lines with texture

I’m sometimes a lazy crocheter and don’t want to bother with color changes or attaching a new skein of yarn. That’s when texture can really come in handy. Instead of creating visual interest with color, you can do it simply by using contrasting stitches.

The bar stitch is one way to do this. It is very similar to the waffle stitch, but without the horizontal lines. This results in long straight rows, as opposed to grids created in the waffle design.

If you enjoy creating lines with raised stitches, check out these other stitches you can play with for similar results.

Matching Beanie

The Pattern

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Materials:
• 566 Yards Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn weight 4 medium yarn (100% acrylic, 7oz, 355yds) light sage
• US K/ 6.5 mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Gauge:
Gauge is not important for this pattern, but for reference, after row 15 of the pattern, my work was 4” tall x 8” wide.

Finished Size:
8” wide x 73” long (not including fringe)

Abbreviation Key:
(ch) chain
(sl st) slip stitch
(sk) skip
(sc) single crochet
(st) stitch
(fsc) foundation single crochet
(fpdc) front post double crochet
** Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

How to Crochet the Front Post Double Crochet:

Yarn over. Insert hook, from front to back to front, around the post of stitch specified in pattern. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two remaining loops.

Pattern Notes:

Gauge is not important for this item. However, I do tend to crochet tightly. If you feel you are crocheting more loosely you can move to a smaller hook (or larger if you crochet even more tightly). Some people find they even need to go down two hook sizes to meet my gauge.

Chain at start of each round does not count as a stitch.

Pattern is a multiple of 3 plus 2 when using foundation single crochet for first row. It is multiple of 3 plus 3 when using starting chain method.

I used a larger size hook than recommended for this yarn so that I could obtain a softer drape. You can adjust your hook size to get your preferred fabric density.

The length of this scarf is quite long, as that is my preference. You can adjust to your personal preference by stopping whenever you reach your desired length.
Pattern:

Row 1: Fsc 23.

Note: If you prefer to use a starting chain method, ch 24 sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each ch across. <23>

Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Sc across. <23>

Row 3: Ch 1. Turn. *Sc in next 2 st. Fpdc in sc two rows down. Sk sc behind fpdc.* Repeat from * to * until the last 2 st. Sc in last 2 st. <23>

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1. Turn. *Sc in next 2 st. Fpdc in fpdc two rows down. Sk sc behind fpdc.* Repeat from * to * until the last 2 st. Sc in last 2 st. <23>

Note on sizing: After a few rows your width should be approximately 8 inches wide. If your sizing is off you can start again with a different size hook.

Rows 6 – 257: Repeat rows 4 and 5 until work reaches 73 inches long (or desired length).
Finish off and weave in ends.

Add fringe if desired.