The Daphne Tube Scarf | Free Crochet Tube Scarf Pattern
The cylindric construction of this crochet tube scarf pattern makes it extra thick and squishy! The unique texture of the stitches also adds to the comfort, as well as to the beauty! This is such a comfortable and cute scarf!
How to make a crochet tube scarf!
I have not seen a lot of tube scarf patterns out there, so maybe you haven’t either and you’re wondering exactly what it is!
The basic construction of a tube scarf is just like it sounds… you start by making a tube! You first crochet a chain and connect it at the ends to create a circle. Then you crochet around the chain, as you would with a crochet beanie.
You continue to crochet in the round until you have a long tube, or cylinder. Then you use the tails at either end of the project to cinch each end of the tube shut. The addition of pom poms to each end creates a playful mood!
What you end up with is a scarf that has a whole lot of extra squish! The extra layer of stitches, plus the “air” space in the middle of the tube, add a soft poof to the scarf.
This is the first tube scarf I have made and I really love how it turned out!
The Yarn for this Crochet Tube Scarf Pattern
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The yarn I chose to use for this pattern was Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in Oyster. I chose it for both the soft feel it had, as well as the beautiful self striping color palette.
Cinnamon swirl cakes are a size 4 worsted weight yarn. As size 4 yarns go, I would say this yarn has an average size 4 thickness. It does have a good elastic bounce to it, which can make it feel like it works up a little thicker. It is squishy and airy, which is just what I wanted for this squishy project!
The one downside with this yarn was that I wasn’t sure how much I would need, so I only started with one skein. I ended up purchasing a second skein to get the scarf as long as I wanted it and the color of the grey stripes from one skein to the other was significantly different. I would pay extra attention to your dye lots when picking this one up. Other than that, I’m super happy with it!
The Pattern
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PATTERN:
Materials:
- 814 Yards Size 4 Yarn (I used 2 skeins of Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in Oyster)
- US J/ 6.0 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
4” x 4” swatch of pattern as written = 6 dc “clusters” x 8 rows
Sizing:
51” long and 6” wide
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
(yo) yarn over
(sk) skip
(ch) chain
(sl st) slip stitch
(dc) double crochet
(dc3tog) double crochet three together
(fpdc) front post double crochet
Pattern Notes:
Beginning chain of each round does not count as a stitch.
Gauge is not terribly important for this pattern since it is not a wearable item. But just for reference, I 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.
Starting with round 2, you will use two advanced skills simultaneously: the front post double crochet (fpdc) and double crochet 3 together (dc3tog). Make sure you understand each concept separately before attempting them together.
If you would like to re-size the width of the pattern, you can adjust the number of stitches around by adding chains to your starting chain. Just be sure the final number of chains is divisible by 6. To resize the length, just add or remove rounds at the end.
Pattern:
Leaving a long tail, chain 54. Join with a sl st to the first chain to form a circle.
Round 1: Ch 2. In the first chain and the next two chains, dc3tog. Sk the next
chain. Place 3 dc in the next chain. Sk the next chain. *In the next 3 chains, dc3tog. Sk the next chain. Place 3 dc in the next chain. Sk the next chain. * Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the dc3tog at the beginning of the round. (18 stitch clusters)
How to Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog)
Yo. Insert hook into desired stitch. Yo. Pull through stitch. Yo. Pull through 2 loops on your hook. You will have two loops remaining on your hook. Yo. Insert hook into the next stitch. Yo. Pull through stitch. Yo. Pull through 2 loops on your hook. You will have 3 loops remaining on your hook. Yo. Insert hook into the next stitch. Yo. Pull through stitch. Yo. Pull through 2 loops on your hook. You will have 4 loops remaining on your hook. Yo and pull through all 4 loops on your hook.
Round 2: Ch 2. In the top of the dc3tog, place 3 dc. In the next 3 stitches, dc3tog, using the fpdc stitch for each. *Place 3 dc in the top of the next dc3tog. In the next 3 stitches, dc3tog, using the fpdc stitch for each.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc of the round (18 stitch clusters).
Note: in rounds 2+, be sure you are using the fpdc for the dc3tog stitches. If this is not done, your scarf will not be as textured.
Round 3: Ch 2. In the next 3 stitches, dc3tog, using the fpdc stitch for each. Place 3 dc in the top of the next dc3tog. *In the next 3 stitches, dc3tog, using the fpdc stitch for each. Place 3 dc in the top of the next dc3tog.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the dc3tog at the beginning of the round. (18 stitch clusters)
Rounds 4 – 100: Repeat Rounds 2-3. My scarf was about 52 inches after this many repeats. You may add or remove rows here according to your height preference. Finish off and leave a long tail.
Using a yarn needle, weave the tail in and out around the edge of the scarf and pull to cinch shut. Tie off and weave in ends. Do the same on the opposing end of the scarf, using the starting tail.
Add pom poms to each end.
Note: Feel free to sell finished products made with this pattern. If finished products are posted online, please include a reference/credit to this pattern. Do not distribute or claim the pattern as your own, or alter and use my photos to market your finished products. Do not use this pattern to create video tutorials.
