DK Weight Asymmetrical Crochet Scarf – Free Pattern
The combination of quadruple treble crochet stitches and half double crochet stitches makes this dk weight asymmetrical crochet scarf super simple to make! Only two stitches to remember! It’s a great mindless project to keep your hands busy on a relaxing evening.
The use of dk weight (or size 3/ medium) yarn creates a really soft drape. It’s the perfect scarf for when you don’t want anything too big or bulky around your neck. Just a little something light and pretty.
The Sand Drift Stitch Combo
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If you told me that a quad treble crochet stitch alternated with half double crochet was really beautiful, I probably wouldn’t have believed you! But something about this combo is just wonderful! And it’s so simple!
I first used this stitch combo in the Sand Drift Beanie. Then I made the Sand Drift Cowl to match. After that I decided to see how the design looked in a lighter weight yarn and the Sand Drift Scarf was born. I discovered I loved the stitches even more in the lighter yarn, so I branched out again to make this asymmetrical version!
What is an Asymmetrical Scarf?
Asymmetrical basically means “not symmetrical.” So, instead of having a scarf that is the same on each side, you get a scarf that is different on one side than the other.
The way to achieve this is crochet is to only increase your stitches on one side of the scarf. This keeps one side straight and the other at an angle (see the photos below).
Star = The point of the scarf
For this scarf in particular, since it includes tall stitches the increase of one side is more gradual than if we were using shorter stitches (increases don’t happen as often). This makes for a more narrow, delicate scarf.
The Pattern
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Materials:
• 546 Yards Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Dots* weight 3 light yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5oz/100g, 273yd/250m) I used 2 skeins in Starlight
• US H/ 5.0 mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
*The Everyday Dots version of this yarn has been discontinued, but the original Everyday DK is still available at the time of publishing this pattern.
Gauge:
Gauge is not important for this pattern, but for reference, after row 15 my work was 7.5” x 2.5”
Finished Size:
71” long x 18” wide at widest part
Abbreviation Key:
(ch) chain
(hdc) half double crochet
(quad tr) quadruple treble crochet
How to Crochet the Quadruple Treble (quad tr):
Yarn over 5 times. Insert hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. There should be 7 loops on your hook. *Yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops on your hook.* Repeat from * to * 5 more times.
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.
The yarn used in this sample has since been discontinued. Any size 3 weight yarn will make a good substitute.
Chain at start of each round does not count as a stitch except for in row 1.
Pattern:
Row 1: Ch 2. (Counts as stitch in this row only). Hdc in first ch. <2>
Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same. Hdc in top of ch 2. <2>
Row 3: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same. 2 Hdc in next st. <3> mark with st marker to remember this side of your work is the increase side.
Stitches on even rows will maintain the same number of stitches from the previous row. Odd rows will be an ‘increase’ row, where one extra stitch is placed in the final stitch of the row in order to increase the row width on that side. The stitch marker will help you remember which side is increasing as you go. You can move it up the project as the size increases.
Row 4: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc across. <3>
Row 5: Ch 6. Turn. Quad tr in same and across. Place 1 more quad tr in last st. <4>
Row 6: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same and across. <4>
Row 7: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same and across across. Place 1 more hdc in last st. <5>
Row 8: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same and across. <5>
Row 9: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same and across. Place 1 more hdc in last st. <6>
Row 10: Ch 6. Turn. Quad tr in same and across. <6>
Row 11: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same and across. Place 1 more hdc in last st. <7>
Row 12: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same and across. <7>
Row 13: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same and across. Place 1 more hdc in last st. <8>
Row 14: Ch 1. Turn. Hdc in same and across. <8>
Rows 15+: Repeat Rows 5 – 14 until you reach the desired length for your scarf. I completed a total of 136 rows and ended on a repeat of Row 11 (1 row of hdc after a quad tr row).
Finish off and weave in ends.
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