Winter Puff Stitch Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

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The Winter Puff Stitch Scarf is a warm and soft crochet scarf made with puff stitches and double crochet stitches worked in an easy two-row repeat. The textured stitch pattern adds warmth without extra bulk, making this a comfortable and practical winter accessory. This scarf is worked with worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm (H) crochet hook and is easy to adjust for length.

The free written pattern is available in my post below, or if you prefer, you can purchase the ad-free PDF crochet pattern from my shop.

For help on any of these stitches or techniques you can refer to the tutorials included in my free online crochet stitch guide.

The Yarn

Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted

Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted is a soft, durable medium weight yarn that gives this scarf great texture and drape. The light aqua shows the stitch definition nicely, but any solid or lightly variegated color will work well.

• See the other colors that are available in this collection here.
• Worsted Weight Yarn [4]
• 100% Acrylic
• Recommended Hook: 5 mm (H)
• Machine washable and dryable
• Shade: Light aqua (284-134)

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Find the full written Winter Puff Stitch Scarf pattern (available for free) in my post below.

How to Crochet the Winter Puff Stitch Scarf

Supplies

• Yarn: Mary Maxim. Starlette Worsted Weight. 3.5 oz (100 g) and 180 yds (165 m). 100% Acrylic. Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine washable and dryable.
• Color: 2 skeins Light Aqua (284-134)
• Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)
• Finished Project: Scarf: 4.4 oz (127 g) and  229 yds (209 m)
• Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

Difficulty Level

• Easy

Finished Size

• Approximately 5 inches width X 56 inches length

Gauge

• Approximately 14 dc per 4 inches and 9 rows per 5 inches; worked in pattern beginning in R2.

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

• bl – back loop
• ch(s) – chain(s)
• ch1sp – chain one space
• dc – double crochet
• g – grams
• m – meters
• oz – ounces
• PS – puff stitch (*see special stitches)
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat 
• RS – right side (front facing/good side)
• sk – skip/skipped
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• yds – yards
• * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
• [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
• ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch (PS) – (yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull up 1 loop) 4 times, yarn over, pull through all 9 loops on the hook.

Please review the photos below so you understand where to place your hook when working into the PS from the wrong side of your work. We work into the PS-sp (puff stitch space). This is the space beneath the PS itself.

Helpful Tutorials

• Online Crochet Stitch Guide

Notes:

• Multiple of 2+1
• When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.
• If you’d like to increase the scarf length, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
• If you’d like to increase the width of the project, work more rows following the stitch repeat.
• We work into the space beneath the puff stitches, not the PS itself. Please review the stitch anatomy photos of the PS so you know where to place your hook (above in the special stitches section).
• Row by row photos follow the written pattern.
• Add the Winter Puff Stitch Scarf pattern to your Ravelry library here.

Winter Puff Stitch Scarf Written Pattern

This project is lengthwise in rows.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: RS: Ch 191, sk the first 3 chs, 1 dc in the next ch and in each rem ch across. Turn. [189 dc]

R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *PS in the next st, ch 1, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. PS in the next st, ch 1, 1 dc in the last st. Turn.  [2 dc, 94 PS, 94 ch1sp]

R3:Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 dc in the ch1sp, 1 dc in the PS-sp**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch1sp. 1 dc in the last ch1sp, sk the PS-sp, 1 dc in the last dc. Turn. [189 dc]

R4-R9: Rep R2 and R3. 

Do not finish off, proceed to the edging instructions.

Edging Instructions

Rotate your scarf to crochet along the side edge. Ch 1, and sc evenly across the row edges (I made 18 sts across the side edge) to the corner. Ch 1, sl st to join and finish off.

Rejoin your yarn at the end of R1 with a slip stitch, ch 1 and sc evenly across the row edges (I made 18 sts across the side edge) to the corner. Ch 1, sl st to join and finish off.

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions:

• Weave in ends
• Add fringe to your scarf if you’d like!

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I loved making this triangle scarf and watching the colors shift from light silvery green to deep grey-black. The Evergreen Mist Scarf pairs perfectly with the matching hat for a soft, cozy winter set.

This scarf looks great in solid colors that show off the puff stitch texture, but it also works well in subtle heathers and tonal yarns. Try pairing it with different winter shades or adding fringe for a personalized finish.

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