WTF Scarf: Easy Larksfoot Crochet Pattern
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WTF Scarf: Easy Larksfoot Crochet Pattern
The Yarn
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WTF Scarf Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: King Cole. Luxury Yak DK. 1.75 oz (50 g) and 123 yds (113 m). 85% Merino Wool, 15% Yak. DK Weight Yarn [3]. Hand wash or wash at 30°C degrees, dry flat. Do not tumble dry, do not iron, do not wring out.
- Color: 5 skeins Juniper (5123), 1 skein Linen (5120).
- Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Finished Project: Scarf: 7.9 oz (225 g) and 554 yds (509 m)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
- Easy
Finished Sizes
- Scarf width approximately 8.25 inches X 64 inches length.
Gauge
- Approximately 4 sets of (3 dc, ch 1) and 1 dc per 4 inches and 11 rows dc per 4 inches.
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
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch1sp – chain one space
- dc – double crochet
- g – grams
- ldc – long double crochet
- ldc – long half double crochet
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- R – row
- RS – right side
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- sk – skip/skipped
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- WS – wrong side
- 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
Long Stitches
- When working the long hdc (lhdc) and long double crochet (ldc) stitches, we work into the ch1sp that falls 2 rows below the current row. We work around the work (enclosing the rows) for the stitch.
- Long stitches are made by pulling the ‘yarn over and pull up a loop’ section of the stitches, to the height of a regular stitch being worked in the current row. For example for the long double crochet you will: yarn over, insert hook into the specified chsp, yarn over and pull up 1 loop to the height of a regular stitch in the current row, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
- Photo tutorials follow the written pattern.
Color Changes
- I used my main color yarn (green) from Row 1 to Row 7. I finished off the color at the end of Row 7.
- I joined my contrast color yarn (cream) at the beginning of Row 8 using a slip stitch and worked Row 8 and 9 in the contrast color. I finished off the contrast color at the end of Row 9.
- I joined my main color at the beginning of Row 10, using a slip stitch join. I worked the scarf in my main color yarn until the end of Row 15, then finished off the main color.
- I joined the contrast color with a slip stitch at the beginning of Row 16 and worked Row 16 and 17 in the contrast color, finishing off at the end of Row 17.
- The main color yarn was joined at the beginning of Row 18 with a slip stitch join and used for the remainder of the project.
Helpful Tutorial
Notes:
- Multiple of 4+3 for the turning chain
- When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. I recommend working under the back bar / back bump of the chain for this project as it gives you the finished edge that matches the last row worked for this project.
- Initial ch 3 counts as 1 dc. This means the ch 3 is the first stitch of the row.
- To make this scarf longer, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
- To make this scarf wider, work more rows.
- Photo tutorial follows the pattern.
- Add the WTF Scarf to your Ravelry library here.
WTF Scarf Crochet Pattern
This easy to crochet scarf is crocheted lengthwise in rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 266, sk the first ch. 1 sc in each rem ch across. Turn. [265 sc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts. *Ch 1, sk the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** across to the last stitch. 1 dc in the last st. Turn. [200 dc, 65 ch1sp]
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts. *Ch 1, sk the next ch1sp, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** across to the last stitch. 1 dc in the last st. Turn. [200 dc, 65 ch1sp]
R4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 1 ldc in the ch1sp 2 rows below, 1 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. [134 dc, 65 ldc, 66 ch1sp] 65 sets plus 4 dc
R5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next ch1sp. *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 1, sk the next ch1sp. *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 1, sk the next ch1sp**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. [199 dc, 66 ch1sp]
R6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, 1 ldc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st. *Ch 1, sk the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 ldc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 dc in the last st. Turn. [134 dc, 66 ldc, 65 ch1sp]
R7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts. *Ch 1, sk the next ch1sp, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** across to the last stitch. 1 dc in the last st. Turn. [200 dc, 65 ch1sp]
NOTE: see notes section about color changes.
R8-R23: Rep R4 to R7
Finish off.
Rejoin with RS facing, in the first stitch of the row.
R24: 1 sc in each of the first 3 sts. *1 sc in the next st, 1 lhdc in the ch1sp 2 rows below, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts. [200 sc, 65 lhdc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions
- Weave in your ends.
The Larksfoot stitch is a joy to crochet, and the yarn gives this scarf a soft, luxurious finish. If you’re ready to try a new stitch and use up some DK yarn from your stash, give the easy crochet scarf pattern a try. You can change colors every 2 rows for a colorful scarf, or only change colors for a few of the sections for a more subdued and subtle look. Have fun!
Photo Tutorial for the Long Double Crochet Stitch
How to Join with a Slip Stitch for the Color Changes
You can use any yarn and hook to make this project!
- With the yarn and hook you’ve chosen for the project, chain until you reach the length you wish for your scarf. Make sure the total number of chains you have can be divided by 4 evenly.
- Add 2 extra chains.
- Follow the pattern as written.
- If you wish to make the scarf wider, work additional repeats of R4-R7.
- Then work the final row (R24 in the above example), on the RS (right side) of the project.
- Finish off and weave in ends.
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