Quick answer: This is a herringbone crochet scarf pattern using the herringbone double crochet stitch, finished with a scalloped edge. It’s beginner friendly, made in two colors, and you can chain as long or short as you like.
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About the Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch
You know what makes the herringbone double crochet so special?
It creates these beautiful slanted lines that all flow in the same direction, just like the classic herringbone pattern you might see in tweed fabric.
It’s a clever variation of the regular double crochet that makes a denser, more sophisticated looking fabric, but still drapes beautifully for garments and scarves.
Once you get the hang of it, you might want to explore other members of the herringbone family, like the half double and treble versions, each one creates its own unique slanted texture.
And here’s a fun tip: working it in contrasting colors really makes those diagonal lines stand out and shows off the stitch pattern beautifully.
f you like a scarf with texture and movement, the Ruffle Crochet Scarf is another good pick, worked in a wave stitch inspired by the Mediterranean.
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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Ice Cold Scarf
Difficulty
Beginner
Materials
- 100% Acrylic, 100gr (2 Skeins), weight #4 yarn, approx 550 yards in light blue and some in white
- Hook: 5 mm
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- 12 st X 10 rows ( 4” X 4” Herringbone st)
Sizes
- This sample is 6” X 73”
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- St = Stitch
- YO = Yarn Over
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Dc = Double Crochet
Specialty Stitches
HBdc =Herringbone Double Crochet stitch YO, insert your hook, YO, pull up a loop and pull directly through the first loop on hook, YO and pull through one loop, YO and pull through the remaining two loops
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Notes
- This pattern uses US terminology
- The pattern is worked in rows
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as st
- Ch 3 at the beginning of the row does count as st
- This pattern uses pattern repeats.
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish- I used two solid colors
- If changing colors make sure to have a changing technique and weave your ends in.
Sandra’s tip: No stitch repeat here, so if a 72 inch scarf is too long for you, just chain fewer stitches at the start, the pattern works the same at any length you choose
Instructions
Chain 219
Row1: Sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1 in next and across to end of the row, turn (218 st)
Row 2: Ch 1, dc 1 in 1st st from hook, HBdc in next st and across to end of row, finish with dc 1 in last st, turn (218 st)
Row 3: repeat row 2 (218 st)
Row 4: change color to white and repeat row 2 (218 st)
Row 5: change color to blue and repeat row 2 (218 st)
Row 6 – 12: Repeat row 2(218 st)
For a longer scarf continue repeating row 2
Edge: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st, ch 2, sc 1 in same st, *ch3, skip 2 st, sc 1 in next st, ch 2, sc 1in same st, repeat from * to end of the row, finish with sc 1 in last st
Continue working on the width making 1 sc on each st for a more finished look. Sc 1 on other width side.
Finishing
Cut your yarn and weave in the ends. Block the scarf for a more special look!
Enjoy!
**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!
FAQ
There’s no stitch repeat to follow for length, just chain as many stitches as you want your finished scarf to be. If 72 inches feels too long, chain fewer at the start and the pattern works exactly the same.
Yes. It uses single crochet, double crochet, and one specialty stitch (herringbone double crochet), worked in straightforward rows
Yes, though working it in contrasting colors is what makes the diagonal herringbone lines really stand out.
About 550 yards total of a worsted weight #4 yarn, split across your two colors.
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2 thoughts on “Herringbone Crochet Scarf Pattern, Ice Cold”
Is there a stitch repeat? I find that a 72 ” scarf is too long for my 5’2″ body. 🙂
Hi Diana! Great Question. The answer is no- you can chain as many as you want you scarf length to be- Hope this helps! Sandra