Tartan Stitch Scarf Pattern – Sunset

This Tartan Stitch Scarf Pattern is my first attempt with this amazing technique. I am totally obsessed with how simple an versatile this is.

Imagine using the tartan stitch for a skirt or a top or maybe a blanket if you have the patience 🙂

Using this tartan stitch is going to blow your mind!

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About Tartan vs Plaid

Ever wondered about the difference between tartan and plaid?

While many people use these terms interchangeably, there’s actually a fascinating distinction that might surprise you.

Tartan is a specific type of pattern with Scottish roots, featuring crisscrossing colored bands in a precise, traditional design that often represents a particular Scottish clan or family.

Plaid, on the other hand, is a broader term that describes any criss-crossed or checkered pattern, which can include tartan but isn’t limited to its traditional Scottish origins.

Think of tartan as a specific type of plaid with cultural significance, while plaid is more of a general design style you might see on everything from flannel shirts to home decor. I

Interestingly, in North America, “plaid” is often used to describe what the Scots would traditionally call a tartan!

You will find instructions in the free pattern below ⬇️

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Sunset Scarf

Materials

• Stylecraft Special Chunky, 100 gr, 100% Premium Acrylic. 144 m / 157 yards, a total of 153 grams or 250 yards in 3 colors
• A – mustard
• B – Gray
• C -Light brown
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• Or any weight #4 or #5 yarn

Hook: US Size (8.00 mm)

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

• 12 st  X 6 rows (  4″ X 4″)
  

Sizes

This sample is 7” wide and 50” long  before the fringe

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet
• St = Stitch

Notes

• This pattern is written in US terminology
• This pattern is worked in rows
• Ch2 at the beginning of the row does count as a stitch
• For this effect you need at least three colors, you can use 5 or more. I used three colors
• This pattern is worked as a rectangle  and then, weaved in strands of yarn
• You can make this scarf in any width and length. This sample is a short scarf.

Instructions

With color A – Ch 22

Row1: Sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1 in next ch and across to end of row, sc 1 in last st, turn (21 st)

Row 2: Ch 1, dc 1 in 1st st from hook, *skip 1 st, ch 1, dc 1 in next st, repeat from * to last st, dc 1 in last st, turn (21 st)

Row 3-5: repeat row 2

Change to color B

Rows: 6-9: Repeat row 2

Change to color C

Rows: 10+13: Repeat row 2

Change back to color A

Repeat row 2 four rows in each color until you reach your desired length

Last row: Ch 1’ sc 1 in 1st st from hook’ sc 1 in next and across to end of row (21 st)

Finishing

Weave in all ends 

Block the scarf

Measure 1.5 the length of your scarf and cut strands of yarn in groups of 3 for each color.

In my sample, I had 4 (3 strands) in mustard, 4 (3 strands in grey, and 2 ( 3 strands in brown)

Lay the scarf as in the photo and using your tapestry needle weave in 3 strands together in between the rows, leaving enough tail for fringe

Fringe

Work two groups of 3 strands together and make a knot

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