Inspired by the comeback of swirling tie dye, this scarf utilizes filet crochet to create swirls of our own on a backdrop of colorful yarn. Finished off with a trendy bobble trim, this scarf is a bright way to start the year.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 7.5” wide x 70” long
Gauge: 16.5 sts and 8.75 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Materials
Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala (100% Acrylic; 590 yards [540 meters]/150 grams): Chimera, 204 (1 ball)
Hook: US size G/6 (4.0 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, 6m x turquoise 7mm bobble trim, corresponding colored sewing thread, sewing needle
Special Stitches
Filet Crochet
Filet crochet is made up of two simple stitches: the chain and double crochet. The double crochet stitches are worked in groups to form a solid block and the space between each block is enclosed by a length of chain, which matches the number of double crochet (or chs/sts) over which it is worked.
Filet Crochet Charts
The charts for this pattern are worked back and forth in rows.
Odd numbers are worked from right to left and even numbered rows are worked from left to right (if right-handed).
Basic Filet Stitches
Open block: Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st.
Block (Bl): Dc in next 2 sts.
Pattern Notes
Ch 3 counts as first dc st.
If a Bl is over a ch-sp, work dc in ch-sp
Pattern
Ch 33.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each st across, turn. 31 sts.
Rows 2-3: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 10, turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block x 5, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 1, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 8: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block x 3, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Rows 9-10: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 11: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 12: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 3, (Bl) x 2, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 13: Ch 3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn.
Row 14: Ch 3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn.
Rows 15-20: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 21: Ch 3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn.
Row 22: Ch 3, (Bl) x 10, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn.
Row 23: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block x 1, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 4, turn.
Row 24: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 25: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, (Open Block) x 3, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Rows 26-27: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 28: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 29: Ch 3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 3, (Bl) x 2, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn.
Row 30: Ch 3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn.
Row 31: Ch 3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn.
Rows 32-34: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 35-153: Rep Rows 1-34 four times, then Rows 1-17 once more. Do not turn or fasten off. Go straight to edging, turning to work RS of scarf.
Finishing
Edging
Starting with a ch 3, work 2 dc along the end of each row end (around the post of the dc) of each long side, dc in each st or lp on short ends with 3 dc in each corner st.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
Making Up
Attach turquoise bobble trim to the whole outer edge of scarf.
I love the new look rather than just double stitching.