Crochet Taper-Ended Skinny Scarf

The Crochet Taper-Ended Skinny Scarf is the perfect accessory to add a touch of charm to any outfit! Its taper-ended design gives it a unique and stylish look that sets it apart from traditional scarves. This scarf is not only trendy but also versatile, allowing you to wear it in different ways to suit your personal style. Whether you prefer a casual loop around your neck or a more sophisticated knot, this scarf is sure to elevate your fashion game. Made with love and skillfully crocheted, this skinny scarf is a delightful addition to your wardrobe that will keep you cozy and fashionable all season long.

Materials:

• YARN:

  • #3 DK Weight, Tippy Tree Yarns Super DK – 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 231 yds/100 g or #4
  • Worsted Weight, Expression Fiber Arts Buttery Worsted – 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 224 yds/100 g or suitable substitute; 190-230 total yards if you keep the size range stated below
• TOOLS:

  • US Size (G+/7) 4.5 mm crochet hook for DK weight, US Size (I/9) 5.5 mm crochet hook for worsted weight
  • Yarn Needle, Scissors, Blocking Materials

Size:

• (58-65 x 2.75-3.5”/147-165 x 7-9 cm) Adjustable depending on yarn weight and hook size used and what width you prefer

Stitches/Abbreviations: US Terms

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sts – stitches
• sk – skip
• sp – space
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• yo – yarn over
• dc2tog –double crochet 2 stitches together
• Special Stitches:

  • Beginning Double Crochet (beg dc) = do not ch to start (unless noted in pattern), sc in first st, sc in left vertical bar of sc just made (aka – stacked single crochet)
  • Puff Stitch (puff st) = (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through) 3 times, yo, pull through 6 loops on hook, yo, pull through last 2 loops on hook

Notes:

• This scarf is worked from one tapered point to the other tapered point.
• Parentheses ( ) indicate a group of stitches all worked into the same st/sp.

Instructions – Harvest Neck Scarf:

TAPERED END 1

Create a magic ring, ch 1.

Row 1: 3 dc into ring, turn. 3 sts.

Row 2: Beg dc in first, 2 puff sts in next, dc in last turn. 4 sts

Row 3: Beg dc in first, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts (the tops of the puff sts will not be worked into here and throughout), dc in last, turn.

Row 4: Beg dc in first, dc in same st, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts, dc in last, turn. 5 sts

Row 5: Beg dc in first, dc in same st, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts, dc across. 6 sts

Rows 6-7:Beg dc in first, dc across to puff st, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts, dc across, turn.

Rows 8-9:Beg dc in first, dc in same st, dc across to puff st, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts, dc across, turn. 8 sts

Repeat Rows 6-9 to desired width. Brown scarf photo shows a DK weight yarn and has 10 sts across for a width of 2.25” before border. Red scarf photo shows a worsted weight yarn and has 14 sts for a width of 3” before border.

BODY

Row 1: Beg dc in first, dc across to puff st, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts, dc across, turn.

Repeat Row 1 until Body section measures between 42-46”/ 107-117 cm.

TAPERED END 2

Rows 1-2: Beg dc in first, dc2tog, dc across to puff st, 2 puff stsin sp between both puff sts, dc across, turn.

Rows 3-4:Beg dc in first, dc across to puff st, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts, dc across, turn.

Repeat Rows 1-4until you have 6 sts (2 puff sts, 4 dc).

Last 5 Rows

Rows 1-2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc2tog, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts, dc across, turn.

Row 3-4: Beg dc in first, 2 puff sts in sp between both puff sts, dc in last, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sk first, 3 dc in sp between both puff sts, sl st in last, do not turn, continue to border.

BORDER

Ch 1, sc evenly around entire scarf, join with a sl st to first st to complete. Fasten off and weave in ends.

FINISHING

Wet block or steam block, lay flat to dry.