Corner to Corner Crochet Scarf Pattern
Wiley’s Scarf
The Corner to Corner Crochet Scarf free pattern uses the half double crochet in the back loop only stitch (hdc-blo) throughout. Working in rows from one corner to the opposite corner, gives it a gorgeous, diagonal ridged texture.
This Crochet Scarf was born from a request that my teenage niece, Wiley, made. She asked for a “big scarf” and accompanied the request with a picture. I knew I wanted a lightweight yarn and ordered the Sensy Touch Yarn, never having used it before. Wow, I was amazed by it’s feel when it arrived. It is the most buttery soft yarn I have ever worked with. To say I am pleased with the result is an understatement.
In my opinion, this yarn really made the scarf so sensual and beautiful, but you could use any yarn really. Just adjust your hook size accordingly. It is easy to adjust the scarf size as you follow the instructions.
This pattern is started in the corner to make diagonal stripes. First we increase stitches until the desired width is achieved. Then we maintain width and add rows until the desired length is reached. Next we decrease stitches until we reach the ending corner. I will explain this further with a diagram below.
Materials
- Sensy Touch Yarn in Creamy, 4 skeins
- US G6/4.00mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations & Stitches
- Ch – Chain
- hdc – Half double crochet
- hdc-blo – Half double crochet in the back loop only
- hdc2tog-blo – Half double crochet 2 together in back loop only. (decrease)
- hdc3tog-blo – Half double crochet 3 together in back loop only. (decrease)
- MC – Magic Circle
- St(s) – stitch(es)
- 2(3)hdc-blo in same st – place 2(3) half double crochet in the back loop only in the same stitch. (increase)
Notes on Corner to Corner Crochet
The Corner to Corner Crochet Scarf is created in 3 parts. In part 1 we start in the bottom left corner and increase each row until we have the desired width. Then we move on to part 2, where we increase on one side and decrease on the other to maintain an equal number of stitches in each row, until we have achieved the wanted length of the scarf. Finally, in part 3 we will decrease in each row until we are at the other corner. Here is a simple diagram of the layout of the pattern.
- Put a stitch marker at the beginning of an even numbered row to keep track of when to increase/decrease by 2 or 3.
- You will always increase or decrease by 2 on an even row
- You will always increase or decrease by 3 on an odd row.
- Ch 2 does not count as a stitch
- This free crochet pattern has not been tested. Please reach out with questions or errors that you notice. Email me at [email protected] or message me on Facebook or instagram Thank you!
Corner to Corner Crochet Scarf – Part 1
First we are going to create the width of our scarf starting from a corner.
Make magic ring.
Row 1
In magic ring ch2, 3hdc. Pull tail tight.
Row 2
Ch2, turn. 2hdc-blo in same st. Hdc-blo in next st. 2hdc-blo in last st.
Row 3
Ch2, turn. 3hdc-blo in first st. Hdc-blo across to last st. 3hdc-blo in last st.
Row 4
Ch2, turn. 2hdc-blo in first st. Hdc-blo across to last st. 2hdc-blo in last st.
Rows 5 – 30 (or until desired width)
Repeat rows 3 & 4 (Row 30 will have 89sts).
If you would like a wider scarf continue with row 3 & 4 repeat ending on a row 4.
Corner to Corner Crochet Scarf – Part 2
Now that we have achieved width we will create length. To do this we will decrease on one side and increase on the other to maintain an equal number of stitches.
Row 31
Ch2, turn. Working in the first 3 sts, hdc3tog-blo (decrease). Hdc-blo in each st across to last st, 3 hdc-blo in last st (increase).
Row 32
Ch2, turn. 2hdc-blo (increase) in first st. Hdc-blo in each st across to last 2 sts. Working in last 2 sts, hdc2tog-blo (decrease).
Rows 33-195 (or until desired length)
Repeat Rows 31 & 32 until desired length, ending with a row 31 repeat.
Corner to Corner Crochet Scarf – Part 2
When the scarf is the desired length you can begin decreases to finish in the last corner.
Row 196
Ch2, turn. Working in the first 2 sts, hdc2tog-blo. Hdc-blo in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog-blo.
Row 197
Ch2, turn. Working in the next 3 sts, hdc3tog-blo. Hdc-blo in each st across to last 3 sts, hdc3tog-blo.
Repeat rows 196 and 197 until a row with 3 sts remains.
Ch2, turn, hdc3tog-blo.
Fasten off and weave in all ends. You can find a tutorial for that here.
Add Fringe
I used 3 strands folded in half every 2 rows. If you would like a tutorial on how to add Fringe to a crochet project, try this tutorial from CAAB Crochet.
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