Berroco Nuo Scarf Crochet Pattern

Berroco Nuo Crochet Scarf

Project Overview

The Nuo is a crocheted scarf design from Berroco Booklet #392, created by the Berroco Design Team. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a finished scarf measuring approximately 14 inches wide by 83 inches long (excluding fringe after blocking). The project is rated at an Easy skill level, making it accessible to crocheters of various experience levels.

Construction Techniques

This scarf employs a seamed construction method, combining modular square motifs with striped sections. The pattern uses a combination of crochet squares worked in the round, beginning with a sliding loop technique. Squares are constructed over four rounds using double crochet stitches with chain-space corners, creating an open, lacy geometric structure. The design instructions indicate that squares and striped sections are added progressively throughout the scarf construction, allowing for flexible customization of the final length.

Crochet Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Nuo scarf features the following primary stitches and techniques:

• Double crochet (dc): The foundation stitch used throughout the square motifs
• Chain stitches (ch): Used for spacing and creating decorative corner elements
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and transition between sections
• Sliding loop: An alternative cast-on method for beginning each square
• Stripe Section pattern: A separate stitch pattern incorporated between squares, with a gauge of 11 double crochets and 5 rows measuring 4 inches

Individual squares measure 7½ inches by 7½ inches when blocked, creating a balanced proportion for the overall scarf design.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Berroco Millefiori Big, a bulky-weight yarn. The project requires 7 balls of yarn, each weighing 100 grams, in the colorway #5859 Viola. A size 8.00 mm (L-11) crochet hook is used to achieve the specified gauge, or a hook size adjusted to obtain proper gauge. A tapestry needle is required for finishing and seaming the modular components together.

Gauge and Blocking

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. The gauge specification for the Stripe Section pattern is 11 double crochets and 5 rows equaling 4 inches in width and height. Individual squares should block to 7½ inches by 7½ inches. The pattern emphasizes that checking gauge before beginning saves time and ensures consistent results throughout the scarf construction.