Lang PTO45-03 Crocheted Scarf Pattern

Lang PTO45-03 Crocheted Scarf

What Is Being Made

This is a crocheted scarf designed by Lang Yarns, measuring approximately 10¾ inches wide by 73 inches long (27 x 185 cm). The scarf is a straightforward accessory project that uses a single stitch pattern worked in a flat, seamless construction from bottom to top. The finished piece provides generous length suitable for wrapping, draping, or styling in multiple ways.

Techniques Used

The scarf is constructed using bottom-up crochet, meaning you begin at one end and work continuously toward the opposite end. The project is seamless, requiring no assembly or joining of separate pieces. The fabric is worked flat in rows rather than in the round, creating a rectangular textile with clean, finished edges.

The primary technique employed is the Ridged Double Crochet stitch pattern, which creates visual texture and dimension. This stitch is executed by alternating standard double crochet rows with rows worked into the back loop only of each stitch. This back-loop-only technique produces the characteristic ridged appearance that gives the pattern its name. The ridges run horizontally across the width of the scarf, creating subtle visual interest while maintaining a relatively simple construction process suitable for intermediate crocheters.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – Used for the foundation chain of 35 stitches plus 2 rising chains to begin the project
• Double crochet (dc) – The primary stitch throughout the entire scarf; worked into every stitch on standard rows
• Double crochet into back loop only – Worked on alternating rows to create the ridged texture effect; this variation involves inserting the hook only under the back loop of each stitch rather than under both loops
• Rising chains – Two chain stitches worked at the beginning of each row to bring the yarn to the correct height for double crochet

Materials

The scarf is made from LANGYARNS CLOUD, a premium yarn blend consisting of virgin wool (merino extrafine, superwash, mulesing-free) combined with nylon for durability and easy care. The project requires 200 grams of yarn, equivalent to 2 balls. An ADDI crochet hook in US size J-10 (6mm) is specified for this pattern.

The gauge for Ridged Double Crochet worked with a US J-10 hook is 13 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) and 6.5 rows over 4 inches (10 cm). Maintaining this gauge ensures the scarf reaches the intended finished dimensions.

LANGYARNS CLOUD is available in twelve color variants beyond the brass-pale blue-olive of the primary version, including blue, pink, green, bordeaux-green-blue, purple-pink-ochre, bordeaux, bright, violet-green-blue, violet-orange-green, blue-turquoise, and chestnut-petrol options. This variety allows crafters to select a colorway matching their personal style or existing wardrobe.

Pattern Construction

The scarf begins with a foundation chain of 35 stitches plus 2 rising chains. The crocheter then works Row 1 by inserting one double crochet into every stitch across the foundation chain. Row 2 begins with 2 rising chains, and double crochets are worked into the back loop only of each stitch. These two rows are repeated alternately, with each new row beginning with 2 rising chains. The crocheter continues this pattern until both balls of yarn (200 grams total) have been consumed, then fastens off to complete the scarf. This straightforward approach means the finished length depends on yarn consumption rather than a specific row count, making the pattern flexible and forgiving.