Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Aztec Scarf Crochet Pattern

Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Aztec Scarf

What is Being Made

This is a crochet scarf featuring a striking Aztec-inspired pattern. The finished scarf measures 10 inches wide by 60 inches long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for various styling options and seasons. The design combines geometric patterning with color changes to create visual interest and texture throughout the piece.

Techniques Used

The Aztec Scarf employs stranded colorwork and worked flat construction methods. The stranded technique involves carrying unused yarn colors loosely up the side of the work as you progress through rows, eliminating the need to fasten off at each color change. This approach keeps the scarf cohesive and reduces finishing work. The pattern is worked in a flat, back-and-forth manner using rows rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward construction and easy color transitions.

A signature technique featured in this design is the spike double crochet (Sp-dc), a special stitch that adds dimensional texture and visual complexity. The spike double crochet is worked by inserting your hook in front of the chains and into a single crochet stitch three rows below the current working row. This creates a raised, textured element that enhances the Aztec aesthetic. Color changes occur every 2 rows, with odd (right side) rows read from left to right and even (wrong side) rows read from right to left when following the stitch pattern chart.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined with specialty techniques:

• Single crochet (sc) — the primary base stitch forming the foundation and body of the scarf
• Double crochet (dc) — used for height variation and texture within the pattern
• Chain stitches (ch) — create openings and spaces that contribute to the geometric Aztec design
• Spike double crochet (Sp-dc) — the signature special stitch that adds dimensional texture by working into stitches from rows below

The pattern begins with a foundation chain of 34 stitches, which is then worked into single crochet across the first row. Subsequent rows build the Aztec pattern through combinations of single crochet, chain spaces, and spike double crochets, creating a balanced geometric design with both solid and open areas.

Materials

This project is designed for use with Spud & Chloe yarn by Blue Sky Fibers. The pattern shown in the photo features Firecracker #7509 as the main color (MC) and Splash #7510 as the contrasting color (CC). The gauge is 14 stitches and 12 rows over 4 inches, which helps determine the appropriate yarn weight and crochet hook size for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The flat construction and stranded colorwork technique work best with yarn weights that maintain good stitch definition while allowing for smooth color transitions and easy handling of multiple colors.