Open Crochet Double-Loop Scarf

A softer crocheted scarf to loop a couple times

I really enjoy crocheting, but I find that the finished product is often quite a bit stiffer than knitted items, not so good for a cuddly scarf. I recently picked up a finer variagated yarn that held promise for a crocheted scarf, if I could find a looser pattern. Pinterest to the rescue: a very simple design that left bigger spaces, so the scarf has a softer hand. Unfortunately for me, it was knitted, and the pattern was beyond my limited knitting skills. But it gave me an idea for producing a similar look by crocheting.

I am only a novice in writing crochet directions – I hope this makes sense.

Chain 25.
Dc in fourth chain back. *Ch 1, dc in second ch*. Repeat * to end of row.
Turn, ch 4, dc in second ch, **ch 1, dc in second ch.** Repeat ** to end of row. Continue this until scarf measures desired length – mine ended up about 54″.
I chose to make it a complete loop, so I connected the ends by slipstitching together. Hide ends.

Monica Diorio says:

December 13, 2013 at 1:44 pm

Wondering about yarn and hook size you used.

Laura Kleinschmidt says:

December 14, 2013 at 8:08 pm

Since it was a finer yarn, I believe I used an H hook. I usually just play it by ear – I test a few rows of single crochet and see how it feels. If it’s too “hard” I’ll try a bigger hook. I recently used this same open-crochet stitch to make a whole bunch of beanies, using medium worsted weight yarn. Since I wanted them to be soft, comfortable and pretty stretchy, I used a J hook for those.
Sometimes with a finer yarn, I’ll pair it with a coordinating color of worsted weight, and then use a K hook. It all depends on the “feel” I’m looking for.
‘Hope this helps!

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