Color Fade Crochet Scarf - The Hemlock Scarf

Meet The Hemlock Scarf, a beautifully moody and dramatic color fade crochet scarf that’s perfect for fall accessorizing! This simple-to-crochet triangle scarf features easy-to-follow repeat rows and showcases stunning hand-dyed DK weight yarn, making it a fabulous addition to your cool weather wardrobe.

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Changing Seasons are a Mood

This is my favorite time of year, as I have written about many times and for many different reasons. I love the cool weather, saturated colors and warm flavors. But fall is also moody and dramatic and dark, and I can identify with this sentiment as much as the softer, brighter aspects of fall. It brings out all the witchy and mysterious vibes!

The Hemlock Scarf captures the spirit and drama and quiet magic of the changing seasons. It’s a stunning statement piece with gorgeous texture and colors that fade from light to dark – which is exactly what plays out with the landscape this time of year.

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Details for a Color Fade Crochet Scarf

The Hemlock Scarf is a textured dream! The scarf is made with an easy-to-crochet six-row repeat that alternates double crochet stitches worked in the back and front loops. It creates the most gorgeous texture with incredible stitch definition and drape! The scarf is designed with a color fade in mind, beginning with the lightest color fading into the darkest color and then ending with the contrast yarn. This can be customized to achieve the look you want, and this is a great project for using up scraps or partial skeins or even mini skeins. The black yarn is used for open stitch rows to provide just enough contrast to enhance the color fade without overwhelming it. The color fade crochet scarf is finished with several rows in the contrast color for a dramatic finish.

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When Yarn Inspires Design

When I was planning out the remainder of my 2025 designs, I had no intention of creating a triangle scarf; my October project was going to be a blanket. And then I received the third 2025 Yarn Club Autumn Equinox shipment from Montana Crochet. All the skeins in this year’s yarn club have been stunning, but this one was something truly special. I immediately knew what I wanted to do with this yarn, and it required a bold and dramatic contrast color to really enhance that gorgeous color fade.

100% Superwash Merino from Lion Brand Yarn is so soft and pairs well with hand-dyed DK weight yarn and the Night Sky colorway was just the dark and moody yarn needed. Everything went together so well, this color fade crochet scarf flew off my hook! I love wearing scarves but I don’t like anything bulky up against my throat. The lightweight DK weight yarn is a perfect option.

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The Hemlock Scarf – Color

Fade Crochet Scarf

Color customizations are endless for this easy color fade crochet scarf, and it’s a great way to use up yarn already in your stash. The Hemlock Scarf is lightweight enough for early fall but cozy enough to carry you through the first frosts. Pair it with a denim jacket, a wool coat, or your favorite oversized sweater — it’s the kind of piece that elevates any outfit with a touch of handmade drama. Grab your moodiest yarn and get settled in front of the TV with some spiced cider and a spooky movie!

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The Hemlock Scarf – Free Color Fade Crochet Scarf Pattern

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

MATERIALS:

US Size H/8 5.00 mm crochet hook

#3/DK Weight Yarn, approximately 1,044 yards used in four colorways.

Featured yarn: Montana Crochet Yarn #3/Cozy DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool – 246yds/100g)

Color A – Autumn’s Ember (1 skein, 246 yards)

Color B – September Sky (1 skein, 246 yards)

Color C – Woodland’s Whisper (1 skein, 246 yards)

Lion Brand 100% Superwash Merino (100% Superwash Merino – 306yds/280m – 3.5oz/100g)

CC (contrast color) – Night Sky (1 skein, 306 yards)

GAUGE: 18 dc X 12 rows = 4 inches

Gauge is not particularly important for this project as long as the drape of your project is as desired. If the scarf is stiff and the stitches are working too tightly, consider going up a half or whole hook size.

Finished scarf: Approximately 70” across long edge and 42” from peak of triangle to outer corner. 27” from base to peak of triangle.

ABBREVIATIONS:

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc – double crochet

sk – skip

dc FLO – double crochet in the FRONT LOOP only

dc BLO – double crochet in the BACK LOOP only

st(s) – stitch(es)

tch – turning chain

ch-sp – chain space

ch2-sp – chain two space

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

PATTERN NOTES:

The scarf is created by increasing each row by six total stitches. Increases are made at the beginning and end of each row.
The right side (RS) of the scarf is indicated, as that the side that best shows the alternating back/front loop only texture. However, both sides of the scarf provide a beautiful texture, and the scarf can be worn either way.
The scarf is worked in a six-row repeat, beginning with Color A and introducing the next color when you can no longer crochet a complete row. The contrast color (this is the black yarn in the finished sample) is used for one row in each six-row repeat. You may wish to add this contrast color (CC) in every repeat section or introduce it gradually as I have done in my scarf. A color change reference chart that is specific to my finished scarf is provided, but this can be customized to your preference.
Blocking your finished scarf is not required, but I recommend lightly steam blocking your project to relax and smooth the stitches.
Ch 3 does count as a stitch; overall stitch counts are indicated in parentheses ( ) at the end of each indicated row.
Ch 1 does count as a stitch; Ch 2 that creates the space at the point of the scarf does NOT count as a stitch.
The scarf is designed with a color fade in mind, beginning with the lightest color fading into the darkest color and then ending with the contrast yarn. This can be customized to achieve the look you want, and this is a great project for using up scraps or partial skeins or even mini skeins.
I used the majority of each of the four skeins for this design. Please make sure to purchase additional yarn if you wish to add rows or embellishments like tassels or fringe to your finished scarf.

THE PATTERN:

With Color A:

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as a dc st here). In 4^th ch from hook, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Turn. (6 dc sts)

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in each st until ch2-sp is reached, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp. Dc in each st , ending with 3 dc in top of tch. Turn. (12 dc sts)

Rows 3 – 4: Repeat Row 2. Turn. (24 dc sts)

Reference Photos for Rows 1 – 4

Row 1 is completed.
Double crochet into each stitch across the row until the chain two space is reached.
Double crochet into each stitch across the row until only the turning chain remains.
Row 2 is completed.
Repeat Row 2 to complete rows 3 and 4.

Beginning of Repeat Rows

Row 5 (RS): Ch 3, 2 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc BLO in each st across until ch2-sp is reached, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp, dc BLO in next st. Dc in BLO in each st across, ending with 3 dc in top of tch. Turn. (30 dc sts)

Row 6 (WS): Ch 3, 2 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc FLO in each st across until ch2-sp is reached, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp, dc FLO in next st. Dc FLO in each st across, ending with 3 dc in top of tch. Turn. (36 dc sts)

Rows 7 – 8: Repeat Rows 5 and 6. (48 dc sts)

Reference Photos for Repeat Rows 5 – 8

The beginning of Row 5, working double crochet stitches into the BACK loop only.
Detail of back loop only stitches.
Row 5 is completed.
The beginning of Row 6, working double crochet stitches into the FRONT loop only. This is a wrong side row.
Detail of front loop only stitches.
Showing the right side texture of Row 6.
Row 6 is completed.
The right side texture of Row 6.
Rows 7 and 8 are completed (wrong side shown facing up here).
The right side texture of Rows 7 and 8.

Row 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st. *Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st*. Repeat from * to * until one st remains before ch2-sp. Ch 1, sk next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st. *Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st*. Repeat from * to * until one st remains before tch. Ch 1, sk next st, 3 dc in top of tch. Turn. (54 total sts including dc sts and ch-1 sts)

All Row 9 repeats are worked in the CC, except for Rows 9 and 21.

Row 10: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st. Dc in next 2 sts, dc in first ch-sp. 2 dc in each ch-sp until one st remains before ch2-sp. Dc in next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2-sp, dc in next st. 2 dc in each ch-sp until one ch-sp and 3 sts remain. Dc in last ch-sp, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in top of tch. Turn. (60 dc sts)

Reference Photos for Repeat Rows 9 – 10

The first stitches in Row 9 are completed.
Continue working (chain 1, skip next stitch, double crochet in next stitch) across the row until one stitch remains before the ch2-sp.
Continue working (chain 1, skip next stitch, double crochet in next stitch) across the row until one stitch remains before the turning chain.
Row 9 is completed.
Working two double crochet stitches into each chain space across the row until one stitch remains before the ch2-sp.
Continue working two double crochet stitches into each chain space until one chain space and two stitches remain before the turning chain.
The end of Row 10.
Row 10 is completed, showing the wrong side facing up.
Showing the right side texture of the completed Row 10.

Rows 11 – 58: Repeat Rows 5 – 10, introducing the next color per the reference chart or when you can no longer crochet a complete row in that color.

Rows 59 – 63: Switching to CC, repeat Rows 5 – 9. Fasten off and weave in all your ends!

The reference chart below indicates the color changes for the finished sample, as well as which rows are worked in the CC; please note that these color changes are specific to my crochet tension and you may need to switch colors at different places.

The majority of Row 9 repeats are worked in the CC.

Chart for Color Changes

Color A	Rows 1 – 31
Row 9 repeat in CC	Row 15 and 27
Color B	Rows 32 – 46
Row 9 repeat in CC	Row 33/39/45
Color C	Rows 47 – 56
Row 9 repeat CC	Row 51
Finishing in CC	Rows 57 – 63