The Deep Woods Scarf is handmade luxury at its finest! Create a stunning statement piece with this lightweight crochet scarf that features fingering weight hand-dyed yarn and soft alpaca yarn. This delicate and feminine accessory is created using an easy-to-crochet ripple stitch with alternating color blocks and stripes and finishes with long fringes for a unique and gorgeous addition to your fall wardrobe.
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Inspired by nature . . .
For me, there is no better time of year for color inspiration than autumn. This is my favorite time of year for many reasons, but nature really shows off in October and November in my part of the world. Undeniably, I used this inspiration in my most recent design – The Deep Woods Scarf! This easy lightweight crochet scarf works up quickly with a gentle ripple stitch and to be sure will be a one-of-a-kind accessory for this season and beyond.
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Design Notes for a Lightweight Crochet Scarf
I had three hanks of fingering weight hand-dyed yarn in various shades of green, brown, and gold that inspired me to create an autumn themed because they reminded me of the way the autumn light filters through the trees and leaves on a bright day. There were several ideas for designs, not only wraps and triangle shawls but also granny squares. Sometimes, I have to try out a few different stitches or patterns before I land on the one that matches my vision, and ultimately I decided on the classic ripple stitch for a wide and long lightweight crochet scarf! I got started with my crochet swatch, and it just started to come together with the color changes!
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All the yarn . . .
I used three hanks of #1 fingering weight yarn from Montana Crochet, undoubtedly one of my favorite independent yarn dyers. In order to break up the green and gold, I used Alpaca Cloud Fingering in a dark grey from WeCrochet; this super soft 100% alpaca yarn has a gorgeous halo for a textured fuzziness that carries throughout the scarf and the fringes. I had yarn left over from each skein, generally making this lightweight crochet scarf project ideal for using up yarn scraps or partial skeins. The pattern is written for the specific weight of each color so you can be sure you will have enough yarn for each color transition.
I recommend blocking your scarf in order to relax the stitches and bring out the softness of the yarn, and to ensure the design lays flat as the ripple stitch tends to curl up. For this purpose, I used a hand-held steamer to lightly steam block my finished Deep Woods Scarf.
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The Deep Woods Scarf
This lightweight crochet scarf is a texture and color dream and using hand-dyed yarn brings a level of exclusivity to your project, hence your scarf will have a one-of-a-kind feel. The easy ripple stitch is a two-row repeat throughout the pattern and it’s so satisfying to watch the color transitions flow from your hook as you work. In summary, I can’t wait to see what color choices you make for this gorgeous show-stopping piece!
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The Deep Woods Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS:
US Size G+/7 4.5 mm crochet hook
Hand-dyed yarn by Montana Crochet:
#1/Fingering Weight Yarn – Soft Sock 80% Superwash Punta Merino, 20% Nylon (437 yards/100 grams)
- Timber (gold) – approximately 57 grams used.
- Sapling (dark green) – approximately 72 grams used.
- Wilderness (middle green) – approximately 74 grams used.
#1/Fingering Weight Yarn – 100% Superfine Alpaca (200 yards/50 grams)
- Alfred (grey) – approximately 37 grams used for the scarf. An additional 16 grams were used for the fringe.
Kitchen Scale (optional)
GAUGE:
20 stitches X 12 rows (6 dc + 6 sc rows) = 4 inches
Gauge is not particularly important for this project as long as the drape of your project is as desired.
Finished Scarf: approximately 10” wide and 90” long (not including fringe and before blocking)
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
tch – turning chain
PATTERN NOTES:
- There is no wrong side or right side to this reversible lightweight crochet scarf.
- Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch for the single crochet rows; Ch 3 DOES count as a stitch for the double crochet rows.
- The yardage and weight indicated in the supplies section above are specific to the finished project and the pattern as written, making it particularly ideal for using up partial hanks or leftover fingering weight yarn. I had three full skeins (437 yards/100 grams) each for the hand-dyed yarn and two full skeins of the fuzzy alpaca yarn (200 yards/50 grams) but did not completely use up all of this yarn for the completed scarf.
- If you do not have full skeins of fingering weight yarn, a kitchen scale can be used to determine the weight of each yarn you wish to use, in order to ensure you have enough to successfully complete each color section.
- The scarf is crocheted in sections, some of which will repeat to create the color transitions. After the first four rows are created, you will repeat Rows 3 and 4 for the rest of the pattern, subsequently changing colors as indicated in each section.
- Make sure to work your single crochet rows with a relaxed tension so as to keep from pulling your stitches too tight and causing the rows to curl.
- Blocking your scarf is optional but recommended, as the ripple stitch tends to curl, especially with using finer weight yarn. I used a handheld steamer to lightly steam block my scarf in sections, rather than fully immersing the scarf.
THE PATTERN:
In Color A:
Foundation Row: Ch 54.
Row 1: (Beginning ch 3 counts as a st here) Dc in 4th ch from hook. 2 dc in next two chs. *Work (sk next ch, dc in next ch) five times. Sk next ch, 2 dc in next ch. Work (2 dc in next ch) five times*. Repeat from * to * once. Work (sk next ch, dc in next ch) five times until four chs remain. Sk next ch, 2 dc in last three chs. Turn. (51 dc sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st. Sc in next st and each across, ending with last sc worked in top of tch. Turn. (51 sc sts)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in next two sts. *Work (sk next st, dc in next st) five times. Sk next st, 2 dc in next st. Work (2 dc in next st) five times.* Repeat from * to * once. Work (sk next st, dc in next st) five times until four sts remain. Sk next st, 2 dc in last three sts. Turn. (51 dc sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st. Sc in next st and each across, ending with last sc worked in top of tch. Turn. (51 sc sts)
Rows 5-10: Repeat Rows 3 and 4, switching to Color B.
Symbol Chart for Ripple Stitch
Reference Photos
The beginning of Row 1, working the first double crochet into the 4th chain from the hook and two double crochet stitches into the next two chains. 
Continuing Row 1, skipping chains in between double crochet stitches to form the “valley” of the ripple stitch. 
Creating the “crest” of the ripple stitch by working two double crochet stitches into each chain as instructed in the pattern. 
The completion of Row 1 showing the formation of the ripple that will continue throughout the scarf. 
The completion of Row 2, the single crochet row – single crochet stitches are worked into each stitch from the row below for a total of 51 stitches. 
Row 3 is completed. 
The end of row 3, showing two double crochet stitches worked in each of the last three stitches. 
Row 4 is completed. 
The pattern will repeat rows 3 and 4 throughout.
SECTION 1
Rows 11-16: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color B.
Rows 17-18: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color D.
Rows 19-20: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color B.
Rows 21-22: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color D.
Rows 23-24: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color B.
Rows 25-26: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color D.
Rows 27-32: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color B.
- 22 total rows completed in Section 1.
SECTION 2
Rows 33-44: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color A.
Rows 45-46: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color D.
Rows 47-60: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color C.
- 28 total rows completed in Section 2.
Rows 61-82: Repeat SECTION 1.
- 22 total rows completed in Section 1.
SECTION 3
Rows 83-96: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color C.
Rows 97-98: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color D.
Rows 99-108: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color A.
Rows 109-110: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color D.
Rows 111-124: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color C.
- 42 total rows completed in Section 3.
Rows 125-146: Repeat SECTION 1.
- 22 total rows completed in Section 1.
Rows 147-188: Repeat SECTION 3.
- 42 total rows completed in Section 2.
Rows 189-210: Repeat SECTION 1.
- 22 total rows completed in Section 1.
SECTION 4
Rows 211-224: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color C.
Rows 225-226: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color D.
Rows 227-238: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color A.
- 28 total rows completed in Section 4.
Rows 239-260: Repeat SECTION 1.
- 22 total rows completed in Section 1.
Rows 261-270: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in Color A.
Fasten off and weave in all your ends prior to blocking (optional).
Reference Photos
Attaching Fringe to your Deep Woods Scarf
Finishing the Deep Woods Scarf with fringe is a great way to showcase the slightly fuzzy nature of the alpaca yarn (Color D) but is optional. I recommend blocking your scarf before attaching the fringe so the project lies flat.
Firstly, begin by laying the ends of the scarf out side by side, making sure to match which side is facing up. Then wind your yarn several times around a book (I used my Kindle) and cut at one end to create several long strands about 10 inches long.
Separate three strands from the bunch and fold at the top so the yarn is even on each side of the loop. Next, insert your crochet hook underneath the edge of the scarf and into the spot you want your fringe to go, and use the crochet hook to pull the yarn through. Pull the tail of the yarn through this loop and tighten. Repeat this all across, placing your fringes evenly, until you have the desired number of fringes.
The pictured scarf has 22 fringes attached to each end of the scarf.
Repeat the above for the other end of your scarf. Trim the ends of the fringe to your desired length; you may wish to trim the fringe in a wave in order to match the scarf or cut the fringe straight across. I did not need to apply additional steam to block my fringes, but you may do so if desired to straighten the fringes if they are curled up.
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