Charming Crochet Scarf with Hearts and Stripes

Create a charming scarf featuring crochet hearts and stripes with this fun and creative project. The combination of delicate hearts and bold stripes will make for a unique and eye-catching accessory that is sure to turn heads. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their wardrobe.

Skill Level

Easy

Required Supplies

• RED HEART® Soft Yarn
• 1 ball each 4604 Navy A, 4601 Off-White B, 9522 Leaf C and 9925 Really Red D
• Crochet Hook: 5 mm [US H-8]
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

Gauge

14 hdc = 4″; 12 rows = 4″ in hdc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Scarf Dimensions

6” x 65” excluding pompoms

Special Abbreviation

Inc (increase) – 2 sc in next sc.

Heart Pattern

Make 4 hearts.

Instructions for Hearts

With D, ch 17.

Round 1:

3 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 6 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in next ch; continuing to work along underside of ch, sc in next 6 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in next 6 ch, place marker to indicate beginning of round.

Round 2:

Inc in next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 7 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in next 7 sc.

Round 3:

[Inc, sc in next sc] 3 times, sc in next 4 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, [inc, sc in next sc] 3 times, sc in next 7 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in next 8 sc.

Round 4:

Sc in next sc, [inc, sc in next 2 sc] 3 times, sc in next 2 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, [inc, sc in next 2 sc] 3 times, sc in next 8 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in next 9 sc.

Round 5:

Sc in next 2 sc, [inc, sc in next 3 sc] 3 times, skip 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, [inc, sc in next 3 sc] 3 times, sc in next 9 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in next 10 sc. Fasten off.

Scarf Instructions

With A, ch 212.

Row Instructions

Row 1:

Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.

Row 2:

Change to B, ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc across.

Change to C and continue in this manner, working in color sequence A, B, C, until 18 rows are complete. Fasten off.

Finishing Touches

Gather one end of scarf. Sandwich scarf ends between 2 hearts and sew together, using overcast stitches around edges of heart and sewing through all layers to secure ends of scarf. Repeat for other end of scarf.

Make two 1 1/4” pompoms each in A, B and C. Cut a 24” long piece of A, fold in half, insert hook into tip of heart, pull up center for starting chain; ch 10. Fasten off, then attach to A pompoms. Repeat from * with B and C for B and C pompoms. Repeat for 3 pompoms at other end of scarf. Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

A, B, C, D = Color A, B, C, D; ch = chain; hdc = half double crochet; inc = increase; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.