Crochet Sweater Scarf

Abbreviations - this pattern uses American terms:

Ch- Chain

Ch-sp- Chain space

St/s- Stitch/es

Beg- Beginning

Rnd- Round

RS- Right side

WS- Wrong side

Sl st- Slip stitch

Sc- Single crochet

Sc BLO- Single crochet in the back loop only

Hdc- Half double crochet

Dc- Double crochet

Picot stitch- Work 3 ch, sl st to 3rd ch from hook.

TENSION AND STITCH PATTERN

TENSION:

14 sts x 8 rows= 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4") in stitch pattern.

Stitch Pattern

For swatch, chain 21.

Row 1: 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch available until the end, 1 ch and turn. 19 dc

Row 2: (1 sc, 1 dc) in 1st dc, *miss 1 dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next dc* rep from * to * across until there are 2 dc left, miss next dc, 1 sc in last dc, 2 ch and turn. 19 sts

Row 3: 1 dc in 1st sc, 1 dc in each st across, 1 ch and turn. 19 dc

Rows 4- 13: Repeat rows 2 and 3.

Sizes

Five sizes available- XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL). The sizes given are only a suggestion as you can easily customize this design and create the perfect garment for your size.

To fit Bust: 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 116.5, 127) cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)”

START HERE

With yarn A and 5.5 mm crochet hook

Chain 47 (47, 51, 51, 55, 55)

Working in rows:

Row 1: Starting from 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch available until the end, 1 ch and turn. 45 (45, 49, 49, 53, 53) dc

Row 2: (1 sc, 1 dc) in 1st dc, *miss 1 dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next dc* rep from * to * across until there are 2 dc left, miss next dc, 1 sc in last dc, 2 ch and turn. 49 sts

Row 3: 1 dc in 1st sc, 1 dc in each st across, 1 ch and turn. 49 dc

Rows 4 to 117 (133, 147, 161, 175, 187): Rep rows 2 and 3.

SIDE BORDER AND SLEEVES

The border of the scarf is worked in one round without turning, so the right side of your work will be always facing you. When working the vertical sides of the scarf, it won’t be clear enough where to place each stitch so I recommend working 2 sc over 1 row of double crochet rows and 1 sc over rows of (sc, dc). This way you will achieve a balanced edge.

You will first create a border around one side of your scarf and when you get to the end of that side you will work one sleeve directly into the scarf. Then you will continue working on the border of the opposite side and create a second sleeve. You will sew the sleeves together in order to finish your work.

At the end of row 117 (133, 147, 161, 175, 187), turn your work 90 degrees to start working on the 1st side and with the RS of your work facing you, work 1 ch (does not count as a st)

Row 1: *1 sc in next 3 available spaces, Picot st* rep from * to * the first side is completed.

MAKING THE RIBBED SLEEVES

You will now work the sleeves directly into the base of your scarf.

The starting chain of the ribbing will determine the length of the sleeve ribbing. Chain fewer stitches for a shorter sleeve and more stitches for a longer sleeve.

Change to a 4.5 mm crochet hook and chain 51.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. (50 sc), sl st in same space where the yarn was attached, 1 sl st in next space on base of the scarf, turn. 50 sc

Row 2: Miss 2 sl sts from previous row, 1 sc in BLO in each st to end, 1 ch, turn. 50 sc

Row 3: 1 sc in BLO in each st to end, miss 2 sl st from previous row, 1 sl st in next 2 spaces of base of the scarf, turn. 50 sc

Repeat rows 2-3 until entire base of the scarf is covered.

Do not fasten off as you will continue working on the opposite side of the scarf.

Change to 5.5 mm crochet hook

*1 sc in next 3 available spaces, Picot st* rep from * to * until the side of the scarf is completed.

Change to 4.5 mm crochet hook and repeat the same steps for the 1st sleeve.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

TO MAKE UP

Using a tapestry needle and a long thread of yarn, whip stitch the long edges of each rib portion to form the sleeves. I suggest that you try the sweater on before cutting the ends of the seam yarn. You might find that you need to continue the seam for up to a further 6 cm on each sleeve to ensure a snug fit.

Weave in any stray ends. Block if needed and wear.