Want to Make an Awesome Easy Scarf?

Discover the joy of creating this effortlessly chic cable scarf with just 24 rows! This exquisite design features a ribbed keyhole button and twisted fringe, adding a unique flair to your winter ensembles. Not only can you utilize your existing 4-ply yarn stash, but you also have the perfect excuse to indulge in more! Whether it's a treat for yourself or a cherished gift for a special woman in your life, this scarf is guaranteed to bring delight. With just two evenings (or even sooner if you crochet swiftly), you can complete this pattern in two simple parts: the scarf and keyhole, followed by the fringe. For a convenient PDF version of the pattern, visit my website. Don't forget to check out the complete tutorial on my YouTube page.

Materials

4 ply yarn - Big Twist (Sky Blue) used for this video [2 skeins] (each skein: 170g/6oz, 347m/380yds)
I - 5.5mm crochet hook
1.5” (25mm) button
Needles (weaving ends & button)
Scissors
Yardstick/Tape Measure (needs to measure at least 18”)
Clover Yarn Twister (optional)

Size

Approximately 48 x 8”

Stitch Key

FHb-hdc: Foundation Half-Double Crochet.

HbHdc: Herringbone Half Double Crochet.

CL: Cluster.

3-dc Cluster: 3 Double Crochet Cluster.

3-dc tog: 3 dc in same stitch on top of 3-dc Cluster.

sc (bo): Single crochet back bump.

hdc: half-double croch…

sl st (fo): Slip stitch front loop only.

Ch3: Chain 3.

Ch2: Chain 2.

tc-2dc: Treble crochet-2 double crochet cable.

Ch1: Chain 1.

sk st: Skip stitch l.

turn: Turn.

dc: Double crochet.

sc: Single crochet.

2dc: 2 double crochet in the same space.

hdc tog: Half Double Crochet together.

ch: Chain

bo: back loop only.

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

FHb-hdc (Foundation Half Double Crochet) (start) create a slip knot, attach to hook, ch 3, yo, insert hook into 1st stitch on hook, yo, bring up a loop (3 loops on hook”loh”), yo, bring through 2 loops, yo, bring through 2 loops. [Yo, insert hook into previous stitch, yo bring up a loop (3 loh), yo, bring through 2 loops, yo bring through 2 loops].

Hb-Hdc (Herringbone Half Double Crochet) {NOTE: to create the slant, you will always skip the first stitch in row and add that stitch to the end chain}. Yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo pull through 2 loops.

CL (cluster): Ch3, yo, insert hook into back loop of base of ch3, yo, pull through 2, yo, insert hook into back loop of base again, yo, pull through 2, yo pull through all 3 loops on hook.

3dc-CL (3 double crochet Cluster): yo, insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, yo (2 loops left on hook), yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook into the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all four loops on hook.

Tc-2dc Cable (Triple Crochet-2 Double Crochet Cable): yo twice, insert hook into 3rd stitch from hook, yo, pull up loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) x 3 times [treble crochet made), yo, insert hook {behind treble crochet made} into 1st skipped stitch, yo, (pull through 2 loops) x 2 times (double crochet made), yo, insert hook {behind treble crochet made} into 2nd skipped stitch, yo, (pull through 2 loops) x 2 times (double crochet made,

Twisted Fringe:

- Sc 24 stitches evenly across short-top edge of scarf, ch1, turn (24 stitches)

Create the fringe in each of the next 24 stitches

- Pull out an 18" loop on your hook.

- Holding the 18" loop taught on your hook (your finger or use the Clover Yarn Twister), twist the yarn 50 times. (If you didn’t use your hook, place the twisted yarn back on your hook.)

- Wrap the twisted yarn around your hand and insert hook into same stitch, yo and slip stitch.

- Insert hook into next stitch and make another slip stitch to lock the fringe in. Repeat these steps 23 more times in each sc stitch across.

Note: Final slip stitch will be in the last stitch (2 ss in same stitch), fasten off and weave in ends.

Instructions

SCARF:

Row 1: FHb-hdc x 165, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 2: sk st, HbHdc x 165, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 3: sk st, HbHdc x 165, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 4: sl st-fo x 165, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 5: sc-bo x 165, ch3, turn (165 stitches)

Row 6: dc, sk st, (tc-2dc) x54, 2dc, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 7: sc x 165, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 8: sl st-fo x 165, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 9: sc-bo x 165, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 10: sk st, HbHdc x 164, HbHdc in turning chain from last row, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 11: sk st, HbHdc x 164, HBHdc in turning chain from last row, ch3, turn (165 stitches)

Row 12: dc, [CL, (3-dc Cluster)] x 54, 2dc, ch3, turn (112 stitches)

Row 13: dc, 3-dc tog in the top of the 2-dc Cluster from previous row x 54, 2dc, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 14: sk st, HbHdc x 164, HbHdc in turning chain from last row, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 15: sk st, HbHdc x 164, HbHdc in turning chain from last row, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 16: sl st-fo x 165, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 17: sc-bo x 165, ch3, turn (165 stitches)

Row 18: dc, sk st, (tc-2dc) x54, 2dc, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 19: sc x 165, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 20: sl st-fo x 165, ch1, turn (165 stitches)

Row 21: sc-bo x 165, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 22: sk st, HbHdc x 164, HbHdc in turning chain from last row, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 23: sk st, HbHdc x 164, HbHdc in turning chain from last row, ch2, turn (165 stitches)

Row 24: sk st, HbHdc x 164, HbHdc in turning chain from last row, ch1, turn (165 stitches),

DO NOT FASTEN OFF, continue with Keyhole.

KEYHOLE:

Row 1: Sc 24 stitches evenly across short-top edge of scarf, ch2, turn (24 stitches)

Row 2: Hdc 24, ch2, (turn) (24 stitches).

Following rows are all back loop only

Row 3: Hdc tog, hdc x20, hdc tog, ch2, turn) (22 stitches).

Row 4: Hdc tog, hdc x18, hdc tog, ch2, turn) (20 stitches)

Row 5: Hdc tog, hdc x16, hdc tog, ch2, turn) (18 stitches)

Row 6 Hdc tog, hdc x14, hdc tog, ch2, turn) (16 stitches)

Row 7: Hdc tog, hdc x12, hdc tog, ch2, turn (14 stitches).

Row 8: Hdc tog, hdc x10, hdc tog, ch2, turn) (12 stitches)

Row 9: Hdc tog, hdc x8, hdc tog, ch2, turn) (10 stitches)

Row 10: Hdc tog, hdc x6, hdc tog, ch2, turn) (8 stitches)

Row 11-32: Hdc x 8, ch2, turn (8 stitches).

Row 33: Hdc x2, ch4, [hdc] x2, ch2, turn (8 stitches).

Row 34-36: [Hdc] x8, ch2, turn (8 stitches). Fasten off and weave in ends.

FRINGE: