A patriotic scarf is a perfect project for beginners to crochet. The color changes keep it interesting and the simple design won’t be too frustrating for new stitchers. The best part? Donating to our military or a veteran who will really appreciate it.
Supplies for Making a Patriotic Scarf
- 100g Red Yarn
- 100g White Yarn
- 100g Blue Yarn
- 3mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
Schematic for This Patriotic Scarf
Use this picture to get a better idea of the scarf’s pattern:
Section Measurements
- Each Blue strip with length 11.2 inch.
- Each White strip with length 2.8 inch.
- Each Red strip with length 2.8 inch.
- When finished, the scarf will contain 2 Blue strips, 9 Red strips, and 8 White strips.
Finished Measurements
- Length: 70 inch (168cm)
- Width: 7 inch (16.8cm)
Abbreviations
The instructions below use standard US crochet terminology:
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Hdc = HaIf Double Crochet
- St = Stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- 2 chains on the beginning of the row count as st.
- Number in parentheses is the number of stitches in that row.
- Changes between colors work as follows:
- Stop before the last stitch of the row.
- Work the last HDC to the point where only 3 loops are left on the hook.
- Wrap the cut end of the new yarn around the hook, from back to front.
- Draw the new yarn through the 2 loops on your hook.
- Tug on the dropped end of the old yarn at the base of the HDC to tighten up the stitch.
Gauge
- 20 DC & 10 rows = 3 inch
Instructions for Making a Patriotic Scarf
Step 1:
- With the blue yarn, start with ch37 + ch2 (as height), turn.
- Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 36hdc on next 36ch, ch2, turn. (38hdc)
- Row 2: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 36hdc on next 36ch, ch2, turn. (38hdc)
- Row 3: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 36hdc on next 36ch, ch2, turn. (38hdc)
Step 2:
- Rows 4 to 44: Repeat Row 3 for 40 more times, fasten off.
Step 3:
- With red yarn, (follow picture in pattern note to know how to change color), ch2, turn.
- Row 45: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 36hdc on next 36ch, ch2, turn. (38hdc)
- Rows 46 to 56: Repeat Row 45 for 10 more times, fasten off.
Step 4:
- With white yarn (follow picture in pattern note to know how to change color), ch2, turn.
- Row 57: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 36hdc on next 36ch, ch2, turn. (38hdc)
- Rows 58-68: Repeat Row 57 for 10 more times, fasten off.
Step 5:
- Repeat Steps 3 & 4 seven more times.
- Repeat Step 3 one more time.
- Repeat Step 2 one more time.
Refer to the schematic above if you get lost or need help.
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This PDF for our patriotic scarf is free to download and hand out. Change up the colors and make scarves for everyone.
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