Designed with sophistication, ease, and practicality, this scarf uses only 1 skein of fingering weight yarn. This free pattern is easy to crochet and is the perfect mindless project. Made with a simple ribbed pattern, this scarf looks incredibly like knit!
A “hobby” that I’ve started over the past couple of years has been collecting hand dyed yarn. I love purchasing a skein of hand dyed yarn from special collections (like a Anne of Green Gables or a Taylor Swift collection). It’s been a wonderful way to bridge my other passions and loves with my crocheting and knitting (plus I also LOVE supporting other small businesses🥰).
While I don’t have a problem with the price of the yarn (I totally understand the effort and labor that goes into every single skein), I simply don’t have the budget to purchase sweater or blanket quantities (right now at least🙈). Since I’m typically only purchasing 1-2 skeins, I always end up knitting socks with the yarn because I honestly don’t know what else to do with the skeins. A while ago I was searching Ravelry for some new 1 skein fingering weight crochet patterns to try. During my search, I realized that there aren’t many crochet patterns within my feminine and simplistic style that I strive for in my designs.
Naturally, I immediately knew that I had to design something special that only used one skein of yarn and the Dorchester Scarf was created! I wanted this scarf to be elegant, sophisticated, and versatile. It’s the perfect little scarf to elevate any outfit or to throw on during a chilly day. This scarf is also extremely easy to crochet, it was such a great mindless project to work on in the evenings!
Customizing This Scarf
If your skein has a different yardage than the one I used, no worries! Here are the steps to follow to customize this scarf based on the amount of yarn you have.
- Weigh your yarn before you start. Standard fingering weight skeins are 100 grams so we’ll base this example off of a 100 gram skein.
- Complete all of the increase rows. Weigh your skein to see how many grams the increases used. Mine used about 16 grams.
- Now crochet the length of the scarf, periodically weighing the skein.
- Once you have the amount of grams left that you used for the increases + 2-4 grams for wiggle room (in this example that would be around 18-20 grams), begin your decreases.
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Skill Level: Easy
Materials
Yarn: 485 yards (100 grams) of fingering weight (#1) yarn. I used Deep Dyed Yarns Mantua Sock in Rosemarry
Hook: US E/3.50mm crochet hook
Notions: Tapestry needle
Notes
This pattern is written in standard American Crochet Terms.
Before Blocking
- Length: 48.5 inches
- Width: 7 inches
After Blocking
- Length: 60 inches
- Width: 7 inches
Gauge: *before blocking* 10 rows of 16 hdc in the third loop = 2 inches
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Hdc tog: Half Double Crochet Together
Pattern
NOTE: Every st is worked into the third loop only of every stitch. This loop can be found below the first loop. Working through this loop creates a ribbed fabric.
Ch 2
Row 1: 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook (1 sts). Ch 1, turn
Row 2: 2 hdc in the st (2 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 2 hdc in every st (4 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in every st, 2 hdc in last st (6 sts), ch 1, turn.
Row 5: 1 hdc in every st (6 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in every st, 2 hdc in last st (8 sts), ch 1, turn.
Continue repeating rows 5-6 for 54 rows. You should have 56 sts.
Row 55-163: 1 hdc in every st (56 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 164: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in every st, 1 tog in the last 2 sts (54 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 165: 1 hdc in every st (54 sts).
Repeat rows 164-165 until you have 8 sts left.
Row 216: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in every st, 1 tog in the last 2 sts (6 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 217: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in every st, 1 tog in the last 2 sts (4 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 218: Work 2 hdc tog (2 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 219: 1 hdc tog (1 st). Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Blocking
I strongly encourage that you block this scarf. Wet blocking will help the stitches to loosen up and relax. Because I was limited with the amount of yarn that I had to crochet this scarf (and I wanted as much length as I possibly could). I wet blocked the scarf and gently stretched out the scarf while I was pinning it for drying. I was able to gain an extra 12 inches to the length through blocking it!
I hope you enjoy crocheting this sweet little scarf! Be sure to tag me on Instagram with your lovely scarf, I would love to see it!
xo, Grace
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