Crochet Ribbed Scarf. It’s like knitting, only better!
Knitted scarves are beautifully and soft, but they take FOREVER to make (to a crocheter anyway)
Crochet scarves are often kinda ugly and kinda stiff; crochet is more dense than knitting, and doesnt have the nice soft drape.
That is, Until now! I experimented with a lot of stitches to find one that would LOOK nice (on BOTH sides of the piece, who wants a one-sided scarf?), would FEEL nice (not too dense, and with smooth stitches that glide across skin as knitting does), AND that wouldn’t take too long to make.
There were a few stitches that fit one or two of those categories; there is a single crochet ribbing technique that has a nice look and feel, but single crocheting an entire scarf takes awhile. Tunisian stitches are very soft and beautiful on one side, but they are also very dense and stiff, and the backside is very messy. Working in the back or front post of half double crochet or double crochet stitches can also create some nice ribbing, but it is also a bit dense.
What I finally settled on is this beautiful variation of a half double crochet stitch. I absolutely LOVE the look and feel of these scarves. And the stitch is SO EASY!
What this half double crochet variation does is allow the top of the crochet stitch, which looks like a line of knitting, to appear on the work:
Normally the top of the stitch is covered up by the next row of stitches, but half double crochet creates an extra loop which will be used instead of the top of the stitch, so the top of the stitch can become a pretty ribbing. Confused? Just keep reading. It’s easy, I promise.
Here’s how it’s done:
**You will need to know how to half double crochet to make this ribbed stitch. Half Double Crochet is an easy and basic crochet stitch; if you’re not sure how to do it, just do a quick search online. Once you are used to working half double crochet, you are ready to make the scarf.
1. Start with a row of half double crochet
2. The following rows will also all be worked in half double crochet stitches, but you will insert the hook into the extra loop BELOW the gap where you would normally insert the hook.
**You won’t really see the ribbing effect until after a few rows. So don’t give up on it too soon!
Some pictures to help:
Here’s where the hook is typically inserted into your work (but this is NOT how you will do this scarf)
Again, the above picture show where you do NOT want to insert the hook for this ribbed stitch. The hook needs to be inserted around the loop right BELOW where you would normally insert the hook:
The extra loop is there because you are using a half double crochet stitch. If you were using a single or double crochet, the extra loop would not be there.
If you are wondering why there are 3 loops on the hook, the 2nd loop is just a yarn over. And if you’re wondering why the extra loops are purple…Photoshop.
Aside from inserting the hook in a different spot, the stitch is exactly like a regular half double crochet. That’s all there is to it! Just half double crochet the entire scarf, but keep inserting the hook in the extra loop below the gap where you would normally insert the hook.
And a reminder, you won’t really see the ribbing effect until after you’ve finished a few rows. So don’t quit too early, give it a chance, this stitch is fabulous.
What pretty crochet ribbing :)
If you use the stitch, and maybe make a scarf for yourself or a loved one this winter, let me know how it worked out for you! Also, if anything is unclear, feel free to ask for some help or clarification! Thanks for reading :)
Brilliant – thanks for the pattern, it looks great.
this is the neatest stitch I’ve seen. I’ll have to try this. I want to make another crochet scarf, but I don’t have the patience lol!
I saw your blog on craftgawker :)
It’s SO PRETTY!
(Just found you on craftgawker) I love the half double! I actually made myself a scarf with this stitch a couple years ago but mine went back and forth the whole way. I really like how yours is the long way! You’re right – it does make it look like a cute knit. I’m definitely going to try this!
I absolutely love this pattern! I had been trying to learn to knit because I love the ribbing look and was never satisfied with what I had tried in crocheting… until now!
I am about halfway through a scarf in this pattern and was just wondering if you do anything different to finish off the last row, or if you just push it to sit right when blocking it?
Thanks so much for sharing this great stitch =)
Hy Alyssandra, so glad you like the stitch! I just half double crocheted the last row, not different than any of the other rows. I don’t really push it any special way while blocking either; after blocking, it just sort of perfects itsself :)
Let me know how it turns out!
I LOVE this pattern! I’ve been looking for a while for a really beautiful yet simple scarf pattern and I’m glad I found this one! Just curious, what size hook/yarn did you use for the orange on at the very top/in general?
Glad you like the stitch :)
For the scarves in the pictures, I used bulky yarn and I think an I9 (5.5mm) hook. The stitch is kinda loose because of the way it is crocheted into the extra loop, so use a smaller hook than you normally would for whatever yarn you choose.
I love the way the final scarf looks! I am a beginning crochet-er, so this may seem like a silly question. How many chain stitches do you recommend for the scarf you have pictured?
Thank you!
That’s not a silly questions at all! I experimented quite a few times to get a length and width that I liked, and figure out how many chains worked.
Actually, the size really depends on your personal preference, and the number of chains depends on your yarn, hook, and how you crochet (tightly or loosely). The best thing to do is crochet maybe 10 rows of maybe 20 stitches. This is called checking your gauge. Then, you can get a feel for the stitch, and you will know how many stitches will give you how much length. Use that to calculate how many chains to start with. 6 feet is a nice length, or if you like long scarves, you could go with 7 feet, 8 feet, whatever. And as you crochet it, wrap it around your neck to see how thick you like it.
So, say your 20 stitches are 6 inches long. And you want a 6 foot scarf. Then you would need 240 chains.
It can be tricky because as you crochet more of your piece, it will probably change size. When I crochet the first couple rows, it seems like it will be a lot longer than it actually turns out to be. And after it’s finished, depending on the material you use, it may stretch out. For example, the wool that I use relaxes a ton after I block it (soak it and lay flat to dry). It ends up probably a foot longer after I block it. It takes a little bit of patient experimentation with your materials before you can really get started on most projects.
Hope that makes sense. You can also add fringe if you want, that’s really easy. I’m sure you can find some quick tutorials online.
Feel free to ask any more questions if you get stuck :) And don’t worry about the length/number of chains too much. A scarf can be great at many sizes.
Hi Jenn,
I am also a beginner. This was actually the first scarve I made and it turned out really pretty – so thanks a lot for sharing this stitch! You mentioned in one of your erlier replies that you block the scarf after finishing – what exactly does that mean? How do you do that and why? Thanks a lot for your help!
I actually wrote a post about blocking here that should answer your questions: http://jennozkan.com/2010/uncategorized/blocking-the-all-important-yet-all-too-often-skipped-last-step/
wow that was a long comment!
Jenn: Thank you so much for your crochet ribbed scarf. I intend to use it for multiple projects. Tell me please, how did you do the math for the 6′ scarf of 10 rowsx20 stitches? Keep sending your elegant ideas along.
First, you crochet a sample piece to check how large your stitches will be. So maybe crochet 10 rows of 20 stitches.
Let’s say your 20 stitches are 6 inches wide (or .5 ft wide), and you want a 6 foot scarf. 6 feet is 12 times longer than 6 inches (6ft / .5ft = 12), so you will need 12 20-stitch lengths, or 240 stitches (12 x 20 = 240).
If that still doesn’t make sense, I’ll try to explain better, let me know. I’m short on time right now–my web design work has been keeping me very busy–but I wanted to at least try giving you a quick answer :)
Hi I was just wondering if you had your bootie pattern available.. they are very cute. Thanks!
Not yet, but hopefully will be soon! I planned on preparing the pattern for sale this spring, but I became very busy with my web design work, and haven’t had a chance for much crochet stuff this year :(
Thanks for this informaion. This was very easy to follow and it looks great. The pictures made it really clear.
Thanks again:)
Is this the same as working through the back loop, or is there some extra loop I just happen to never see?
No, this is different than working in the back loop. There’s an extra loop created when working in a half double crochet. If you check the images in the post, you should be able to see what I’m talking about. Need any help, just let me know.
Hi Jenn! I have been following your blog for a while and check back occasionally for anything new. I saw mention of the possibility of you selling your bootie pattern. I would love to purchase it from you too! I understand that you have had a busy year, but I wanted to encourage you to keep going with the crochet as your time permits. Love your work!
Thanks for the message Suzanne :) Hopefully I’ll start updating this blog soon, and also start selling my patterns. Yes, it’s been a busy year, so I haven’t been able to do all the Etsy/crochet stuff I’ve wanted, but the encouragement definitely helps, so thanks a bunch!
Love this pattern. I am intermediate to expert and have been looking for a replacement edging for a pattern I want to do. This will be perfect!
I need a pattern. how many chain and rows
I did it
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
I round your pattern and it is exactly what I looked for. I’m french and I didn’t find this stitch explained in french, so it was not easy for me to do it but I succeed. However I don’t know how you do to begin and and the scarf by the braid…I begin with chains and it’s not esthetic… Have you a solution? Thanks a lot!
The first row should be regular chains, as you did. The secret is to have uniformly sized chains, not too loose and not too tight (takes some practice), and also to begin your first row by crocheting in the bottom loop of the chains, instead of the top as you probably normally would.
I know what you mean, knitting a scarf can take forever but crocheting is very difficult for me. I always forget the count and stitch I am on. Thanks for your tutorial !!
What a fantastic idea…thanks for sharing with us. I am anxious to give this a try! :D
I have been looking high and low for a scarf like this. I am a fairly new crocheter. I really like the look of this. Thank you so much for sharing!
What size needle did you use?
I used an I9 (5.5mm). But the size of the needs of course depends on the size yarn, and how tightly or loosely you crochet. But you should definitely use a hook a couple sizes smaller than you normally would to keep this stitch neat and pretty.
Hi!
Like the half double crochet scarf. What size crochet needle do I use for worsted yarn. If I want to make a scarf for the troops that measure 6″-7″ wide and 50″ long. Can you send me the pattern for this. Since USO wants the scarf to be these measurements. Thanks
The size needle and number of stitches to get the length and width that you want depends on the yarn and how tightly or loosely you crochet. But as a general rule for this stitch, you should use a hook that is 1 or 2 sizes smaller than you normally would. To get the correct length, crochet a small square, and figure out how many stitches you need for 5″. Then multiply by 10, and you know how many stitches you need to make it 50″ long. For the width, just stop adding rows after it’s 6-7″ wide. Hope that helps!
Thanks for your gorgeous pattern.I am starting it right away as I bought some wool 2 weeks ago and have been searching everyday on the net for a great scarf pattern. Thanks for sharing….sharing is caring!
Hi. Just wanted to tell you that I made a scarf like this for a friend of mine with alpaca wool. It turned out just perfect. Almost 2 meters long. :) Beautiful.
Do you know if its possible to make a cowl/neck warmer (or what you call) it with this pattern?
oh awesome! So glad it worked out for you :) Sure, you can make a cowl, but this stitch can’t really be done in the round, so you would need to sew the ends of the piece together after finishing the crocheting. Or, if you wanted to go in the round, you could use a modified version of this stitch, where you would just keep going around and around; this creates a ‘right side’ which looks knitted, and a ‘wrong side’ which just doesnt look so nice. But because it would be a cowl, having a wrong side might be ok, and it could look pretty awesome, I think I might try that!
This pattern really inspired me…thank you.
I’m having a SUPER hard time finding the proper loop to insert the hook when turning. The chain twos that act as a faux half double crochet don’t look the same, so I’m having a problem determining with consistency what loop to push through at the end. It’s making my work look very uneven and unprofessional, and I hate it! :) Any tips? Also, (I think the problem is related)….I’m working on a scarf that is 30 stitches wide, and I find I lose a stitch as I go along. I’ve been careful to count as I go up, but I just lose a stitch. I’ve gotten about 10 rows up, and have been whittled down to 27, so I unravel and start anew..but the same problem I described above persists.
Like I said above, I’m working a scarf that is 30 stitches across, so my scarf looks the opposite of yours…whereas your ribs run the length of the scarf, mine run the width.
Thanks!
Oh no, I’m sorry you’re having trouble! The last stitch of the row is easy to miss. You don’t need to crochet around any of the chains at the end. Just crochet in every hdc across, including the first and the last. The last one is one that I miss sometimes too, the loop you need likes to tuck underneath the edge and hide. I usually kinda stretch the end of the row with my fingers so that I can properly see the loop to make the last stitch. Maybe try with a small swatch only 10 stitches across until you get the hang of it, so that you don’t have to keep un-doing your scarf. By the way, you only need to chain one between rows for this stitch, not 2, it keeps it looking a little neater. And if you turn the piece in the same direction after every row, it also helps keep a consistent and clean look.
Hmmm…..I’m a little confused!
Thanks for the advice about the chain-1 at the end, btw! So, I don’t hdc in that at all? won’t that make my piece smaller and smaller as I go up? Or does that mean if I want a 30 chain length scarf, I have to make it 32? Hmmmm…….
:)
No, your piece won’t get smaller. If you think about the math it makes sense. Say you have 30 hdc across, and a chain on each end of the row. Every time you crochet a row, you will make 30 hdc, and a chain on each end. As long as you keep crocheting in each of the 30 hdc across, it won’t shrink. Sometimes, patterns will have you skip the first stitch of the row, and that’s why you have to crochet in the end chain. But in this case, you never skip a stitch, so you should not crochet in any of the chains.
Make sense? If not, let me know if you need more help :)
..grazie ho imparato un nuovo punto ….♥♥♥ patrizia luciano
Fantastic! So beautiful and cushiony- very different – does the pattern have a name? I’d lost it for a few months and just found your link again tonight- no one else has ever come up with this variation, congrats :) I’ve been obsessing over the “edge” stitches, but I’m assured the end product is so gorgeous that nobody would notice those stitches anyway :) This is my new favorite stitch, it stands out from the crowd — maybe that’s what you should call it – OHDC – like Outstanding Half Double Crochet (HD like high def) Thanks a million.:)
hehe, it probably has a name, but I didn’t make it up, I actually found it in my grandma’s old crochet books, it was originally for an afghan pattern, but I decided to try it for a scarf, and it worked great! Glad you like it too :)
I’ve been using this pattern to make scarves for Operation Gratitude. They send boxes to military overseas filled with all kinds of stuff, including hand knit/crocheted scarves. I’ve made over 100 last year by Christmas and 77 this year so far. I’ve been collecting yarn stashes from friends and even put out a successful request on Facebook. So some of the yarn is not the best quality, but I’ve found that using a crochet hook 4 or 5 times larger than recommended on the yarn (ie., size 4 weight yarn I use K hook) makes a loose knit and, therefore, softer, while still being warm. Plus, it crochets up so fast I can do 2 scarves in an evening. I actually made a scarf while waiting for my aunt at her doctor’s appt. I usually make a chain of 140 sts, then hd on back of ch for 12 to 15 rows depending on fluff of the yarn. It usually measures 5 to 6 ins. wide and 50 +ins. long, the required size (no fringe).
Hi Jenn,
Lovely scarf,been looking for a pattern like this for a while. I have a stash of bulky yarn, so can i use a 5.5 hook with it ?
Another query, is it possible to make a buttonhole in this pattern ? Could you please guide me if so? Would really appreciate any help!!
Thank you and warm regards,
Ramya
I’m sure you could make a button hole, but I haven’t don’t that before, so you’ll have to do a little research and trial-and-error to figure it out. The hook size depends on both the yarn and your crochet style, and also your personal preference. I like fairly tight stitches, and for this particular stitch, I use a smaller hook than I normally would. Make a small sampler using this stitch, and the yarn and hook you want to use. Maybe 15 stitches across, and 10 rows. That should give you an idea of whether the hook is the right size. Don’t be afraid to experiment :) It takes some extra time, but the result is almost always better if you experiment a little first to find out exactly what you want to do.
What brilliant timing…was just about to start a new blanket…am going to try this tomorrow…thank you for this tutorial…warm wishes from south africa
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Hunh. Brilliant. Off to try this now – thank you!!! :)
First of all this is just a gorgeous pattern, thanks for sharing! I see how what you need to do is hdc into the extra loop created by the last row’s hdc, but what I don’t understand is how this makes the pattern look any different than if you’d just hdc into the back loop? I only ask that because I accidentally did my hdc in the back loop and it so far, the scarf looks almost exactly still like your samples, no?
crocheting in the back look can create a similar ribbed effect. I’ve seen people make ribbed scarves by crocheting in the back loop using sc instead of hdc. But I love the clean knitted look created by using the extra loop created by a hdc. I haven’t tried back loop hdc, you got me curious, that would probably be interesting too :)
This is a great stitch! I have just tried it and it is really easy and the effect is great. Thanks so much for sharing this with us all.
Caz from Never Knew
What a great pattern! Thank you for sharing it. I’ve already started a scarf and can’t wait until I get a few more rows done to see how it looks.
Vielen Dank for sharing this pattern! I love it. I used it to make the cuffs on a pair of gloves I crochet.
I found this post last night, bought yarn today, and am 4 rows into it already! I’m making a scarf for my dad’s birthday early next month. It looks wonderful; I’m sure he will love it. Thanks so much! All your comments have been useful as well. Best of luck..
This is fantastic! I’m making my sister a few scarves for Christmas, and she really likes them to be “un-holey”. I also refer to myself as having the heart of a knitter but the patience of a crocheter, so your post is perfect! I’ve been really getting into the Tunisian crochet, but I still end-up making a really chunky scarf in between because I want to get something done. I am so trying this!
Great stictch! I tried to make a swatch but it just wasn’t working out. When I went back to your site, I saw what I needed to do. The purple color you put on the photo was a great help! Thanks for sharing. I am going to use it for a basic sweater.
How do I know how much yarn to get to make a 6 to 7 ft scarf? I want to make sure I have enough before I start.
For a 6 ft scarf like the one pictured, I use slightly over 200 grams. 300 grams should be a good amount, in case you want a longer and/or wider scarf than mine.
I did not notice the number of chain stitch to make to begin the project. Or hook size. What do you suggest?
I am anxious to get started. Thanks!
It depends on the yarn weight, the type of fiber, how long and wide you want your scarf, and personal preference. You really just need to experiment. Try making a swatch of 10 rows 20 stitches across. Try different hook sizes and once you get it how you like it, measure it to see how wide it is, and use that to calculate how many chains you should use for your scarf. Takes a bit of time, but it’s worth it, your scarf will turn out just right.
I made this scarf with Patons Classic and it turned out just beautiful. I thought while I was working it that it felt kind of stiff but I was pleasantly surprised by how it blocked up really fluid and soft. Long fringe looks very nice on it!
Thanks for posting this pattern — I’m halfway through making a scarf in sapphire blue and it looks great! Your instructions were very easy to follow, much appreciated from a crochet beginner.
I just started on this and it’s wonderful! So nice and soft and not stiff at all.
This may be a silly question, but I’m new to crocheting… Do you stitch the scarf pictured above lengthwise or width wise? I am going to attempt to make a scarf for my boyfriend in black and I think this stitch will look very nice. I want the ribbed effect to show up lengthwise on the scarf and not widthwise so I wasn’t sure. Thanks!
Lengthwise. People usually think to crochet a scarf width-wise, and are surprised to see that I do them length-wise. But I’ve always thought a scarf crocheted lengthwise looks so much better!
By the way, for the first row, crochet in the bottom loop of each chain stitch, not the top as you probably normally would. You can just turn the chain over to easily crochet in that bottom loop. The first row will look better that way. If that doesnt make sense, just ignore it. Just an extra tip :)
I totally agree about lengthwise – I really don’t enjoy doing the first row after the chain, so I always think about doing it width-wise, but end up going length-wise. At the end of the day, it seems to work up faster for me, too, that way. It may not be literally faster, it just feels faster.
Thanks! That does make sense… i’ll def try it!
I started this scarf today and really like it. Could you explain how you do the blocking of the scarf when finished? Thanks!
Just soak it, use a towel to take out excess moisture, and lay it out flat on some plastic bags, or another non-absorbent surface, and let it dry. Very easy!
Can a man wear it? is it suitable for men?
The scarf is great for men, in fact, I think I’ve sold more scarves for men than women in my Etsy shop.
Hi Jenn,
I was looking for a crochet scarf pattern for a male friend, but could not find anything That I liked until I came across your pattern, it was just what I was looking for. It was very easy to make, it looked fab and I know he is going to love it. I will be using this pattern a lot. Thank you
I need more scarves’ pattern for men …can u send me a link for your
patterns
THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND EFFORT
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Thank you so much for sharing this! I absoulutely love it! I had been trawling the internet for a decent crochet scarf pattern for ages and then hit upon this one. I have made one for a friend and am now making one for my dad for Christmas – it is such a neat and tidy stitch and grows quickly which is fab! Maybe I will get round to making one for myself before the British winter ends ;-)
I have been trying to crochet the ribbed scarf and have been having some difficulty. I am not sure if after you make the initial chain if you do the first half double crochet in the 2s or not. Can you assist me here, please. Do you actually have a pattern to follow, as I seemed to do best with one.
Thank you
Hi Johanna.
No, I don’t have a pattern. Just the stitch tutorial you see here. For the first row, you half double crochet across. It looks best if you crochet in the front loop of the chain, instead of the back loop as I think most people normally would do. Either way, you just half double crochet across–very simple, nothing special. Does that answer your question?
Do you half double crochet in the 3rd ch from the hook. When. you start a new row do you crochet in the Second Chain?
Thank you
I crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook.
When starting a new row, crochet in the first stitch, and each stitch across. Then chain one, turn, and repeat—crochet in every stitch across, don’t skip any, and don’t crochet in the end chains.
I appreciated your help on this. I have been practicing for several days and for whatever the reason the ends have not been coming out. I crochet as if I were working the half double but in the area inwhich you pointed out on the blog and that part appears to be find. I am not sure why I am having such an issue, but I will keep trying.
I have been practicing on a chain of 30 and from the chain I have been placing my first hdc in the 3rd chain. If I am not mistaken you do the normal hdc on the chain – chain one etc……..
Well, I will keep trying and hopefully I will have good news and master this work of art you created. Thanks so much for your help and Happy Holidays
There are no chains throughout, only one chain at the end of each row. For the first row, you hdc in the 2nd or 3rd chain from the hook, and in each chain across. Does that help?
I fell in love with your double crochet to look like knit! Thank you for the very easy to follow tutorial and photos. I started immediately. Going to sew my two ends together to make it an infinity scarf.
Do you do every row, other than the first, in the other stitch? Mine is not turning out like the picture. In your picture there appears to be a row between the ribbing. On mine there is ribbing but no rows in between.
Every row uses the same stitch. For each row, the front will be the rib, and the back will be the non-rib. So by turning the piece after each row, you will automatically get the ribbed effect.
Hello again! When I first started out I chained 18
7; t hen hdc in the second ch them hdc in every ch. Chi one turn
Then hdc in the 1st stitch extra loop.
Made a scarf using this stitch. It turned out great, not only is it an easy and quick stitch, but it looks clean and neat. Thanks for the suggestion.
Hi Jenn,
I have been crocheting since I was a very small girl. Let me just say that has been a long time. I love to crochet mainly in the winter months and am always looking for new patterns. This one is very interesting. I have started my scarf today. Will let you know how it comes out. Thanks for the new ideas.
grannyg
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I love this pattern! I made an infinity scarf and used a P (11.50mm) hook. The scarf came out super soft and loose, which is exactly how i wanted it. Thanks for the pattern :)
I tried this pattern, and not only is it quick and easy, it’s also gorgeous! I only had a few yards of scrap yarn, so still haven’t done a full a project with this stitch. I can’t wait!
thanks for this website. I stumbled upon it 4 days ago and just finished my scarf using you instructions! it is lovely and can’t wait to wear it :)
I found this pattern yesterday, and whipped up a scarf in no time. I was looking for a pattern to match the headband w/flower I made, but the cable stitch was too dense. This was the perfect pattern. I added a scalloped edging on the perimeter to add a little feminine flare. Thank-You!
hi! ive decided to make this and before i star just want to confirm if ’8ply’ yarn is appropriate? and how many balls of yarn i would need to get. thanx!
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AWESOME!!! I’m always looking for knit-look as I don’t like to knit much anymore, and I LOVE that you shared it for free. You just made the crochet world more beautiful, so thank you sincerely!
how much yarn do you need to create this project?
It depends how big you want the scarf to be, but 300 grams might be about right.
Thnks for the pattern its so clean and lovely…u helped a great deal •
this appears like adding slip stitch in knitting :)
Beautiful. Thx anyway.
Have you ever made this ribbed scarf with the soft “chunky thread”? Just wondered how it would look?
I have just finished making this scarf and love it but can you tell me how you end the last row whether you put a chain on the last row or just exactly how you finish it off just don’t know how to get it to look like the first row when starting.
Just finish making this scarf and love it but need to know how you do the last row to get it to look like the first row.
I half double crochet the last row. You can do the last row a bit tighter than the others, and it should have a nice finished look.
I am a bit confused, in one of your replays you state you should crochet in the bottom loop, but in another reply, you say to crochet in the front loop instead of the back loop. I probably didn’t read this right, but I have read it several times and don’t know what to do.
Thanks.
Sorry to confuse you! I’m not sure which comments you’re referring to, but for the 1st row, it’ll look best if you crochet in the bottom loop of your chain, instead of the top loop which you probably normally would. For the rest of the rows, you should half double crochet in the extra front loop, and not the back loop. Hope that helps clear things up :)
I must be missing some of your instructions. After I make my row of chains do I just turn the row & start the half double croceht in the first chain stitch? Then at the end of every row do I chain any stitches & turn & what stitch do I start the next row in?
Hi Janice, everything is half double crochet. But instead of half double crocheting where you normally would, you half double crochet in the extra loop i highlight in the instructions. At the end of each row, you just chain 1 and turn. The tutorial is really for the ribbed stitch, and not an entire pattern, which is why the instructions might feel a bit incomplete.
I like the effect of this half double crochet with this scarf as well, I have made a scarf single crochet-in the back loops only, I believe they call this bosnian crochet. I am interested in using the half double crochet version to make a scarf for my daughter. Thanks for sharing….Elizabeth
Found this scarf through Tipnut, and as a beginner crocheter I had some difficulties the first time through the HDC (I made a randomly beautiful curled scarf :), but after stepping away from it to work on double stitch the instructions about the ‘extra loop’ became much clearer. It came out so nice I’m actually thinking of gifting it, thanks!
I am an experience crocheter, and wanted to drop a line or two to say that this is one of the best tutorials I’ve seen… so easy to follow along. Thank you for sharing!
Hi,
I don’t understand the stitch. Could you show the dummy method please.
Thank you.
Hi! I am late to the party, hee, but wanted to tell you I stumbled onto your tutorial a few weeks ago and was so excited to see this! I have been learning to crochet the past year and am loving it and decided to branch out and try knitting. It’s not going as well! I wanted to make knit scarves for gifts but my tension and gauge still aren’t up to gift giving yet so when I saw this pattern I was so excited! For some reason I am getting the hang of crochet better and quicker than knitting. I finally got to start this scarf last night and woo hoo – it is so much fun – this is turning out great! I read through your comments section too and that was very helpful for me. I don’t always understand instructions very easily (its me not the patterns!) but just like you said – keep with it and the ribs show up – love how it looks knitted!!!! I am so excited to have this coming out! Can’t wait to make more for gifts! I will finally be ready for the holidays early this year with fun gifts – thank you so much for posting this and sharing!!! Love it! Hugs to you!
Hi! I was perusing sites to find a nice stitch for a scarf and I came across yours. It looks so lovely that I decided to use it. After my first row of double half crochet stitch, I began the next row of double half crochet but going under the loop as you instructed above. What I began to notice was that as I was going along stitching, I was leaving behind a crazy coil. Even when I was stretching what I had stitched to make it look straight, it coul not get straight and looked ruffled on the very first stitches that I has begun with. Is this what it’s suppose to look like or did I do something wrong?
It sounds like the starting chain is what’s ruffling, is that right? If so, try crocheting into the bottom loop of the chain all the way across, instead of the top loop. And also don’t chain too loosely. It’s hard to explain what I’m saying without pictures, but hopefully that can help.
Hi, i haven’t been crotcheting for too long, but i was just wondering… How long di it take you to make this scarf?
Thanks for the great pattern! :)
and does it matter how tight you make the stitches? can you do them tight and the scarf still turn out flimsy like the photo shows?
sorry for all the questions! thanks again. :)
Hi Tess,
I crochet the stitches with a smaller hook than I would for normal crocheting. What I love about this stitch is how it can achieve a neat knit look while still having nice drape. A lot of crochet stitches are stiff and bulky, but this ones thin and drapy, perfect for scarves :)
I crochet pretty fast and the scarves I’ve been making aren’t too long, so it takes me maybe 3 hours to make a scarf like pictured.
i’m sorry but i don’t completely understand the stitch… do you just do 1 row of chain (to the legnth you wish) and then you hdc 2 rows on top of that and then anoter chain??
and also i don’t understand how you have said that you get the loop under the one you usually do? could you please explain that a bit further for me.”Thankyou so much for a beautiful stitch, i am very excited to see how it turns out! thanks.
Hi Jo,
You chain the first row to the desired length (though the length usually changes after you’ve crocheted a few rows, so be aware of that)
After that, you hdc one row, then hdc every additional row, except you hdc through the ‘extra loop’. I’ve highlighted the extra loop in purple in one of the pictures, hopefully you can figure it out, good luck!
EXACTLY what I was looking for…can’t wait to get started. I am almost ready to launch my blog and would love to provide a link to this tutorial.
Looks great – really enjoy making this one. I started with 161 chains for my scarf, next time will go for more like 200. Thanks so much for sharing this technique!!
Thank you Jenn for that bright idea i really2x like it.
That crochet pattern fits for my beanie. Thanks a lot. Godbless and take care..
Hope that you’ll discover more crochet patterns.. ^_^
::Philippines::
Hi, I like the design…I just dont get the number 2 instruction. what gap and extra loop? :> Thanks!
The pictures in step 2 are to clarify what I mean by the gap and extra loop. The ‘gap’ is just where you normally insert the hook. Gap may have been a bad choice of word. The extra loop is highlighted in purple in one of the pictures. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the beautiful pattern. You make it so easy. I am an avid crocheter and plan to make this for my granddaughter with a few small changes. I was wondering if you had ever used a chain less foundation with this pattern. It would give the bottom row a much more stretchy edge. I am going to try it this way. I think if this method is used the beginning row and the ending row would look more alike. I plan to use an acrylic yarn and therefore no blocking will be necessary. Very washable for a seven year old. Maybe a hat to match. Will be easy with this pattern and a pom pom at top. Thank you so much for making this so easy with your great directions.
Pat, I’ve never seen the chainless foundation before, googled it, and that is perfect!! Thank you so much for the idea! I have fought so much trying to find the happy medium between tight neat chains, and loose ones that have some stretch, and this seems to be the answer to give me both—a very neat finish, AND comfortable stretch. I can’t wait to try this!! And when I start updating my blog and more regularly, this will definitely make its way into one of my posts, such a fantastic technique!
Just found this today while looking on pinterest. I started a scarf with the chain less foundation row using lion brand tweed stripes woodlands. I did the chain less foundation until it was about 2 yards long. It is looking wonderful. It is a great stitch and I am sure I will be using it frequently. Most do the lapghans I make for family I just wing it on the with and pick a stitch I like and go for it. Thanks again for sharing.
I absolutely love this design! I’ve been trying to find a design for a ribbed scarf that doesn’t involve knitting. Do you have a certain way of tying it off at the end?
Hi Ame, glad you like the scarf :) No, I dont’ have a special technique for tying off, I just tie off as usual, and weave the loose end back into the scarf.
Hi,this scarf looks so nice! I’ll try it for my husband. I thought before this, trying a tunisian stitch scarf, but it would take me forever, the same as knitting.
I found a pattern that uses this modified hdc, at bernat, and there is a drawing showing exactly the place to insert the hook. It helped me clarify, as well as the pictures above. They call it simply Men’s scarf. Thank you!
Do you remember, by chance, the place you found the chainless foundation info on? :O)
Hi! I found your stitch last night & I did a trial run this morning & it’s BRILLIANT! I liked it so much I’ve posted this URL to the photo I took of my sample piece.
To those trying this for the first time, I’d suggest you use acrylic worsted, the cheapest stuff you can find. The yarn is pretty solid & it gives you a better idea, I think, of how the strands lie.
I also tried the chainless foundation with which I wasn’t too happy but that may be my doing it wrong. The point is that as soon as I turned the first row of hdc over, I saw RIGHT AWAY the loop I was supposed to hook through. Only blind could I have missed it! Not only that but I also managed to figure out how to start & finish each row. Wish I could post a vid or a photo for you .. I guess my best advice, however you do it, is to remain consistent, as you, Jenn, suggest in an earlier post.
Thanks for the GREAT stitch & clear instructions! To those having trouble, don’t overthink it! It works, even from the first row.
Just a follow-up: I finished the scarf & it’s gotten SO many compliments wherever I took it to work on it. I did it in Lion Brand Jiffy & used 1 size smaller hook than what the label recommended. I stitch a bit tight so that size made the drape just right while still seeing the ribbing.
I also used chainless foundation dc’s to star it & dc to finish. It looks nice even if I do say it myself. =D
Thank you, again!
Its so pretty!!!
So that we crocheters don’t keep propagating the myth that crochet is stiff here’s a tip that’s applicable to basically any crochet stitch: if you want more drape take the recommended hook size and size up. That’s it. So many patterns ignore this fact, and it’s such an easy fix. Swatch it out first to figure which hook size will give you your intended finished product and work that. Voila!
Yes switching up the hook size does give more drape, but many crochet stitches just don’t have the smoothness and drape that knit does nonetheless. I also prefer stitches that aren’t too loose because I like a neat and tidy look—that’s why I love this particular stitch, it’s very smooth and has great drape, and looks and feels great when it’s not done loosely.
Thanks so much for this pattern! I have a friend who wanted me to make her a circle/infinity scarf. I did one but she wanted a tighter stitch (fewer holes) that the pattern I used. I came across these directions last night and gave it a try. When I finished the scarf I slip stitched the ends together and it makes a great circular scarf that she likes. :-)
Wow!! I came across your website tonite through Operation Gratitude Scarves for Our Troops. This is an excellent variation to crochet HDC scarves . . . Love it!! Thank you so much for sharing this & will try this out with my next HDC scarf I make.
I am a beginner, so I would need exact directions, how many rows, what needle, etc. Do you have exact directiona??????
I am a beginner, so I would need exact directions, how many rows, what needle, etc. Do you have exact directions??????
No, I don’t have an actual pattern right now. But it really just depends on your preference and experimentation. Play around with different yarns and needles and see how you like it. And make it whatever length you want to—some people like thick or long scarves, some people like skinny or short scarves.
I made this scarf just by following your directions and it came out beautiful. So good in fact, I made another for a charity event. Thank you so much for posting the pattern with such explicit and easy to read directions.
Thank you! I only have three stitches in my repertoire so this is a nice change from my usual treble scarves. Very easy to understand.
I’m made this scarf for my nieces husband and now I’m making one for my great nephew but I would like to work a button hole in it so it won’t fall off. What type of button hole Horizontal or Vertical would work with this pattern?
Hmm, well I’ve never tried a button hole with this stitch (actually I’ve hardly ever done button holes at all) but I would think if you did a vertical button hole on the scarf by chaining and skipping stitches, that would work pretty well. Example, chain 3, skip next 3 stitches. Then on the next round, once you reach the chain, you’d half double crochet into the chain stitches, and continue across the scarf, and you’d have a nice buttonhole where you chained 3.
The genius is always simple!!! I’m glad I found your blog /accidentally/. Your presentation is written very well and I didn’t have to read it once again. Thank you! :-)
Thank you for this pattern and the tutorial, I love it and have made several blogged here :-
http://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/crochet-or-knit.html
I just learned to crochet last year. I learned to make hats first, & I make about 60 hats from several patterns.
So, this year I’m working on making scarves, just love this pattern.
The only trouble I’m having is that the scarf seems to curve every time.
Any pointers on what I’m doing wrong?
Hmm, the only thing I can think of is that you might be skipping stitches at the end of each row. Maybe practice this stitch with a small swatch around 15 stitches across, to make sure its flat and straight before making an entire scarf. Not fun to make swatches, but it’s better than making an entire scarf only to realize something’s wrong with it—which is something I’ve done and continue to do far too many times…
Jenn
I read all the comments and I hope one day you have time to upload a video of this stitch in YouTube.
Thanks for the pattern :)
I have been doing cowls in the hdc in blo, and was looking for something different for some charity scarves I’m doing next (red scarves for college kids still in the foster care system). I found that chaining 210 in Red Heart Super Saver (forgot the hook…maybe an H) gave me a nice, long scarf. Also, crocheting my first row of hdc in the back “bump” of the chain made the beginning edge of the scarf very even, uniform, tidy, and pretty!
I both love this scarf and the fact that you replied to so many questions! You are awesome.
- thanks from a beginning crochet-er ;)
Any tips for using different colors to make this scarf? Inserting either horizontal or vertical stripes? I’m excited to try this pattern; so far all my crocheted scarves have been very dense. I’m hoping this will be a bit more flexible and thus more comfortable around the neck
I love to make striped scarves using this stitch by changing the color after each row. Use the tail from each color as part of your fringe instead of trying to weave the ends in.
hi i want to start on this for a friend how many yarns did u use and whats the hook size. i looooove it,
Hi Joice, I used approx. 200 grams of bulky yarn for the scarf pictured, and I’m not sure what size hook. But I’ve made this scarf using all different sized yarns, it really doesn’t matter. And the amount of yarn completely depends on how long and wide you want the scarf to be. I’d say 250 grams for a 6 foot long scarf of an average width. When choosing your hook, just use a smaller hook than you normally would, it looks better with this stitch (in my opinion anyway). And make sure to experiment a little before actually beginning your scarf. Crochet a washcloth-sized square to see how you like it. And you can use it as a washcloth when you’re done :)
Hello, love the pattern, made one scarf already and just about to start the second! Having a hand made Christmas this year so this has come in handy. Took me a while to get it right but this is only my second attempt at crochet! Thanks so much.
Victoria.
I appreciate the photos and explanation, but where is the Pattern Instructions.
No official pattern at this time, just a tutorial for the stitch.
What do you mean by use a smaller hook than you normally would? DO you mean smaller than indicated on the package of yarn? Thank you!
Hi Crystal, yes, a hook smaller than the one on the label should work. Experiment first though before making your whole scarf, crochet a small square to see how you like it. Small as in a washcloth size, I mentioned that to another commenter, you can keep your sample square as a washcloth after so it doesn’t feel like a waste of time :)
I’ve done a lot of knitting and also some crocheting, but I simply cannot start this project correctly. The edge looks ugly and I always end up losing stitches. After multiple failed attempts I made up my own starting method. I use the continental cast on to cast on a knitting needle. Then I crochet the stitches off of the knitting needle using the hdc. You need to cast on one extra stitch as you will lose one stitch on the first row. This gives a very nice even edge, but it can be too tight if you are not careful.
I start my first row 3rd ch from hook and end each row in the last remaining stitch (the edge stitch) it will be a normal hdc
Oh my goodness!!!! I love this. Can I use this stitch to make scarves to sell?
Most certainly. This scarf is made of a single stitch which I have no rights over, so you can do whatever you want with it :)
Jenn, thank you for your inspiration! I am off to make an infinity scarf (by joining my chain and working in the round) with your stitch. :) brill thanks again
Hi Jenn,
I love this scarf & would like to make it very long in order to be able to tie it in a very large floppy bow at the neck, as seen on Pinterest. Do you think that this pattern is soft & flexible enough to do that?
Thanks, Gillian
I think you could do that, I guess the only way to find out is to try :) The type of yarn you use and the size hook really makes a difference, so test out the stitch first to see if its how you like it. And if you use any sort of wool, remember that soaking the piece and laying it out to dry will make it soooooooo much more soft and flexible when you’re done.
I absolutely love this scarf! I was looking for something quick and simple to make for my younger girls and this was perfect! I made 2 for them on Sunday, and I’m about to make 2 more (for me and hubby)! Thanks a bunch for posting this!!!
How many chains Do you start with?
There’s no set amount, just depends on the size yarn I’m using, and how long I want the scarf to be. You’ll have to experiment to see how many chains you want to use.
I lived this stitch! Would it work on an entire afghan?
Yes, actually, I originally discovered the stitch in my grandma’s old crochet afghan patterns :)
Hi! I’m a very beginner level crocheter. This is what I made with your wonderful pattern, but using a double stitch instead of a half double stitch:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89692879@N07/8170041113
Everyone Loves It! Thinks I’m more skilled than I am! :D
I just started another with your pattern using the right (half double) stitch. I’ll add it here when it’s done, also.
Thanks for such a wonderful pattern!
~n
I used three skeins of the bulky (#5) Loops & Threads Charisma yarn (by Michaels), which is soft and warm. The yarn calls for an L hook, so I used a K, and my first scarf looks and feels great.
Thank you, and keep up the nice, friendly and informative blog! :-)
I love your scarf. I made an afghan many years ago with this technique but had forgotten about it since. Thanks for the reminder and the scarf idea!!
Love this! I am making this for the males in my family!!! I’m using a variegated green/brown yarn.. About half way through it and it looks so cool.
Thanks for sharing,
Hi I’m super new to crochet and I just can’t figure out what loop you need to insert the hook in. I’m trying to figure out from the pics but I just can’t see it. Can you help?
I’m not sure how to help you.. the only thing I can think of is that maybe you aren’t doing a half double crochet? Unless you do a half double crochet (not a single or double crochet), you won’t see the extra loop.
Ok…is it the the piece of thread that seems to be going diagonally…below the two threads that make the top stitch?
That sounds right.. give it a try, I hope it works!
Hi Jenn, My g’daughter found this pattern somehow — she’s handy on the internet!….and wants me to make this pattern for her. She wants me to make it into an infinity scarf, which shouldn’t be too difficult — just join the ends when finished, right? My big question: do you have a suggestion as to counting the cast-on stitches? When knitting, I place a marker at certain intervals, which makes counting easy. Don’t know how to make it easy to count in crochet. Many thanks. Joyce
Hi Joyce, if you want to make an infinity scarf, I would actually recommend crocheting in a large round instead of crocheting a regular scarf and then attaching the ends. Just reverse directions after each round so that the stitch turns out correctly. For casting on stitches, markers should work well, you can place a marker after every 25 or 50 stitches, whatever works for you.
I recently discovered Ravelry.com thanks to a friend. While skimming for Christmas present ideas I stumble across this. I love it! I’ve made one each for my nephew and nieces and am now thinking about another one with 2 colors but I may have to keep that one for myself.
Yes, I made it. Thank you for the pattern. But alas, I am not good at photography so I can’t picture this scarff well. Here is my picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/51463027@N02/8210736832/in/photostream
And my hubby enjoy wear this pretty scarf I completed with full effort, lol. Thank you Jenn.
Hey Jenn,
Just wondering how you ended the scarf? I’m currently working on a scarf in this pattern.. and I worry that the last row will look less ribbed.. because always the ribbing comes after the next row is started. Did you slip stitch or single crochet the final row? Thanks
I actually didn’t do anything special to end the scarf, except sometimes I crochet the last row a little tighter than the rest so that the stitches are a bit shorter. The first time I tried this scarf, I thought I would need to do something special, but after some experimentation I realized it was unnecessary. One person said she ended the scarf with a row of single crochet, that should work fine if you don’t like how the final row of hdc looks.
Hi~
Loved the scarf pattern and wanted to make one of my own. I was on the train, crocheting and realized I was doing it wrong. I suddenly got it (light bulb went off) and my scarf looks great. I just did it the short way and I love the ribs. Just one thing, I ran out of yarn!!! This will now be my go to pattern. It’s so easy and it does look like it was a difficult pattern! I love the knitted affect. Thanks you.
Thank you soooo much for this pattern. It was very easy once i googled how to do a double half stitch. I love my scarf and am making others in different colors. I’m working on my second one in less than a week. I want every color in this pattern.
Ok I’m googling at work because I’m a beginning crochet-er and having a hard time with making stiff scarves…this looks like it would be so beautiful and perfect to make! Can I go home now and get started?! :) Thanks for posting the pattern!
How much is the pattern?
I don’t have an actually pattern available for the scarf, just the tutorial you see here, which is free :)
You, my friend have just saved a fellow croche chick from going crazy…thank you! I made a shawl a few years ago and was trying to duplicate the stich without any luck!!! I’ve been looking at the old scarf and going crazy trying to figure out what I did…..thanks to you I’m on my way with the new scarf because this blog is THE stich I forgot! Thank you!!!! How can I forward you pics of old and new? If you would like..
I’d love to see the pics! Just sent you an email so that you can send them over :)
This is a lovely pattern. The stitch works beautifully, even for a not so experienced crocheter. Have you any suggestion about using this stitch in a hat pattern. I would love to use it in a hat for my grandkids and my husband. I have already made 4 scarves with this stitch for them. It would make a great looking hat!
I agree it would make a great hat! I haven’t gotten to figuring out exactly how that would work yet though. Let me know if you find a way, glad you like the scarf!
Thanks for posting this! I love to crochet but I love the knitting sts. but not good at knitting yet so it look like a mess. O BTW I think its called a Camel sts. By looking it up. Thanks a again it was a big help!
Hi,
Just in case you would like to know i share the link of this pattern on my website because I just love the pattern. So easy, nice texture and really comfortable. I’m about to finish the fisrt one, and it will sure not be the last one. Thanks for the sharing !
This is beautiful and I plan to buy the yarn and start this weekend. Just two questions…I’ve been practicing your pattern on some old acrylic yarn I have (not very bulky) and after 4 rows the half double crochet stitches look so small (don’t see ribbing yet…but I know you said to keep going). Just for clarification…I do EVERY row in half double crochet?? But always go through the second lower loop for every row?
Second question…you used wool for the scarf in the photo, right?
Thanks!!
Kelly
You half double crochet in the extra horizontal bar below both of the regular loops. See the pics for clarification, it is not the usual lower loop, it’s below the lower loop. And yes, you half double crochet every row in this way. When you’re practicing, don’t practice on too narrow of a piece. If you only do 10 stitches across, for example, the ribbing doesn’t turn out well. It works best with long pieces. The orange scarf is wool, the cream scarf is cotton.
Can the scarf be adjusted or worked into a cowl scarf?
I think you could make a nice cowl by crocheting with this stitch in the round. Just change directions after each round.
i made this scarf and matted it, love it. noticed the smell when wet…my five year old said mom it smells like a barn! can you tell me what brand and weight of 100% superwash merino wool you would recommmend? i used bernat roving..bulky 5..80% acrillic and 20% wool. it’s not as clean looking as yours, tho soft and beautiful. thanks, nancy
hehe I’m always surprised at the ‘barn’ smell when I block wool. I most often purchase yarns from knitpicks.com. Their Swish 100% superwash merino is really nice for scarves. I haven’t found anywhere to buy yarn that has better quality for the price.
so would that be the bulky worsted? thanks, nancy
Both work great. For the images in my tutorial, I used bulky.
thank you so much for the wonderful idea and super support! nancy
Hello!
I’m a spaniard woman living in Holland… What a wonderful stich and wonderful scarf!!! So nice that I’ve just finished the scarf for my brother in law for this christmas in one day! Very easy stich and very elegant.
Thank you very much for sharing.
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Thank you for the stitch. I will be making it tomorrow. Do you think that I can make this with an N needle and two strands on the needle at the same time?
Hi I’m making my second scarf from this pattern and I love it!! It works up quickly and turns out great! I did wonder how many chains you started with and how many rows across you made though? Thanks again for sharing your pattern.
I just made the scarf and it turned out beautiful and soft
Thanks so much
Gail
I’m confused:(…after the 1 st hdc row where do I got from ther
Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. I discovered it last night on PINTEREST and started and finished one today. Works up really quick and it does look like a knitted scarf instead of crochet. Whenever I wanted a rib affect in the past I would just crochet in the back look. Your technique looks better. Thanks again. Happy crocheting!
I am going to crochet this for my grandson of 26. how many chains for what length??? thanks. Barbara from Panama City, Florida
It is amazing….so glad you worked this pattern out……
por favor necesito un video de esta puntada, estoy perdida, y no se como empezar. Gracias.
have come across your beautiful pattern of HALD DOUBLE CROCHET this on my favite stitch never thought about doing this beautiful stitch your way>> wow love the results
I like knitting, but it takes much longer to finish a scarf. I usually do the hdc in the back loops and get a somewhat similar result but this is the perfect crochet stitch for my next scarf!
Thank you for sharing, I will be on this tonight!
Hi,
I got a little problem with the pattern, because my scarf ribbes horizontaly with the width of the scarf, instead of the length. What am i doing wrong?
This scarf is crochetet along the length of the scarf. Right now, sounds like you are crocheting across the width of the scarf. You should start with a long chain, which is as long as you want your scarf to be. Hope that helps :)
Great looking pattern! Can’t wait to get enough yarn to be able to try it out.
I DO have a question (of course). I’ve recently returned to crochet after a more than 2 decade hiatus. It’s coming back pretty easily, but there are a few things that I question ever having learned correctly when I was younger, & I get a bit bewildered over them. One thing is how to start into the foundation chain. I’ve seen a couple of other questions about this, so I guess I’m not the only one.
Here goes: When you say to start the hdcs into the bottom loop of the chain, I find this confusing. To me, at the risk of sounding stupid, there are 3 loops in a chain: the top of the “v”, the bottom of the “v”, & the little bumpy nubbin underneath. So – do you mean to start the hdds in the bottom loop of the “v”, or in the little bumpy nubbin?
Other than that, I think it sounds pretty straightforward to me & I can’t wait to give it a try. Hopefully, by the time I have the yarn at hand, I will have an answer to the chain question & will be able to cross that bit of confusion off my befuddlement list.
Thank you!
Hi Nancie, I agree, ‘bottom loop of the chain’ sounds a bit confusing. What I meant was the bottom of the V. Hope you enjoy this stitch, glad you’re picking up crochet again :)
Ah, got it! Thanks for the quick reply to clear this up.
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Very nice. Going to trade it in for my DC back stitch only
Thabk you SO much for this amazingly simple and beautiful stitch! Way to think outside the box! I am crocheting hats for a friends mom who recently got diagnosed with cancer and I was able to whip up matching gorgeous scarves effortlessly! Half double is my favorite stitch and this confirms it!
Tina
I don’t understand about the loop below instructions. Could you please clarify that? Thank you! The pattern though is very nice!
Alizandra
What size hook and what type of yarn did you use? My scarves dont turn out as nicely as yours, and I was wondering what I could be doing wrong…
Hi Jenn,
I just made this scarf up for the first time and I wanted to say “thank you!” for sharing this pattern with us all. I love how mine came out that I made for a male friend. I know he’ll love it and feel special, which is what I want.
Thank you again!
Lisa( aka Knitterlee on Rav)
Very beautiful result! :)
This is an amazing scarf! I’m going to make one for my husband, but I have a quick question- Do you chain at the end of each row or just turn and start working on the next row?
I love this scarf! But I have made two and am very careful when I chain two and turn. I can’t
make my edges to come out straight across. They tend to grow. How do you makes your
Edges so straight?
Would this rib stitch make a good blanket/afghan?
I’m confused what to do after first row and turn…lol
Made several scarves following your directions because my granddaughter’s friends all fell in love with these. They are so easy and beautiful!!! Thanks
I have never crocheted anything apart from edgings before. This scarf was a milestone for me. I followed the instructions carefully and it came out lovely. I’m just about to start another one and will definitely do many more. Thanks for the pattern.
This stitch is genius! I made several scarves & caps for snowmen made from fence post spindles. They are SO cute & look like knitted caps, but it takes 1 evening to complete. Thanks so much – would never have thought of it. Now I think I’ll make a throw.
Great Pattern!
Crocheting a scarf is also a good way to relieve stress.
I love this stitch! I used an Alpaca yarn and it made up very quickly. The scarf is just beautiful! I’m sure I’ll be using this stitch again. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks so much. This is an awesome stitch. I used a thick yarn and a P needle and completed an infinity scarf in 2 days!!! Looking forward to making more of them!!!!!!
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Wow! This is just awesome! I would have never, ever in a million years figured this out. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
me gusta esta puntada pero no la entiendo, por favor pongan un vedeo. Gracias.
AMAZING! Can’t wait to try!
The perfect scarf pattern. Goes fast and is soft and pretty. Was so happy I found this pattern. I am using it to use up leftover yarn and donate to The Maslow Project next winter.
My very first project. Just blocking the scarf now. Some sections are cuvier than others and my edges are uneven in length, but I’m thrilled with the stitch and how the scarf progressed all in all. I’ll definitely be giving this one a second try… :)
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Cool, I finally figured it out! Gonna have to make something with this. In the middle of a scarf made with ordinary HDC right now. Gotta come up with an excuse to use this on something. :-)
Wonderful pattern! My first attempt turned out nicely. Thanks, also for the information on blocking, it will make a huge difference. :) Thanks for posted such a lovely and easy pattern, I’ve had a lot of fun with it.
This scarf is perfect. I’m making several using up yarn for the Maslow Project. A program for homeless people. I use a K hook and chain 155 stitches and then turn and in second chain from End hdc across ending row with c 1 turn repeating until I have the width scarf I want. 12-14 rows. Fast and beautiful with no need to finish the ends. Thank you so much for this wonderful gift.
This is SO easy! I love it!!!!!
I know this post is old but I’d like to know if there’s a safe way of switching colors with this. I’m currently using this to make my boyfriend a blanket and i’m using a medium yarn (size 4?) with a bigger hook then recommended (they want 5.5mm i’m using a 9.0mm) so it’s big and fluffy. But i don’t want it to start coming apart because i didn’t switch colors correctly. (and i wouldn’t want to just knot the two colors together. Anyway love the pattern! It’s really fluffy!!
Switch colors at the end of the row. Leave fairly long tails (maybe 6 inches), and crochet right over them. This way, you don’t have to knot the strands, and they will be worked into the blanket so that they don’t come loose.
If you want to use the tails as part of a fringe, then don’t crochet over them. Just leave them loose, and they will become part of your fringe when the blanket is finished. It still won’t come loose, even with no knots. This is how I do my multicolor scarves. If it’s going in the washer/dryer, then they might come loose, I’m not sure.. but otherwise, it’ll be completely secure.
Also, feel free to knot the tails if it’ll make you feel better. As long as you change colors at the end of the row, the knots will also be at the end of the row, and this probably won’t be noticeable, unless you change colors a lot.
I guess you’ll have to experiment a bit to see what works. The most important thing is to leave extra long tails. Having really short tails is what will cause the blanket to unravel. And if the tail is too short, you’re stuck, there’s nothing you can do about it.
Hope that helps.
Many thanks for the pattern, just finished a scarf and its lovely. Would never have thought of this stitch.
Thanks for sharing this pattern – my first ever crochet project finished! I crocheted the two loose ends together and made it an infinity scarf I can wear looped twice or three times around my neck and I love it! :)
A quick question: am I to understand that the base row for this would be a very long one, the entire length of the scarf? So, this is not a scarf crocheted in short rows but across long rows, yes? I’m basing this on a Ravelry forum.
Thanks!
I’ll probably have more questions, but this looks lovely.
Okay, whoops, never mind – just looked at your response to another similar question!