Lilac Frosting Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

For this project, I paired the grit stitch with Caron® Cakes™, a delightful self-striping, multi-purpose yarn available in a variety of vibrant shades. The grit stitch uses single and double crochets in a simple repeat to create a dense, textured, and reversible fabric. The grit stitch gives the Lilac Frosting Scarf a beautifully textured finish, perfect for cooler weather. This stitch produces a dense yet lightweight fabric with a subtle diagonal design, making it ideal for Central Florida’s mild winters.

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General Instructions

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

MATERIALS

• Caron® Cakes™ yarn, 1 ball, Lilac Frosting, 7.1 oz/200 g; 383 yds (350 m)
• Crochet hook, size U.S. G (4.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle
• Yarn scissors

GAUGE

14 sts and 16 rows = 4″.

ABBREVIATIONS

Begin (beg)
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Single crochet (sc)
Skip (sk)
Slip (sl)
Stitch (st)(sts)
Yarn over (yo)

PATTERN STITCH

Single crochet: Insert crochet hook into st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook.

Double crochet: yo, insert hook into st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw yarn through two loops, yo, draw yarn through last two loops on hook.

PATTERN NOTES

1. This pattern is written in American Standard crochet terms.
2. Any medium worsted-weight yarn (4) will work in the pattern.

CARE

Wash scarf gently by hand in water no warmer than 86°F (30ºC). Do not bleach. Gently wring out excess water in the fabric. Dry flat. Do not iron or dry clean.

BLOCKING

Use a blocking surface and a spray bottle filled with tap water. Pin the scarf in place. Spray the scarf with water until the fabric is saturated. Leave fabric undisturbed until completely dry, usually overnight or up to 24 hours.

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 6″ wide by 70″ long without fringe.

Lilac Frosting Scarf Tutorial

Ch. 25.

ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, turn.

ROW 2: ch 2, sk 1st st, *(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st, rep from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn.

ROW 3: ch 2, (sc, dc) in each dc across, sc in top of turning ch.

Repeat row 3 until the scarf measures 70″ long.

FRINGE: Cut 24 strands of yarn, each 12 inches long. On each end of the scarf, sl knot 12 strands of yarn in every other st.