FREE Crochet Pattern - Simply Merino Scarf

This colourful and cosy scarf is super easy to crochet! I've used the soft and squishy Yarnsmiths Merino Aran, which was kindly gifted to me to try by the lovely people at Wool Warehouse (note - this is NOT a paid promotion - I only ever recommend yarn I truly love!)

I couldn't wait to try this yarn - I have used the DK version on a few projects and it is lovely, so I knew this aran weight version would be perfect for autumn and winter makes! The fact there are 120 shades to choose from is a huge bonus!

I decided on a scarf and wanted it to be colourful and super easy to make. And it doesn't get much easier than this!

This scarf is fairly narrow, but very long, as I like to wrap it around my neck twice but not feel too bulky. You can adjust the length/width to however you prefer, just remember it will affect yarn quantities.

If you want to add fringe like me, you don't have to sew your yarn ends in (woohoo!) as you can incorporate them into the fringe - just make sure you knot them tightly when changing colour if you do this. My fringe was 12cm once I'd trimmed it so I would suggest when changing colour or fastening off you ensure your ends are approx 5cm or more longer than you will want them to be after trimming.

Please note! The pattern below is written in UK Crochet Terms (I'm in the UK), but with only a few stitches used it is easy to convert to US Terms (see Abbreviations listed below in the pattern).

This is a beginner friendly pattern, but you will need to know:

• Basic crochet stitches

• How to change colour

• How to read a crochet pattern - although this is a good pattern for learning this skill!

Simply Merino Scarf Pattern

(UK Crochet Terms)

Materials

Yarnsmiths Merino Aran (each ball is 50g / 75m / 82yd)

4 x Oatmeal (this shade has a slightly warm/pink tone - if you prefer something more cool/neutral try Parchment instead)

1 x Antique Gold

1 x Vintage Peach

1 x Khaki

1 x Steel Blue

5.5mm Crochet Hook (you could use a 5mm if you want the stitches a little tighter)

Scissors

Abbreviations

ch - chain

st - stitch

sts - stitches

dc - double crochet (US Terms single crochet)

htr - half treble crochet (US Terms half double crochet)

Notes

• Pattern is written in UK Crochet Terms.

• Gauge is not critical for this project provided you keep your tension consistent.

• Use your favourite method to change colour. To use my method - when making the final stitch of the row change to the new colour on the last yarn over, drawing it

  through the last 2 loops to complete the stitch. The new colour is then ready to make the turning chain.

• Finished size approx 15cm x 252cm (with fringe) 15cm x 228cm (without fringe) - note, I've not washed the scarf yet which can slightly affect the size

• There's not really a right side or wrong side to this project because both look good!

Colour Sequence

The following colour sequence is worked twice:

Oatmeal / Antique Gold / Oatmeal / Vintage Peach / Oatmeal / Khaki / Oatmeal / Steel Blue

Scarf

Using Oatmeal, chain 301. Don't change colour.

Row 1: htr in second ch from the hook, htr in each chain across, turn. [300 sts] Change to Antique Gold.

Row 2: ch2 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), htr in same st, htr in each st to end, turn. Change to Oatmeal.

Rows 3-16: repeat row 2, changing colours as per the colour sequence and ending with Steel Blue on row 16, turn. Change to Oatmeal.

Row 17: ch2, htr in same st, htr in each st to end, turn.

Row 18: ch1, dc in same st, dc in each st to end. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Fringe

I wanted to add fringe to my scarf but you could leave it straight or add a border instead. To add fringe, simply cut lengths of yarn and use a larks head knot threaded through each row end to attach (you can see it in the close up photo of the fringe). Cut the ends evenly with scissors. I coordinated the fringe colours with the row colours but you could mix up the colours if you want to.

My fringe was approx 12cm long at each end once I'd cut it.

I hope you enjoy crocheting this colourful and cosy scarf. I love seeing your makes so tag me on Instagram @harrietsduck and use the hashtag #simplymerinoscarf

Happy crocheting!

Kate x