Champagne Crochet Scarf Pattern

About this pattern

The Champagne Scarf is a generous, rectangular wrap made with aran-weight yarn and a 5.0 mm hook. A foundation chain of 205 produces 204 working stitches; repeating one herringbone half-double-crochet row and one single-crochet row builds a softly ridged fabric approximately 69 inches long and 7½ inches wide. Six tassels on each short end add movement without making the scarf bulky.

US crochet terminology is used throughout. The finished measurements are a guide—fiber content, tension, and blocking can change the final size.

Materials

• Aran/worsted (category 4) yarn in champagne white: approximately 400 g (about 800–900 yd / 730–820 m)
• 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle and scissors
• Tape measure
• Cardboard or a small book for making tassels

Finished size and gauge

The sample measures approximately 69 in (175 cm) long × 7.5 in (19 cm) wide, not including tassels. Aim for about 15 herringbone half double crochet stitches and 12 rows per 4 in (10 cm), measured relaxed. Match the width first; adjust the number of rows for length if your gauge differs.

Abbreviations

• ch — chain
• sc — single crochet
• hdc — half double crochet
• H-HDC — herringbone half double crochet
• sl st — slip stitch
• st(s) — stitch(es)

Pattern notes

• The turning chains do not count as stitches in this pattern.
• Row 1 contains 204 sc when you begin with Ch 205.
• Turn at the end of every row. Keep the first and last stitch visible so the long edges stay straight.
• The two-row repeat is Row 2 (H-HDC) followed by Row 3 (sc). End after a Row 3 so both short edges have the same single-crochet finish.

Instructions

Scarf rectangle

With champagne yarn, ch 205. For a different length, chain any odd number and measure it before beginning; the finished length will be close to the foundation-chain length.

1. Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across — 204 sc. Turn.
2. Row 2 (H-HDC): Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Work one H-HDC in each stitch across — 204 H-HDC. Turn.
3. Row 3 (sc): Ch 1 (does not count). Sc in each stitch across — 204 sc. Turn.
4. Rows 4–5: Repeat Rows 2–3 once.
5. Rows 6 onward: Continue repeating Rows 2–3 until the scarf measures about 69 in (175 cm) from the foundation edge. Finish after a Row 3.

To make the herringbone half double crochet (H-HDC), yarn over and insert the hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop, then pull that new loop through the first loop on the hook. Yarn over again and pull through the two loops that remain. Work the same way in every stitch across.

Fasten off and weave in the end. Lay the rectangle flat and lightly steam or wet-block it to approximately 7½ inches wide; avoid stretching the long edges unevenly.

Tassels

Make six tassels for each short end (12 total).

1. Wrap yarn around a 6 in (15 cm) piece of cardboard 12 times. Cut one 12 in (30 cm) strand and slide it under the bundle near one folded end. Tie a firm double knot.
2. Cut through the opposite folded end and remove the cardboard. Wrap a second 12 in strand around the bundle about ¾ in (2 cm) below the top knot. Tie twice and hide the tails inside the tassel.
3. Trim the dangling strands to an even 5½–6 in (14–15 cm) length.
4. Attach six tassels evenly across each short scarf edge. Insert the top loop of each tassel through the edge stitch, pull the tails through that loop, and tighten. Space the tassels about 1¼ in (3 cm) apart, adjusting so the outermost tassels sit just inside each corner.

Assembly and finishing

Weave in every remaining end, then gently comb the tassels with your fingers. Check that the scarf hangs without twisting and that the tassels are securely knotted. Wash and dry according to the yarn label; reshape the scarf flat while damp.

Helpful tips

• Count the first and last stitch of every row; losing one stitch over a 69-inch row changes the width noticeably.
• If the H-HDC texture leans strongly, keep the same yarn-over height and avoid pulling the center loop too tightly.
• Make a 20-stitch swatch before committing to the full foundation chain if you want to fine-tune the width.
• To make a wider wrap, add foundation chains in odd-number increments and keep the same row repeat.

This pattern is for personal use. You may sell finished scarves made from it, but please do not redistribute, resell, or repost the written pattern or photographs.