Crochet Patterns / September 30, 2021

Dandelion Meadow Scarf – [FREE] Crochet Pattern for Wide, Textured Scarf With Fringe and Shell Stitch Bursts

Hi everyone!

Today I’m sharing a brand new FREE pattern for wide, textured scarf called Dandelion Meadow. This transitional piece is crocheted using an unique stitch pattern that I thought resembled starbursts or flowers. When I went to Instagram for name suggestions, @hadabashery suggested “Dandelion Meadow” and I absolutely loved it. After hearing that name, I couldn’t un-see the field of grey, fluffy dandelions spanning the entire fabric, making Dandelion Meadow the perfect name for this design. Great suggestion!

Before we begin, here are some quick links for you:

The PDF version is available on Ravelry, Etsy, and my website.
Use the pattern hashtag #DandelionMeadowScarf on Instagram to show off your makes!
Shop WeCrochet Simply Alpaca here – you will need 3 hanks!
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About

Autumn fashion is all about layering; mixing and matching a variety of shapes, fabrics, and textures to add dimension to your outfit. Dandelion Meadow was designed to become your go-to transitional piece as the warm weather fades and the cool, crisp air takes its place. This scarf was designed to be a welcome addition to your favourite fall ensemble, adding that pop of texture and warmth that can only be achieved with knitwear. Crochet your own version and enjoy the repetitive, yet engaging, nature of the row repeats as you watch the little dandelion shapes come to life with each row of shells you complete.

Sizing

Finished scarf measures approximately 10” [25.5 cm] in width and 64” [162.5 cm] in length, measured before fringe.

Materials

Yarn: Worsted—WeCrochet Simply Alpaca Aran in Alfie

I love this yarn because no dyes or bleach are used; the colouring is all natural from meticulously sorting through the natural alpaca fibers!
100% Superfine Alpaca
246 yds [225 m] per 3.5-oz [100-g] skein
- You will need a ball winder + swift for this yarn

Yardage: 3 hanks of of WeCrochet Simply Alpaca Aran or 738 yds (675 m) of any worsted weight yarn.

Note that this yarn is labeled as an “Aran/Heavy Worsted”, however to me this feels more like a light worsted or even a heavy DK weight. It is classified as a heavier weight due to the halo from the alpaca hair.

Yarn Substitution Notes: Substitute Simply Alpaca with any similar, category #4 worsted weight alpaca yarn for a version similar to my sample shown. Note that changing the fiber content has the potential to change the drape of this scarf. Alpaca is very light weight with soft drape, whereas other fibers such as acrylic will produce a heavier, denser scarf with less drape.

Changing Yarn Weights: You can choose a different yarn weight altogether! Simply add or subtract 8 stitches from the initial chain until reaching your desired scarf width, then follow the pattern exactly as it’s written.

Hook: Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, optional: object to wrap your fringe around (I used my iPhone)

Gauge: 3 full shells across = 5″ (12.5 cm) wide; Rows 1-9 = 4“ (10 cm) high

For swatch: Ch 26, follow pattern up to and including Row 9; Block swatch. If your swatch is smaller than these measurements, go up a hook size. If your swatch is larger than these measurements, go down a hook size. Because of the lacy nature of this stitch, your work will likely grow substantially with blocking.

Here’s exactly what you’ll need to make this scarf! 3 hanks of Simply Alpaca.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

dc5tog: double crochet 5 stitches together into designated stitch

dc9tog: double crochet 9 stitches together into designated stitch

rep: repeat

sc: single crochet

sk: skip

st(s): stitch(es)

Notes

Adjusting Beginning Chain: To adjust the width of your scarf, add or subtract stitches in multiples of 8. (The beginning chain must be a multiple of 8 stitches, plus 2.) Pattern will work in any yarn weight.

Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch.

Other Yarn Subs

WeCrochet has a lot of worsted weight yarns that would work wonderfully in this pattern. If alpaca isn’t your thing, here are a few other DK/worsted yarns that are worth checking out. If you want a lightweight version like my sample shown, you may want to stick with a DK weight yarn. If you’re wanting a quicker, heavier scarf, choose a worsted weight yarn.

See all of WeCrochet’s DK options here.

Swish DK
- 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool – $5.99/50g skein
City Tweed DK
- 55% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed – $6.99/50g ball
CotLin
- 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen – $4.99/50g skein
Alpaca Cloud DK
- 100% Baby Alpaca – $7.99/50g ball
Kindred
- 68% Baby Alpaca, 32% Peruvian Pima Cotton – $7.99/50g skein
Capra DK
- 85% Fine Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere – $9.99/50g ball
Gloss DK
- 70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk – $7.99/50g ball
Lion Brand Heartland
- 100% Acrylic – $6.99/113g skein

See all of WeCrochet’s Worsted options here.

Wool of the Andes Worsted
- 100% Peruvian Highland Wool – $3.49/50g skein
Swish Worsted
- 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool – $5.99/50g skein
Brava Worsted
- 100% Premium Acrylic – $2.99/100g skein
Wool of the Andes Superwash
- 100% Superwash Wool – $4.99/50g skein
Wool of the Andes Tweed
- 80% Peruvian Highland Wool, 20% Donegal Tweed – $4.99/50g skein
Mighty Stitch
- 80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool – $4.99/100g skein
Twill
- 100% Superwash Merino Wool – $12.99/100g hank
Comfy Worsted
- 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic – $3.99/50g skein
Chroma Worsted
- 70% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon – $11.99/100g ball
Preciosa Tonal Worsted
- 100% Merino Wool – $12.99/100g hank
Muse Hand Painted
- 100% Superwash Merino Wool – $15.99/100g hank
City Tweed Aran/HW
- 55% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed – $11.99/100g ball
Provincial Tweed
- 80% Fine Superwash Highland Wool, 20% Donegal Tweed – $12.99/100g hank
Shine Worsted
- - 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal – $3.99/50g skein
Simply Wool Worsted
- 100% Eco Wool – $6.99/100g hank

PATTERN

Ch 50.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk next 3 ch, 9 dc in next ch (creating a shell), sk next 3 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to end of row, turn. [6 shells]

Row 2: Ch 3, dc5tog (work this over the sc and the following 4 dc of the first shell), ch 3, sc in next dc (this is the center dc of the 9-dc-shell from previous row), *ch 3, dc9tog (work this over the next 4 dc of this shell, the next sc, and the first 4 dc of the next shell), ch 3, sc in next dc; rep from * to end of row (you should finish with a sc in the center of the final shell), ch 3, dc5tog (work this over the next 4 dc and the last sc), turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, work 5 dc into the top of the dc5tog, sk 3 ch, sc into next sc, *sk 3 ch, 9 dc into the top of the dc9tog cluster below, sk next 3 ch, sc in next sc; rep from * until reaching final sc, sk next 3 ch, work 5dc into top of the dc5tog cluster, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 3, dc9tog (work this over the next 4 dc of this shell, the next sc, and the 4 dc of the next shell), *ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc9tog (work this over the next 4 dc of this shell, the next sc, and the 4 dc of the next shell); rep from * to end of row, ch 3, sc in last dc of row, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *sk 3 ch, 9 dc into the top of the dc9tog cluster below, sk next 3 ch, sc in next sc; rep from * to end of row, turn.

Rep Rows 2-5 until desired length, finishing on any even numbered row.

Fasten off, weave in ends, block to dimensions using desired blocking method.

Add fringe to both ends of your scarf if desired.

To make fringe: Wrap yarn multiple times around any item – I used the 6” (15 cm) edge of my phone – that measures the desired length of your fringe. Cut through all of the strands of wrapped yarn in one place so that all strands will measure the same length: fringe in sample shown measures approximately 12” (30 cm). Sample shown has a total of 80 strands cut; 40 per side, or 20 double-stranded groups of fringe per scarf-edge.

To attach fringe: Insert your hook through a stitch along the bottom of your scarf and grab 2 of your strands of fringe in the center, folding them in half with your hook. Pull the loops up through the stitch towards you, then yarn-over with the ends of the fringe and pull these ends all the way through the loops on your hook. Tighten. Repeat as many times as desired. Steam your fringe so each strand lays neatly, then trim any uneven strands.

STITCH CHART

Rep Rows 2-5 until desired length, finishing on any even numbered row.

I also used this yarn for one of the patterns in my book! This sweater dress is called the Distant Fog Sweater Dress, and it will be included in my new book Modern Crochet Sweaters, which is available for pre-order now!