Crochet Patterns / November 3, 2024

Smithfield Scarf – Crochet Pattern for Super Chunky Textured Shell Stitch Scarf with Fringe

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This post includes everything you need to know about the Smithfield Scarf, a super bulky weight scarf with an all-over shell stitch texture and fringe. The chunky yarn helps the shell stitches to really pop, adding depth to the fabric. Each end is adorned with cozy fringe for movement and a touch of playfulness!

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About

The Smithfield Scarf uses an engaging shell stitch repeat to bring depth and texture to your fabric, with a playful fringe included as a finishing touch. This luxuriously warm scarf will keep you stylish and snug all winter long. This pattern uses the crowd-pleasing Wool-Ease Thick & Quick which holds a special place in my heart as it’s the yarn I first learned to knit and crochet with!

Materials

Yarn: Super Bulky—Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in colorway “Slate”

80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
106 yds (97 m) per 6 oz (170 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region

Yardage: 5 skeins or 515 yds (471 m)

Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick with any similar super bulky weight (category #6) yarn that matches gauge. Most fiber contents will work fine in this project. Note that super bulky weight is often referred to as “super chunky” in the U.K., or “16-ply” in Australia.

Hooks Required:

Main Gauge Hook: Size U.S. N/15 (10 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Border Hook: Size U.S. K/10½ (6.5 mm) or size that is approximately 3-4 mm smaller than your Main Gauge hook

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, an object measuring approximately 6” (15 cm) in length to wrap yarn around to create fringe (such as your phone, a book, a piece of cardboard, etc.)

Finished Measurements

Finished scarf (blocked) measures approximately 11.5” (29 cm) in width and 76” (193 cm) in length, not including fringe.

Note: Scarf measures approximately 9.5” (24 cm) in width and 65” (165 cm) in length pre-blocking and pre-border.

Gauge

Gauge: 1 full shell repeat across = 3.5″ (9 cm) wide; 4 rows = 4.5“ (11 cm) high using Main Gauge hook

For Swatch:

Ch 18, follow pattern up to and including Row 4. Block and dry swatch before measuring.

If your blocked swatch is smaller than these measurements, go up a hook size. If your blocked 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.

Terms + Abbreviations

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

dc5tog: double crochet 5 stitches together

dc9tog: double crochet 9 stitches together

rep: repeat

rnd: round

RS: right side

sc: single crochet

Shell: work 9 dc into designated stitch

sk: skip

st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

Skill Level: Easy

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row.

Right Side: This stitch pattern is reversible; however, the side facing you as you crochet the border is intended to be worn as the “right side”.

Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch anywhere in this pattern.

Pattern Multiple: To adjust the width of your scarf, use a beginning chain that is any multiple of 8+2.

Construction: This scarf is worked widthwise until reaching your desired length. Optional fringe is added last.

Blocking: Blocking is crucial to this project as the fabric looks wonky and messy without it. See the image below for a comparison of pre- and post-blocking! Do not skip this step.