Free Crochet Scarf with Cables Pattern- Crossroads Scarf

The Crossroads crochet scarf is a simple, unisex scarf with beautiful cable details down the middle!

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Pattern Inspiration

I first created the Crossroads Sweater, and decided I wanted to make some matching accessories!

I went with a crochet scarf because I knew it would look beautiful with the cable stitch combo and would also be a great one unisex project!

The width of the scarf is nice and thick for a cozy, modern feel. It can also be adjusted in length and width to fit your preferences.

Pattern Details

The Yarn

The Crossroads scarf uses a worsted weight (#4) yarn. I used Lion Brand Yarn Heartland for my sample. I love the rich, rustic colors in the Heartland line.

It is also a very soft, but sturdy yarn. However, feel free to use any worsted weight yarn you prefer.

The pattern is rated intermediate. However, the pattern comes with step by step written and photo instructions for you to use as you work up the scarf.

And as always, I am available for pattern support if you need it. Just send me an email!

The cables are repetitive and easy to do once you get the hang of it!This scarf is great for both guys and girls. The worsted weight yarn and the cable make it very warm and cozy.

This scarf can be made as long or as short as you prefer. It would look great as a short cowl for a girl! You could just sew the ends together, once you’ve completed it, to make it a cowl.

Crossroads Scarf

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Crossroads Scarf Pattern

Materials

505 yards (#4) worsted weight yarn I/5.5mm crochet hook

Scissors

Measuring tape

Tapestry needle

Difficulty

Intermediate

Gauge

13 sts x 10 rows = 4” (Alternating between rows of sc and dc.)

Sizing

60” long x 8” wide

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

ch(s)- chain(s)

st(s)- stitch(es)

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

FPtc- front post triple crochet

RS- right side

lch- long chain (pull up loop the length of a dc, ch 1)

Pattern Notes

Starting chain does not count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern.

Work your Front Post stitches around the post or stitch 2 rounds below.

Scarf

Ch 27

Row 1: (RS) sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (26)

Row 2: lch, turn, 1 dc in each st across. (26)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in 1st 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 FPtc around next 4 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (26)

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, skip next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around 2 sts skipped, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (26)

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Row 7: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (26)

Row 8: repeat row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (26)

Row 10: repeat row 2.

Row 11: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (26)

Row 12: repeat row 2.

Row 13: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in 1st 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 FPtc around next 4 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (26)

Row 14: repeat row 2.

Row 15: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, skip next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around 2 sts skipped, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (26)

Row 16: repeat row 2.

Row 17: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in 1st 4 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 FPtc around next 4 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 FPtc around next 2 sts, 1 sc in last 4 sts. (26)