Crochet Pattern: Mitered Square Scarf

Free crochet pattern: Mitered Square Scarf in Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots yarn by Underground Crafter

The Mitered Square Scarf uses a classic crochet design to create a textured, unisex scarf that looks great in any color combination. Make it your own by customizing the width or length following the pattern notes.

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If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my Story with this work-in-progress a few weeks ago.

Free crochet pattern: Mitered Square Scarf in Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots yarn by Underground CrafterI love the mitered square in crochet, but I don’t love predicting how many stitches I’ll need on each side to get the width I want. That’s why I like to use increasing, rather than decreasing, to create my mitered squares. (Or, at least to make the first one!)

Free crochet pattern: Mitered Square Scarf in Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots yarn by Underground CrafterCrochet increases are also easier than crochet decreases, and I wanted to make this mitered square scarf beginner friendly. After all, it’s has a great, unisex look so it would be a wonderful gift for anyone on your handmade holiday gift list. It’s easy to adjust the width and the length to make the perfect size.

Free crochet pattern: Mitered Square Scarf in Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots yarn by Underground CrafterI used Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots, a new-to-me yarn, for my version. It’s a self-striping bulky yarn and it’s both soft and affordable. It’s only available online through LoveCrochet.com (and LoveKnitting.com). I loved the earthy tones of this colorway, which is called Making Hay.

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Mitered Square Scarf

Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter

Free #crochet pattern: Mitered Square Scarf in Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots #yarn by Underground Crafter | Make this simple, unisex scarf your own by adjusting the width or length. A self-striping yarn makes the colorwork easy. #undergroundcrafter #freecrochetpattern #paintboxyarns #miteredsquarescarf #crochetscarfMake this simple, unisex scarf your own by adjusting the width or length. A self-striping yarn makes the colorwork easy.

Finished Size

  • Customizable. Photographed sample measures 5” (13 cm) wide x 61” (155 cm) long.

Materials

  • Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots yarn (100% acrylic, 7.1 oz/200 g, 297 yd/272 m) – 2 skeins in PP01 Making Hay, or approximately 297 yd (272 m) in any bulky weight yarn. PLEASE NOTE: I used exactly 1 skein of yarn for this project, so if your gauge is different than mine, you may run out before finishing. That’s why I recommend getting 2 skeins just in case.
  • US K-10.5/6. 5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
  • Yarn needle.
  • Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set.

Gauge

  • First Square = 5” (13 cm) square in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

  • BL – back loop only
  • ch – chain
  • ea – each
  • pm – place stitch marker
  • rep – repeat
  • rm – remove stitch marker
  • sc – single crochet
  • sk – skip
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • *Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.
  • [] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.

Pattern Notes

  • Move stitch marker up each Row to mark position of center stitch unless otherwise indicated.
  • To adjust the size of this scarf, follow these instructions.
    • To make the scarf wider or narrower, continue to repeat Row 3 on First Square until desired width is reached. Count the number of stitches on one side of your First Square before the stitch marker. Add 1 to this to find the number of chains you will need for your Second Square and Next Squares. In Row 1 of your Second Squares and Next Squares, you will work 2 stitches less than the number of chains, following the pattern established in Row 1 on Second Square and Next Squares.
    • To make the scarf shorter or longer, repeat Remaining Squares until desired length is reached.

Pattern Instructions

First Square

  • Ch 2.
  • Row 1: Turn, sk 1 ch, 3 sc in next ch, pm in second st to mark center. (3 sts)
  • Row 2: Turn, ch 1, scBL in first st, 3 scBL in next st, scBL in next st. (5 sts)
  • Row 3: Turn, ch 1, scBL in first st and in ea st across to marked corner st, 3 scBL in corner st, scBL in ea st across. (Increases by 2 sts)
  • Rows 4-19: Rep Row 3, 14 times until square measures 39 sts across, or desired width of scarf is reached, rm. Do not fasten off.

Second Square

  • Row 1: Ch 20, turn, sk 1 ch, sc in next 18 ch, sk 1 ch, working across First Square, sc in next ch, pm in last st to mark center, sk 1 st, scBL in next 18 sts. (37 sts)
  • Row 2: Turn, ch 1, scBL in first st and in ea st across to st before marked st, sk next st, scBL in marked st, sk next st, scBL in across. (Decreases by 2 sts)
  • Rows 3-17: Rep Row 2, 15 times or until 5 sts remain, rm.
  • Row 18: Turn, ch 1, [scBL in first st, sk next st] twice, scBL in last st.
  • Row 19: Turn, ch 1, sk 1, scBL in next st, pm to mark center of Next Square, sk final st. Do not fasten off.

Next Square

  • Row 1: Ch 20, turn, sk 1 ch, sc in next 18 ch, sk 1 ch, scBL in marked st on previous square, pm in last st to mark center, evenly work 18 sc along unworked side of square. (37 sts)
  • Row 2: Turn, ch 1, scBL in first st and in ea st across to st before marked st, sk next st, scBL in marked st, sk next st, scBL in across. (Decreases by 2 sts)
  • Rows 3-17: Rep Row 2, 15 times or until 5 sts remain, rm.
  • Row 18: Turn, ch 1, [scBL in first st, sk next st] twice, scBL in last st.
  • Row 19: Turn, ch 1, sk 1, scBL in next st, pm to mark center of next square, sk final st. Do not fasten off.

Remaining Squares

  • Rep Next Square 9 more times, or until desired length is reached. Fasten off.

Finishing

  • With yarn needle, weave in ends.
© 2018 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2018/09/19/crochet-pattern-mitered-square-scarf. Thanks for supporting indie designers!

If you make your own Mitered Square Scarf, I’d love to see it! Share your progress and questions by tagging me on Facebook as @Underground Crafter, Instragram as @ucrafter, or Twitter as @ucrafter. You can also share a picture in the Underground Crafters Facebook group. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get a coupon code for your choice of one of my premium patterns and other subscriber goodies. Plus, you’ll never miss one of my free patterns again!

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