The Olga Summer Scarf pattern uses two variations of the popular v-stitch combination and has a simple 2-row repeat. Use self-striping yarn to make the colorwork easy for this one-skein summer scarf pattern. The Olga Summer Scarf can also be worn as a rectangular shawl in transitional weather. The Olga Summer Scarf is forever free on my blog, but it is also available as a free PDF download with coupon code as part of the annual Summer Vibes Blog Hop with Fosbas Designs through 1 pm London time on July 27, 2023, so read on for details!
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Olga Summer Scarf
Crochet Summer Scarf Pattern by Underground Crafter
Using two variations of the popular v-stitch combination, this pattern has an easy to remember 2-row repeat. This one-skein summer scarf uses self-striping yarn to make colorwork easy. Wear it as a rectangular shawl in transitional weather.
Finished Size
- Adult: 52” (132 cm) long x 8.5” (21.5 cm) wide.
Materials
- King Cole Tropical Beaches DK yarn (70% acrylic/30% polyamide (nylon), 7 oz/200 g, 557 yd/510 m) – 1 skein in 4850 Patara Beach, or approximately 557 yd (510 m) in any light weight, self-striping yarn.
- Tropical Beaches DK is available from your local yarn shop or online at LoveCrafts | Wool Warehouse UK.
- US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Bent-tip yarn needle.
Gauge
- 23 sts = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- dv-st – double v-stitch – (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same st or sp.
- rep – repeat
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- v-st – v-stitch – (dc, ch 1, dc) in same st or sp.
- * Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.
- () Work stitches between parentheses into same stitch or space.
- [] – Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.
Pattern Notes
- You can find tips for crocheting with a long foundation chain in the video below.
- If you can’t see the video tutorial above demonstrating how to work with a long foundation chain, click HERE to watch it on Instagram.
- There are several ways to crochet into chain spaces shown in the video below. I used the first method for crocheting into the ch-1 spaces within the dv-st and v-st. I used the second method for crocheting into the ch-1 spaces between dv-st.
- If you can’t see the video above demonstrating how to crochet into chain spaces, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
- If you are new to blocking, you can find helpful descriptions and tutorials here.
Pattern Instructions
Blanket (All Sizes)
Scarf
- Ch 296 (or any multiple of 6 sts, + 2 sts).
- Row 1: Turn, sk 4 ch (counts as dc + skipped ch), v-st in next ch, *sk 2 ch,** v-st in next ch; rep from * across, ending last rep at ** with 1 ch remaining, dc in next st. (294 sts)
- Row 2: Turn, ch 3 (counts as dc), sk next dc, dv-st in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk (next dc, next ch-1 sp, next 2 dc), dv-st in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across to last 2 dc, sk next dc, dc in next dc.
- Row 3: Turn, ch 3 (counts as dc), *sk next 2 dc, v-st in next ch-1 sp, sk 2 dc, v-st in next ch-1 sp, sk 2 dc; rep from * across to last ch-1 sp, v-st in next ch-1 sp, sk 2 dc, dc in next st.
- Rep Rows 2-3 until scarf measures 8.5” (21.5 cm) wide, or desired width. Fasten off.
Finishing
- With yarn needle, weave in yarn tails.
- Spray or wet block (see Pattern Notes) if desired.