Crochet Pattern: Savannah Desert Skinny Scarf

I’m excited to welcome Catherine from Lullaby Lodge as a guest designer. Catherine is sharing a crochet skinny scarf pattern with us today: the Savannah Desert. This pattern is a perfect summer skinny scarf to adorn your warm-weather outfit.

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Catherine McLennan is the creative mind behind Lullaby Lodge Designs. With a passion for crochet and a knack for creating beautiful, accessible patterns, Catherine has inspired countless crafters around the world. Her designs, known for their vibrant and imaginative use of colours, are simple and easy to make, catering to both beginners and experienced crocheters. Through her detailed tutorials and unique patterns, Catherine continues to share her love for crochet, helping others to create stunning, handmade pieces with ease.

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Savannah Desert

Crochet Skinny Scarf Pattern by Lullaby Lodge

Hello, crochet enthusiasts! I’m Catherine, a passionate crochet designer with a love for creating versatile and simple projects. With years of experience and a deep appreciation for the art of crochet, I strive to design patterns that are both beautiful and accessible to crafters of all skill levels. Today, I’m excited to share with you this pretty summer project – the Savannah Desert Scarf, crocheted in a variation of Coliseum stitch.

I am thrilled to be collaborating with Underground Crafter to guest post on her wonderful blog. It’s an honour to share my Savannah Desert Skinny Scarf pattern with such a vibrant and creative community. Working with Underground Crafter allows me to reach fellow crochet enthusiasts who are just as passionate about the craft as I am, and I am excited to see how this project inspires your summer crocheting adventures.

Introducing the Perfect Summer Skinny Scarf

As the temperatures rise, it’s essential to have lightweight accessories that show off your style without the bulk. This Summer Skinny Scarf is the ideal accessory to complement your warm-weather wardrobe. Made from breathable cotton yarn, this crochet scarf pattern is perfect for beginners looking to enhance their skills or seasoned crafters seeking a quick, enjoyable project.

The Coliseum Stitch

The Coliseum stitch, with its open and airy design, makes this skinny scarf perfect for summer. This stitch creates a delicate, lacy texture that drapes beautifully, making it an excellent choice for a summer scarf. Even if you’re new to crochet, you’ll find this pattern easy to follow, making it suitable for an adventurous beginner.

Savannah Desert Scarf

Materials

• Stylecraft Savannah in Desert
• 5mm hook
• Darning needle

Gauge

• Not essential for this project

Difficulty

• Medium

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

• Sc – single crochet (double crochet)
• Dc – double crochet (treble crochet)
• Dc2tog – double crochet 2 together (treble crochet 2 together)
• Ch – chain
• Sl st – slip stitch
• St(s) – stitch(es)
• Yo – yarn over
• Sk – skip

About the yarn:  Yarn used was Stylecraft Savanna, which is a super soft, self-striping, aran weight yarn.  It is 100% cotton and each 100g ball is approx. 165m (180yds).

Learn the basic stitches

• Single Crochet: Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops
• Chain Stitch: To make a chain stitch, yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook, this is repeated as many times as is necessary
• Slip Stitch:  Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. pull this loop through the loop on the hook
• Double crochet: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over pull through 2 loops

Special Stitches & Techniques

• Dc2tog:  Yo, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and insert hook into next st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through remaining loops Note from Underground Crafter: You can find a photo tutorial for this stitch here.
• Dc3tog:  Yo, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, repeat this in the next 2 stitches, yo and pull through all loops. Note from Underground Crafter: Kristin Omdahl has a helpful video tutorial for this stitch here.

Pattern Notes

• Read pattern in its entirety before starting
• US terms are used throughout
• Ch3 at start of row & 1st 3chs of foundation row, counts as dc
• Ch4 at start of row counts as dc and ch1
• Chain spaces count as stitches, remember to work into these and top of turning chains
• No turning chain for single crochet rows, instead for the 1st single crochet of the row, slightly lengthen the loop on your hook and work single crochet as normal

Start crocheting here…

Increases

• Foundation row ch6, 2dc in 4th ch from hook, dc2tog, turn.  (4dc)
• Row 1 sc in each st, turn.  (4sc)
• Row 2 ch4, dc in 1st st (same st as turning ch), ch1, sk1, dc2tog, turn.  (3dc, 2 ch1 sp)
• Row 3 and every odd row repeat row 1 (5sc)
• Row 4 ch3, 2dc in 1st st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn.  (6dc)
• Row 6 ch4, dc in 1st st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1,  d2tog, turn.  (4dc, 3 ch1 sp)
• Row 8 repeat row 4.  (8dc)
• Row 10 ch4, dc in 1st st, [ch1, sk1, dc in next st] repeat to last 3 sts, ch1, sk1, dc2tog, turn.  (5dc, 4 ch1 sp)
• Rows 11-20 repeat rows 7-10 twice more followed by rows 7+8 one more time.  (14dc)

Middle Section

• Row 1 sc in each st, turn.  (14sc)
• Row 2 ch3, dc in 1st st, [ch1, sk1,dc in next st] repeat to last 3 sts, ch1, sk1, dc2tog, turn.
• Row 3 and every odd row repeat row 1.  (14sc)
• Row 4 ch3, dc in 1st st, dc in every st to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn.  (14dc)
• Repeat these 4 rows (ending with a row 4) until desired length, allowing for the decrease rows being the same length as increase rows.

Decreases

• Row 1 sc in each st, turn.  (14sc)
• Row 2 ch3, dc in 1st st, [ch1, sk1, dc in next st] repeat to last 3 sts, sk1, dc2tog, turn.  (8dc, 5 ch1 sp)
• Row 3 and every odd row sc in each st, turn.  (13 sc)
• Row 4 ch3, dc in same st, dc in each st to last 3 sts, dc3tog, turn.  (12dc)
• Repeat these 4 rows 5 times, fasten off and weave in ends.  Block.

Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

It is easy to end up with uneven edges if you miscount your stitches, or your tension is uneven. Always ensure your stitch count is correct at the end of each row. Good tension is something that comes with practice. Practice and patience are key to mastering this technique. Creating a neat edge can be achieved by incorporating correct turning chains and paying attention to the first and last stitches of each row.

Final Thoughts

I hope crocheting a beautiful skinny scarf will keep your hooks busy this summer and whether you’re following the crochet video tutorial or the written instructions, I hope you find this crochet scarf pattern both enjoyable and rewarding.

Thank you for joining me and allowing me to share my pattern with you. Happy crocheting, and enjoy your new summer scarf!

Warm regards, Catherine

© 2024 by Catherine McLennan/Lullaby Lodge and published with permission by 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 Catherine’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/2024/07/31/crochet-pattern-savannah-desert-skinny-scarf/. Thanks for supporting indie designers!