Fanfare Scarf Free Crochet Pattern
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Easy Fanfare Scarf with Variegated Yarn
The Yarn
Alula Double Knit
- Tea Time by hobbii (same yarn weight)
- Cookie by Järbo (same yarn weight)
- King Cole Bramble DK
- King Cole Meadow DK
- Premier Yarns Bloom DK
- Premier Yarns Dottie
- King Cole Cloud DK
- Emu Funfair Swirl DK
- Premier Yarns Colorfusion DK
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Colorful Fanfare Scarf Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Elle, alula Double Knit. 7.05 oz (200 g) and 656 yds (600 m). 100% Acrylic. DK Weight Yarn [3]. Machine wash wool cycle 30°C, do not tumble dry, do not bleach, iron on low setting.
- Color: 1 skein Parrot (624).
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Finished Project: Scarf: 3.9 oz (111 g) and 364 yds (333 m)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
- Easy
Finished Sizes
- Scarf width approximately 5.25 inches X 55 inches length.
Gauge
- Approximately 15 dc per 4 inches and 12 rows per 4 inches, worked in pattern stitch.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch1sp – chain-1 space
- dc – double crochet
- g – grams
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- R – row
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip/skipped
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- yds – yards
- * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Notes:
- Stitch multiple is 5+2, add or subtract 5 chains to the given beginning ch to increase or decrease the width.
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch and we do not work into it.
- Work more rows for a longer scarf.
- Chain more chains using the stitch multiple, for a wider scarf.
- Starting in row 3, enclose the chain space in the row below, hiding it inside the stitches, when working into the double crochet from 2 rows below.
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Fanfare Scarf Crochet Pattern
This easy to crochet scarf is crocheted from the top down in turned rows.
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 27, sk the first 3 chs (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem ch across. Ch 1, turn. [25 dc]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, ch 1. *Sk the next 5 sts, make 5 dc in the next st (fan made), ch 1**. Work from * to ** across to the last 6 sts. Sk the next 5 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 3 fans, 4 ch1sp]
R3: Sk all dc and ch1sp from R2. 1 sc in the first sc, ch 1. *Make 5 dc in the third dc of 5 sk dc from 2 rows before (from R1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc in R2. 1 sc in the last sc from R2. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 4 fans, 5 ch1sp]
NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the third double crochet (the middle double crochet) of each 5-dc fan, from 2 rows before. Sk all double crochet and ch1sp from the previous row. Enclose each chain 1 inside the dc sts. Do not leave them on the front or the back of the scarf.
R4: Sk all dc and ch1sp from R3. 1 sc in the first sc, ch 1. *Make 5 dc in the third st of the 5-dc fan from 2 rows before (from R2), ch 1**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc from R3. 1 sc in the last sc from R3. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 3 fans, 4 ch1sp]
R5: 1 sc in the first sc, ch 1. *Make 5 dc in the third st of the 5-dc fan from 2 rows before, ch 1**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc of the previous row. 1 sc in the last sc of the previous row. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 4 fans, 5 ch1sp]
R6: 1 sc in the first sc, ch 1. *Make 5 dc in the third st of the 5-dc fan from 2 rows before, ch 1**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc of the previous row. 1 sc in the last sc of the previous row. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 3 fans, 4 ch1sp]
R7–R164: Rep R5 and R6.
R165: 1 sc in the first sc. Make 2 dc in the third st of the 5-dc fan from 2 rows before (R163). *Sk the first st in the next fan in the previous row (R164), make 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sk the last st in the same fan, 2 dc in the third st of the 5-dc fan from 2 rows before**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc of the previous row. 1 sc in the last sc from the previous row. [11 sc, 8 dc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions:
- Weave in your ends.
You can use any yarn and hook to make this project!
- Chain to the width you’d like for your project with your chosen yarn and hook.
- Make sure that you can divide the number of chains you have evenly by 5, then add 2 extra chains.
- Follow the pattern as written until you reach the length you want for your project.
- Finish off and weave in ends.
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The Fanfare Scarf is the kind of project that’s easy to take on the go and satisfying to finish in an evening. Quick to crochet, lightweight to wear, and a great way to use up a single ball of variegated yarn. I hope you enjoy crocheting it as much as I did!
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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.