Do you have some leftover worsted weight yarn? This free scrap yarn crochet scarf pattern may be the perfect project for you!
This fun and funky scarf is designed to use up your worsted weight yarn scraps. All you will need is 75 yards each of seven different colors.
And part of the fun is that you get to pick the colors!
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If you can double crochet, you can make this scarf.
There are just a few more techniques to learn. And there are tutorials available for them all.
In addition to the double crochet, you will use a single crochet in the back loop only and the stacked double crochet technique.
Pattern Options for the Stash Busting Scrappy Scarf
The Stash Busting Scrappy Scarf pattern is a free crochet pattern for a crochet scarf. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology. The free pattern is available in written format on the blog below.
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About the Inspiration for the Stash Busting Scrappy Scarf
If you know me, you know I love saving up my leftover yarn. And I truly enjoy a stash busting project.
For a while I was collecting leftover worsted weight yarn in some colors that I thought would look good together.
And that little pile of yarn became the inspiration for the scarf.
I wanted something that was relatively easy to make. I also wanted it to have some interest both in color changes and in texture.
So the pattern incorporates blocks of color in varying widths. And the rows of single crochet in the back loop only add some textured stripes.
About the Yarn
All of the yarns I used are worsted weight cottons or cotton blends. The worsted yarn weight made this an easy project to pull from my yarn stash.
I do a lot of projects with worsted weight yarn so I had lots of leftover skeins and scraps of yarn.
I also have a lot of cottons and cotton blends because my skin is sensitive to animal fibers. I love working with animal fibers but I can’t really wear them.
You can definitely use any kind of worsted weight yarn. Try cottons, blends, wools, or anything you desire.
This is a great scrap yarn project for your collection of leftover yarn.
Stash Busting Scrappy Scarf Pattern
CROCHET SUPPLIES
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4 medium) in colors of choice. Approximately 525 yards total of seven colors of yarn or approximately 75 yards each of seven colors.
Shown above:
Color A: Queensland Collection Cairns (60% cotton, 40% acrylic), 190yd [175m] / 3.52oz [100g]: #17 Kangaroo Isle.
Color B: KnitPicks/WeCrochet Dishie (100% cotton), 190yd [174m] / 3.5oz [240g]: #29504 (inlet)
Color C: Unknown Worsted Weight Cotton or Cotton/Acrylic Blend from Stash (brown)
Color D: KnitPicks/WeCrochet Dishie (100% cotton), 190yd [174m] / 3.5oz [240g]: #27038 (lilac mist)
Color E: Unknown Worsted Weight Cotton or Cotton/Acrylic Blend from Stash (gray)
Color F: Unknown Worsted Weight Cotton or Cotton/Acrylic Blend from Stash (light gray)
Color G: Berroco Remix (100% recycled fibers: 30% nylon, 27% cotton, 24% acrylic, 10% silk, 9% linen), 216yd [200 m] / 3.5oz [100g]: #2962
Hook: Size I/9 (5.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. These are my favorite crochet hooks.
Notions: Tapestry needle, tape measure.
SIZING AND GAUGE
Finished Measurements: Approximately 72” x 6.5”.
Gauge: 14 sts x 8 rows = 4” x 4” in dc. Exact gauge is not critical.
Pattern Notes
- Start dc rows with stacked double crochet (stdc) to avoid the gaps that can occur with turning chs. Find the tutorial for stdc here. Stdc sts count as dcs in the st count for each row.
- Work row one into the bottom bumps (sometimes called back bumps) of the foundation ch. Find the tutorial here.
- See color guide at end of pattern for color changing suggestions.
Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):
beg: beginning
ch(s): chain(s)
dc: double crochet
sc blo: single crochet back loop only
st(s): stitch(es)
Special Stitch Abbreviation and Instructions:
scblo: work single crochet stitches into the back loop only of the stitch below
stdc: stacked double crochet: start a new row without a turning chain, insert hook into first st and make a sc, then insert hook under two loops on the left-hand side of the sc and make another sc – stacked double crochet completed
Stitch Tutorials:
scblo – find the tutorial here
stdc – find the tutorial here
Row Stitch Guide
Use this row stitch guide as an aid while following the Shawl Pattern instructions below. Stdc are simply referred to as dc for this row stitch guide.
Row Number(s) | Stitch Pattern |
Rows 1 – 3 | dc |
Rows 4 – 5 | sc blo |
Rows 6 – 7 | dc |
Rows 8 – 9 | sc blo |
Rows 10 – 14 | dc |
Rows 15 – 16 | sc blo |
Rows 17 – 144 | Rep rows 1 – 16 until you finish row 144. |
Row 145 – 158 | Rep rows 1 – 14. |
Scarf Pattern
Multiple: Any number of sts
Base Chain: Ch 24
Row 1 (dc row): Stdc in first st, dc in next st and each st across, turn. (24 dc)
Rows 2 – 3 (dc row): Rep row 1.
Row 4 (sc blo row): Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc blo in each st across, turn. (24 sc blo)
Row 5 (sc blo row): Rep row 4.
Rows 6 – 7 (dc row): Rep row 1.
Row 8 – 9 (sc blo row): Rep row 4.
Rows 10 – 14 (dc row): Rep row 1.
Rows 15 – 16 (sc blo row): Rep row 4.
Rows 17 – 144: Rep rows 1-16 until you finish row 144.
Rows 145 – 158: Rep rows 1 – 14.
Finishing: Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block if desired.
Color Guide
Use this color guide if you want the color changes to match those in the sample. You can also create your own color design and change colors whenever you like.
Row Number(s) | Yarn Color |
Rows 1 – 6 | A |
Rows 7 – 13 | B |
Rows 14 – 17 | C |
Rows 18 – 22 | D |
Rows 23 – 25 | E |
Rows 26 – 29 | F |
Rows 30 – 43 | G |
Rows 44 – 45 | C |
Rows 46 – 51 | B |
Rows 52 – 54 | E |
Rows 55 – 64 | D |
Rows 65 – 70 | G |
Rows 71 – 80 | F |
Rows 81 – 85 | A |
Rows 86 – 93 | C |
Rows 94 – 101 | B |
Rows 102 – 103 | E |
Rows 104 – 109 | G |
Rows 110 – 113 | F |
Rows 114 – 118 | D |
Row 119 | A |
Rows 120 – 125 | B |
Rows 126 – 134 | F |
Rows 135 – 139 | D |
Rows 140 – 144 | C |
Rows 145 – 147 | A |
Rows 148 – 154 | E |
Rows 155 – 158 | G |
OTHER STASH BUSTING PATTERNS YOU MIGHT ENJOY
For other scrap yarn crochet patterns, check out my round up post of 55 Scrap Yarn Crochet Patterns from the Stash Busting Challenge.
OTHER SCARF PATTERNS YOU MIGHT ENJOY
For other scraf patterns that use worsted weight yarn, check out my Chevron Scarf Crochet Pattern and my Chloe Scarf Pattern that uses easy filet crochet.