Open Square Summer Scarf (Pattern)

Open Square Scarf with Fringe

I scoured the internet for a couple of days looking for a spring/summer scarf pattern that I liked. There are so many to choose from! I wanted something simple but elegant and I found several that I bookmarked for another time. The pattern that caught my attention and wouldn't be set aside for later is the open square scarf. The open pattern keeps it from feeling too heavy for warmer weather and it is beautiful just hanging in my closet. Even more so when paired with some dark wash jeans, a cute t-shirt or tank and flats! 

When your nephew wants to try it on first, you can't say no to that sweet face :)

The yarn I used was Lion Brand Yarns Heartland Tweed in Mount Rainier Tweed. It has a lovely color variation if you look at it closely but the simplicity of the overall effect is very nice (see picture below). It took about 1 1/2 balls of yarn to complete this project (approximately 300 yards). The final dimensions for my scarf are 7 feet long by 10 inches wide, not counting the tassel. The tassel adds about 8 inches to each end. It's a great length to wind around your neck in a wide loop to keep it off the front of your neck!

Lion Brand Yarns Heartland Tweed in Mount Rainier Tweed 

I found this pattern on youtube, you can view the tutorial video here. I have provided my interpretation of the written pattern below because the written pattern was either not available or not in english. 

This pattern is made up of triple crochet and chain stitches. I used a medium weight yarn and 6 mm crochet hook. 

The pattern:

tc (triple crochet)
ch (chain)

Ch in multiples of 6+4 to your desired width. 

Ch 3 additional (this creates your first tc on the edge). Tc into the 5th chain from your hook. Tc into the next chain space.

*Ch 2. Skip 2 chain spaces, tc into the 3rd chain space, tc into the next chain space.*

Repeat * until there is only one chain space left in the row. Tc into the last chain space. (This will make 3 tc in a row at the end.)

**Ch 3, turn your work, ch 2 more. Tc twice into each open square space, ch 2 in between each set of tc. Repeat until you reach the last open space. This will leave you with extra space at the end. Tc into the last chain up space to create your 3rd tc for the edge.**

Repeat ** until you have reached your desired length for the scarf.

Tip: each row will begin and end with 3 tc. The middle of the scarf will be in sets of 2 tc.

Add a fringe if you like but it was nice without it as well!

Happy crocheting!