592 Nordic Tiles Scarf & Fingerless Mitts - Crochet Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Northfield

592 Nordic Tiles Scarf & Fingerless Mitts – Crochet Pattern by Sara Delaney

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern by designer Sara Delaney delivers a coordinating set of two accessories: a generously sized scarf and a pair of fingerless mitts. Inspired by the bold, graphic imagery of traditional Nordic folk art, the design pairs a crisp natural white with a striking red to create a tile-based motif that feels both classic and contemporary. The set is described as an ideal travel project and a perfect mid-season accessory to take the edge off cool spring days.

About the Scarf

The scarf is worked using a repeating Nordic Tile motif, with each individual tile measuring 6.5" × 6.5". Once all tiles are completed separately, they are joined and finished using surface crochet, a technique that adds decorative detail directly onto the fabric surface without requiring complex construction during the main crocheting process. The finished scarf measures 7" wide by 60" long, not including fringe, making it a substantial wrap suitable for layering.

• Construction method: Individual tile motifs assembled after completion with surface crochet joining
• Finished dimensions: 7" × 60" (excluding fringe)
• Design inspiration: Traditional Nordic folk art in red and white

About the Fingerless Mitts

The fingerless mitts are worked seamlessly in the round, beginning with a foundation chain that is joined to form a tube. They are sized to fit most adults, with finished dimensions of 8" long by 7" in circumference. The pattern instructs makers to complete two mitts using the same stitch sequence.

The construction alternates between two colors in a structured stripe sequence, creating the signature tile effect. A key technique used throughout the mitts is carrying a live loop from one color round to the next rather than cutting and rejoining yarn repeatedly. This keeps floats tidy, reduces the number of ends to weave in, and maintains the integrity of the colorwork pattern across rounds.

• Finished dimensions: 8" long × 7" circumference (one size fits most)
• Construction: Seamless, worked in the round from a joined foundation chain
• Colorwork technique: Two-color alternating rounds with live loop carry-up

Stitches Used

This pattern uses a focused set of crochet stitches that are well within reach of an intermediate-level crocheter. The tile motif is built from a combination of grouped stitches and chain spaces that create an open, lattice-like fabric with strong graphic definition.

• Double crochet (dc) – worked in groups of three to form the solid sections of each tile
• Single crochet (sc) – used in alternating rounds to anchor chain spaces
• Chain (ch) – forms the foundation and creates the open mesh spaces between stitch clusters
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and to pick up live loops from previous color rounds
• Surface crochet – applied after construction to join and embellish the scarf tiles

Techniques Used

• Worked in the round – the mitts are constructed as seamless tubes, eliminating any side seams
• Stripes / two-color alternating rounds – the colorwork is achieved by switching between the main color and contrast color on alternating rounds
• Live loop carry-up – rather than fastening off after each color round, the contrast color yarn is left as a live loop and picked up in subsequent rounds, keeping the fabric neat
• Tile motif construction and assembly – the scarf is built from individual motif squares that are later joined, a technique common in modular crochet
• Surface crochet – a decorative finishing technique worked on top of completed fabric
• Stitch markers – used to track key positions such as thumb gusset chain spaces in the mitts

Materials & Yarn

The pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Northfield