Davide

Davide Crochet Scarf by Elena Penner

What Is Being Made

Davide is a beginner-friendly crochet scarf designed by Elena Penner. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a lightweight, elegant scarf measuring 21 cm in width and 180 cm in length, perfect for layering or draping. The scarf features a sophisticated two-tone colorway using contrasting light and dark gray merino yarn, creating visual depth through alternating color rows.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs Tunisian crochet as the primary technique, combined with traditional crochet finishing methods. Tunisian crochet differs from standard crochet by using longer hooks and creating a fabric with characteristics between knitting and crochet, resulting in a denser, more structured textile. The scarf is constructed using the Tunisian method throughout the body, with a traditional single crochet border added at the beginning and end for a polished finish. The pattern involves folding the first three rows to the wrong side of the work and securing them with a single crochet edge, creating a neat, professional selvage.

Stitches Used

• Tunisian Gobelin Stitch – The primary stitch used for the scarf body, worked in alternating rows of light and dark gray yarn. This stitch creates a smooth, fabric-like appearance characteristic of Tunisian crochet.
• Single Crochet – Used for the finishing border worked into the folded edge, providing structure and preventing unraveling.

Materials

The Davide scarf is worked with premium merino yarn in two coordinating shades:

• 100 grams of light gray Merino 2/30 by Bevilacqua Lane, worked with three strands held together
• 100 grams of dark gray Merino 2/30 by Bevilacqua Lane, worked with three strands held together
• 4 mm Tunisian crochet hook

The lace weight yarn classification combined with the three-strand working method creates a fabric with excellent drape and breathability, making this scarf suitable for various seasons and styling occasions.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches by 11 rows measuring 10 cm × 10 cm. The finished scarf dimensions are 21 cm wide by 180 cm long, providing generous length for multiple wrapping styles or a flowing drape.

Pattern Summary

Construction begins with a foundation chain of 40 stitches using the dark gray yarn held as three strands. The body is worked in alternating rows of Tunisian Gobelin stitch, alternating between dark gray on odd-numbered rows and light gray on even-numbered rows. This color alternation creates a subtle striped effect. Work continues until the scarf reaches 180 cm in length or the desired finished measurement. The first three rows are then folded to the reverse side and secured with a single crochet border for a finished edge. The completed scarf is fastened off, washed, and blocked to set the stitches and even out the fabric.

Skill Level

Rated as a beginner difficulty project, Davide is accessible to crocheters new to Tunisian techniques, though familiarity with basic crochet fundamentals is beneficial. The straightforward stitch repetition and clear row-by-row construction make it an excellent introduction to Tunisian crochet methods.