Scarf C in Plymouth Kudo - F395
By Plymouth Yarn
Scarf C in Plymouth Yarn Kudo – Free Crochet Pattern F395
This free downloadable crochet pattern from Plymouth Yarn Company (pattern code F395) produces a long, elegant scarf worked in the brand's Kudo yarn. The finished scarf measures approximately 4 inches wide by 88 inches long, making it a generously sized accessory with a graceful, open-work drape. The pattern is available free with yarn purchase and is suitable for crocheters who are comfortable working with chain spaces and simple repeating stitch patterns.
What Is Being Made
The project is a single rectangular scarf worked lengthwise using an airy, lace-like stitch pattern called the Flagstone Pathway. The resulting fabric features a series of open chain spaces separated by single crochet anchor points, creating a textured, net-like surface that is lightweight yet visually interesting. The scarf is shown in Kudo color 45. The pattern also notes that there is sufficient yarn to make the scarf up to 5 chains wider if a broader finished width is desired, giving crocheters a small degree of customization.
Techniques Used
- Foundation chain setup: The scarf begins with a chain of 21 stitches, establishing the base for the Flagstone Pathway stitch repeat, which requires a multiple of 5 stitches plus 1, with an additional 5 chains.
- Flagstone Pathway stitch pattern: This is the sole stitch pattern used throughout the scarf. It is a simple two-row construction — Row 1 establishes the chain-space grid, and Row 2 is the single repeating row worked all the way to the 88-inch length.
- Turning chains: A chain-4 turning chain is used at the end of each row to maintain the correct height and alignment of the chain spaces.
- Finishing: After fastening off, ends are woven in and the scarf is blocked out, which is particularly important for opening up the lace-like chain spaces and achieving the full, even dimensions of the finished piece.
Stitches Used
- Single crochet (sc): The primary structural stitch, used to anchor each chain space at regular intervals across every row.
- Chain stitch (ch): Used extensively to form the open chain-4 spaces that define the Flagstone Pathway pattern and give the scarf its lacy, open-work character.
The double crochet (dc) is listed in the abbreviations section of the pattern sheet, though the written instructions for this scarf rely on single crochet and chain stitches as the active construction elements.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: 1 x 100g hank of Plymouth Yarn Kudo, shown in color 45. Kudo is a Plymouth Yarn product, and its hank format and weight make it well suited to the open, draping quality of this lace-influenced design.
- Hook: Size H crochet hook. This is a standard mid-range hook size that pairs well with the yarn weight to produce the open chain spaces called for in the Flagstone Pathway pattern.
Pattern Notes and Tips
Because the Flagstone Pathway is a straightforward two-row repeat — with Row 2 repeated continuously until the scarf reaches 88 inches — this pattern is an excellent choice for crocheters looking for a meditative, rhythmic project that still yields a polished, textured result. The chain-4 spaces create a naturally flexible fabric, and blocking after completion is strongly recommended to fully open the lace structure and even out the finished dimensions. The optional width adjustment (adding 5 more chains to the foundation) is a helpful note for those who prefer a slightly wider scarf without requiring additional yarn purchases.
Specifications
| Brand: | Plymouth Yarn |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |