Metro Scarf

Metro Scarf by Kristine Mullen

Project Overview

The Metro Scarf is a professional-styled crochet accessory designed by Kristine Mullen with versatile appeal. While created with the modern professional in mind, this scarf adapts beautifully to casual styling depending on color selection. The finished dimensions measure approximately 7 inches wide by 54 inches long, making it an ideal length for draping around the neck or wearing as a lightweight wrap.

Craft and Difficulty Level

This project is classified as an intermediate-level crochet pattern, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their stitch repertoire. The pattern introduces specialized stitch techniques that require understanding of basic crochet fundamentals before beginning.

Stitches and Techniques

The Metro Scarf features two primary specialty stitches that create its distinctive texture and visual interest:

• Trinity Stitch (trinity st): This multi-step stitch is the signature element of the pattern. The trinity stitch is worked by inserting the hook into three separate locations—the last stitch, the next stitch, and a chain-1 space—pulling up loops from each location, then drawing yarn through all four loops on the hook simultaneously. This technique creates a dense, textured fabric with dimensional appeal.
• Single Crochet 3 Together (sc3tog): This decrease stitch combines three single crochet stitches into one by inserting the hook into the next stitch three times, pulling up loops each time, then drawing yarn through all four loops at once. This creates a tapered or gathered effect and is used strategically within the pattern.

The pattern also incorporates foundational crochet stitches including single crochet and chain stitches. An important pattern note specifies that the first stitch of each row is not worked as a trinity stitch, indicating a structured edge treatment for neat selvage edges.

Materials and Gauge

The Metro Scarf pattern calls for Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn in Dark Grey Heather, totaling 7½ ounces of yarn divided into three 3-ounce skeins. Vanna's Choice is an aran-weight yarn, which provides good stitch definition and drape suitable for a scarf application. A size J/10 (6.00 mm) crochet hook is recommended, though the pattern notes that hook size may be adjusted as needed to obtain proper gauge.

The pattern gauge is established at 14 stitches and 12 rows measuring 4 inches when worked in the pattern stitch. Achieving accurate gauge is essential for obtaining the specified finished dimensions and ensuring proper fabric drape and weight.

Pattern Construction

The scarf begins with a foundation chain of 25 stitches. The pattern is then worked in rows, with each row incorporating the specialty stitches in a repeating sequence. The structured combination of trinity stitches and chain-1 spaces creates an open yet textured fabric, while strategic placement of single crochet and decrease stitches provides shaping and definition. The repeating stitch pattern across the width establishes the scarf's characteristic appearance and ensures consistent texture throughout the length.