Scarf H in Plymouth Kudo - F400

Scarf H in Plymouth Kudo – Free Crochet Pattern (F400)

This free downloadable crochet pattern from the Plymouth Yarn® Design Studio produces a beautifully textured, narrow scarf worked in a classic Basic Ripple stitch pattern. Designated as pattern F400, this design is offered free with yarn purchase and is an excellent project for crocheters who want to explore the satisfying rhythm of ripple crochet while creating a wearable, elegant accessory.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a long, slender scarf measuring approximately 4.5 inches wide by 68 inches long. Its narrow width and generous length make it a versatile accessory that can be draped, wrapped, or knotted in a variety of ways. The ripple construction gives the scarf subtle waves along its length, adding visual interest and texture without overwhelming the natural beauty of the yarn itself.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Kudo – 1 skein (100g hank), shown in color 54
• Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Plymouth Yarn Kudo is the star material of this pattern. Its unique fiber composition and texture lend the finished scarf a rich, dimensional appearance that complements the ripple stitch beautifully. Because only a single 100g hank is required, this is an efficient, low-yardage project that makes excellent use of a single skein of a special or luxury yarn.

Techniques Used

• Foundation chain: The scarf begins with a chain of 18, establishing the narrow width of the piece.
• Ripple crochet: The Basic Ripple technique is the defining method of this pattern. Ripple crochet creates a wave or chevron-like texture by strategically increasing stitches at peak points and decreasing (skipping) stitches at valley points across each row. This rhythmic, repetitive structure makes the pattern easy to memorize and meditative to work.
• Working in multiples: The ripple pattern is set up on a multiple of 8 + 2 stitches, a standard ripple formula that crocheters can use to scale the width up or down for other projects.
• Blocking: The pattern instructs makers to block out the finished scarf, an important finishing technique that evens out the stitches, opens up the ripple pattern, and sets the final dimensions of the piece.
• Weaving in ends: Standard finishing is required to secure yarn tails neatly.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – used to create the foundation row and turning chains throughout
• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used across every row, worked in sequences of increases and decreases to form the ripple
• Single crochet (sc) – listed in the abbreviations for reference, though the main construction relies on double crochet

The double crochet stitch is a fundamental crochet stitch that creates a taller, more open fabric than single crochet. In the context of this ripple pattern, pairs of double crochets are worked into single stitches at the peaks (2 dc increases) and pairs of stitches are skipped at the valleys (skip next 2 sts), producing the characteristic wave effect that defines ripple crochet. Row 2 is the only pattern row and is simply repeated until the yarn is nearly exhausted or the desired length is reached, making this an intuitive, beginner-friendly construction.

Pattern Details and Sizing

• Finished dimensions: Approximately 4.5" x 68"
• Stitch multiple: 8 + 2 (foundation chain of 18)
• Adjustability: Length can be customized by working more or fewer rows, stopping when the yarn supply is nearly depleted
• Skill level: Suitable for crocheters comfortable with double crochet and basic stitch counting

This pattern is part of the Plymouth Yarn® Design Studio collection and is available as a