Pediwick Scarf

Pediwick Scarf by Susan Lowman

What Is Being Made

The Pediwick Scarf is a lightweight, textural crochet scarf designed by Susan Lowman. This finished piece measures approximately 4 inches wide by 48 inches long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or casual wear. The scarf is constructed using just a single skein of yarn, making it an efficient and economical project for crocheters.

Construction Method

This scarf features a unique construction technique that sets it apart from traditional scarves. Rather than working in a linear fashion from one end to the other, the Pediwick Scarf is worked in narrow rows from the center outward to each end. This center-out approach creates a perfectly symmetrical finished piece with matching ends, ensuring visual balance and professional-looking results.

Stitch Pattern and Techniques

The design showcases a bouncy, textural stitch pattern that serves as the focal point of the finished scarf. The pattern incorporates front post double crochet (FPdc) stitches combined with shell stitches, creating dimensional texture and visual interest. According to the pattern specifications, the gauge is 4 front post double crochets and 2 shells measuring 2 1/4 inches wide, with 8 rows equaling 3 inches in height.

The stitch pattern is designed to be easy to memorize, making it accessible for crocheters who prefer to work without constantly referencing instructions once the pattern repeat is established. This feature makes the Pediwick Scarf an excellent choice for portable projects or meditative crafting sessions.

Skill Level and Difficulty

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, the Pediwick Scarf requires familiarity with fundamental crochet techniques including chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, and the more specialized front post double crochet stitch. Crocheters with basic skills who are ready to expand their stitch vocabulary will find this pattern appropriately challenging without being overwhelming.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Pediwick Scarf is worked in light worsted weight yarn, also known as 4-ply yarn. The pattern calls for yarn with the following specifications: 66% bamboo and 34% nylon blend, with 3.5 ounces (100 grams) per skein providing 392 yards (360 meters) of yardage. The photographed model was created using Knit One Crochet Too Pediwick yarn in colorway #537 Sage, though any light worsted weight yarn meeting the gauge requirements may be substituted.

Tools Required

• Size H (5 mm) crochet hook or the size required to achieve proper gauge
• Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing

Yarn Weight Advantages

The light worsted weight yarn selected for this pattern offers several practical advantages. The bamboo and nylon blend provides a soft, breathable fabric suitable for year-round wear, while the yarn weight is substantial enough to create clear stitch definition without excessive bulk. The 392-yard skein length is perfectly proportioned for the scarf's finished dimensions, eliminating waste and making this an economical project.

Design Features

The Pediwick Scarf emphasizes textural interest as its primary design element. The combination of front post double crochet and shell stitches creates a fabric with dimensional depth and visual movement. The bouncy quality of the stitch pattern adds liveliness to the finished piece, distinguishing it from flat or simple stitch scarves. The symmetrical construction ensures that both ends of the scarf are visually identical, creating a polished, intentional appearance.