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    Home » Scarves + Shawls

    Updated: Jan 24, 2023 by Jess Coppom ·

    Desert Winds Scarf – Caron Cakes Crochet Pattern

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    Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains…or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Get the free pattern below or download the inexpensive, ad-free PDF here.

    Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Click for the printable, downloadable pattern. Color = Buttercream. Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Color = Buttercream. Fellow crocheters are ALL ABOUT this yarn. Are you one of them? For a few weeks, Caron Cakes was all I heard about on Instagram and in Facebook crochet groups.

    I watched on, intrigued, but slightly less enthusiastically because I thought all the color options were vivid and bright, and you know, I’m kind of a neutral Nancy when it comes to most colors. Then I found the color way called Buttercream.

    Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Excellent, cheap crochet gift idea! Color = Buttercream. Oh, sweet Buttercream. I like to eat you, so of course, I’d love to crochet with you!

    In case you’re unfamiliar with the Caron Cakes hullabaloo, it’s a yarn that’s available exclusively at Michael’s and it has unusually long color runs so you can get nice chunks of color in your project without creating a variegated look.

    Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Color = Buttercream. Honestly, the thing I like most about Caron Cakes is that I’m not responsible for choosing the colors. There is no stress like that I feel standing in the middle of a yarn aisle, trying to decide on which colors are going to join the polygamous arranged marriage I’m coordinating for them.

    Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Perfect fall accessory. Color = Buttercream. I find it so overwhelming! But this Caron Cakes pattern takes all the anxiety out of crocheting a scarf –just pick one skein and get moving!

    Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Color = Buttercream. Because this is a one skein crochet project, it makes a really affordable and customizable DIY gift idea. Each time I hold a skien of Caron Cakes in a different color, I think, “Oh, these colors look just like so and so!” It’s so fun to think about which color way most embodies each of my closest friends.

    Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Excellent DIY gift idea. Color = Buttercream. Of course, you can make this triangle scarf pattern in any yarn you choose though!

    The actual construction of this scarf is quite simple. You just increase for a bunch of rows and then you decrease for a bunch of rows. I know some of you appreciate a chart, so I’ve drawn one below in case it helps you visualize the increases.

    Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to this post. Do NOT use my photos as your own sales photos. ­­Now let’s make something awesome!

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    Desert Winds Triangle Scarf – Free Caron Cakes Crochet Pattern

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    Sizes: One size: 70” x 14” at widest triangle points

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    • Caron Cakes – 1 skein “Buttercream” or approx. 315 yards worsted weight yarn
    • Tapestry needle
    • Stitch marker
    • Size H [5 mm] crochet hook (I really like this affordable set!)      

    Gauge:
    Not critical for this pattern.

    Abbreviations:
    ch – chain
    sp – space
    sl st – slip stich
    dc – double crochet
    tch – turning chain
    addl – additional
    dc2tog – double crochet two together (double crochet decrease)

    Pattern Notes:

    • This scarf is worked from one side to the other by first increasing on every other row and then eventually decreasing on every other row. The increases/decreases always take place on the same side. It’s helpful to put a stitch marker on that side somewhere so that you can easily recognize if it’s an increase/decrease row.
    • Take a look at the order of the colors in your Caron Cakes skein to decide if you want to pull your yarn from the center of the cake or the outside. The yarn color that is at the opposite end from where you begin may not get used. You can use this leftover yarn to make fringe or tassels if you desire.
    • Each row ends with two double crochets that aren’t separated by a chain. (Reference photo below for a visual.)

    Crochet chart: how to crochet a triangle scarf with Caron Cakes yarn (Buttercream colorway pictured)Foundation Row: ch 9.

    INCREASING – reference the photo above for additional help
    Round 1:
    1 dc into sixth ch from hook, 1 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 dc into next ch, 1 dc into last ch; turn.

    Row 2 (increase row): ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch), skip first 2 dc, 1dc into first ch-sp, *1 ch, sk 1 dc, 1 dc into next sp; repeat from * to end of row, work addl (1 ch, 2 dc) in tch; turn. (tch should have dc, 1 ch, 2 dc in total)

    Row 3: ch 4, 1 dc in first ch-sp, *1 ch, skip 1 dc, 1 dc into next sp; repeat from * to end of row, work 1 addl dc in tch; turn.

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    Repeat rows 2 and 3 until work has 32 ch-sp and measures about 33”. End with a row 3.

    DECREASING – reference photos below for additional help.
    Row 1 (decrease row): ch 4, 1 dc in first ch-sp, * 1 ch, skip 1 dc, 1 dc into next sp; repeat from * until 1 ch-sp and tch remain, ch 1, dc2tog over next ch-sp and tch; turn.

    Row 2: ch 4, 1 dc in first ch-sp, *1 ch, skip 1 dc, 1 dc into next sp; repeat from * to end of row, work 1 addl dc in tch; turn.

    Repeat rows 1 and 2 until 2 ch-sp remain (including tch-sp). End with a row 2.

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    Chart for Caron Cakes free crochet pattern: Desert Winds Triangle ScarfToss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Color = Buttercream. Fasten off and weave in ends.

    Throw your scarf around your neck, grab your canteen and head to the land of cacti and red rocks!

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    Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains...or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! Color = Buttercream.
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    Comments

    1. Erin says

      February 04, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      Jess,
      Can I send you a picture of my project?
      I have messed up and cannot tell where/how to fix it.
      Also, I am at the row where I have 32 sc, and I am supposed to start decreasing.
      I do not have 33″. Only about 26″.
      Should I use a bigger hook?
      Thanks for your help,

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        February 05, 2018 at 9:54 pm

        Sure, send me a pic if you’d like!

        Jess (at) makeanddocrew (dot) com

        Reply
    2. Lauren M says

      January 07, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      This is the first thing I’ve ever crocheted, and it turned out wonderfully. The photo was vital to my success – being a total newbie, I wouldn’t have understood the written instructions alone, so thank you for including it!

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        January 08, 2018 at 12:18 am

        I’m so glad to hear that, Lauren! I didn’t include that photo at first, but I’m really happy to hear that it helped you complete the pattern. 🙂

        Jess

        Reply
    3. Jacks says

      January 05, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      I will try this pattern pretty so tired of fall winter colors already thanks for the color ideas

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        January 06, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        You’re welcome, Jacks!

        Reply
    4. Tammye says

      December 14, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Absolutely love the pattern, is there a video for it? I’m not really good at reading patterns.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        December 15, 2017 at 4:15 pm

        Hey Tammye,

        I don’t have a video tutorial at this time, but I hope to in the next few months. 🙂

        Jess

        Reply
    5. Andie says

      November 02, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      OMG!!! I made this scarf last night for a stocking stuffer!!! Idk if she is going to get it now 😉 JK!!! Totally making myself one though!!! Super easy to follow instructions!!! Thank YOU!!!!

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        November 02, 2017 at 11:27 pm

        Haha, I love selfish crocheting. I’m so glad you found the pattern useful! 🙂

        Jess

        Reply
    6. Lori says

      October 30, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Hi

      Did you ever make a video for this scarf?
      I see it was planned several times but I don’t see a link for it.

      Thanks!

      Reply
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