This quick lacy crochet scarf pattern is within reach even if you’re new to crocheting lace. The simple lace stitch repeat is easy to memorize and works up fast in worsted weight yarn. And with just the right mix of squishy stitches and airyness, you can enjoy wearing this pretty, feminine crochet lace scarf year round.
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Easy Lace Crochet Scarf Pattern
Have you been waiting to attempt a delicately beautiful lacy crochet scarf?
Maybe you’ve intimidated, worried that it takes too much skill to crochet lace –especially for something as large as a scarf.
Today I’ll show you that anyone can learn how to crochet a lace scarf.
This pattern is easy enough that advanced-beginners can follow it. And it’s faster than traditional crochet lace because we’re using worsted weight yarn instead of thin thread. Three cheers for fast crochet projects!
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The Petal Web Lacy Crochet Stitch
Many people think it takes lots of experience to learn how to crochet lacy stitches. But actually, all you need to know to make the Floret Lace Shawl is the absolute basics.
This easy-peasy version of lace creates pretty “petals” with double crochet stitches. It’s a world apart from the traditional, tatted crochet lace patterns.
You’re going to love wearing this pretty new accessory. And the Floret Scarf makes an impressive (and quick) crochet gift, too!
Why you’ll love this lacy crochet scarf pattern!
How to Crochet a Lacy Crochet Scarf
This is a lace scarf pattern that even a beginner can tackle, but it’s still beautiful and feminine looking. If you like pretty, wearable crochet projects that work up fast, this is a perfect lace scarf pattern for you!
You’ll use double crochets to create the Petal stitch.
This lacy scarf can be styled in a variety of ways.
It’s plush and squishy enough to create volume when worn as a scarf…
…But it spreads out into an airy shawl if you’d prefer a more delicate look.
PRO TIP: Use the stitch multiple listed in the free pattern below if you’d like to modify the width of your scarf.
Pattern Overview Video
I talk you through the entire Floret Lace Scarf in this brief video. Learn more about the skills and yarn needed to learn how to crochet this easy lace scarf pattern.
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Customizing Your Scarf
This is my favorite part! I love making each crochet pattern my own.
There are many ways to customize this lace scarf. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Yarn + Substitutions
I used Lion Brand Heartland yarn for this lace scarf. It’s wonderfully soft, and so easy to work with. Heartland is a premium acrylic with a heathery effect in tons of pretty shades, and it’s really easy to care for.
It’s one of my go-tos for almost any crochet sweater pattern, and you’ll find a shade for any mood or person. You can check out Heartland in action in the Habitat Cardigan, Elevation Cardigan and the Stained Glass Cowl.
Substitutions
If Lion Brand Heartland is not available near you, you can check YarnSub.com for similar suggestions. You can also see what people are making with Heartland yarn on Ravelry. If you look at the Floret Lace Shawl project page, you may also discover additional yarn options other makers have used.
Hook Choice for Crochet Lace
With a worsted weight yarn like we’re using here, we’re going to make sure the gauge is fairly loose and open. That’s why we’re using a size L (9 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge is very personal though. It’s always okay to adjust your hook size to meet the pattern gauge listed below, especially if you’re using a different yarn to crochet your lace scarf than Lion Brand Heartland.
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All-in-One Kit
If you’d like to have you choice of ALL the beautiful shades of Heartland yarn, the all-in-one crochet kit is a perfect way to make your Floret Scarf. This bundle from Lion Brand includes all the Heartland yarn you’ll need, plus a bonus printable PDF of the pattern with a lace stitch diagram (delivered digitally).
More Unique Crochet Scarf Patterns
Whether you adore c2c crochet scarves, Tunisian crochet shawls or gorgeous lace scarves, we’ve got you covered. Many of these patterns make quick gifts to crochet and great gift ideas for Mother’s Day.
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Floret Lacy Scarf
Free Pattern
Explanation:
Wrap yourself in a garden of delicate flower petals with this surprisingly simple lace scarf pattern. While each petal stitch is built in a slightly unconventional way, the stitch repeat is extremely easy to remember.
You’ll find this shawl wraps beautifully around your shoulders, but also compresses well to be worn as a scarf.
Supplies + Materials
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• Lion Brand Heartland (Weight: 4/medium – 251 yds, 5 oz, 142 g)
- Wolf Trap (136-102AK) – 5 full skeins [(approx. 710 g)]
• Size L (9 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Steamer or iron with steam function (alternative: use a spray bottle)
• Blocking board• T-pins for blocking
Permissions + Copyright:
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 this post. Do NOT use our photos as your own sales photos.
Measurements
20” x 66”
Gauge
4 petal stitches x 6 rows = 4” as worked in main petal stitch pattern
Abbreviations + Glossary
(US Terms)
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
dc3tog – double crochet 3 together
rep – repeat
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
tch – turning chain
Special Stitches
Special Stitch: Petal stitch: (Ch 3, dc2tog) in top of st just made.
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Overall Pattern Notes
• The “petals” are perpendicular to the stitch just made. When working a Petal, after ch 3: Insert hook under top 2 loops of the dc2tog or dc3tog, in the “eye” of the stitch. Even though you are approaching from a different angle, you will still insert hook in the top of the stitch.
• The “petals” are perpendicular to the stitch just made. When working a Petal, after ch 3: Insert hook under top 2 loops of the dc2tog or dc3tog, in the “eye” of the stitch. Even though you are approaching from a different angle, you will still insert hook in the top of the stitch.
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• See stitch chart at end of premium printable PDF for visual explanation of main stitch repeat.
• Chain 3 counts as 1 double crochet throughout.
• The stitch repeat of this pattern is 4 + 3. To modify the size of the shawl, adjust the number of chains in Foundation Row in multiples of 4. Then add 3 additional chains to that number. (Note that modifying the width or length will change the amount of yarn needed.)
Lacy Petal Stitch Video Tutorial
Watch this video tutorial by Sarah Lar Rieu to learn how to crochet the petal stitch in this scarf.
!! Gauge Check !!
To check your gauge:
Meeting the pattern gauge is not critical when making this lacey scarf. However meeting the gauge will help ensure the scarf is the size you expect and uses the amount of yarn listed in the pattern.
Foundation Row: Ch 23.
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- If there are too many stitches in 4” horizontally, increase your hook size and re-swatch.
- If there aren’t enough stitches in 4” horizontally, decrease your hook size and re-swatch.
- If swatch is measuring too small vertically, make a deliberate effort to pull loops up a bit higher before completing each single crochet.
- If swatch is measuring too large vertically, make an effort to work the loops of each single crochet a little tighter.
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Main Scarf Pattern
Notes:
- The shawl is reversible so there is no distinction between right and wrong sides.
Foundation Row: Ch 83.
Row 1 : Dc in the fourth ch from hook (3 ch and dc count as dc2tog), *Petal in st just made, sk next ch, ** dc3tog over next 3 ch, rep from * across ending last rep at **, dc2tog over last 2 ch; turn. (80 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first st, *ch 1, 3 dc in eye of Petal, rep from* across to last dc2tog, ch 1, 2 dc in last dc2tog; turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in next dc (ch 2 and dc counts as dc2tog), *Petal in st just made **, dc3tog over next 3 sts, rep from * across ending last rep at **, dc2tog over the last 2 sts; turn. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 forty eight more times for a total of 99 rows. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in remaining yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
Lightly steam block scarf using a steamer, iron with a steam setting or spray bottle. Take care not to touch the hot surface to the yarn. Allow to dry and set overnight.
Wrap yourself in blanket of petals and head out to show off your handmade flower garden.
Common Questions About Lace Crochet Patterns
A lacy crochet stitch creates a lightweight, open fabric. Some open, lacy crochet stitches I like are the triangles and cones lace stitch, the snowflake stitch, the lacy shell stitch, the angel stitch, and of course the trusty V stitch.
To make something look lacy, you choose double crochet stitches (dc) or longer stitches like triple crochet (tc). You also use chains and other ways to add space to the pattern. In the Floret Lace Scarf pattern, we create flower “petals” with simple double crochet stitches.
To crochet an easy lacy scarf, first choose an open, airy crochet stitch. Pair it with a worsted weight yarn so that the scarf is easy enough to crochet quickly. Use your desired stitch to create a rectangle that fits the dimensions of your desired scarf size.
Alternatively, just follow the Floret easy lacy scarf pattern above and you’ll have all the details iron of for you.
Crochet lace is not difficult if you choose an easy lace stitch or pattern. The Floret Lace Scarf, for example, is made entirely with double crochet. If you can do a double crochet stitch, you can do this petal web stitch, too.
More Crochet Stitches for Scarves
The Floret Lacy Scarf is a simple rectangle made from a cool open crochet stitch. Pretty easy concept, right? If you’d you like to design your own crochet scarf pattern, here are a few unique crochet stitches that I think could work really well.
- Many of these Tunisian crochet stitches are quite easy and would make for a cozy scarf
- Choose any of these multi-color stitches and you’ll be well on your way to a gorgeous scarf.
- The herringbone double crochet stitch is a simple variation of double crochet. See how it looks in the Bixby Cowl Pattern.
- A corner to corner crochet scarf is really fun if you’d like to create a graphic pattern within your shawl.
- If triangle scarves are your favorite, this tutorial will teach you how to increase in Tunisian crochet to create any sized triangle scarf.
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The How to Crochet a Lace Scarf – A Summary
Materials
Yarn
- Color: Lion Brand Heartland Weight: 4/medium – 251 yds, 5 oz, 142 g
- Wolf Trap 136-102AK – 5 full skeins [(approx. 710 g)]
Additional Supplies
- Size L 9 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Steamer or iron with steam function alternative: use a spray bottle
- Blocking board
- T-pins for blocking
Abbreviations + Glossary (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
- dc3tog – double crochet 3 together
- rep – repeat
- sk – skip
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
- tch – turning chain
Abbreviations and Glossary (US Terms):
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Permissions + Copyright
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 page. Do NOT use my photos as your own sales photos.
Overall Pattern Notes
Instructions
Lace Crochet Scarf – Pattern Overview
- 1. Before starting, check your gauge to ensure the scarf is the size you expect.
- 2. Double crochet in the fourth chain from hook on Row 1. Then the third chain on Row 2, and second chain on Row 3. Repeat Row 2 and 3 three more times for a total of 9 Rows.
- 3. Start by crocheting the main shawl pattern from Row 1.
- 4. Repeat Row 2, and 3 forty eight times for a total of 99 Rows and fasten off.
Finishing
- 5. For finishing, weave remaining yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
- 6. Steam block scarf using a steamer and allow to dry and set overnight.
- 7. Finally, you can wrap yourself with this scarf and show off your handmade garden!
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