Wrap yourself in delicate softness with this surprisingly simple lace crochet triangle scarf pattern. A combination of basic puff stitches and double crochets make for a romantic stitch pattern that is quite easy to memorize after a few rows. Get the free pattern below or purchase the ad-free, printable PDF here.
This free lace crochet triangle scarf pattern is part of an ongoing collaboration with my friends at Lion Brand Yarn. This post may contain affiliate links.
That combo of delicate, but warm, but fancy, but not fussy. Man, it’s a tough balance to strike in a crochet shawl, isn’t it? Today, I hope to to provide an answer to all your crochet scarf contradictions with the At First Blush triangle scarf.
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This free lace crochet triangle scarf pattern is the third pattern in the series I’ve been releasing in partnership with Michael’s and Lion Brand Yarn in celebration of the release of some new yarns and colors. (You can find the first two patterns here: The Presto 4.5 Hour Afghan, The Manchester Oversized Cowl.)
For this third free crochet pattern, I had a chance to try out the bonus bundle size of Lion Brand’s soft and luxurious Touch of Alpaca yarn. This is the same yarn I used in the free Greyscale Poncho pattern and I just love it’s easy-wearing-plus-a-bit-of-animal-fiber vibe.
You can now get your own crochet-lovin’ hands on the Touch of Alpaca Bonus Bundle skeins at select Michael’s stores, Michaels.com and LionBrand.com.
I’m so excited about this because these Bonus Bundles are a whole heap of yarn (415 yards!) at a great price and Michael’s has been running some additional sales on this yarn lately that make it a fantastic deal. Check them out at Michaels.com here!
I’m pretty sure that if I saw this lace crochet scarf floating around the internet my first thought would be, “Eh–that looks a little too complicated to suit my mindless Netflix and crochet appetite.” BUT, that assumption would be wrong!
For this beautiful Touch of Alpaca yarn, I wanted to create a project that was easy enough to work on between interruptions because, let’s face it, with a two and a five-year-old may days are basically just a series of interruptions strung together.
This is a project that looks like it might require some sort of magic crochet mastery, but really, it’s a perfect project to tuck in your bag and work on whenever you get a free crochet minute.
And this pattern is super easy to modify the size! Because the lace and puff stitch repeat is the same each row, you can just continue crocheting the pattern until you have a triangle scarf or lace shawl that you like the size of.
The sample size works pretty well to transition between wearing as a scarf and a shawl, but I also think making a smaller, kerchief-style scarf or a larger wrap would work beautifully.
Learn By Video Tutorial
Since I know many of you are visual learners, I created a video tutorial for this lace crochet triangle shawl that walks you through the instructions step-by-step.
I’ve also included a stitch chart as a bonus in the ad-free, printable PDF for anyone, who like me, understands a pattern much more quickly when it’s laid out in a visual diagram.
Lion Brand has also created a kit from this pattern (always an honor!) that includes all the yarn you need for the project, plus a printed copy of the pattern. You can pick up your own kit here.
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 pattern. Do NOT use my photos as your own sales photos. Now go make something awesome!
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At First Blush Lace Crochet Triangle Scarf
Free Pattern
Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF with stitch chart here.
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Explanation:
Wrap yourself in delicate winter lace with this surprisingly simple triangle scarf pattern. A combination of basic puff stitches and double crochets make for a romantic stitch pattern that is quite easy to memorize after a few rows. Whip up some smaller scarves for easy gifts or work additional rows to make a longer shawl. The Touch of Alpaca yarn makes for a lightweight, flowing piece that still maintains lots of coziness.
Supplies:
Purchase a kit with all the yarn you need plus a copy of the pattern here!
• Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Bonus Bundle (Weight: 4/Medium – 415 yds, 7 oz)
– Color: Blush (#124-104) – 2 full skeins
• Tapestry needle
• Size I crochet hook (5.5 mm)
• Tassel maker or 6” cardboard paper towel tube
• Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch – chain
sp – space
ch1sp – the space created by 1 chain
dc – double crochet
tch – turning chain
st(s) – stitch(s)
sk – skip
puff stitch – see instructions below
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
MC – main color
Measurements:
89” x 28” (excluding tassels)
Gauge:
2 puffs + 2 “V”s = 4”
6 rows = 4”
Overall Pattern Notes:
• The sizing of this scarf is very flexible. Just continue working the pattern until the triangle is the size you’d like.
• Ch 4 at beginning of each row counts as 1 dc and 1 ch1sp.
• Work first 4 ch of each row and the last 2 dc of each row quite loosely to be certain the edges of the triangle lay flat.
• To double check your work, keep in mind that triangle should increase by 1 puff stitch and one set of [dc, ch 1, dc] “V’s” each row. (See stitch chart in ad-free, printable for reference if you’d like.)
The Triangle Scarf
Puff Stitch: [yo, insert hook in st and draw a long loop up through] 4 times in same stitch, yo and draw a loop through all 9 loops on hook. Each puff stitch is always followed by a ch 1 to close the puff.
Foundation Row: Ch 8.
Row 1: Sk first 5 ch, work [dc, ch 1, dc] all in the sixth ch from the hook, ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch 4 loosely, [dc, ch 1, dc] all in first ch1sp, puff stitch in next ch1sp (between 2 dc), ch 1 (this ch closes the puff stitch), [dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc] all in tch sp; turn. (1 puff stitch, 2 “V”s)
Row 3: Ch 4 loosely, [dc, ch 1, dc] all in first ch1sp, 1 puff stitch in next ch1sp, ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] all in top of next puff stitch (under ch that closes the puff stitch), 1 puff stitch in next ch1sp, ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc] all in tch sp; turn. (2 puff stitches, 3 “V”s)
Row 4: Ch 4 loosely, [dc, ch 1, dc] all in first ch1sp, 1 puff stitch in next ch1sp, ch 1, *[dc, ch 1, dc] all in top of next puff stitch (under ch that closes the puff stitch), 1 puff stitch in next ch1sp, ch 1; rep from * until tch remains, [dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc] all in tch sp; turn. (3 puff stitches, 4 “V”s)
Repeat Row 4 until scarf reaches 44 total rows or desired size. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Adding Tassels
See photo above for a visual tutorial. Using MC yarn and a cardboard tube cut to 6” (or a tassel maker), wrap yarn approximately 50 times around the tube lengthwise. Insert 10” strand of yarn underneath wrapped yarn on one end of the tube. Tie a few secure knots, but do not trim these pieces. Use scissors to cut the wrapped yarn at the other end of the tube.
Fold the resulting strands of yarn in half and wrap a 10” piece of yarn around the top of the strands to create a small sphere of yarn. Insert hook through bottom of tassel to grab these tails and hide them in the tassel.
Use the tails from the first 10” piece of yarn to tie the tassel onto the corner of the scarf and weave in ends. Repeat twice more on second and third corner. (See the 9:20 point in this video tutorial for a quick visual lesson.)
Envelope yourself in puffy alpaca lace and hit the ballet, a secret garden or the grocery store in style.
That was so fun! Now what?
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More Free Scarves + Shawls Crochet Patterns
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- Crochet Shawl With Pockets Pattern
- Tunisian Crochet Shawl Pattern
- Asymmetrical Tunisian Crochet Scarf Pattern
- Brick Stitch Tunisian Crochet Cowl Pattern
Now that you’ve finished your lace crochet triangle scarf, here are a few more free patterns from Make & Do Crew you might enjoy:
1. The Manchester Cowl – free chunky crochet cowl pattern
2. The Newsprint Shawl – free modern granny stitch triangle scarf pattern
3. The Revival Scarf – free crochet triangle scarf pattern and video tutorial
4. The Desert Winds Triangle Scarf – free filet crochet scarf pattern
Dawn says
Dawn. Hi Jess sounds like your having a great new year.Thankyou for all your wonderful project s just love them and easy for me to follow. Thanks again and God bless.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thank you so much, Dawn! Nice to hear from you. 🙂
Jess
Marlene says
Disappointed that the explanation of the puff stitch not provided and that it would seem that I need to make a purchase to know how.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Marlene,
The puff stitch is explained in the “Abbreviations” section. I’ll also have a free video tutorial coming out for this pattern by the end of the month.
Jess
Judy says
Wow! Hard to believe that’s a worsted weight yarn as the shawl looks so delicate and flowing. I never would have chosen that color on my own, but I just love it in your shawl. Thank you for the pattern with its appealing mix of stitches that make it look both classy and challenging.
Anne says
love the pattern is it possible to do it as a rectangle? Thanks
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Anne,
Yes, you could work a rectangle by removing the decreases from the edges. You’d have to do a bit of experimenting, but it would def work. If you’re a visual person, looking at the stitch chart in the PDF might help you visualize how a rectangle would work.:)
Jess
Jane says
That looks so incredibly beautiful and soft.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
It really is! This yarn is awesome! 🙂
Jess
Pattymac says
A trip to see the Lion Brand Studios in New York is a dream of mine!! They have so many beautiful lines that we don’t get here. Plus working with them as a designer. What a dream come true! Congratulations! That’s an amazing accomplishment!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thank you so much. It really is a dream come true. I used to go to their studio when I would visit NYC long before I started Make & Do Crew. I feel incredibly lucky to now be involved in this way. 🙂
Happy crocheting!
Jess
charlie says
Hi! Just wondering if you know about how many yards you ended up using. I have a beautiful yarn I’d love to use, and have about 700 yards, but wondering if that will be enough. I can also make the tassels out of something different, which actually might look really nice with the yarn I have. Anyway, just hoping for a close guesstimate…?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Charlie,
This pattern is super easy to adjust the size of. If you get to the end of your skeins, just stop crocheting. 🙂 Haha, it’s basically that simple. Your scarf might be a couple inches shorter than mine, but it’ll be quite close. (I think I used almost 800 yards, including the tassels.)
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Linda says
This looks so nice perhaps my level!!
Donna Burton says
Hello Jess
This triangle scarf is beautiful. I’ve started it a few times now but I’m really not sure in doing it correctly. I’m looking forward to your video tutorial I do so much better with visual learning. I thank you for your time in sharing this with the public.
Anne says
Looks a lovely stitch, is it possible to do this in a rectangle shape?
Beatrice says
Hello,
I cannot find a link to your diagram version (the provided link opens the LionBrand page where the diagram + the yarn is to sell). Can you please provide it?
Thanks,
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Beatrice,
You can purchase just the pattern with the bonus diagram for $2.75 here. I think that’s what you’re looking for? Please lmk if not!
Jess
Beatrice says
Hi Jess,
Yes, that is what I am looking for – as I already bought the yarn at Michael’s – but I cannot find it (and i really look forward to beginning!). Can you provide me with a link to the pattern + diagram at $2.75? (It is sold with 2 balls of yarn only on the LionBrand Website).
Thanks,
Tracy King says
Very pretty Jess! Love it so much.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thanks a lot, Tracy! I really enjoyed wearing it while I was in NYC this week. 🙂
Jess