How to Make the Lorelai Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet scarves are one of the best beginner crochet projects and this Lorelai Scarf crochet pattern fits the bill perfectly!
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It features simple stitch pattern repeats and easy color changes, making it the perfect practice project.
Plus, this scarf is finished off with fringe, which is a nice tool to add to your crafty arsenal.
The Lorelai Scarf was originally designed as part of the Crochet Charity Drive.
So, what is it?
18 designers bringing 18 brand new patterns, so you can make them and donate them to give someone a little handmade love and comfort! There is no designated donation place, you donate to the place(s) of your choosing.
In the Fall of 2015, I started a Crochet Mitten Drive where 15 designers came together to make 15 brand new patterns, so that we could donate mittens to those in need. It went very well and this made me want to do more!
I’m so excited to present the first scarf pattern in this Crochet Charity Drive event! At the end of this post you will find a list of the other bloggers and when you can get their pattern.
If you’re finding this pattern outside of the event, but would like to join in on the fun, click HERE!
The Lorelai Scarf was inspired by the Gilmore Girls whacky sense of style and love of scarves.
This is the perfect beginner scarf crochet pattern; it can easily be made in as little as one color!
Here’s how to make your own Lorelai Scarf:
Materials
DK Weight (#3) [50yds each color]
*Black (A)
*Coral (B)
*Orange (C)
*Yellow (D)
*Green (E)
*Purple (F)
J/10/6.00mm Hook
Yarn Needle
Sizes
One Size Fits All
Finished Size
Finished length is approx. 70”
Gauge
Not important for this project
Stitch Guide
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
Written in U.S. Terms
Skill Level
Beginner
Notes
- Beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch
- This scarf can be made using any yarn weight. This will change the width and length of the scarf.
- Scarf shown was made using Red Heart Anne Geddes in Coral, Tangerine, Bumble, Grass, Jam, and Nighty-night. This yarn has been discontinued, please see the list of yarn substitutions below.
YARN SUBSTITUTION SUGGESTIONS
Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud DK
Instructions
With B,
Row 1: Ch 14, (sc,dc) in 2nd ch from hook, sk next ch *(sc,dc), sk 1* across, sc in last ch, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, (sc,dc) in 1st st, sk next, *(sc,dc), sk 1* across, sc in last st, turn
Rows 3-18: Repeat row 2
With A,
Rows 19-20: Repeat row 2
With C,
Rows 21-38: Repeat row 2
With A,
Rows 39-40: Repeat row 2
With D,
Rows 41-58: Repeat row 2
With A,
Rows 59-60: Repeat row 2
With E,
Rows 61-78: Repeat row 2
With A,
Rows 79-80: Repeat 2
With F,
Rows 81-98: Repeat 2
With A,
Rows 99-100: Repeat 2
With B,
Rows 101-102: Repeat 2
With C,
Rows 103-104: Repeat 2
With D,
Rows 105-106: Repeat 2
With E,
Rows 107-108: Repeat 2
With F,
Rows 109-110: Repeat 2
With B,
Rows 111-112: Repeat 2
With C,
Rows 113-114: Repeat 2
With D,
Rows 115-116: Repeat 2
With E,
Rows 117-118: Repeat 2
With F,
Rows 119-120: Repeat 2
With B,
Rows 121-122: Repeat 2
With A,
Rows 123-140: Repeat 2
With C,
Rows 141-142: Repeat 2
With A,
Rows 143-160: Repeat 2
With D,
Rows 161-162: Repeat 2
With A,
Rows 163-180: Repeat 2
With E,
Rows 181-182: Repeat 2
With A,
Rows 183-200: Repeat 2
With F,
Rows 201-202: Repeat 2
With A,
Rows 203-220: Repeat 2. Fasten at the end of row 220.
Finishing
- Cut 6 – 14″ strands of each color.
- Separate into 6 groups with 1 of each color.
- Fold each group in half and thread the looped end through the indicated stitch, thread the tails through the looped end, and pull tight. This creates a tassel- like fringe.
- Place one fringe in each corner stitch and one in the center stitch on each end of scarf. (As Shown in Photo Below)
- Hide all strings.
And that’s how you make the Lorelai Scarf!
I really hope you enjoy this pattern and this scarf drive! Don’t forget to add it to you favorites on Ravelry so you can always find it!
Here is a list of all the other designers involved in this great cause and when you can get their pattern (when the pattern is ready I will activate the link here):
8/26: This Post (Blackstone Designs)
9/16: Heart Throb Scarf – Crafting Friends Designs
9/23: Colosseum Cowl – Blackstone Designs
Spring Scarfie – Blackstone Designs
9/30: Climbing Ivy Super Scarf – Ambassador Crochet
10/7: Mountaintop Super Scarf – Fiber Flux
10/14: Amethyst Scarf – Gleeful Things
10/28: Laura Gingham Scarf – Divine Debris
11/4: Persephone Scarf – Kaleidoscope Art&Gifts
11/11: Waddicor Scarf – KT and the Squid
11/18: Dancing Aspen Scarf – Sweet Potato Crochet Creations
11/25: Poplar Ridge Cowlette – Blackstone Designs
12/2: Stripes and Solids Crochet Scarf – Whistle & Ivy
Keep up to date with my designs by joining the Blackstone Designs Crochet Community! Hope to see you there!
Happy Crocheting!
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Thanks so much for this post. I am always looking for scarf designs. A group of friends makes scarves every year to donate to various organizations. This year we are donating to a Women and Children shelter and to our town’s Tiny House Veterans Village. Every year we also put scarves into plastic 1 or 2 gallon zip lock bags and hang them on trees around our downtown area with a card that reads “I am not lost. I was waiting for you. Someone wants you to know that they care.”
Hi Barb!
I’m so glad to hear you like this pattern! I love that you’re making and donating scarves to those in need! <3
-Sonya