Free Crochet Shell Scarf Pattern

A free crochet shell scarf pattern with the crochet shell stitch and rows of double crochet – easy enough for a beginner but still has an interesting pattern!

FreeCrochet Shell Scarf Pattern using the Crochet Shell Stitch and Double Crochet

So Warm and Soft!

This crochet shell scarf pattern has been my favorite scarf to wear this winter – it's wide, warm and so so soft! And the colors are just beautiful. It was also fun to make because the pattern uses easy double crochet stitches, but is not boring. It has three shells and two sets of double crochets for each row. Plus, it's long enough that it can be worn many different ways, or you could even sew the ends together and make it a cowl.

Free Easy Crochet Shell Pattern Chart

And, may I present to you, my very first chart on the blog! I created it myself, so it's not perfect, but I think it'll do the trick to help you understand the pattern.

Free Crochet Shell Scarf Pattern Crochet Chart

Free Easy Crochet Shell Scarf Pattern

Written and Designed by Sara of My Merry Messy Life

Materials

Abbreviations

  • CH = chain
  • DC = double crochet
  • SH ST = shell stitch (6 double crochets in the same space)
  • SP = space
  • SK = skip

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Row 1

  • CH 22
  • In the 4th CH from the hook, work 1 DC
  • Work a DC in the next CH
  • SK 1 CH
  • Work a SH ST (6 DC in the same CH)
  • SK 1 CH
  • Work 1 DC in each of the next 3 CH's
  • SK 1 CH
  • Work another SH ST (6 DC in the same CH) in the next CH
  • SK 1 CH
  • Work 1 DC in each of the next 3 CH's
  • SK 1 CH
  • Work a SH ST (6 DC in the same CH)
  • Work 1 DC in each of the last two CH's

Row 2

  • CH 3
  • Work 1 DC in the next SP (in between the 2nd DC and the SH ST of the previous row)
  • Work a SH ST (6 DC in the same CH) in the middle of the previous SH ST (see pics below for clarification)
  • Work 1 DC on the top of each of the next 3 previous DC's
  • Work a SH ST (6 DC in the same CH) in the middle of the previous SH ST
  • Work 1 DC on the top of each of the next 3 previous DC's
  • Work a SH ST (6 DC in the same CH) in the middle of the previous SH ST
  • Work 1 DC on the top of each of the previous DC's

Repeat Row 2 for the remainder of the scarf! I usually make mine about 5 feet long, which is long enough for me to tie and wear many different ways.

Here are some closeup photos to help you as you work the scarf:

Each row starts with a chain (CH) 3. The first double crochet (DC) is worked in next space (not the same space as the CH 3). Each shell is worked in the middle of the previous shell, so in between the 2 sets of 3 DC's.

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More Tips

The double crochet's (DC's) are worked on just the top piece of yarn of the previous double crochet so that they stay perfectly lined up. Then, I have a picture showing what the end of each row should look like, and a cross-section of the 3 DC's, a shell stitch, and 3 DC's.

Crochet Shells and Rails Scarf Pattern - Steps and How-To

Merry Crocheting!

See all of my other free scarf crochet patterns here!

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