A free crochet pattern for a scarf with shells and rows of double crochet – easy enough for a beginner but still has an interesting pattern!
This has been my favorite scarf 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 crochets, 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.
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. To print it, click one of the three buttons at the bottom of this post and it will print just the pattern and nothing else!
Crochet Shells and Rails Scarf
Written and Designed by Sara of My Merry Messy Life - © 2013
Materials
- Hook: I
- Yarn: 2 skeins Deborah Norville – Soft Worsted Prints, Lilac Ridge
- Scissors & tapestry needle to cut and sew in tails
Abbreviations
- CH = chain
- DC = double crochet
- SH ST = shell stitch (6 double crochets in the same space)
- SP = space
- SK = skip
Pattern
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 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.
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.
Merry Crocheting!
Very pretty
Bravo!!!!! I thought the modified granny square scarf/cowl was good.. Can’t wait to try this one!
Thank you, Lizabeth! I’m still working on that ear warmer. I haven’t posted it because I’m not happy with the pattern.
I’m looking forward to making this scarf. Do you think this would be a good pattern for a man scarf?
Hmmm, that’s a good question, Sandra! I’m not really sure because the shells may make it look somewhat feminine. Perhaps if you worked it in one color, like a tweed yarn, or did stripes it would help it to look masculine.
I thought the same thing the shells make feminine. Oh Well! I’ll think of something.
Hi Sara I found a shell pattern that is for a man scarf. It has one shell and a double crochets on each row. The edging finishes it with a thick looking scarf. Manly Fashion!
Checkout your Facebook page because I posted a picture of them
Lovely project! I love the happy colors you used for this!
Thank your for sharing, I am pinning
Wish you a nice week,
Hanni
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It is gorgeous! I too, love, love the colors of the yarn – makes it irresistible
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In the instructions, you start a new paragraph after Row 2 instructions where you state “repeat Row 3 until finished. I’m new to crocheting so can you explain the comment repeat Row 3 until finished.
Thanks!
This is just gorgeous! I am heading to the yarn store tomorrow, so will pick up some of this yarn and give it a try. Thanks for sharing your pattern
Thank you, Sandy! I’m crazy about that yarn!
Hi Sara – I love this scarf pattern. I’ve been looking for a pattern to make myself a new scarf and this is the one!
I love the way you print your instructions. I am a newbie at crocheting and I have been re-typing all of the instructions the way you have yours here. Love the pictures you posted. (I always like to have a visual so this really helps beginners,like me.) Thanks for sharing your pattern. Have a great day.
Eva in Oklahoma
Glad you like it! Thanks for letting me know
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