The Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf celebrates the season of beautiful red and orange leaves, ripe pumpkins, apple cider, and cool breezes. The color is all autumn, and the stitches are like a gorgeous row of perfect sunsets.
At 60 inches long, this infinity scarf provides lots of styling options. Wear it long and drapey like a scarf, wrapped double around the neck as a cowl for warmth, or pull a loop up over your head for that sudden chill. Make one for yourself now, and then make more for gifts this winter!
Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf
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- US – J, 6 mm hook
- 355 yards worsted weight yarn (Bernat Handicrafter Vintage Quilt shown)
- Gauge: 1 motif (18 sts x 4 rows) = 6″ wide x 2.75″ high
- Finished size: 60″ long x 8.5″ wide
- To increase or decrease length of scarf: add or subtract any multiple of 18 sts.
- RS: Odd numbered rows; WS: Even numbered rows
Special Stitches: Click here for a Video Tutorial!
HCL – Half Cluster = [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop loosely] twice (5 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 4 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.
FCL – Full Cluster = [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop loosely] twice (5 loops on hook). In next st indicated [yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loosely] twice (9 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 8 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.
Instructions:
Ch 180 loosely. Being careful not to twist, join with sl st in first ch.
Row 1: Ch 1 and sc in the 1st st. [Skip 2 ch, dc 5 in next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch] 30 times, finishing last repeat with sl st in the first sc.Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc 2 in the 1st st. *Skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc and 1 sc, work HCL in next dc. [Ch 2 , FCL in same st as previous CL and next st] 4 times. Ch 2, HCL in same st as second leg of last FCL. Ch 1, skip 1 sc and 2 dc, sc in next dc. Skip 2 dc, dc 5 in next st. Repeat from * 9 times, finishing last repeat with dc 2 in 1st of the round. Join with a sl st in the top of the ch 3. Turn. (10 total repeats)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st. *Skip 3 sts and 1 ch, HCL into top of HCL from previous row. [Ch 2, FCL into same st and next CL, skipping the 2 ch between them] 5 times. Ch 2, HCL in same st as second leg of last FCL. Skip 1 ch and 3 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * 9 times, finishing last repeat with a sl st in 1st sc of row. Turn. (10 total repeats)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st. Sc 1 in each st and sc 2 in each ch sp around. Join with sl st in 1st sc of row. Turn. (200 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st. *Skip 3 sc, dc 5 in next sc. [Skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip 2 sc, dc 5 in next sc] twice. Skip 3 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * 9 times, ending last repeat with a sl st in the 1st sc of the row. Turn. (10 total repeats)
Row 6 – 9: Repeat Rows 2 – 5.
Row 10 – 12: Repeat Rows 2 – 4. Break yarn and weave in ends, using seamless join to finish Row 12.
Edging (RS): Working into the opposite side of the starting ch, join with a sl st to one of the sts and ch 1. Sc 1 in each st and sc 2 in each ch sp around. Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off. (180 sc) Weave in ends.
If you’re unfamiliar with cluster stitches, there are a couple of new stitches here for you, and just reading them can make them sound complicated. Look at the pictures and sit down with the yarn and hook, and I think you’ll find that they are very doable. Just pull up your loops to the height of the new st and keep practicing – you’ll have it in no time!
And that’s all there is to the Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf! This crochet pattern should work with any worsted weight or sport weight yarn – in fact, I started it with Caron Simply Soft and loved the results, but couldn’t get any more of it in the right color, so had to start over with the cotton. And as it turns out I love that just as much! I can’t wait to see what all of you make using this pattern! (And if you call it a cowl or a scarf… talk about controversy!)
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This is gorgeous!
Looks lovely – I just printed it out. By the way, I love how you make the patterns printer-friendly and can delete sections.
beautiful scarf, thanks for the pattern
Thank you all!
Hi, This looks beautiful! Just printed it and am going to make one for my daughter to go with her new red winter coat. I’ll try to send you a pic when done. Thanks
Thank you Monique! I hope you both enjoy it!
Hi,
This is a beautiful pattern…I have worked it 3 times and i always come out with the wrong amount on row 5….added 18…am I missing something….hope you can help…
Hi Jettie, and thank you! I think Row 5 is a little tricky, because sometimes you skip 3 sts, and other times you skip 2 sts. Maybe that’s what is tripping you up?
That is so beautiful and feminine looking. Thanks!
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I love this pattern but still consider myself a beginner so I find it a little intimidating plus I am more of a visual learner. I am going to give it a try but may end up just buying one from you!
Thanks Christi – and that could definitely be arranged if it’s how you want to go!
Hi! I normally just do small projects, like amigurumi, and this one has me a bit confused. The stitches I understand, but when it says to “turn,” I have no idea what to do. Do I turn it upside down so that I am working on the bottom, because I don’t understand how to turn a piece that is joined. Or… I’m having a “DUH” moment, which is completely possible.
Hi Shawn! Just turn it over to work back in the direction you came, as if it were worked flat. Or you could call it turning it wrong side out to work from the “inside” of the scarf. Does that make sense?
I may be thick but I am confused by HCL and FCL, I haven’t heard these terms before. Could you tell me what stitches they are please?
Maybe I should read the top of the pattern fully ;-p I was so excited to start that I skipped it!
Ah, glad you found it!
(I was trying to figure out how to say “look up” without sounding rude on the internet lol!) I know how it goes though, I do that to myself all the time.
What a beautiful piece. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. I do have one quick question though, am I permitted to sell my finished project? Thanks!
Hi Sara, thanks so much for saying so! You can sell items made from any of my free patterns, but I do ask that you include a link back to moogly on the tag or listing, giving credit for the pattern itself. Thanks so much, and good luck!
You’re very welcome! I’m so happy to stumble upon your blog and can’t wait to get started on some of your free patterns. Thanks again!
How much is this scarf please?
Hi Sarah! The pattern is free, but I’ll shoot you an email regarding commissions of finished products!
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What a wonderful pattern. I just finished this in a lovely charcoal grey and it turned out beautifully. This was so much fun to make! Thank you for (yet another) wonderful pattern. xx
Hi! I’m making this right now and it’s coming out great so far. I’m using black yarn though. Thank you for making the pattern so easy to understand!
You’re very welcome Grace!
Hi!! I love the pattern! I’m getting caught up on row 2. The DC in the first st, is that the first SC from the beginning? If you could word picture it or video that would be great! My first section of CL is getting all off. Thanks so much!!
Hi Lorraine! Because of the turn, the first stitch of Row 2 is actually worked in the last stitch of Row 1. Slip stitches at the end of each row create the “infinity” or circle of the scarf, but it’s actually turned each time and worked as if in rows. I hope that’s a little clearer! Let me know if it’s not!
COULD YOU PLEASE UPLOAD A DRAWING OF HOW TO FOLLOW THE PATTENR I LOVE THE WHOLE PATTERN IVE ATTEMPTED TO FOLLOW IT ABOUT 5 TIME AND I CAN SEEM TO UNDERSTANT IT THX I LOVE YOU WORK <3
Hi Dulce! Take a look at the chart on the Winter Sunrise Scarf – that might give you an idea! http://www.mooglyblog.com/winter-sunrise-scarf/
I am so in love with this scarf and want it to be the very first crochet item I make for myself. lol I am having troubles already on the 2nd row though. When you say skip 2 dc and 1 sc and crochet in the next dc or skip 1 sc and 2 dc and crochet in the next dc…does that just mean to skip 3 stitches? Because my stitches aren’t always ending up in the right place to skip 2 dc or 1 sc and 2 dc. Does that make any sense? I’ve taken it apart once already thinking my count must have been off but I’m still not getting them matched up. Please help? Maybe a picture of what that row is actually supposed to look like? I’m a visual learner. Thank you
Hi Jennifer! Ambitious first project!
I’d suggest you check out the Winter Sunrise Scarf at http://www.mooglyblog.com/winter-sunrise-scarf/
It’s the same stitch pattern, just not joined in the round, and there’s a chart/drawing there that should help you out! There’s also a video tutorial for the cluster stitches.
And yes, that means to just skip 3 sts!
Let me know if you have any other questions!
I love the pattern. It is a challenge, but I felt up to it until I got to row 3. The end of the repeat “skip1ch and 3 sts, sc in next st.” I feel like something is missing to line up the next 5 FCL . Is there an update I am missing? Thanks!
I’m sorry you’re having trouble Lynne! No updates I’m afraid. Maybe taking a look the chart for this pattern will help? It uses the same motif, but only one wide: http://www.mooglyblog.com/winter-sunrise-scarf/
3rd time I’ve tried out this pattern (it’s lovely, but I get frustrated) & once again Row 4 only has 116 instead of 200. I’ve even been through the pattern backwards and can’t find where I’m messing up… any insight or advice is much appreciated.
That is a mystery Holly! There are 10 repeats of the pattern, so whatever it is, you’re not missing it every time, just some of the time. Hmm. My best guess, without seeing it, is that once in a while you forget to put 2 sc in each ch space, only doing 1? It seems so random, though, 4 out of 10 repeats, in 200 sts… I wish I could be more help!
Thanks for replying! Turns out in Row 3 I wasn’t chaining 2 between each FCL, but just between the HCL & FCL’s. Here’s a pic of my finished product (http://i.imgur.com/Csyylim.jpg); Thanks for the lovely pattern!
That’s gorgeous Holly! If you’re on facebook, please come share it with the moogly page – I know others would like to see it too!
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I absolutely LOVE this pattern! Have made two so far with plans to make more in assorted colors for myself.
Thank you for sharing this pattern!!
I’m so glad you like it Teresa!
I don’t understand the edging. If Row 12 is Row 4, there is already a single crochet edging around the scarf so I don’t understand what row the edging goes around that has chain spaces as the edging says to SC in each stitch and 2 SC in each chain space around.
Hi Joyce!
The Edging Instructions read “Working into the opposite side of the starting ch, join with a sl st to one of the sts and ch 1.”
This means that you are working a row of single crocheting into the starting chain – turning the scarf “over” if you will, rejoining the yarn with a sl st, and working a row of sc into the chains, working opposite Row 1. Does that help?
Yes, that does help. Thank you very much. I made the scarf with a red tweed yarn and it’s really pretty.
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So glad to hear it!
It sounds lovely.
Hello! You’ve designed such a beautiful infinity scarf! I’m trying my best to make it myself, and I’m stuck at the end of Row 2. I’ve gone as far as I can go with my repeats for Row 2, and have ended with 5 dc, right before the slipstich where the tail of the wool is. The pattern says “Skip 2 dc, dc 5 in next st. Repeat from * 9 times, finishing last repeat with dc 2 in 1st of the round. Join with a sl st in the top of the ch 3.” Do I now finish row 2 with a 2 dc in that stitch (the slipstitch) and then sl st in the top of the ch3, or do I just sl st to the top of the ch 3 (which I did at the beginning of row 2)? Either way, when I turn it, it just seems quite a few stitches to go before I reach the first HCL on Row 3. The HCL is six stitches along, whereas my first HCL is eight stitches along, I think…. I have taken a couple of photos of the point where I’m up to. Please help me : )
Hi Rachel! Let me see if I can help. At the end of Row 2, you work those last two dc sts into the same st as you worked the first two dcs into – the very first st of the round. So with the ch3 and 2 dc from the start of the round, and the 2 dc at the end of the round, it’s like you have 5 dc total worked into that same stitch. (Whereas all the previous repeats have you working 5 dc shells, this last shell is split between the start of the round and the end of the round.) So then you sl st into the top of the ch 3 and then turn.
Then to start Row 3, you ch 1 and sc into the first st, which is the top of that ch 3 from the previous round. Then you skip the 2 dc sts you made at the end of the last round, skip the sc that preceded them, and skip the ch 1 that came before that. That should bring you to the top the last HCL of the previous round, where you then work the first HCL of this round.
Does that help?
Thanks so much, Tamara! What you said was of great help to me! I worked on it last night, and now I’m on Row 5, fingers crossed it’s smooth sailing from here on in. I discovered a bit of a boo-boo: my original starting chain must have been twisted, and now my scarf doesn’t lie flat. I hope that down the road it won’t impair how I wear my scarf. Oh well… I plan to make another one after this one, to gift to a friend : ) , so by then I’ll have the hang of it? ; )’Thanks so much for your help!