The Leaping Stripes and Blocks stitch pattern has been very popular here at Moogly, and I've had several requests for a scarf - and you know I love requests! I think this pattern is perfect for menswear, so I designed the Stripes and Blocks scarf in masculine colors - but it would look lovely in bright rainbows, jewel tones, soft pastels, you name it! It's perfectly unisex!
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The Stripes and Blocks Scarf is about 6 feet long, but if you want it longer or shorter, that's easy enough - just stop when you're done, or keep going in the pattern - it's up to you! There's enough leftover Lion Brand Heartland to make it a lot longer if that's what you're looking for - or to make 2 for the kids! You could even whip stitch the ends together for an infinity scarf... or add fringe! I can't wait to see how you all make your own versions!
Stripes and Blocks Scarf
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US -J, 6.0mm hook - Furls
475 yds Lion Brand Heartland (Aran/10 ply; 251 yds/230 m; 5.01 oz)
Color A: Great Smoky Mountains - 1 skein; 175 yds
Color B: Olympic - 1 skein; 150 yds
Color C: Katmai - 1 skein; 150 yds
Gauge: 14 sts x 10 rows = 4" in pattern
Finished Size: 7" wide x 70" long
Click HERE for a video tutorial for this stitch pattern.
Click HERE for the matching hat pattern.
INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1: With Color A, ch 26, dc in the 4th ch from hook (the 3 skipped chs count as the first dc), then dc in the next ch,*ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch; repeat from * until last ch remains, dc in the last ch, turn. (14 dc, 10 ch)
Row 2: Ch 1 and sc in the 1st st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, *working over the chains and into the unworked foundation chains below, dc in each of the next two foundation chs (the chains from Row 1 are enclosed within these dc sts), ch 2, skip the next 2 sts; repeat from * until last st remains, sc in the last st (top of ch 3), finishing the st with Color B, drop Color A, turn. (10 dc, 12 ch, 2 sc)
Row 3: With Color B, ch 1 and sc in the 1st st, *working over the chains and into the top of the sts from the row before the previous row, dc in each of the next two sts,** ch 2, skip the next 2 sts; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at ** with last st remaining, sc in the last st, turn. (12 dc, 10 ch, 2 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1 and sc in the 1st st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, *working over the chains and into the top of the sts from the row before the previous row, dc in each of the next two sts, ch 2, skip the next 2 sts; repeat from * until last st remains, sc in the last st, finishing the st with Color C, drop Color B, turn. (10 dc, 12 ch, 2 sc)
Rows 5 - 174: Repeat Rows 3 - 4, alternating through all 3 colors, switching colors every two rows, and carrying the yarn along the side.
Row 175: With next color, repeat Row 3.
Row 176: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *working over the chains and into the top of the sts from the row before the previous row, dc in each of the next two sts, sc in the next 2 sts; repeat from * until last st remains, sc in last st, turn. (14 sc, 10 dc) Do not break yarn.
Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly around scarf, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner; join and break, weave in ends.
And that's the Stripes and Blocks Scarf! Easy, fun, and perfect for both men and women. This pattern would be great crocheted in your favorite school or team colors, and you can use as many colors as you like - over 3 and you may wish to cut the yarn between stripes though, as the floats along the sides tend to get a little bulky. I hope you enjoy this free crochet scarf pattern!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2015, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern!
WheelyBad says
Hi,
What a stunning scarf! I think it'd look great in feminine colours too. A really nice pattern, thank you!
T x
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! 😀
Guno Shah says
Thanks for this pattern now I am planning to make.
Julie says
I want to make a scarf for a 11 year old. How long should I make it?
Tamara Kelly says
I find that a good rule of thumb is to make it as long as the wearer is tall! 🙂
Tracy King says
Love it, thank you for the pattern. Hope you have a super time at your family event.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Tracy! It's been a whirlwind weekend, and we finally fly home tomorrow!
Michelle VanAlstyne says
Just wanted to let you know we are using your pattern in our "Prayer Shawl Ministries" for some of the men in our church, we just tripled the width. They love it. Thank you for making it available.
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you Michelle, I'm so glad to hear it!
Kim says
I was thinking of a shawl with this, too. Can you tell me how much yarn it took?
Anne says
Thanks your sharing the pattern! I love making the leaping stripes blanket and beanies and I can't wait to start on the scarf as well!
Take care
Anne
Laurie says
Hi Tamara,
Thank you so much for all that you do to provide us with so many beautiful patterns and sharing your expertise through your wonderful tutorials!
This pattern is awesome! I'd like to give it a try as an afghan. Would you be able to provide what the stitch count would be to make it wider?
Thank you so much,
Laurie
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Laurie, thank you! It originally started as a blanket, so CLICK HERE for that! 😀
Laurie says
Oh my gosh, of course I already have that pattern, lol! I didn't recognize it. Amazing how using a different yarn, and a different object, changed the entire look of that stitch! Thank you, Tamara, for replying back to me.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Yes, and thank you!
rakhi says
@ TAMARA KELLY
What a staggering scarf! I think it'd look incredible in female hues as well. A truly pleasant example,??
regards
rakhi
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much!
Mavic says
HI Ms. Tamara.
I so love this scarf. Thank you for this free pattern. I am new in crocheting but find it easy to follow. You gave me such a wonderful work in this. My husband loved it too! Can't wait to do more of your great patterns.
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you so much Mavic!
April says
I love your patterns. I have been looking for something different to make my grandson! (he tells his friends I am the yarn lady)
I know he will love it, he always wears my stuff with pride!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication so we can all crochet beautiful projects!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much April! What a great grandson you have! ♥
sunflowerenvy says
where did u buy your yarn at ? and u using meduim weight and thick yarn together only only get in one type in meduim weight the other 1 skein; 150 ydsThick & Quick Yarn does not come by the yard it come in 81 yards
Tamara Kelly says
This was made with Lion Brand Heartland, which is available at JoAnn Fabrics or at the link provided in the pattern.
vidu says
multiple of 4 plus 2?
is there video tutorial of this pattern?
Tamara Kelly says
Yes, it's linked in the pattern. 🙂
Nana says
I want to make this for grandkids for Christmas but I only want to use two colors. Will I still do two rows of each before a color change? After getting it started do I use row 3 and 4 to keep going?
Tamara Kelly says
Yes, you have it just right - 2 rows of each color, repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have the length you want. 🙂
Amelia says
Hi! I'm almost done making this in grey, cream and dark red. It's turning out awesome! Thanks so much!!! <3 it!
Tamara Kelly says
Sounds great, thank you Amelia!
Martina Cruz says
Wearing it in Cross way on neck ...looks quite awesome too.... & i think it shows the maturity of feminism too... !!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you, I"m so glad you like it!
KENt RO Care says
What a stunning scarf! I think it’d look great in feminine colours too. A really nice pattern, thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Jessica Ray says
Appreciable”” "Stripes and Blocks Scarf" I need to make this for grandkids for Christmas yet I just need to utilize two hues. Will despite everything I do two lines of each before a shading change? In the wake of kicking it off do I utilize line 3 and 4 to continue onward?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Jessica!
Thank you! Just 2 colors will work well, just switch back and forth every 2 rows, repeating Rows 3 and 4. 🙂
Regina says
I would like to make this for a "tweener" so i would like to make it narrower, more like 5 inches. Not sure how many stitches to start with. Any help would be appreciated
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Regina! If you get the same gauge listed in the pattern, then for a 5" wide scarf you'd want to start with a chain of 18. 🙂
Abhimanyu says
@Moogly
I love your patterns. I have been looking for something different to make my grandson! (he tells his friends I am the yarn lady)
I know he will love it, he always wears my stuff with pride!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication so we can all crochet beautiful projects!
Regards
Abhimanyu
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Abhimanyu! Have a wonderful week!
ridhi says
@Moogly,
Awesome scarf, I am going to gift this scarf to Husband and I know he will love it,
Thank you for your hard work and dedication so we can all crochet beautiful projects!
Thanks & regards
Ridhi
Tamara Kelly says
Thanks so much ridhi! I'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern - I hope he does too! 😀
Chris says
Thanks for the beautiful “Stripes and Blocks” pattern! It’s my new favorite. I️ recently expanded it to make a stroller blanket for my granddaughter. By working spaces in appropriate places, you can buckle a little one in, and adding buttons on the sides makes it adjustable!
If you’d like, I️ can send a photo when she comes to me later this week. 👍
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'd love to see it! Thank you!
Pat says
This is perfect for all my leftover yarns, thank you for sharing the pattern!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you, Pat, I'm so glad you like it!
Ankur Mittal says
@Moogly
I love your patterns. I have been looking for something different to make my grandson's day
I know he will love it, he always wears my stuff with pride!
Thank you for your hard work and dedications.
Regards
Ankur Mittal
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much, Ankur! ♥
Chavi Arora says
@Moogly
Your Patterns are so lovely. I was looking for something better and finally get your stripes and blocks scarf pattern.
I had bookmarked your blog. Thanks for sharing such good content.
Regards
Chavi Arora
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much, Chavi! ♥
kishan kumar says
Hey I love your stripes and blocks scarf pattern. Its really nice
thanks for sharing such article
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much, Kishan! ♥
Becky Gaar says
I love the scarf. I was wondering can I make it as a prayer shawl and Crochet at wider ? I just love your patterns and your videos thank you so much for doing this for all of us.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you, Becky! Sure, just chain whatever multiple of 4 plus 2 you like to begin! 🙂
This might be helpful too: https://www.mooglyblog.com/leapingstripes-blocks-blanket-crochet/
Mark says
Love it, thank you for the pattern.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! ♥
guna says
Stripes and Blocks nice
Carxone says
It is a perfect art that we have been seeing for generations. Glad to see that you are helping others learn this through your blog.
Thanks for sharing
Carxone