Remember the Scout Kerchief? The Camp Kerchief is a sister pattern to my Scout Kerchief design, featuring the same gorgeous texture, but with longer tails and a gorgeous DK weight yarn. If you’d like a smaller version of this kerchief that uses fingering weight yarn, check out the Scout Kerchief pattern!
One of my highlights as a kid was our family vacations. We went camping every single summer to places near and far. Growing up in Michigan, there are some beautiful spots to see, like Traverse City, Mackinac Island, and the Upper Peninsula. We would rotate camping in this beautiful state and we’d also take long road trips to camp across the country!
The National Parks were always a highlight. From seeing the ginormous trees at Sequoia, to buffalo at Yellowstone, and the ocean at Acadia – these trips were full of beautiful scenery and unforgettable views. I’m so grateful for all these memories and the thoughtful planning my parents put into each adventure.
My husband, Austin and I have been on several camping adventures ourselves now and it’s something I hope we can continue to enjoy for a long, long time. My favorite part of camping, especially now as an adult, is sitting next to the campfire after a long day. Usually, there’s not much cell service, and it’s too dark to crochet, so your environment naturally eliminates all distracts. You just get to sit, in peace, and enjoy the smells and sounds of nature. Austin and I always have the best conversations in the car on these trips and of course, sitting around the campfire.
All of these amazing trips and experiences inspired the Camp Kerchief. Like its sister pattern, Scout, this pattern was made for adventure. When we go camping, I try to bring versatile pieces that don’t take up too much room in my suitcase. The Camp Kerchief is small and light, but so soft and cozy. It’s like a mini triangle scarf or shawl, which are two of my favorite projects to make! It’s perfect for daytime nature walks and those cozy nights next to the fire under the starry sky.
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Materials
- US G+/7 4.5mm Crochet Hook (these are my fav!)
- Capra DK, by Knit Picks/WeCrochet, DK 3 weight, (85% fine merino wool, 15% cashmere, 123yds/326m, 1.75oz/50g)
- 3 Skeins needed (approximately 320 yards used)
- Pictured in the color “Tansy Heather”
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Marker
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Let’s talk yarn!
The cashmere/merino blend I used for this design is an absolute delight to work with! It’s super soft and has the most luxurious feel, it definitely won’t be the last time I work with this gorgeous fiber.
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly yarn that’s still gorgeous and luxurious, I’d recommend checking out this baby alpaca yarn or this merino wool! You’ll need about 320 yards of a DK weight yarn for this kerchief and I think a light worsted weight would be beautiful this pattern too!
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Finished Size
Width: 63” / 160 cm, Depth: 10.5” / 27 cm
Gauge
4” = 10 rows + 26 sts in pattern
Stitch Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- Hhdc – Herringbone half double crochet
- Hhdc2tog – Herringbone half double crochet two stitches together
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Yo – Yarn over
Stitch Explanation
Herringbone Half Double Crochet (Hhdc)
Herringbone half double crochet is a simple variation of half double crochet that creates a unique texture for this project. I love the way this stitch creates a knit-like texture!
Follow these steps when working in the hhdc stitch:
- Yarn over
- Insert hook into stitch
- Yarn over and pull through the stitch AND the first loop on hook
- Yarn over and draw through remaining loops on hook
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Two Stitches Together (Hhdc2tog)
To work the hhdc2tog stitch: (Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw through st and first loop on hook) twice, yo, pull through all remaining loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
- Ch 2 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
- Section 1 increases by 1 stitch every other row. Increases occur at the end of even rows.
- Section 2 decreases by 1 stitch every other row. Decreases occur at the end of even rows.
- Place a stitch marker on the increase/decrease edge of your kerchief project to easily identify the side that you will increase and decrease on.
Pattern
Section One
Ch 2
Row 1: Hhdc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. – (1 st)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hhdc in st, turn. – (2 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, turn. – (2 sts)
Row 4: Ch 2, hhdc in first st, 2 hhdc in last st, turn. – (3 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, turn. – (3 sts)
Row 6: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, 2 hhdc in last st, turn. – (4 sts)
Rows 7-80: Repeat rows 5 and 6 thirty-seven times. – (41 sts)
Section Two
Row 81: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, turn. – (41 sts)
Row 82: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, hhdc2tog over last two sts, turn. – (40 sts)
Rows 83-160: Repeat rows 81 and 82 thirty-nine times. – (1 st)
Row 161: Ch 2, hhdc in st. – (1 st)
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
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Copyright
The Camp Kerchief pattern and photographs are property of Woods and Wool and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. However, you are more than welcome to sell the finished product. Please credit Woods and Wool by including a link to the pattern listing if you are selling the finished piece online.