Free Crochet Pattern: Scout Kerchief

The Scout Kerchief is small, but mighty. I sought out to create the perfect summer accessory. Scout is so comfortable and lightweight, I’ll definitely be wearing this year round. The pattern is so quick and fun, you’ll definitely want to make more than one! I’ve already made two for myself and a matching one for my dog, Guppy!

Follow the easy, free pattern below or check out the PDF version which has tons of tips and visuals to help you along! The PDF also includes notes to help adjust the size of your kerchief if you’re looking to make a larger or smaller version for your family members or as a bandana for your pets!

Whether you make one for yourself or make a few as gifts, I hope you love this pattern as much as I do!

Get the PDF version of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry!

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Materials

• US G/6 4mm Crochet Hook (these are my fav!)
• 200 yards of fingering 1 weight yarn
  • Pink Yarn Used: Bare Stroll, by Knit Picks/WeCrochet, hand dyed with avocado (check out my avocado dyeing tutorial here!)
  • If you don’t want to dye your own, Stroll Tonal is perfect for this pattern! Stroll also comes in 50g skeins, which are super affordable just the right amount of yardage this pattern!
  • Blue Yarn Used: Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dye, by Knit Picks/WeCrochet, in the color “Northstar”
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Marker

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So many yarn options!

This pattern is a great stashbuster, or the perfect reason to try out a new yarn! Stroll yarn is super soft, affordable, and the 50g skeins are the perfect amount of yardage for this pattern. Stroll Tonal has a stunning semi-solid look and the colors are so soft and beautiful. Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dye has stunning variegation in each colorway, which you can see in the photos of the blue Scout Kerchief. If you need more yarn ideas, check out my favorite budget-friendly fingering weight yarns!

Want the PDF version of this pattern?

Grab the PDF version of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry! The pattern PDF is broken into easy sections with notes to modify the size of your kerchief, along with stitch diagrams, and a pattern schematic – these are super helpful if you’re a visual learner!

Finished Size

Width: 34” / 86 cm, Depth: 9” / 23 cm

Gauge

4” = 12 rows + 20 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:

1. Yarn over
2. Insert hook into stitch
3. Yarn over and pull through the stitch AND the first loop on hook
4. 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.

Pattern

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 first st, 2 hhdc in next st, turn. – (3 sts)

Row 4: Ch 2, 2 hhdc in first st, hhdc in each st across, turn. – (4 sts)

Row 5: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, 2 hhdc in last st, turn. – (5 sts)

Rows 6-37: Repeat rows 4 and 5 sixteen times. – (37 sts)

Row 38: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, turn. – (37 sts)

Row 39: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, 2 hhdc in last st, turn. – (38 sts)

Rows 40-51: Repeat rows 38 and 39 six times. – (44 sts)

Row 52: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, turn. – (44 sts)

Row 53: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, hhdc2tog over last two sts, turn.    – (43 sts)

Rows 54-65: Repeat rows 52 and 53 six times. – (37 sts)

Row 66: Ch 2, hhdc2tog over first two sts, hhdc in each st across, turn.  – (36 sts)

Row 67: Ch 2, hhdc in each st across, hhdc2tog over last two sts, turn.     – (35 sts)

Rows 68-101: Repeat rows 66 and 67 seventeen times. – (1 st)

Row 102: Ch 2, hhdc in st. – (1 st)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

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Copyright

The Scout 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.