Chimera Scarf – Free Crochet Scarf Pattern
For the Chimera Scarf, I’ve combined several simple crochet stitches to give it a nice texture and drape. The size is easily customizable so you can make it and wear it as a shawl or triangular scarf.
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For this triangular crochet scarf, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Mandala, a self-striping yarn, and all of the colorwork was done for me which made this a perfect crochet project for binge watching my favorite TV shows. And I don’t know about you, but my favorite part about this yarn is that I wasn’t left with a bunch of ends to weave in!
If you’ve been following my most recent new releases, you’ll already know that I previously purchased several cakes of Lion Brand Yarns, Mandala, and I’ve been trying to use them for various projects. I’m normally a solid color girl when it comes to most everything in life, especially yarn. But there’s just something about these gorgeous cakes of yarn… I hear them calling my name every time I walk down the yarn aisle! While I love them all, I am ashamed to admit that I’ve been hoarding more cakes than I’ve been using.
The colorways I’ve used so far are:
- Gnome: Girls Butterfly Mandala Vest and matching 18″ doll 5 piece set
- Genie: Water’s Edge Shawl
- Griffin: Griffin Shawl & Triangular Scarf
- Centaur: Centaur Mandala Afghan & Wasilla Poncho for Women
- Aquarius (Mandala Sparkle): Wasilla Poncho for Girls
- Chimera: Chimera Triangular Scarf (shown in the photos here in this post)
The Chimera Scarf free crochet pattern is my contribution to the fourth annual Scarf of the Month Club CAL with Rhondda from Oombawka Design and Amy from The Stitchin’ Mommy.
If you would like to know more about this CAL, including the schedule please visit the links above (or click the picture below).
Check out below the April Patterns of the Scarves of the Month Club CAL 2019:
CHIMERA TRIANGULAR SCARF – FREE CROCHET SCARF PATTERN
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For the Chimera Scarf, I’ve combined several simple crochet stitches to give it a nice texture and drape. The size is easily customizable so you can make it and wear it as a shawl or triangular scarf.
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Materials
- Yarn: DK Weight / 3 / Yarn, 590 – 1,180 yards (Lion Brand Yarns, Mandala, in Chimera was used for the sample in the photos) (150 g / 5.3oz / 590 yards / 540 meters / 100% acrylic) per cake – You’ll need 1 cake for a triangular scarf and 2 cakes for a shawl.
- Crochet Hook: J/10/6.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
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Gauge
- Dimensions are included within the instructions to check gauge as you work. Gauge isn’t crucial.
- In sc: 11 sts = 3″ + 5 rows = 1.25″ (unblocked)
Finished Size
- Scarf Size: 50″ W x 23.5″ L (at center point)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- RS: right side
- yo: yarn over
- rep: repeat
- sp: space
- 2 dc-cl: 2 double crochet cluster (click HERE for tutorial)
- Alt-dc: alternate double crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
Pattern Notes
- I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.
- Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
- The first stitch of every row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless stated otherwise.
- Yarn: Yarn used for the sample shown here is Lion Brand Yarn Mandala, in Chimera, 3 / DK Weight Yarn (150 g / 5.3oz / 590 yards / 540 meters / 100% acrylic). You’ll need 1 cake for a triangular scarf or 2 cakes for an adult size shawl.
- Chains (for chain spaces) are included in stitch count. When reading the instructions, skipped stitches can be chains or stitches.
- Shawl is worked from the center outward in a triangular shape.
- Tassels: If you’re planning to add tassels to your shawl or scarf, set aside 13 yards of yarn for each tassel, before you begin. Click HERE for my Tassel Tutorial.
Special Stitches
- Alternate Double Crochet (alt-dc): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops. Click HERE for tutorial.
- 2 Double Crochet Cluster (2 dc-cl): Yo, insert hook where indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru remaining loops. Click HERE for tutorial.
Tassels: If you’re adding tassels, before you begin your shawl, set aside 13 yards for each tassel.
Chimera Scarf Instructions
Row 1: Ch 2, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) into the 2nd ch from your hook. Turn. (6 sts) *Chains (not including turning chains) are counted as stitches.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, 2 sc into the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (10 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc into the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (14 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (18 sts) *Stitch count increases by 4.
Rows 5 – 7: Rep Row 4. (30 sts at the end of Row 7) Approximately 4.25″ W x 2.75″ H at this point.
Row 8: (Alt-dc, dc) in the first st, skip the next st, (2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, skip the next st) rep across to the ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the ch-2 sp, skip the next st, (2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 dc in the last st. Turn. (32 sts) *Stitch count increases by 2.
Note: In Row 9, you’ll skip 2 stitches just before the ch-2 space and just before the end of the row.
Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc under all top loops of the next dc, see the photos below for stitch placement, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the first dc in the ch-2 sp from the previous row, skip the dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc under all top loops of the next dc, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (34 sts) *Stitch count increases by 2.
Rows 10 – 13: Rep Row 4. (50 sts at the end of Row 13) Approximately 9.5″ W x 4.75″ H at this point.
Row 14: (Alt-dc, dc) in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (2 dc-cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to ch-2 sp, (2 dc-cl, ch 2, 2 dc-cl) in the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (2 dc-cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep across to the last st, 2 dc in the last st. Turn. (54 sts) *Stitch count increases by 4.
Rows 15 – 17: Rep Row 4. (66 sts at the end of Row 17)
Scarf: Rep Rows 8 – 17, ending w/ a Row 10 rep (or at least ending with a RS row), until you’re left with approximately 5 yards of yarn.
Shawl: Rep Rows 8 – 17, ending w/ a Row 10 rep (or at least ending with a RS row), until shawl is desired size & you have at least 5 yards of yarn left.
Do not turn at the end of the last row. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Finishing.
Finishing
Row 1 (RS): Continuing on from the last row, rotate the scarf/shawl so that you can work into the sides of the rows along the scarf’s/shawl’s longest edge. Work 1 sc into the side of each sc row and 2 sc into the side of each dc & alt-dc row, across the longest edge of the shawl.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block (see link below). Continue on to Tassels (click HERE for tutorial).
Blocking
- Blocking isn’t mandatory, but it does add a nice finished look to crochet wearables!
- Click HERE for my Blocking Tutorial & Learn 3 Different Ways to Block!
Tassels
- For the tassels shown, I used a 5″ piece of cardboard and wrapped the yarn around it 44 times.
- Click HERE for my Tassel Tutorial
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