Granny Stripe Scarf
I can’t crochet without thinking of my great grandmother, aka Grammy, the yarn flying through her fingers, the hook moving as if guided by a machine. When I was nine, she taught me how to crochet, but at the time, I enjoyed watching her more than I liked doing it myself. Recently, though, when I picked up a hook and yarn again, instantly and to my surprise, not only did my hands remember Grammy’s lessons, but I really liked crocheting!
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Excited by my newly embraced skill, I hooked up this colorful Granny Stripe Scarf. Borrowing the stitch pattern from Joelle’s Granny Stripe Blanket, I crocheted this scarf in a cheerful palette of Purl’s light and breezy Line Weight. And with every stitch I thought how proud my great grandmother would be, if she could see me right now, carrying the torch of her favorite pastime. It may have taken me almost 20 years to get into the swing of chain stitches and double crochets, but I think Grammy would agree, better late than never! -Gina
Materials
- 6 skeins of Purl Soho’s Line Weight, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 494 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1240 yards total required. Here’s what we used (shown above, from top to bottom)…
- Main Color (MC): 2 skeins of Sea Salt
- Contrast Color 1 (CC1): 1 skein of Heirloom White
- Contrast Color 2 (CC2): 1 skein of Super Pink
- Contrast Color 3 (CC3): 1 skein of Yellow Yellow
- Contrast Color 4 (CC4): 1 skein of Paprika Red
- A size C (2.75 mm) crochet hook
And here are a few other palettes we like!
These colors are…
- Left, from top (MC) to bottom (CC4): Heirloom White, Ballet Pink, Lichen Green, Peacock Blue and Black Green
- Center, from top (MC) to bottom (CC4): Heirloom White, Yellow Yellow, Yellow Zest, Oyster Gray and Charcoal Gray
- Right, from top (MC) to bottom (CC4): Oyster Gray, Heirloom White, Steel Blue, Timeless Navy, Soft Black
Gauge
8 double crochet clusters = 4 inches
Size
Approximately 10 inches wide by 65 inches long
Pattern
If You Are a Beginner Crocheter…
With the Main Color (MC), chain (ch) 347.
Foundation Row (MC): Starting with second chain from hook, make 1 single crochet (sc) into each chain to end. [345 stitches]
If You Are a More Experienced Crocheter…
With the Main Color (MC), make a Foundation Single Crochet of 346 stitches.
Everyone…
Set-Up Row (MC): Ch 3 [counts as 1 double crochet (dc)], *skip 2 sc, 3 dc into next sc, repeat from * to end of row. [plus 115 dc groups of 3]
Granny Row (MC): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *3 dc into next space between dc groups, repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat the Granny Row in the color order listed below, cutting each yarn at the end of its row(s)…
1 row of CC1
1 row of CC2
3 rows of MC
1 row of CC3
1 row of MC
1 row of CC1
1 row of MC
1 row of CC4
1 row of CC1
1 row of MC
1 row of CC1
1 row of MC
1 row of CC1
1 row of CC3
1 row of MC
1 row of CC2
1 row of CC1
2 rows of MC
1 row of CC1
1 row of CC4
1 row of MC
1 row of CC2
1 row of CC1
3 rows of MC
1 row of CC3
1 row of CC1
1 row of MC
1 row of CC2
1 row of MC
1 row of CC1
1 row of MC
1 row of CC4
1 row of MC
1 row of CC1
1 row of CC2
1 row of MC
1 row of CC1
2 rows of MC
Finish with 1 row of single crochet in MC.
Weave in the ends and enjoy your Granny Stripe Scarf!
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If I took up crocheting or knitting, or embroidering, or weaving, I would have to kill someone. The only person around is Poppy and I like him too much to endanger his life.
The Granny scarf is beautiful! Thanks for the wonderful words about Grammy. I miss her. XO
Hi Pima! I’m glad you like the scarf. Can you believe some people knit (and sew and embroider and crochet…) for stress relief?! 😉 I miss Grammy too. I wish she could teach me to make lace edgings on hankies. Thanks for writing! -Gina
I’m self taught in crochet but I do know I got that talent from my grandma who has since passed on. There were question I wish I could of asked her but she forgot how to crochet,she had dementia.
Hi Trish,
Thanks for sharing!
Best,
Cassy
I would like to make this longer but at the same width. I already ordered the skeins and wonder if it’s enough yarn to add about 6″ to the length?
This will be my second make of this scarf, but my first one was not as wide.
Thanks!
Hi Lori,
Thanks for writing in! You should be able to add six inches to the length of the scarf with the six skeins Line Weight. Each skein of Line Weight is 494 yards and 6 skeins provides 2964 yards overall. Only approximately 1240 yards are required for the scarf measuring 10″ x 65″ so you should have plenty left over to increase the length of the project!
I hope this helps! Have a great rest of your day!
All the best,
Cat
This makes me want to learn to crochet!!
Jen
Could this be crocheted in the round as an infinity scarf?
Hi DJ – Yes, Absolutely! Thanks for writing us! -Gina
beautiful scarf. What is the weight of the yarn used. I live in California so not much winter weather. Worsted wool seems kinda heavy. What do you suggest for yarn??
Hi Marie, Thanks for writing us! I grew up in California! It’s such a great state. For this scarf, we used Purl Soho Line Weight, which is a little heavier than a lace weight, but not quite as heavy as a fingering weight. It would be a great scarf for chilly California nights because it’s not too warm. I hope that helps! -Gina
Lovely!! If you wanted to just do a solid scarf, how many skeins would you need of the one color?
Hi Ashlyn, Thanks so much for writing us with your kind words! To make a solid colored scarf, you will need 3 skeins of line weight. Enjoy! -Gina
Can I carry the colors, or must they be cut at the end of the row?
It is always a challenge to come up with a crochet project that does not have the look and feel of the 1960’s. Well done!
Hi Susan, Thanks so much for writing us with your kind words! You could probably carry the main color rather than cutting it between rows. The other colors, however, you will have to cut, because there are too many rows in between. Enjoy! -Gina
Hi Gina, in the set up row, after you do the first group of double crochets, don’t you need to chain 2 or 3 before you do the next group?
Hi Mollie,
Thanks so much for writing us! For this granny stitch, we did not chain between double crochet clusters. Please let me know if I can help with any other questions! -Gina
A great project to crochet while being with my girl playing around ! How many stitches should I cast on for a 3 years old kid ?
Thank you ! Ludivine
Hi Ludivine, Thanks so much for writing us with your question!
For a 3 year old, I would chain 172 to make a scarf about half as long as the one pictured.
Please let me know if I can help with any other questions. -Gina
Thank you so much Gina for your answer !
Does it matter if I cast on an even number of stitches, the original pattern suggesting an odd number ?
Have a nice day !
Hi Ludivine,
I realized, the stitch count must be a multiple of 3 plus 2. So actually your chain should have 170 stitches.
Sorry about that! Let me know if that makes sense.
Thanks! -Gina
Thank You Gina !
The scarf is actually finished ! Very funny to crochet and cosy to wear. Perfect for spring weather !
Hi Ludivine, Thanks so much for writing me! I’m glad you enjoyed making the scarf. All my best, Gina
A beautiful scarf – thanks for making it available. I took up crochet s few months ago so this will be a winter project for me – perfect for keeping me warm in chilly Edinburgh.
Thanks Linda! The bright pop of color would look great on a gray winter day! I hope you enjoy. -Gina
I haven’t crocheted for a while now and wasn’t that great when I did! I have a very silly question, I’m sure. At the end of each row (including the MC rows) do I turn the work and go back across or cut the yarn and start again at the beginning of the row with a new colour keeping the same side of the work facing me? I remember the last project was all turning at the end of each row.
Hi Ellie,
Thanks for your question.
You will turn the work after every row. If you’re making another row in the same color as the previous row, you don’t need to cut the yarn. If you are changing colors, you will cut the yarn and turn, then join the new color. I hope that helps! Let me know if I can help with any other questions. -Gina
Thank you
I adore this scarf!! Did you need a full skein of the contrast colors?
Hello Amy!
Absolutely not! There was quite a bit of skein left for the majority of the colors. We’re so happy you like this pattern! Enjoy! -Alyson
I started making a cowl with this stitch but realize the initial chain count is not a multiple of 3 plus two. When I join my circle, I cannot start with 3ch, sk 2sc, 3dc in next sc.
That initial 3ch is the border for the straight scarf.
I’m looking to make continuous rows of the clusters. In that case, would the initial chain be multiples of 3, not the plus two. Am I correct?
Hello Carlota!
Sorry for the delayed response! From what I understand, you’re trying to adapt this pattern to be a cowl in the round, correct?
In order to start making double crochet stitches from the initial chain, you’ll have to ch3 so that you can get the height needed to continue on. Since you are crocheting in a spiral and not in fixed rows, you won’t need to ch3 extra again throughout the cowl. I would just create as many clusters as you can in your chain that you created and don’t sweat it too much if there are 3 chain stitches in between them as you get started.
I hope this helps! Please don’t hesitate to write in if you need any more help. Thanks! -Alyson
I truly enjoy crocheting and it does relieve a lot of stress. Thanks for sharing your patterns.
Hi Gina
Congratulations on the fabulous patterns & thank you for your generosity in sharing them. I live in Ireland & I was wondering if you could please tell me what weight each skein was. Kind regards Ger
Hi Ger,
Thank you for your kind words! Each skein weights approximately 100 grams or 3.5 ounces. The finished project comes in at about 250 grams and roughly 1240 yards or yarn.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Approximately how long did it take you to make this?
Hello, Lori!
Thank you for writing in! Everyone crochets at different speeds and the amount of time one has to crochet each day influences how long projects take to complete. With that said, I believe this scarf took a few weeks (1-2 hours each day) to complete. Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
I love this stitch for a baby blanket. How many sts would you start with for a 36″ x 36″ baby blanket. Thanks, this is a great site.
Hi Millie,
Thank you for writing in! I recommend that you chain around 175 stitches for the start. Let us know how it goes! It sounds like a wonderful idea.
Best,
Adam
Can you provide the stitch multiple? xo
Hi KC,
Thanks for writing in. The stitch multiple is two! Thanks!
-Adam
Hi! It’s not a multiple of two! A later comment from Lili clarifies. She says, “To make this scarf longer, all you’ll need to do is chain a few more stitches (or work a few more foundation single crochets) until you reach your desired length! if you’re chaining, then make sure you end up with a multiple of 3 + 2 stitches, and it you’re doing foundation sc’s, then make sure you end up with a multiple of 3 stitches.” I just worked the foundation row and setup row to find that I don’t have the right multiple! Argh.
Can you clarify the instructions for the Granny Stripe Scarf? If you chain 347 and start the foundation row of single crochet in the second chain, don’t you end up with 346 rather than 345 single crochets? Thanks for the clarification.
Hi Robin,
For the foundation row you will end up with 345 single crochet, you do not count the stitch that is on your crochet hook you count the stitch next to it. So you would be placing the hook into the second stitch from the hook.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
Hi there,
Love this scarf pattern, however can you tell me what A size C crochet hook is in mm? We work in MM in the UK.
Thank you
Hello Annie,
Thank you for reaching out from the UK! A “C”crochet hook is equivalent to a 2.75 mm Crochet Hook.
I hope this helps and happy crafting!
-Marilla
How many rows are there in this shawl. I am making a shawl.
Hi Candace,
Thanks for reaching out! Our scarf is 43 rows wide for a total width of 10 inches. For a shawl, I would probably double the width to 86 rows and about 20 inches.
Happy crocheting!
Julianna
Hi,
Wow! I love the stripes and this amazing scarf! Any chance it could be patterned for us knitters, somehow?
Thanks and jealous of crocheters,
Brenda?
Hi Brenda,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately there isn’t a crochet equivalent to granny squares or stripes, but they are perfect for learning to crochet! Our Granny Square Blanket Pattern includes a full tutorial to teach you all the stitches you need, and you could then easily whip up the Granny Stripe Scarf.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I have the materials for most of this but lack the correct red. Which of the two current Line Weight reds would be closest to Paprika Red (no longer available).
Thanks!
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
Thanks for reaching out! Although Paprika Red was a bit darker, I think Kiln Red is fairly close and should work out wonderfully in this scarf!
Best,
Julianna
I’ve begun but realize I’ve been using a 2.5. My scarf is almost precisely 48” – despite being just about 4” for 8 dc units. Does this make sense? I can’t quite figure out where I went wrong.
Thanks again,
A.
Hi Andrea,
Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you need to chance your hook size since your scarf is coming out quite a bit shorter than ours. It’s not uncommon to do a gauge swatch and find that your gauge in the actual project changes! Many crafters tend to crochet either tighter or looser than normal while working their swatch because they are extra focused on it, and then relax into their usual tension once they get going on the larger project. It also can be tricky to measure gauge in granny stripes or squares as there is so much space between the clusters that is difficult to account for. I would recommend going up to a US C/3mm crochet hook to see if your scarf will turn out the same length as ours!
Best,
Julianna
Hi there, I was wondering what weight the line weight yarn is? Is it a 1 (super fine) or 2 (fine)? Thanks!
Hi Alyssa,
Thanks for reaching out! Line Weight is a fingering weight yarn!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi,
If I want to make this scarf a few inches longer, how do I adjust the pattern?
Thanks!
Hi Maxine,
Thanks for reaching out. To make this scarf longer, all you’ll need to do is chain a few more stitches (or work a few more foundation single crochets) until you reach your desired length! if you’re chaining, then make sure you end up with a multiple of 3 + 2 stitches, and it you’re doing foundation sc’s, then make sure you end up with a multiple of 3 stitches. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I want to make this for myself but my skin does not like 100% wool, alpaca, or mohair. Can you suggest one of your other yarns that I could use? Teaching myself to crochet and I love this scarf!!
Thanks in advance!!
Hi Susanne,
Thanks for reaching out! We have some excellent non-animal fiber options that would be lovely with this scarf, I would suggest using Santolina, Buttercup Cotton, or Cattail Silk! I would also suggest working a swatch prior to beginning to ensure you are consistent with the pattern.
I hope this helps, happy crafting!
Gianna
Regarding the main row:
Set-Up Row (MC): Ch 3 [counts as 1 double crochet (dc)], *skip 2 sc, 3 dc into next sc, repeat from * to end of row. [plus 115 dc groups of 3]
Do I add 115 dc in groups of 3 once I get to the end of the row?
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for writing in! You’ll be working 3 dc in every 3rd stitch until the end of the row. At that point, you’ll end up with a total of 115 stitches!
All the best,
Lili