Tidal Spring Crochet Scarf Pattern

I am excited to share the Tidal spring crochet scarf pattern with you.

The scarf suits all seasons, lightweight and cozy. The alternating color blocks add dimension without complicating the pattern, making it a great stash-busting project. Plus, it’s a fantastic gift idea for friends and loved ones who appreciate handmade accessories.

If you’re looking for an easy yet eye-catching crochet pattern, this scarf offers the perfect blend of texture, color, and wearability.

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WHat colors would you pick for your scarf? Have a look at the range of colors on Lion Brand’s website. Get the kit here.

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Adding to the collection of rectangular scarves on the blog. I have grown to have a special spot for lacy projects and can’t wait to have you join in growing the collection.

Tidal Spring Crochet Scarf Details

Finished Measurements

I wanted a really long scarf that I could wrap around my neck. The tidal spring scarf is lacy, so it is not bulky.

The finished scarf measures 80” in length and 16” in width..

Materials needed for the spring scarf

Yarn

This scarf can be made using any DK-weight yarn in your chosen color(s). It is also available as a kit with Lion Brand, so you can pick your colors.

Have a look at the fantastic colors available here.

Coboo DK weight, #3 lightweight (51% Cotton, 49% Rayon from bamboo, 232 yd/212 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)

Color A = Cream

Number of Balls = 3

Color B = Mint

Number of Balls = 2

Hook – 5 mm Crochet Hook

Gauge – 20 sts over 10 Rows = 4 x 4” made using the stitch pattern before blocking.

Gauge pattern

Chain 20 and follow the pattern for 10 rows.

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. The stitch count is written after each row.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Chain space – ch sp

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single Crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Special Stitches

V stitch = (dc, ch 3, dc) in indicated stitch

Dc cluster = (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated stitch

Construction Note

This scarf is made flat (rows) in 9 sections, after which you add a round of edging around the whole scarf.

Tidal Spring Scarf Pattern

With Cream color, chain 76

Section 1

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip next 3 chs, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch, rep from * until the last 8 chains, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 3 chs, 2 dc in last ch, turn. (4 dc, 8 V sts, 9 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1 (count as a st, here and throughout), sc in next st, ch 2, skip ch sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, *ch 2, skip next (ch sp and st), sc in ch 3 sp, ch 2, skip next (st and ch sp), (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, rep from * until the last sc, ch 2, skip ch sp, sc in last 2 sts, turn. (12 sc, 36 dc/9 dc cluster)

Row 3: Ch 3 (count as a st, here and throughout), dc in next st, *ch 2, sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip next (2 sts and ch 2 sp), (dc, ch 3, dc) in next st, rep from * until the last sc, ch 2, sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip next (2 sts and ch 2 sp), dc in last 2 sts, turn. 4 dc, 8 V sts, 9 sc

Row 4 – 13: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Summarized version

Continue to repeat rows 2 and 3 using the colors below.

After each section, fasten off yarn and join the next color with a sl st halfway through, completing the last dc from row 3.

Section 1: Cream – 13 rows

Section 2: Mint – 20 rows

Section 3: Cream – 12 rows

Section 4: Mint – 20 rows

Section 5: Cream – 54 rows

Section 6: Mint – 20 rows

Section 7: Cream – 12 rows

Section 6: Mint – 20 rows

Section 9: Cream – 11 rows

Breakdown of the sections with the row numbering.

Section 2: With Mint

Row 14 – 33: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Fasten off the Mint yarn and join Cream with a sl st halfway through, completing the last dc from row 3.

Section 3: With Cream

Row 34 – 45: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Fasten off cream yarn and join mint with a sl st halfway through, completing the last dc from row 3.

Section 4: With Mint

Row 46 – 65: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Fasten off Mint yarn and join Cream with a sl st halfway through, completing the last dc from row 3.

Section 5: With Cream

The longest section in the middle

Row 66 – 119: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Fasten off cream yarn and join mint with a sl st halfway through, completing the last dc from row 3.

Section 6: With Mint

Row 120 – 139: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Fasten off the Mint yarn and join Cream with a sl st halfway through, completing the last dc from row 3.

Section 7: With Cream

Row 140 – 151: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Fasten off cream yarn and join mint with a sl st halfway through, completing the last dc from row 3.

Section 8: With Mint

Row 152 – 171: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Fasten off Mint yarn and join Cream with a sl st halfway through, completing the last dc from row 3.

Section 9: With Cream

Row 172 – 181: Rep Rows 2 – 3

Row 182: Rep Row 2.

Edging

• Crocheting around the whole piece.
• Work 3 sc in the ch 3 sp skipped when making the foundation row.
• You can use a single or multiple colors for the edging.
• The prototype uses color corresponding to the sections.

Ch 1, sc in each st around, aim for 2 sc in each ch sp 2/dc st around, (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch sp.

Fasten off.

Block to measurement.

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