The holidays are approaching and you want to make a few gifts for your loved ones this year, right?
One of the quickest, easiest and beloved accessories at the moment is the narrow triangle scarf, or skinny scarf, or fashion scarf, however you want to call it.
It is, as its name suggests, not very wide and ends in points, but has a generous length that you can wrap around your neck twice and tie in front with a little knot or a bow.
It’s not bulky, but can be made quickly in a thicker yarn, so you can crank a few of these out in a few hours. And since it’s made in Tunisian crochet with a big hook and relaxed tension, it is perfect to work on while traveling by train or car.
This pattern is great for beginners, as it’s fairly repetitive, but it’s also perfect for some special fluffy yarn. You can use a thick mohair mix or a bouclé yarn that is best shown off by a plain stitch pattern.
Since the width of this scarf changes, it’s also great for hand-dyed yarn, as the increases prevent pooling.
Contents
About the pattern
This is a pattern for a narrow triangle scarf that you can even make bigger into a shallow shawl. You also have the option of making it into a regular scarf with narrow ends.
The plain stitch pattern is best for showing off colorful yarns, stripes, variegated, anything you can think of.
Just make sure the yarn you choose is fluffy and airy, otherwise the fabric will curl.
Wear the scarf folded in half, wrapped around and tied in the front for a cute look, or wrap it like any other scarf.
The thick and airy fabric will keep the cold away, so this is the perfect gift for those who spend time outdoors.
PDF version of the narrow triangle scarf pattern
You will find the PDF version in the shops below:
Measurements
The scarf can be made as long and as wide as you like, depending on how much yarn you use.
The gray sample measures 168 cm or 66” in length and 25 cm or 10” at the widest point.
You can make the scarf longer by stopping the increases when you reach your desired width.
Skill level
Beginner in Tunisian crochet – simple stitches, easy increases and decreases.
Gauge
13 Tss and 12 rows for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4″ by 4″).
Gauge is not essential in this pattern, as you work to your desired measurements, but do try to get a smooth, non-curling fabric.
Notions
Yarn: between 200-300 meters size 2 or 3 mohair mix or other fluffy yarn, with 250-350 meters per 100 grams;
Hook: 7 mm straight Tunisian crochet hook or hook with cable; 5 or 6 mm regular crochet hook.
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, small kitchen scales.
I tried looking up some fluffy yarns to link as examples, but the listings are absurdly bad (one says the material is cotton for an obvious mohair mix), so no links.
Better check in with your local yarn shop and support them. You will only need a small amount of yarn for one of these anyway.
Observations
This scarf is worked flat from one narrow point to the other. Slip stitches along the two shorter edges ensure the triangle shape.
You can make the scarf longer or shorter, depending on your needs.
The loop count, including the first loop before the return pass, is shown after the — symbol.
Abbreviations
- Ch – chain;
- MR – magic ring;
- R – regular return pass: Ch 1, Rep *YO and pull through 2 loops on hook* until 1 loop remains;
- Rep – repeat;
- Sk – skip;
- Sl St – slip stitch;
- St – stitch;
- Tfs – Tunisian full stitch: insert the hook between the stitch under the stitch currently on the hook and the next stitch in the row below and pull up a loop;
- Tss – Tunisian simple stitch: insert the hook under the front vertical bar of the next Stand pull up a loop;
- Tss2Tog – decrease: insert the hook behind the front vertical bars of the next two stitches and pull up a loop;
- YO – Yarn over.
Video tutorials
The first link is the right handed version, the second the left handed.
The following two videos show you how to make the entire pattern.
Right handed version
Left handed version
Starting a project in the magic ring.
Right handed
Left handed
Tunisian simple stitch
Weaving in ends in Tunisian crochet
Instructions
Start with a magic ring (see list of video tutorials).
Row 1. 3 Tss in MR, R — 3 loops
Row 2. 1 Tfs, 1 Tss, Ls, R — 4 loops
Row 3. Tss across, Ls, R — 4 loops
Row 4. 1 Tfs, Tss across, Ls, R — 1 St increased
Row 5. Tss across, Ls, R — no change in St count
Row 6. Tss across, Ls, R — no change in St count
Repeat Rows 4-6 another 32 times or until you are happy with the length and width of the scarf or until you have used up about 48% of the yarn (a little less than half).
If you want a straight scarf with narrow points, stop increasing when you reach the desired width. Weigh the triangle and note the yarn used. Keep working straight until you have the same amount left over, plus 10%.
Continue with the decrease section.
If you want a sharper point in the triangle, skip the last 2 straight rows.
Row 1. Tss2Tog, Tss across, Ls, R — 1 St decreased
OR
Row 1. Sk 1, Tss across, Ls, R — 1 St decreased
Row 2. Tss across — no change in St count
Row 3. Tss across — no change in St count
Repeat Rows 1-3 until you are left with 1 Tss to work into.
Last row. 1 Tss, Ls, Ch 1, YO and pull through 3 loops on the hook
Do not cut the yarn. Switch to the smaller hook and turn the work so the wrong side of the fabric is facing you.
Sl St along the side of the scarf with increases and decreases, until you reach the MR at the beginning of the project.
Sl St into the MR and pull on the tail to close it.
Cut the yarn and weave in the ends. Wash and block the scarf or start wearing it right away.
After all, it only takes a couple of hours to get from ball of yarn to finished scarf.
Final remarks
If you enjoyed this pattern, there are more free patterns for Tunisian crochet projects on the blog.
Here are some patterns for accessories in Tunisian crochet that you might also enjoy:
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