Crochet Cluster Rows Scarf
With the cooler weather rolling in, I’ve been eying some of my old patterns in search of something to make. And when my husband recently wore the Cluster Rows scarf I made him a few years ago, it reminded me how much I liked that particular pattern.
Straightforward in design, the scarf is simple to make and results in a tighter stitch that easily keeps a wearer warm. It can be customized by length and width ease, making it this a great gift option.
So let’s get started!
((Note: When I start any instructions down below, I will begin with US English instructions and put the UK English instructions after.))
Materials
Materials:
5.5mm hook (US-I/9; UK/Canada-5)
medium weight yarn (worsted weight in US; Aran yarn in UK; 10-ply in Australia)
Yarns I Used:
Lion Brand Yarns Heartland in sequoia (brown)
Notes and Abbreviations
Notes:
- This pattern will be worked in long rows, the foundation row will be repeated to the desired length of the scarf, and rows will be repeated to the desired width.
- If one so chooses, the pattern can also be made with a short foundation row to the desired width, and rows can be added to the desired length.
- This scarf will be made to measure approximately 60 inches (152cm), but using the gauge, you can calculate and make the scarf any way you want.
- The chains at the beginning of every non-cluster row do not count as your first stitches. HOWEVER, the 4-ch posts beginning your cluster rows DO count as your first stitch.
Abbreviations:
US Abbreviations:
Sp(s) = space(s)
St(s) = stitch(es)
Ch(s) = chain(s)
Sl st = slip stitch
SC(s) = single crochet(s)
DC(s) = double crochet(s)
CL = cluster stitch
YO = yarn over
Rep = repeat
UK Abbreviations:
Sp(s) = space(s)
St(s) = stitch(es)
Ch(s) = Chain(s)
SS = slip stitch
DC = double crochet(s)
TR = treble crochet(s)
CL = cluster stitch
YOH = yarn over hook
Rep = repeat
Gauge and Stitch
Cluster Stitch Instructions:
US Cluster Instructions:
1. YO, insert yarn in st
2. YO again, pull through st
3. YO, pull through 2 loops on the hook
4. Rep from steps 1 through 3 two more times
5. YO, pull through all 4 loops on the hook
UK Cluster Instructions:
1. YOH, insert yarn in st
2. YOH again, pull through st
3. YOH, pull through 2 loops on the hook
4. Rep from steps 1 through 3 two more times
5. YOH, pull through all 4 loops on the hook
Gauge:
Approximately 4×4 inches or 10×10 cm
16 sts by 13 rows
US Gauge Instructions:
1. Ch 16
2. Turn. SC 1 in the 2nd ch from the hook. *Skip 1 st, SC 1 in the next st*. Rep from * to * across. Skip 1 st, SC 1 in the last st.
3. Ch 4 (counts as your first st and 1 Ch), turn. Skip the first SC. *CL 1 in the 1-ch space, Ch 1, skip 1 SC*. Rep from * to * across, then DC 1 in the last st.
4. Ch 1, turn. SC 1 in the first st. *Ch 1, skip the CL st, SC 1 in the next 1-ch sp*. Rep from * to * across. SC 1 in the last st.
5-14. Repeat steps 3 and 4, alternating each. End on step 3.
UK Gauge Instructions:
1. Ch 16
2. Turn. DC 1 in the 2nd ch from the hook. *Miss 1 st, DC 1 in the next st*. Rep from * to * across. Miss 1 st, DC 1 in the last st.
3. Ch 4 (counts as your first st and 1 Ch), turn. Miss the first DC. *CL 1 in the 1-ch space, Ch 1, skip 1 DC*. Rep from * to * across, then TR 1 in the last st.
4. Ch 1, turn. DC 1 in the first st. *Ch 1, skip the CL st, DC 1 in the next 1-ch sp*. Rep from * to * across. DC 1 in the last st.
5-14. Repeat steps 3 and 4, alternating each. End on step 3.
Cluster Scarf Pattern Instructions
US English Scarf Pattern:
1. Ch in multiples of 2 (even number). For this pattern ch 240 sts.
2. Turn. SC 1 in the 2nd ch from the hook. SC 1 in the next st. *Ch 1, skip 1 sts, SC 1*. Rep from * to * across. Ch 1, skip 1 sts, SC 2 in the last 2 sts.
3. Ch 4, turn (is your first st and ch). Skip the 1st 2 sts. *CL 1 in the 1-ch sp, ch 1, skip the next st (the SCs)*. Rep from * to * across. Ch 1, skip 1 (the 2nd to last st), DC in the last st.
4. Ch 1, turn. SC 1 in the DC. *SC 1 in the 1-ch sp, ch 1, skip the CL*. Rep from * to * across. SC 1 in the 4th ch on the previous row’s 4-ch post, then SC 1 in the 3rd ch of the post.
5. Rep R3
6. Rep R4
7. Rep R3
8. Rep R4
9. Rep R3
10. Rep R4
11. Rep R3
12. Rep R4
13. Rep R3
14. Rep R4
15. Rep R3. End off. Weave in ends.
UK English Scarf Pattern:
1. Ch in multiples of 2 (even number). For this pattern ch 240 sts.
2. Turn. DC 1 in the 2nd ch from the hook. DC 1 in the next st. *Ch 1, miss 1 sts, DC 1*. Rep from * to * across. Ch 1, miss 1 sts, DC 2 in the last 2 sts.
3. Ch 4, turn (is your first TR st and a ch). Miss the 1st 2 sts. *CL 1 in the 1-ch sp, ch 1, miss the next st (the DCs)*. Rep from * to * across. Ch 1, miss 1 (the 2nd to last st), TR in the last st.
4. Ch 1, turn. DC 1 in the TR. *DC 1 in the 1-ch sp, ch 1, miss the CL*. Rep from * to * across. DC 1 in the 4th ch on the previous row’s 4-ch post, then DC 1 in the 3rd ch of the post.
5. Rep R3
6. Rep R4
7. Rep R3
8. Rep R4
9. Rep R3
10. Rep R4
11. Rep R3
12. Rep R4
13. Rep R3
14. Rep R4
15. Rep R3. Cast off. Weave in ends.
Tah Dah!
And you’re done! Congratulations, you now have a handy dandy comfy scarf all your own! Go forth and be warm.
Remember to drink water, have a snack if you haven’t eaten, and pause and stretch a bit if you’ve been down too long.
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Happy crafting!