Rosebridge Plaid Blanket Scarf
I can't tell you how excited I am to finally share with you a pattern that I've been dreaming of for quite some time. The Rosebridge Blanket Scarf has been on my "to make" list for years now ever since I released my knit Campfire Blanket Scarf in 2016 and got a zillion requests for a crochet version. I think I was just meant for the right yarn to come along, because as soon as I saw Lion Brand's new Re-Tweed yarn I knew it would be a perfect match! Scroll down for free crochet Rosebridge Plaid Blanket Scarf pattern (or click here for the knit sister pattern, the Waterbury Blanket Scarf). You can purchase a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF here or grab the full yarn kit from Lion Brand here.
While I loved the all-neutral look of the Campfire Blanket Scarf, the entire palette of Re-Tweed is just so lovely I couldn't resist throwing in a few pops of color into these new designs. Every single color in the palette is so pretty and muted, and my favorite thing about them is that they all complement each other. You could use any combo of colors in this collection and it would work! This made it super hard to choose just one color for my latest Lion Brand collab, so I decided to choose EIGHT and split them between two blanket scarves, one knit and one crochet. I went with a warm colorstory for the crochet scarf and a cool colorstory for this knit one.
The blend of recycled wool/poly/acrylic makes this yarn feel similar to a cotton, but it retains the qualities of its actual fiber content to give it durability, lightweight properties, and a bit more spring. I noticed it softened up even more as I was working with it. The airiness of the fabric inspired me to create something loosely crocheted and drapey, so I chose to work with a slightly larger hook and double crochet to ensure there would be enough space between the stitches to add the vertical woven strands.
Instead of the subtle woven appearance of the Campfire Blanket Scarf, I took it to the next level this time and chose to do a full weaving technique across the entire scarf to create a gorgeous plaid/tartan effect that completely transforms the fabric. It took some decision making up front and about 37 different color charts before I got the plaid idea exactly like I wanted it, but once I had the plan in place it was easy breezy to complete this scarf!
The best thing about the Rosebridge Plaid Blanket Scarf is that it only takes ONE STITCH. That's right, all you need to know is how to make a foundation chain and work a double crochet in order to master this pattern. The weaving technique is a special process that doesn't require any special skills, AND I've created a video tutorial that shows you exactly how to do it. I even have older tutorials that explain all of the crochet basics, so you really don't have to know anything before diving into this project. I also made a video that demonstrates the twisted rope fringe, so there's basically no excuse not to make one of these babies :)
I can't wait to see all of the color combos that you guys come up with for these scarves! I love how personalized these can become and how meaningful the color choices can be. Don't forget to tag me on social media if you share your WIPs so I can take a peek at your projects!
This is a beginner level crochet pattern and the techniques involved are the double crochet stitch and weaving.
MATERIALS:
4 skeins Lion Brand Re-Tweed in Elmwood (253-123) for Color A
2 skeins Lion Brand Re-Tweed in Grapefruit (253-104) for Color B
1 skein Lion Brand Re-Tweed in Hay (253-098) for Color C
1 skein Lion Brand Re-Tweed in Vineyard Wine (253-189) for Color D
Size US J/10 (6mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE:
Width: 18”/46cm
Length: 70”/178cm
GAUGE:
11 sts + 7 rows = 4”/10cm in double crochet
ABBREVIATIONS:
*All Two of Wands patterns are written in standard US terms
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Rep – repeat
St(s) – stitch(es)
Notes: Scarf is worked flat in back and forth rows. Turn at the end of each row. To change color, work the last yarn over of the last stitch of the current row with the new color. The ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch, so you will skip the first stitch of each row and work the final dc into the turning chain of the previous row. Vertical stripes are woven in after crochet base is complete. Fringe is twisted using a rope technique.
Base:
With color A, ch 50.
Row 1: Starting in 4th ch from hook, dc across row. (48 sts with skipped 3 ch counting as a st)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a stitch), dc across row (last st goes in turning ch from row below).
Rep row 2, changing colors as follows:
Rows 3-6: Color A.
Rows 7 and 8: Color C.
Rows 9-14: Color A.
Rows 15-18: Color B.
Rows 19-24: Color A.
Rows 25 and 26: Color D.
Rows 27-32: Color A.
Rows 33-36: Color B.
Rows 37-42: Color A.
Rows 43 and 44: Color C.
Rows 45-50: Color A.
Rows 51-54: Color B.
Rows 55-60: Color A.
Rows 61 and 62: Color D.
Rows 63-68: Color A.
Rows 69-72: Color B.
Rows 73-78: Color A.
Rows 79 and 80: Color C.
Rows 81-86: Color A.
Rows 87-90: Color B.
Rows 91-96: Color A.
Rows 97 and 98: Color D.
Rows 99-104: Color A.
Rows 105-108: Color B.
Rows 109-114: Color A.
Rows 115 and 116: Color C.
Rows 117-122: Color A.
Secure and weave in all ends.
Weaving:
Long strands are now woven in between the crochet stitches to create the plaid effect.
Cut the following number of 110”/279cm lengths of each color: 44 color A, 24 color B, 8 color C, and 18 color D. The best way to do this is to pull the center end out of the ball and hold it together with the outer end so you can cut two lengths at a time.
Thread two strands of color A together onto a tapestry needle. Begin weaving over and under each row in between the first (edge) and second sts along the left side of the scarf. Pull lengths so that they are even at either end of the scarf. Thread a second double strand onto the needle and weave between the 2nd and 3rd stitches of the scarf, this time going under and over opposite rows to create a woven effect. Continue with double strands of each color, following the chart below and weaving under and over opposite rows each time.
WATCH MY VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO CREATE THE PLAID LOOK:
Fringe:
Trim all strands at each end to the same length, approx. 15”/38cm.
Treat each double strand as if it were one. Starting with two leftmost double strands at one end, twist each separately in the same direction that the yarn twists until it buckles easily when you give it a little slack. Then twist the two together in the opposite direction, forming a rope. Knot at the end to secure.
Rep across entire end with two double strands at a time. There will be one extra double strand left at the end – incorporate this into the final rope by holding three strands together at a time rather than two.
Rep on other end of the scarf. Trim ends for a clean edge.
WATCH MY VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO MAKE THE TWISTED ROPE FRINGE:
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