The Dodds Scarf - Crochet Pattern

August 14, 2019

This long crochet scarf features a classic shape and a subtle texture, which makes it very versatile. The coloured ends give it a retro vibe, making it feel like a treasure you uncovered in the depths of a kitsch vintage shop in a funky part of town. AND YET, it’s a quick DIY crochet project you can whip up from a couple of balls of super chunky yarn.

And while for this pattern I opted for contrast tips, this scarf looks chic and classic made all in one colour.

Dodds is constructed from many short rows of suzette stitch. There’s a satisfying rapidity of reaching row ends, meaning not only does it grow quickly, but you get a huge sense of accomplishment very quickly!

Some notes on yarn, tools and tassels

You’re going to want a super chunky weight, soft-feeling yarn for this project. A wool and alpaca blend is ideal for a warm winter scarf as animal fibres are naturally insulating, and wool brings the cost down from pure alpaca which can be on the pricey side. Having said that, this is a rare occasion where human-made yarn could also be a good option as it washes well and gives you loads of colour options.

As for hooks – I’ve tried so many and always come back to my KnitPro soft grips. If you haven’t had your “these are my hooks” moment yet, give these a try.

Tassels are optional (though encouraged) for this scarf!

What you'll need to make the Dodds Long Scarf

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130g of super chunky yarn in colour A (blue, pictured)
220g of super chunky yarn in colour B (red, pictured)
9mm crochet hook– or correct size for gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch Markers
Scissors

The Crochet Stitches + Techniques You’ll Need

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Please note this blog uses UK crochet terminology.

You can click on the stitch name to view a video tutorial of the technique.

ch – chain

dc – double crochet (US single crochet)

tr – treble crochet (US double crochet)

Suzette Stitch

Things to note

This free pattern on the Sarling Studio blog is a sample of the full PDF pattern available here. The full pattern;

has detailed pattern notes
includes detailed step by step pictures
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Before you begin making your long crochet scarf

Just in case you missed it above, this blog pattern is written in UK crochet terminology.
This pattern produces a scarf which measures approximately 15cm x 180cm (204cm including tassels).
In the pattern table, the column on the right is the number of stitches each row should have. When more than one row is listed together (e.g. Rows 3- 26) each row has that same stitch count, it is not a cumulative total!
We’ll never work into the turning chains, and we don’t count them in the stitch rows.

Dodds Long Scarf Crochet Pattern

Foundation	Begin with a chain of 14 in Colour A	14
Row 1	Turn the work and dc into second chain from hook (stitch 13 in your starting chain) and each stitch across. ch1 turn.	13
Row 2	(Dc and tr in same stitch, sk1) 6 times, dc. ch1, turn.	13
Row 3 – 26	Repeat row 2. In last st of row 26, change to Colour B.	13
Row 27 – 116	Repeat row 2. In last st of row 116, change to Colour A.	13
Row 117 – 141	Repeat row 2.	13
Finish	Fasten off and weave in all ends. Add 7 tassels to each end in Colour A.

Adding Tassels:

Extend a piece of yarn in Colour A to the length you’d like your tassel to be (mine are 12cm). Pinch the top and fold the yarn over so you have two equal lengths.
Fold back up and add another fold into your pinched fingers so you have three equal lengths.
Repeat until you have six equal lengths and cut the yarn at the bottom of the sixth length.
Work the ends in your pinched fingers through a space at the end of your scarf where you’d like the tassel to hang, so there’s a couple of cm pulled through.
Pull the ends through the loops so they knot around the end of your scarf and pull tight.
Snip through the loops at the bottom so each length hangs individually.
Attach all tassels before trimming the ends to create a nice even finish.