Pencil Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

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My first baby is starting school this year! Where did the time go?! Now that I have school and teacher gifts on my mind, this pencil scarf free crochet pattern would be a great option! This scarf pattern has very simple color changing to give the pencil appearance. 

This simple crochet pencil scarf starts at the eraser and works to the pencil lead, created with decreases. With a few additional color changes, you could easily create a crayon scarf as well. So many possibilities! 

To make this crochet pencil scarf, you’ll need worsted weight yarn, 5.0mm (G) crochet hook, tapestry needle/yarn needle, and scissors. You can find all of these over on my Amazon page here.

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How sweet is she! Who wouldn’t want to receive this scarf from a little smiling face?

I’d love to see what you make with this tutorial! Don’t forget to share a photo of your finished work in your Ravelry projects and my Facebook group!

Pencil Scarf

ABBREVIATIONS

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
DC = double crochet
DC2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together

NOTES

• Chain 2 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).

PATTERN

Using color A (shown as pink):

Ch 22.

R1: 1 DC in third chain from hook, and each st to end. (20 sts)

R2-10: Ch 2. Turn. 1 DC in each st across. (20 sts)

Using color B (shown as gray):

R11-15: Ch 2. Turn. 1 DC in each st across. (20 sts)

Using color C (shown as gold):

R16-98: Ch 2. Turn. 1 DC in each st across. (20 sts)

Using color D (shown as cream):

R99: Ch 2. Turn. 1 DC in each st across. (20 sts)

R100: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 16 sts. DC2tog. (18 sts)

R101: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 14 sts. DC2tog. (16 sts)

R102: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 12 sts. DC2tog. (14 sts)

R103: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 10 sts. DC2tog. (12 sts)

R104: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 8 sts. DC2tog. (10 sts)

R105: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 6 sts. DC2tog. (8 sts)

R106: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 4 sts. DC2tog. (6 sts)

Using color E (shown as black):

R107: Ch 2. Turn. 1 DC in each st across. (6 sts)

R108: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 2 sts. DC2tog. (4 sts)

R109: Ch 2. Turn. DC2tog. DC2tog. (2 sts)

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

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Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting!

Nicole

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