With a 4-row meditative stitch repeat, the Driftwood Skinny Triangle Scarf crochet pattern, made in a worsted weight yarn, is full of texture, beginner friendly, and perfect for those ombre/self-striping yarns sitting in your stash that you don’t know what to do with. And the best part? The pattern can be viewed for FREE here on the blog – keep reading!
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Driftwood Skinny Triangle Scarf Crochet Pattern Inspiration
Believe it or not, a version of this pattern has been sitting in my designer project book since the fall of 2021! That was the year I started designing crochet patterns and I was obsessed with learning how to construct different pieces (truth be told, I still am!). I had already designed and released the Rustic Summer Asymmetrical Shawl earlier in the year, which is constructed on the bias (and can be found HERE for free on the blog!). While I love wearing that one like a triangle scarf (see below), it’s definitely a statement piece since it is so big. I then started to look into other scarf styles to see how to make something with a smaller depth when I came across the construction method I ultimately chose for the Driftwood Skinny Triangle Scarf.
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While this style seems to have several names, I call it a kerchief style skinny triangle scarf. Basically, you start in one corner and increase by one stitch by some standard increment (such as every row or every other row) until you reach the mid-point where you then decrease by one stitch in that same increment (in this pattern, those increases/decreases are every other row). The increases and decreases always happen on the same side of the scarf, which is what creates that triangle shape.
Driftwood Skinny Triangle Scarf Stitch Pattern
The crumpled griddle stitch that I use in my Driftwood Beanie (Ravelry) and Cinched Driftwood Headband (Ravelry) seemed like the perfect stitch pattern to use for a project like this, creating a gorgeous subtle texture, letting you use your imagination to play around with color. Since it uses worsted weight yarn, it works up pretty quickly, and with only single and double crochet stitches (plus some decrease stitches), it’s fairly easy and beginner friendly!
Yarn Suggestions
Because of the simple stitches, I knew I wanted to add some pop with my yarn choice. While the pattern looks great in a tonal yarn or with self-made stripes (check out my tester’s versions!), it works really well with an ombre or self-striping yarn for no-fuss colorwork. And let’s be honest, many of us have one of these yarns on our yarn shelf, but are never quite sure what to do with it.
Ombre Yarn Suggestions
- Chroma Worsted from WeCrochet (this is what I used for my scarf – it is a wool/nylon blend)
- Lion Brand Mandala Gradient Yarn or Mandala Ombre – acrylic
- Red Heart Super Saver Stripes – acrylic
Tonal/Solid Yarn Suggestions
- Lion Brand Heartland – acrylic
- WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Tweed Worsted – wool
- WeCrochet Swish Worsted – merino wool
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Tester’s Scarves
Looking for color inspiration? Check out the scarves my fantastic testers made!
Ombre/Self Striping Yarns
Solid Colors
Stripes
And now onto the good stuff – the pattern!
Keep reading to check out the FREE version below. Prefer an easy to read, ad-free, printable PDF? Check out Etsy or Ravelry for purchase options!
Additional perks of the paid PDF: The paid pattern has a “Tips, Tricks, & Helpful Hints” section for additional insight into the pattern. Additionally, there is an included printable chart breaking down the stitch counts for each row, lists the increase or decrease for each row, and has boxes for you to check off to help you keep track of what row you are on!
Free Driftwood Skinny Triangle Scarf Crochet Pattern
Pattern Difficulty
Advanced Beginner
Skills used: working in turned rows, basic stitches, increases, decreases
Materials
Crochet Hook: K/6.5 mm, or what is required to match gauge
Yarn: 2 balls of Chroma Worsted from WeCrochet, or approximately 360 yards (330 meters) of #4/worsted weight yarn
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Measuring tape
Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
st(s): stitch(es)
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
sc2tog: single crochet, 2 together
(SC/dc)tog: single crochet and double crochet together
- To make a (SC/dc)tog: Insert hook into first stitch and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Then, yarn over, insert hook into the next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through remaining loops.
(DC/sc)tog: double crochet and single crochet together
- To make a (DC/sc)tog: Yarn over, insert hook into first st and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (essentially, you have done the first half of a dc and are left with 2 loops on the hook). Then, insert hook into the next st and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all loops
Size
The finished scarf is approximately 60 inches (152.4 centimeters) long across the top edge and 12 inches (30.5 centimeters) wide at the middle point.
Gauge
14 sts x 12 rows of crumpled griddle stitch = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm)
- Ch 20
- Row 1: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, alternate sc and dc sts across, ending on a sc
- Rows 2-14: ch 1, turn, starting with a sc, alternate sc and dc across
- Measure your gauge in the middle of your swatch
- NOTE: Gauge is not critical to the pattern, but if you do not match gauge, your scarf may end up larger or smaller than listed here.
Notes
* This pattern is written using US terminology.
* The turning ch does NOT count as a stitch, so the first stitch will go in the same stitch as the turning chain.
* Numbers in ( ) at the end of the instruction refers to stitch count for that row. Stitches in ( ) within the row instruction indicate stitches you will place in the same stitch. For example, (sc, dc) means you will place both a sc and dc in the same stitch.
Pattern
To start: ch 2
Row 1: 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 2: (sc, dc) in the first st, sc, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 3: sc, dc, sc, ch 2, turn (3)
Row 4: (dc, sc) in the first st, dc, sc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 5: sc, dc, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 6: (sc, dc) in the first st, sc, dc, sc, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 7: *sc, dc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 2, turn (5)
Row 8: (dc, sc) in the first st, *dc, sc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 9: *sc, dc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 10: (sc, dc) in the first st, *sc, dc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 1, turn (7)
Row 11-81: Repeat Rows 7-10 until you have reached a total of 81 rows OR until your scarf is approximately 30 in (76 cm) long. For those using Chroma Worsted, this should be close to the end of your first ball of yarn. Be sure you end on a Row 9. However, on your last row, ch 2 before you turn.
Row 82: *dc, sc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 1, turn (42)
NOTE: There is no increase in this row! This creates a semi-rounded point at the mid-point of the scarf.
Row 83: *sc, dc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 2, turn (42)
Row 84: (DC/sc)tog, *dc, sc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 1, turn (41)
NOTE: This is your first decrease row.
Row 85: *sc, dc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 1, turn (41)
Row 86: (SC/dc)tog, *sc, dc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 1, turn (40)
Row 87: *sc, dc** repeat from * to ** across, ch 2, turn (40)
Rows 88-159: Repeat Rows 84-87
NOTE: Row 159 will be a non-increase row with only 4 sts left.
Row 160: (DC/sc)tog, dc, sc, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 161: sc, dc, sc, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 162: (SC/dc)tog, sc, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 163: sc2tog (1)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Want a printable chart to help you keep track of what row you are on? It’s provided in the full downloadable pattern PDF!
When you make one, I want to see it! When posting on social media, be sure to tag @fromnicolescreations and use hashtag #fromnicolescreations.
Happy stitching!
