Static Gradient Scarf

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Hi everyone! Thanks for checking out the free crochet pattern for the Static Gradient Scarf. Scroll down for the free pattern and design notes! 

A few weeks ago I bought two skeins of Lion Brand Scarfie in the Cream/Black colorway with lots of scarf dreams in my head. Because what’s better to make with Scarfie than a scarf! Right? (okay, a lot of things are just as good and I wanna make all of them. This yarn is seriously awesome.)

This yarn is so beautiful, soft, and easy to work with. Scarfie creates a self-striping gradient, and the Cream/Black colorway reminds me so much of TV static! Hence the name Static Gradient Scarf. The colorway is so pretty that a super simple stitch would have been enough, but I wanted to add texture to this scarf. I really love how it turned out!

I’ve been seeing a lot of wide ribbed knit scarves (think almost blanket scarves!) on Pinterest lately, and I wanted to give this scarf a ribbed look similar to what’s been showing up in my feed. I used rows of front post double crochet and back post double crochet, alternating the FPDC and BPDC stitches with double crochet stitches to make the rib pattern. If you don’t know how to front post double crochet or back post double crochet, this is the project for you. You will be a master of FPDC and BPDC by the time you’re done making it!

Oh, also – the Static Gradient Scarf is a great Netflix and crochet project. The combination of stitches is easy enough to work while you watch! If you’re anything like me, that’s an important project feature. It’s super warm, stretchy, and long enough to wrap around your neck more than once – the perfect addition to your scarf collection for chilly winters!

Keep scrolling down for the free pattern.

Materials Needed:

• Size US I – 5.5mm crochet hook (I use these from Amazon – they’re amazing!)
• 2 skeins of Lion Brand Yarn Scarfie in Cream/Black (or color of your choice!)
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge:

4″ x 4″: 15 sts x 7 rows

Abbreviations (US):

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• fpdc = front post double crochet
• bpdc = back post double crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitches Used:

• Double Crochet
• Front post double crochet (here is a great tutorial)
• Back post double crochet (here is a great tutorial)

Note: Try to keep your tension loose using FPDC and BPDC; if your tension is too tight, your edges may curl. Also keep an eye out that you are not crocheting in the stitch directly behind the FPDC or BPDC.

Pattern:

Ch 31.

Row 1: DC in 4th chain from hook. DC in each st across. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2: DC in 2nd st from hook. *FPDC, DC. Repeat * across until last two sts. DC in last two sts. Ch 2, turn.

Row 3: DC in 2nd st from hook. *BPDC, DC. Repeat * across until last two sts. DC in last two sts. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until your scarf is desired length. I made mine 148 rows, so it is around 7 feet long. If you want a shorter scarf, just do fewer rows.

Finishing:

I ended up adding a fringe to my scarf, which is completely optional! It looks great with or without.

To add the fringe, simply cut 30 strands of leftover Scarfie yarn, each about 12″ long. I used 15 strands on both edges of my scarf, adding the fringe to every other stitch.

Pro tip: If you have a handheld steamer, now is the time to bust it out. Applying steam to a crinkly fringe straightens the strands and looks much neater than the above photo!

Using a handheld steamer also helps to flatten out any curling edges you might have. Steaming the fringe also makes it easier to cut the fringe ends so you have a nice straight fringe edge.

I hope you enjoy this pattern! If you try this pattern out, please tag me on Instagram and share your photos with me using #StaticGradientScarf or #Sarahfaithcrafts.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Happy making,