Caesar Scarf, colourwork crochet scarf, is a wonderful autumn accessory that will keep you toasty when the temperatures are far from warm. The scarf is a beginner friendly colourwork pattern in muted colours that can be a nice addition to work attire or a statement piece for an evening occasion.
The scarf is worked from bottom up in worsted weight yarn to create a large rectangular shape.
Last updated: 30/08/2024
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful colourwork crochet scarf you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), intarsia colourwork technique, Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final colourwork crochet scarf measurements (blocked):
205 cm x 26.5 cm (approx. 80.5 in x 10.5 in)
Materials and tools
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my colourwork crochet scarf, you will need:
Hobbii Upcycled Alpaca Blend (34% Acrylic, 33% Alpaca, 33% Wool | worsted weight yarn | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 200 m (218 yds),
- Oat Milk (#01) 1 ball (A),
- Atlantic Blue (#14) 1 ball (B),
- Light Peach (#06) 1 ball (C),
- Lichen (#18) 1 ball (D),
- Yam (#05) 1 ball (E)
Tunisian crochet hook size 5.5 mm (US size I-9) with cable (at least 40 cm (15”)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Other yarn alternatives:
Please always swatch when substituting yarn:
Knit Picks/ We crochet Upcycled Alpaca Blend Worsted
Cascade Yarns Pacific
Patons Wool Blend Aran
For further alternatives, please see:
Hobbii Upcycled Alpaca Blend | Substitutes (yarnsub.com)
You can get your craft supplies here.
Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
15 sts x 12 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over tss pattern
Gauge is not essential for this project, but it will impact the amount of yarn used.
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
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If this colourwork crochet scarf is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this project matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!
Stitch guide:
Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in 2 steps; forward and return pass from right to left, with the number of sts (lps) increasing on the hook during the forward pass and decreasing during the return pass.
Return pass is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) used in this project as follows: 1 ch, *yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Edge stitches:
Right edge stitch- This is the first lp on hook and counts as first st unless otherwise stated.
Left edge stitch- This st is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.
Tunisian crochet stitches:
- First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across.
- Tunisian simple stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under front vertical bar, yrh and pul. Standard return pass.
Special techniques:
Intarsia colourwork technique: When changing the colours within a row in Tunisian crochet, place the new strand of yarn over the old strand. This locks the old colour in place and prevent gaps occurring between the different colour sections. The same process is repeated on RP.
Bind off:
Tunisian Simple stitch bind off: Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul and pull through the lp that is on the hook. One lp remains on the hook.
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | FP- forward pass |
| tss- Tunisian simple stitch | RP- return pass |
| approx.- approximately | RS- right side |
| rep- repeat |
Stitch chart:
Notes:
- The Scarf is worked flat, RS facing from right to left and bottom up.
- The stitch count refers to the number of lps on hook on FP.
Instructions:
Scarf
With A, chain 39.
Row 1 FP: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. 39 lps on hook.
Row 1 RP and all other RPs: Standard RP.
Row 2: Tss in next 4 sts in A, tss in next 3 sts in B, tss in next 5 sts in C, tss in next 3 sts in D, tss in next 3 sts in E, tss in next st in A, tss in next 3 sts in E,tss in next 3 sts in D,tss in next 5 sts in C,tss in next 3 sts in B, Tss in next 4 sts in A, ES in A.
Row 3: Tss in next 3 sts in A, tss in next 3 sts in B, tss in next 5 sts in C, tss in next 3 sts in D, tss in next 3 sts in E, tss in next 3 sts in A, tss in next 3 sts in E,tss in next 3 sts in D,tss in next 5 sts in C,tss in next 3 sts in B, Tss in next 3 sts in A, ES in A.
Row 4: Tss in next 2 sts in A, tss in next 3 sts in B, tss in next 5 sts in C, tss in next 3 sts in D, tss in next 3 sts in E, tss in next 5 sts in A, tss in next 3 sts in E,tss in next 3 sts in D,tss in next 5 sts in C,tss in next 3 sts in B, Tss in next 2 sts in A, ES in A.
Row 5: Tss in next st in A, tss in next 3 sts in B, tss in next 5 sts in C, tss in next 3 sts in D, tss in next 3 sts in E, tss in next 7 sts in A, tss in next 3 sts in E,tss in next 3 sts in D,tss in next 5 sts in C,tss in next 3 sts in B, Tss in next st in A, ES in A.
Row 6: [only the first loop that is already on hook after RP of previous row is completed is in A], tss in next 3 sts in B, tss in next 5 sts in C, tss in next 3 sts in D, tss in next 3 sts in E, tss in next 9 sts in A, tss in next 3 sts in E,tss in next 3 sts in D,tss in next 5 sts in C,tss in next 3 sts in B, ES in A.
Row 7: Rep Row 5.
Row 8: Rep Row 4.
Row 9: Rep Row 3.
Rows 10-233: Rep Rows 2-9 (28 repeats).
Row 234: Rep Row 2.
Row 235: in A, tss to last st, ES.
Row 236: in A, Tunisian Simple Stitch bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends and block the colourwork crochet scarf to final measurements as above.
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Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using various colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy crocheting!
