Broomstick Lace Accent Scarf Crochet Pattern

This Broomstick Lace Accent Scarf Crochet Pattern was inspired by the Knit Accent Scarf I shared recently. I got so many requests from my crochet friends for a crochet version that I knew I had to sit down and figure one out for you. And I am so happy with how it came out! I can’t believe how similar they look.

For the crochet version, I used single crochet stitches worked in the back loops to mimic the garter stitch of the knit scarf, then added broomstick lace rows to recreate the pretty openwork of the dropped stitches.

If you’re new to broomstick lace, don’t be intimidated! It’s really quite simple once you get the hang of it. I’ve included a step-by-step broomstick lace photo tutorial below the pattern to walk you through the technique.

Hope you enjoy it!

Broomstick Lace Scarf Crochet Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Easy/Intermediate
• Yarn: Sport-weight yarn
• Yardage: Approximately 163 yd (150 m)
• Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
• Knitting needle: 15 mm (US 19), used for broomstick lace
• Finished size: Approximately 6 × 48 in. (15 × 122 cm)
• Construction: Worked flat in rows
• Stitch pattern: Back-loop single crochet alternating with broomstick lace

Materials

• 163 yd (150 m) sport-weight yarn (shown here in Lion Brand Collection® Silk Yarn, color #200 Aquarius)
• 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• 15 mm (US 19) knitting needle
• Scissors and yarn needle

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations.
• The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Work the single crochet sections in the back loops only unless otherwise noted.
• A 15 mm (US 19) knitting needle is used to hold the elongated loops for the broomstick lace rows.
• Adjust the scarf length by repeating Rows 12 through 18 until approximately 3 in. (7.5 cm) shy of your desired finished length.
• Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.

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Broomstick Lace Scarf Instructions

Ch 23.

Row 1: Work 1 sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (working into the back bump is optional, but it creates a more finished edge.), turn — 22 sts.

Rows 2 through 8: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), work 1 sc in the back loop only of each st across, turn — 22 sts.

Row 9: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the back loop only of each st across, do not turn — 22 sts.

Row 10 (see Photo Tutorial below): Put loop from hook onto knitting needle; *insert hook into the back loop of the next stitch on the right and pull up a loop, transfer loop to needle, rep from * across, do not turn — 22 loops on needle.

Row 11 (see Photo Tutorial below): Insert hook through first loop on needle, yo and pull through loop, ch 1, work 1 sc in same loop, *inserting hook through next loop and work 1 sc, rep from * across, turn — 22 sts.

Rows 12 through 15: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the back loop only of each st across, turn — 22 sts.

Row 16: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the back loop only of each st across, do not turn — 22 sts.

Row 17: Put loop from hook onto knitting needle; *insert hook into the back loop of the next stitch on the right and pull up a loop, transfer loop to needle, rep from * across, do not turn — 22 loops on needle.

Row 18: Insert hook through first loop on needle, yo and pull through loop, ch 1, work 1 sc in same loop, *inserting hook through next loop and work 1 sc, rep from * across, turn — 22 sts.

Rows 19 through 130: Repeat Rows 12 through 18 sixteen more times or until you reach about 3 in. (7.5 cm) shy of your desired length.

Rows 131 through 138: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the back loop only of each st across, turn — 22 sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Block if desired … you can find my free tutorial on How to Block Knit and Crochet Items here.

How to Crochet Broomstick Lace

Rows 10 and 11 create the broomstick lace section of the scarf. Follow the step-by-step photos below as you work these rows.

Want to try this technique in another project? My Broomstick Lace Cowl Crochet Pattern uses broomstick lace to create a pretty openwork cowl with a button closure.

Row 10: Create the Broomstick Lace Loops

Row 11: Crochet the Loops

 Finito!

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