Argyle Cowl & Infinity Scarf – Free Crochet Patterns
This past fall I released my Argyle Beanie & Slouch as part of Mini-Mystery Crochet Along #17. Shortly after the MMCAL ended, Cathleen (a talented crocheter in our Facebook group) shared photos of the infinity scarves she made using the argyle hat pattern and Lion Brand Scarfie yarn. She also used Scarfie to make a couple coordinating hats and the sets turned out fabulously! I asked Cathleen if she would allow me to use her photos for this blog post and she graciously agreed. You can find the free crochet pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here.
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Although Cathleen used a bulky weight yarn for her crochet infinity scarves, I’ve written the pattern for both worsted and bulky weight yarns so you can use your favorite yarn for yours. Make sure to read the notes section below for a couple of yarn alternatives.
All photos are property of Cathleen K-S & used with permission. Check out more of Cathleen’s work on her Facebook page: Cat’s Crochet.
THE YARN
ARGYLE COWL & INFINITY SCARF – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.
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MATERIALS
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn / 4 / OR Bulky Weight Yarn / 5 Lion Brand Yarn’s Scarfie (see yarn explanation below in notes)
- Worsted Weight Cowl: 180 yards
- Bulky Weight Cowl: 160 yards
- Worsted Weight Infinity Scarf: 340 yards
- Bulky Weight Infinity Scarf: 300 yards
- Crochet Hook: J/10/6.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Scrap piece of yarn or stitch marker
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Gauge
- Worsted: with a 6mm hook, in BLO sc: 11 sts = 3.25″; 7 rows = 1.875″
- Bulky: with a 6mm hook, in BLO sc: 10 sts = 3.25″; 7 rows = 2″
One Size Fits Most
- Worsted Weight Cowl: 28.25″ circumference x 6″W
- Bulky Weight Cowl: 28.75″ circumference x 6.25″W
- Worsted Weight Infinity Scarf: 59″ circumference x 6″W
- Bulky Weight Infinity Scarf: 60″ circumference x 6.25″W
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- RS: Right Side
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- Rep: repeat
- Rnd: round
- circ: circumference
Notes
- The entire pattern is worked in continuous rounds (a spiral). I suggest using a stitch marker to keep track of the round you’re on.
- Yarn Notes: This pattern includes instructions for BOTH a worsted weight & bulky weight infinity scarf & cowl. Lion Brand Yarn’s Scarfie was used for the sample shown in the photos. Lion Brand Pound of Love, Wool Ease, Touch of Alpaca etc are great worsted weight alternatives.
- Lion Brand Scarfie in Cream/Taupe, 78% Acrylic / 22% Wool (312 yards / 285 m / 150 g / 5.3 oz).
- Lion Brand Pound of Love, 100% Acrylic (1020 yards / 932 m / 454 g / 16 oz).
- Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease: 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yds / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
- Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca, 90% Acrylic / 10% Alpaca (207 yards / 190 m / 100 g / 13.5 oz)
- Pattern Repeats: In the crochet instructions you’ll see: rep from ( to ) around. The instructions written within the ( ) parentheses are one full pattern repeat. You are to repeat these around the entire cowl. The stitch pattern will repeat evenly so you should not have any stitches remaining at the end of each round.
- The stitch pattern is a multiple of 8. You can increase or decrease the circumference of your cowl simply by adding or subtracting 8 chains from your set-up row.
- This pattern includes instructions for both cowl and infinity scarf lengths and each is written separately.
- Changes for yarn weights written as follows: worsted (bulky)
- Yardage
- Worsted Weight Cowl: 180 yards
- Bulky Weight Cowl: 160 yards
- Worsted Weight Infinity Scarf: 340 yards
- Bulky Weight Infinity Scarf: 300 yards
Argyle Infinity Scarf & Cowl Instructions
Step 1: Choose the length you’re going to make, either cowl or infinity scarf, and weight of yarn you’re going to use.
Step 2: Work the Cowl Set-up or Infinity Scarf Set-up, depending on which length you’re making.
Step 3: Continue on to Argyle Design to complete your cowl or infinity scarf.
Cowl Set-Up
The entire cowl is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Set-up: With a 6mm crochet hook & worsted weight yarn (6mm crochet hook & bulky yarn), ch 96 (88), being careful not to twist the ch, join w/ a sl st to the 1st ch.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in each ch around. Do not join. Begin using a stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round as you work. (96, 88 sts)
Rnds 2 – 3: BLO sc in each st around. Do not join.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Argyle Design below. Approximate width, when laid flat, is: 14″ (14.25″).
Infinity Scarf Set-Up
The entire infinity scarf is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Set-up: With a 6mm crochet hook & worsted weight yarn (6mm crochet hook & bulky yarn), ch 200 (184), being careful not to twist the ch, join w/ a sl st to the 1st ch.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in each ch around. Do not join. Begin using a stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round as you work. (200, 184 sts)
Rnds 2 – 3: BLO sc in each st around. Do not join.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Argyle Design below. Approximate width, when laid flat, is: 29.5″ (30″).
Argyle Design
The remainder of this project is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning and ending of each round.
See Argyle Chart Below
Rnd 1: (BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts) rep from ( to ) around. Cowl (96, 88 sts); Infinity Scarf: (200, 184 sts)
Rnd 2: (BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts ) rep from ( to ) around.
Rnd 3: (BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around.
Rnd 4: (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below ) rep from ( to ) around.
Rnd 5: (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 7 sts) rep from ( to ) around.
Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 4. *Note: Some FLO dc will be worked into the FLO of other dc 2 rnds below.
Rnd 7: *BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 3 times, rep from * around.
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 2.
Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 7.
Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 2.
Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 7.
Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 4.
Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 5.
Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 4.
Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 2.
Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 1.
Rnds 18 – 19: BLO sc in each st around.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
How to read the chart above:
- Read the chart from right to left, bottom to top.
- The Red squares indicate when you’ll work a dc.
- Make sure to work the dc in the front loops of stitches 2 rounds below the current round.
- The vertical numbers indicate the round you’re on. Begin following the chart and working a little better dc in round 1 of Argyle Design.
- The horizontal numbers represent the stitch number. This stitch pattern is a multiple of 8 stitches.
- After working Round 17, continue with Round 18 above.
Now that you’ve finished crocheting your Argyle Infinity Scarf or Cowl, make a coordinating Argyle Beanie, Slouch or Messy Bun!
- Beanie & Slouch (click here for free crochet pattern)
- Messy Bun Pattern (click here for free crochet pattern)
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