Free Crochet Pattern – Retro Christmas Tree Scarf

Last year I designed the Retro Christmas Tree Towel. This season when I shared it in my Facebook Community Group a few had asked me to make it into a Christmas Tree Scarf. What a great idea! 😉

The Retro Christmas Tree Scarf is fun to make, fun to wear, festive for this time of year, and very warm! 

For this scarf I chose Lion Brand Yarn’s Vanna’s Choice as this line has a large selection of colors and I was able to find every color I was looking for. Vanna’s Choice yarn is a medium worsted weight acrylic yarn that has a nice sheen to it and is soft enough for accessories worn close to the skin.

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Materials

• Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 yarn (the yarn pictured in the photos is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice – 170 yards / 156 m / 3.5oz / 100g ball / 100% acrylic) You’ll need the following colors & amounts: White (MC) (510 yds / 3 balls), Green (CA) (120 yards / 1 ball), Brown (CB) (3 yards / 1 ball), Red (CC) (20 yards / 1 ball), Yellow (CD) (5 yards / 1 ball)
• Crochet Hooks: H/8/5.00mm; G/6/4.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
• Locking Stitch Marker
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

 

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Stitch Abbreviations

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc2tog: single crochet decrease
• Alt-ch3(1): alternate chain 3(1) click here for photo tutorial
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over
• sp(s): space(s)
• SM: stitch marker
• MC: main color
• CA, CB, CC, CD: contrasting colors listed in materials list
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• Rep: repeat
• Join w/ a sc: click here for photo tutorial
• Color Change Tutorial & Tips: Click here for photo tutorial

 

Gauge

• In Granny Stitch pattern: 13 sts x 7.75 rows = 3″

 

Finished Size

• One Size: 8″ W x 80″ L (approximate length)

 

Notes

• I tend to crochet on the tighter side, if you crochet more loosely, you may need to go down a hook size or two to meet gauge. 
• Beginning ch 3 in motif are counted as a stitch and included in stitch count. Beginning chains in the rest of the scarf are not included in stitch count, unless stated otherwise.
• First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as beginning chain, unless stated otherwise. (scarf section)
• Color Changes: Work all color changes on the final pull thru of the last stitch you’re working before the new color. Example: If the last st you’re working before a color change is a double crochet, begin your double crochet by inserting your hook where indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo with the NEW color, pull thru remaining 2 loops to complete the stitch. Then continue on with your new color. *Click here for Change Photo Tutorial.
• Other medium worsted weight / 4 yarns can be substituted.
• Make sure to work all color changes on the WS of the motif.
• Carry yarn when working the motif, but do not pull yarn floats tight or your gauge will be greatly affected. See Color Change Photo Tutorial for tips!
• The motif is worked from the white just above the top of the tree to the bottom of the trim. Then you will work the scarf section onto the top of one tree motif, then seam to the top of the other.

 

Special Stitch

• Alternate Ch-3 (alt-ch3): Complete last st of previous row, take loop off hook, insert hook into the space between the last dc and last 3 dc of previous row, put loop back on hook and pull thru space, turn, ch 3. *Click here for photo tutorial.

 

 

 

Scarf Instructions

Tree Motif (Make 2)

Row 1: With MC & 5.00mm hook, ch 32, switch to a 4.00mm hook, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (31 sts)

*Place a SM in the 1^st st of Row 1 (before turning).

Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc here & throughout), dc in same st, skip 2 sts, [3 dc in next st, skip next 2 sts] work from [ to ] 9 times, 2 dc in last st. Turn. (31 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in next 10 sps, dc in top of ch 3. (32 sts)

*Follow color chart below beginning w/ Row 4.

Row 4: Alt-ch3, dc in same sp, 3 dc in next 9 sps, 2 dc in last sp. Turn. (31 sts)

Rows 5 – 23: Rep Rows 3 – 4, ending with a Row 3 rep.

Row 24: Alt-ch1 (similar to Alt-ch3, except only ch1), sc in same sp, sc in each st across to last dc & ch3, sc2tog in last dc & top of ch3. Turn. (31 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to Ric Rac Trim.

 

Ric Rac Trim

Row 1 (MC): Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), [2 dc in next st, skip next st] 14 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last st. Turn. (32 sts)

Row 2 (CC): Ch 3, [ 2 dc in sp of next 2-dc cluster from the previous row ] 15 times, dc in top of ch-3. Turn.

Row 3 (MC): Rep Row 2.

Row 4 (CA): Rep Row 2.

Row 5 (MC): Rep Row 2.

Row 6 (CC): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (32 sts)

Row 7 (CA): Rep Row 6.

Row 8 (CC): Rep Row 6.

Row 9 (CA): Rep Row 6.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Make 2nd Tree Motif then continue below to Scarf Section.

Scarf Section

Star (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Using a 4.00mm hook & CD, ch 2, sl st in1^st ch to form ring, ch 1, work 5 sc into ring. Join w/ a sl st to 1^st sc. (5 sts)

Rnd 2: [ *ch 4, sl st in 2^nd  ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch*, sl st in next sc from Rnd 1 ] work from [ to ] 4 times, then work from * to * once more. (5 points)

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail for sewing. Sew the last point down onto Rnd 1. (You may prefer to sl st it down like the previous 4 points, but I’ve found that it leaves less of a noticeable hump if I sew the last point in place.) Weave in ends. Continue below to Finishing.

Finishing

 

I really hope you’ve enjoyed this free crochet pattern & you’ve learned a new technique or two to add to your crochet toolbox! If you loved these techniques, check out my Ravelry shop for more great designs (such as the “Boho Chic” Mosaic Tote Bag below) to practice your new skills on!

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Happy Crocheting!