A lightweight winter scarf that’s cozy and warm

This lightweight winter scarf will keep you cozy and warm. The crochet pattern is free on the blog.

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I love the look of fresh snow, especially when it sparkles in the sunshine. I live in an area where wildlife abounds – deer, fox, birds of all kinds. It’s so much fun to see what’s been traipsing through my yard on a winter day.

The Aneira Infinity Scarf evokes images of those bird tracks in the snow, the delicate impressions lightly disturbing the pristine surface. When you look at the sections of lacy openwork sitting atop a solid section, you can’t help but imagine beautiful little tracks.

I don’t wear a lot of bulky accessories in the winter, even though it can get pretty cold where I live. I like lighter scarves that have plenty of warm coverage but don’t make me feel like the abominable snowman!

The Aneira Infinity scarf isn’t your typical winter scarf. It’s a lightweight winter scarf that looks equally at home with your heavy winter coat or a jacket to get you by.

Design + Inspiration for this lightweight winter scarf

A lot of designers use bulky weight yarn for maximum coverage in the winter. There’s nothing wrong with that. Bulky crochet scarves, hats and cowls are fabulous.

However, as I said, I prefer less bulky accessories. So, I decided that a lightweight winter scarf with delicate features was just what the season needed. It’s an infinity scarf so you can wrap it twice for that extra layer against the winter weather.

This lightweight winter scarf features alternating sections of the Crow’s Foot Lattice, an openwork stitch pattern, and solid double crochet. The combination of the two alternating sections gives the scarf a lacy look while providing enough coverage against a cold wind.

Now, about the Crow’s Foot Lattice…I found this interesting stitch pattern in The Crochet Stitch Dictionary by Sarah Hazell. I wanted a stitch pattern that was interesting to work up and interesting to look at. It has angular lines and curves all at the same time.

The Crow’s Foot Lattice is a 4-row stitch pattern, although the 2 pairs of rows are complimentary. A row of open fans alternates with a row of Y-stitches and those 2 rows are repeated for the entire stitch pattern. At first it seems complicated but, after working a few rows of the pattern, it becomes pretty intuitive.

Construction

This lightweight winter scarf is worked in a long strip, just as you would a regular scarf. When the desired length is achieved, the two ends are sewn together to create the infinity scarf.

The texture is created with alternating sections of openwork and solid crochet. I’ve been in love with the Crow’s Foot Lattice stitch ever since I used it for my As the Crow Flies Scarf. It makes the perfect partner for the simple double crochet section.

I found this lightweight winter scarf very relaxing to make. The repetitions can be easily memorized and stitch placement is pretty easy to see.

The Yarn

I chose WeCrochet’s “Heatherly Sport” in a sport weight. I love everything about the yarn – the weight (sport is one of my favorite weights to work with), the fiber content (just enough merino wool to give it a luxurious feel) and the weathered look (don’t you just love a lived in look).

Heatherly is an inexpensive alternative when cost is a consideration. The stitch definition is perfect for the stitch combo in this lightweight winter scarf. The colors are soft and subtle, giving the scarf a truly cozy look.

WeCrochet has graciously provided the yarn for this beautiful scarf. I am so grateful for the gift of yarn. You can get yours here – you only need 2 hanks!

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• I’ve included a photo tutorial for the Y-stitch (video tutorial coming soon).

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Here’s what you need to know to make your own lightweight winter scarf.

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Yarn

WeCrochet “Heatherly Sport” 80% acrylic, 20% merino wool sport weight #2 (328yd/100g)

Agave #29539 – 2 hanks

Hook

US size G-6 (4mm) or size needed to achieve gauge

Tools

Tapestry needle for sewing seam and weaving in ends

Finished Size

Approx. 60” x 10”

Gauge

17 dc x 8 rows = 4”

Skill level: Advanced beginner/Intermediate

Abbreviations – US crochet terminology

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• t(s) – stitch(es)
• tr – treble crochet
• YO – yarn over

Special Stitches

Fan – (dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc) in the same st or sp

Stacked single crochet (STsc) – (This stitch is used at the beginning of a row or round to replace the traditional turning ch-3. It has the appearance of a dc.) – Insert hook in same st as loop, YO, draw up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (bottom sc made), insert hook in left vertical bar of bottom sc, YO, draw up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (top sc made)

Y-stitch: In the same st (tr, ch 1, dc in the 2 strands of the lower front side of the tr just made).

Pattern Notes

1. A ‘ch 3’ may be substituted for the STsc without changing the construction or look of the scarf.
2. You are encouraged to count sts after every repetition of Row 6 to ensure that you maintain a count of 43 dc throughout.

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Pattern Instructions

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Ch 45.

Row 1: Dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (43 dc – skipped chains do not count as a st)

Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as tr + ch throughout), dc in same st, ch 1, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, [ch 1, sk 2 sts, fan in next st, ch 1, sk 2 sts, sc in next st] 6 times, ch 1, sk 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, tr) in last st, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st (in top of tr), ch 1, Y-st in next sc, ch 1, [sc in tr of fan, ch 1, Y-st in next sc, ch 1] 6 times, sc in 4th ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1, fan in ch-1 sp of Y-st, ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, fan in ch-1 sp of Y-st, ch 1] 6 times, sc in last sc, turn.

Row 5: Ch 4 (counts as tr throughout), dc in 4th ch from hook (modified Y-st created), ch 1, sc in tr of fan, ch 1, [Y-st in next sc, ch 1, sc in tr of fan, ch 1] 6 times, tr in last st, dc in the 2 strands of the lower front side of the tr just made (to form modified Y-st), turn.

Row 6: STsc, dc in next st and in each st and ch-1 sp across, including the top of the turning ch, turn. (43 dc)

Row 7: STsc, dc in next st and in each st across, turn.

Rows 8-121: Rep Rows 2-7 19 times.

Rows 122-126: Rep Rows 2-6.

Fasten off and weave in ends. This piece would benefit from blocking to open up the sts and help it lay flat.

Sew the ends of the scarf together with a whip stitch through both loops of one end and the foundation ch of the other. Or use the seaming method of your choice. The seam should be invisible when finished.

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