Brushstrokes Scarf

"This simple crochet scarf pattern alternates rows of herringbone double crochet and single crochet to create a stitch pattern that slants like brushstrokes. This pattern is available in four child and adult sizes. The child size pattern is a one-skein project.This pattern is part of the 2022 Scarf of the Month Crochet Along with Oombawka Design Crochet and The Stitchin’ Mommy. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet Crocheting flat in rows Special stitch pattern: HBdc (includes written instructions and video tutorial)"

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 HBdc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern.  

Finished SizeChild (Teen/Adult Skinny Scarf, Teen/Adult Standard Scarf, Teen/Adult Super Scarf).

Materials List

• King Cole Acorn Aran yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool, 3.5 oz/100 g, 216 yd/198 m) – 1 (2, 2, 4) skein(s) in 4955 Holly Berries, or approximately 216 yd (260 yd, 350 yd, 665 yd)/198 m (238 m, 320 m, 608 m) in any medium weight, acrylic/wool blend yarn.
• US Size J-10/6 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Bent tip yarn needle.