Chunky Camel Stitch Scarf
Hdc worked into the third loop makes a knit-look ridge on the front. Super bulky yarn makes it fast.
- Yarn
- Super bulky (6), about 300 yd.
- Hook
- N/P-15 (10 mm)
- Sizes
- Long 8 × 72 in (20 × 183 cm)
- Example gauge
- 8 sts and 6 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in camel stitch
- Yarn needed
- About 300 yd (275 m) super bulky.
US terms. The UK name follows in brackets the first time each stitch appears. Turning chains don’t count as stitches unless a step says so. See US vs UK crochet terms and crochet abbreviations.
Do the math
The examples use the gauge above. Put your own swatch into the gauge calculator first, then use your numbers in each formula.
| Step | Formula | Example | Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stitches | width × sts per in | 8 × 2 = 16 | Cast-On Calculator |
| Foundation chain | stitches + 2 | 18 ch | By hand |
| Rows | length × rows per in | 72 × 1.5 = 108 rows | By hand |
Materials
- Super bulky (6) yarn (see yarn needed)
- N/P-15 (10 mm)
- Tapestry needle
Gauge swatch
Ch 12, work 6 rows.
Instructions
Scarf
Ch (example: 18). Row 1: Hdc (UK htr) in 3rd ch from hook and each ch (16).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in the third loop of each st (the horizontal bar just below the top two loops, on the side facing you).
Repeat row 2 to 72 in (183 cm).
Finishing
- Weave in ends.
- Big tassels on each corner, optional.
Designer’s notes
- Camel stitch leans the top loops forward, so the ridges show on both sides.
- Too stiff? Go up one hook size.
Counter set-up
Counter 1: rows.
Open the row & stitch counter for several counters, or use the quick one below.
Want it on paper? This pattern is in Winter Warmers pattern collection, a printable PDF of 12 patterns with photos and row tallies ($8).
Tools for this pattern
- Gauge CalculatorEnter your swatch counts to get stitches and rows per 4 in (10 cm).
- Cast-On CalculatorEnter your width and gauge; it rounds to the stitch multiple for you.
- Needle, Hook & Yarn ConvertersConvert the needle or hook size to US, UK or metric.
- Yarn Quantity CalculatorPick the project, size and yarn weight to get total yardage and skeins to buy.
- Row & Stitch CounterSet up the counters listed below; the screen stays awake while you work.