Crochet Broomstick Lace Scarf Pattern

Oh my goodness, 3/4 of January has just slipped away at the speed of light while I turned myself into a busy bee buzzing around between my craft room, office, and other daily chores. Finally, I have managed to squeeze in some time to share with you my latest creation.

This free pattern makes a cozy, lovely, and elegant crochet scarf. It is the perfect accessory for a road trip, date night, or even a movie night at the cinema. Pair this Broomstick Lace Scarf with a crochet hat or switch up a look with this bucket bag or this simple tote bag.

CROCHET SCARF FOR EVERYONE

A crochet scarf is a perfect project for any first-timers dabbling in the art of crochet. If you are looking for simple patterns to practice whilst constructing something useful, then you have come to the right place! Crocheting scarves are a great way to practice basic crochet stitches. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Hence, by the end of the scarf-making process, you will be an expert at all the basic stitches.

In addition, crochet scarves can be as easy or as challenging as you want them to be. There are so many free crochet scarf patterns to choose from, ranging from easy patterns to complex super bulky scarves with pockets. There are free scarf patterns for everyone with different crochet skills. I would recommend taking your time to explore and find the perfect pattern for you. 

FREE CROCHET SCARF PATTERNS

Besides this gorgeous broomstick lace design, I, too, have a list of all free crochet patterns I would like to try out in the near future. At the top of this great list is this crochet scarf with a detailed ribbed stitch made with variegated yarn. This neutral color scarf is the best thing to put on on a fall afternoon. 

Another perfect crochet scarf pattern is this Reeva scarf. This cute pattern is made up of my favorite colors: white and blue. The yarn used in the tutorial is a lion brand yarn called Genie mandala yarn. The color changes of the yarn are convenient if you would like to make a colorful scarf but do not fancy buying multiple yarns of different colors. 

A scarf does not have to be worn only during the colder months. It can also be a fun way to add vibrant colors to your everyday outfit. One of my favorite things about this skinny scarf is that it is lightweight and lacy. It is the perfect thing to put on for any time of the year. This design utilizes cotton yarn instead of bulky yarn, as cotton is more breathable in warm weather.

HOW TO CROCHET A SCARF

Before you begin on this crochet scarf journey, a good grasp of crochet knowledge would be beneficial to the process of scarf making. This is a beginner-level crochet pattern, as long as you can do crochet stitches like the chain stitch, single crochet stitch, and slip stitch, you should be able to get it done without much problem. However, should you require more guidance, please feel free to read my beginner’s guide to crocheting for more detailed explanations.

Let’s begin with the materials and tools to gather for this crochet pattern. I used cotton lace of 14-wpi (wraps per inch) in the color gray for this scarf. You may use yarn of different color combinations to make the best patterns of your choice. Besides that, if you want a warmer scarf, you may switch to a bulky weight yarn. 

In this tutorial, I used a 4.0 mm crochet hook for the cotton lace I chose. Furthermore, I used a knitting needle of 18 mm, but you may also use a dowel rod of the same size. I started the process by constructing the broomstick lace pattern until I achieved a finished dimension of 66” x 20”.

I then worked on the side borders on both edges over the whole length of the scarf. Finally, I used the twisted fringe method to make the 4″ long fringes to mark the end of the scarf. I adapted this tutorial to make the twisted fringe, but I made it longer and skip 1 stitch between the fringe.

EASY CROCHET SCARF PATTERN 

There are countless scarf crochet patterns on the internet. Most of them are suitable for beginner crocheters as no advanced shaping techniques are required. Crochet scarves are commonly elongated rectangles made up of simple stitches in repetition. In this tutorial, I would like to introduce the broomstick lace pattern to you.

Broomstick lace has many names. It is also known as jiffy lace or peacock eye crochet. It is a 19th-century crochet technique that involves using a crochet hook and another long, slim tool like a knitting needle. The term comes from the fact that it was once done with a broomstick. Although nowadays, it is done using a lightweight plastic knitting needle or a smooth wooden craft dowel. 

The chain spaces between stitches depend on the size of the needle or dowel. A bigger knitting needle or dowel will provide a lacier look, whilst a smaller needle or dowel will produce a more densely woven effect. The resulting fabric is soft and stable, making it ideal for clothes, blankets, and scarves. 

Most online tutorials, be it written or step-by-step video tutorials, will guide you to pick loops and place them on the left needle, but there is a slight variation in this crochet scarf design. The difference is just to turn your work and pick loops to place on the right needle. A flatter but more defined straight V line between the broomstick lace layers is the result of this little change. Get more details on this simple crochet scarf pattern and view the differences between the left vs. right needle pick below.