Crochet Scarves

Chevron Deco Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

IngredientGrid: Fiber Blends, Wool Guides & Yarn Elements • November 09, 2026

Introduction

The Chevron Deco Scarf is a striking, geometric accessory that brings a touch of art deco glamour to any outfit. Worked in crisp single crochet chevron stripes, it alternates bold bands of forest green and warm rust for a look that feels both vintage and modern. At 8 inches wide and 60 inches long, it's long enough to wrap, loop, or drape elegantly over a coat. The dense single crochet fabric gives it a satisfying, squishy weight that holds its zigzag shape beautifully — perfect for confident beginners ready to try their first colorwork project.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Sport weight (2) yarn, approximately 400 yards forest green (Color A) and 200 yards rust (Color B). A smooth wool or wool-blend works best for stitch definition.
Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, measuring tape
Finished size: 8 inches wide x 60 inches long

Abbreviations

ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
sk — skip: miss the stated number of stitches without working into them.
st(s) — stitch(es)
RS — right side: the front, public-facing side of the fabric.

Gauge

20 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in the chevron pattern. To check, work a small swatch of the chevron pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

Count every row. The chevron repeat is easy to lose track of — each row should always total 40 stitches, so count before you turn.
Keep color changes tidy. Change color on the last pull-through of the final stitch of a band so the new color begins cleanly on the next row.
Don't pull the skipped stitches tight. The 2-stitch decreases form the valleys; keep them relaxed so the fabric lies flat.
Mark your peaks. Place a stitch marker in the center stitch of each 3-sc increase point to keep your zigzags aligned row after row.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The scarf is worked flat in rows, turning after each row. The chevron pattern is a multiple of 14 stitches + 2. Color sequence: 4 rows A, 2 rows B, repeating, beginning and ending with A.

Scarf Body

With A, ch 42.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in last 6 ch (40 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in last 6 sts (40 sts).

Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2 with A (40 sts).

Rows 7-8: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 9-12: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 13-14: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 15-18: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 19-20: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 21-24: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 25-26: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 27-30: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 31-32: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 33-36: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 37-38: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 39-42: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 43-44: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 45-48: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 49-50: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 51-54: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 55-56: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 57-60: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 61-62: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 63-66: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 67-68: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 69-72: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 73-74: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 75-78: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 79-80: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 81-84: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 85-86: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 87-90: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 91-92: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 93-96: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 97-98: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 99-102: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 103-104: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 105-108: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 109-110: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 111-114: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 115-116: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 117-120: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 121-122: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 123-126: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 127-128: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 129-132: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 133-134: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 135-138: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 139-140: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 141-144: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 145-146: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 147-150: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 151-152: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 153-156: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 157-158: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 159-162: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 163-164: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 165-168: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 169-170: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 171-174: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 175-176: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 177-180: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 181-182: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 183-186: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 187-188: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 189-192: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 193-194: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 195-198: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 199-200: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 201-204: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 205-206: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 207-210: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 211-212: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 213-216: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 217-218: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 219-222: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 223-224: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 225-228: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 229-230: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 231-234: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 235-236: Change to B. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts).

Rows 237-240: Change to A. Repeat Row 2 (40 sts). Fasten off.

Edging

With RS facing, join A at one corner. Work sc evenly around the entire perimeter, working 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

No seaming is required — this scarf is worked in one piece. Weave in all ends along the color bands, taking care to hide the rust tails within the green sections where possible. Block lightly by misting with water and pinning to the finished measurements (8 inches wide x 60 inches long), then allow to dry completely to even out the chevron points and relax the edging.

Pro Tips and Variations

Change the palette: Swap forest green and rust for navy and gold, or black and cream, for a different deco mood.
Add fringe: Cut 6-inch strands in both colors and attach along the short ends for a cozy, bohemian finish.
Adjust the length: Work fewer or more color repeats to make a cowl or a shorter scarf; each 6-row repeat adds roughly 1.5 inches.

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