Ladurée Pastel Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

The Ladurée Pastel Scarf is a long, soft, beginner-friendly scarf worked in simple half double crochet stripes of mint, pink, and lavender. It is designed for anyone who has just learned the basic stitches and wants a project that looks polished without complicated shaping or stitch patterns. The clean lines and macaron-inspired palette give it a Parisian chic feel, while the dense half double crochet fabric makes it warm, slightly ridged, and wonderfully squishy. Finished with tapered two-strand fringe in mixed pastel colors, it drapes beautifully and works up quickly enough to become your new favorite gift project.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) yarn, acrylic or cotton blend, in three colors: A (mint) 200 yards, B (pink) 200 yards, C (lavender) 200 yards
• Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, measuring tape
• Finished size: Approximately 8 inches (20 cm) wide x 60 inches (152 cm) long, excluding fringe

Abbreviations

• ch: chain — make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook
• hdc: half double crochet — yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sk: skip — miss the next stitch without working into it

Gauge

12 hdc x 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). To check your gauge, crochet a small swatch in hdc and measure a 4-inch section in both directions; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

• Change colors cleanly: Work the last hdc of the final row of a stripe until two loops remain on your hook, then pull the new color through to finish the stitch. This keeps the color change neat at the edge.
• Keep the turning chain loose: The ch 2 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch, so keep it relaxed to avoid a tight, pulled edge.
• Count your stripes: You will work 24 stripes of 6 rows each, cycling A, B, C and ending on lavender. Tick off each stripe as you finish it so you never lose your place.
• Pre-cut the fringe first: Cutting all 46 strands before you begin the fringe saves time and lets you sort them into pairs for even color mixing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Scarf Body

The scarf is worked lengthwise in rows of hdc, changing color every 6 rows.

Setup: With A, ch 25.

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (23 hdc).

Rows 2-6: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc), hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to B.

Rows 7-12: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to C.

Rows 13-18: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to A.

Rows 19-24: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to B.

Rows 25-30: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to C.

Rows 31-36: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to A.

Rows 37-42: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to B.

Rows 43-48: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to C.

Rows 49-54: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to A.

Rows 55-60: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to B.

Rows 61-66: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to C.

Rows 67-72: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to A.

Rows 73-78: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to B.

Rows 79-84: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to C.

Rows 85-90: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to A.

Rows 91-96: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to B.

Rows 97-102: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to C.

Rows 103-108: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to A.

Rows 109-114: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to B.

Rows 115-120: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to C.

Rows 121-126: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to A.

Rows 127-132: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to B.

Rows 133-138: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (23 hdc).

Change to C.

Rows 139-144: Ch 2, hdc in each st across (23 hdc). Fasten off.

Fringe

Cut 46 strands each 10 inches long: 16 in A, 15 in B, 15 in C.

Knot 1: Hold 2 strands together (one A and one B, or one A and one C, or one B and one C) and fold in half. Use the hook to pull the fold through the first st of Row 1, then pull the ends through the fold to knot.

Knots 2-11: Repeat across the short end, spacing evenly, using 11 knots total (22 strands).

Opposite end: Repeat with the remaining strands, working 11 knots (22 strands) across the other short end.

Trim: Trim fringe evenly to desired length (about 4 inches).

Assembly and Finishing

This scarf needs no seaming — the body is worked in one piece from start to finish. Weave in all ends along the stripe edges, matching each tail to the color of the stripe it sits beside so the color changes stay invisible. Give the scarf a light blocking by misting it with water and patting it flat to the finished measurements of 8 inches wide by 60 inches long; let it dry completely before attaching or trimming the fringe. Finally, comb the fringe gently with your fingers so the strands hang straight and evenly.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Make it wider or narrower: Add or remove chains in multiples of 1 to change the width — just keep your starting chain count consistent so the stripe rows stay even.
• Try a different palette: Swap the macaron pastels for jewel tones or a neutral cream-and-camel pairing for a completely different look with the same easy construction.
• Change the stripe rhythm: Work 4-row or 8-row stripes instead of 6 for a bolder or softer striped effect, adjusting the total row count so you still end on a complete stripe.