You’re going to love the Calidi Scarf. It’s the perfect quick crochet gift & it’s a great easy Tunisian crochet pattern for winter season.
What I love the most about this scarf, is the fact that it’s super soft, using Lion Brand Color Made Easy.
This scarf is perfect for fall and winter, both wrapped as a cowl & as a pretty accessorize around your neck.
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A Great Last Minute Christmas Gift Crochet Project
What I love especially about this scarf is the fact that it works up super quick. If I have to guess, I’d say 1-4 hours, depending on how fast you crochet.
That also makes it a great last minute crocheted Christmas gift.
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About the Calidi Scarf
The Calidi Scarf is a great Tunisian crochet pattern for fall and winter. It’s skill level easy & works up quickly.
This pattern is a great pattern to try when you’re new to Tunisian crochet, as there is no complex details.
The pattern is written for just one size, but you can easily adjust it to be both longer and wider.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Color Made Easy in color Shade
- Weight
- 5 Bulky Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% acrylic
Yarn amount needed:
2 skeins · 220 grams · 248 meters · 272 yards
One skein is 200 grams · 226 meters · 247 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over Tdc stitches crocheted in rows:
10 stitches & 5 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
Width: 22 cm / 8.7 inches
Length: 132 cm / 52 inches
Size Adjustments
- Make the scarf longer or shorter by adding or reducing the number of stitches FSC stitches you make. Add or reduce by 1 stitches at a time.
- Make the scarf wider or narrower by adding or reducing the number of rows you crochet.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- FDC = foundation double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- Tdc = tunisian double crochet
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (FSC)
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into prev“chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches.
*2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Tunisian Double Crochet (Tdc)
Yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2.
Each time you repeat, you’ll add 1 extra loop on the hook.
Techniques You Will Need
Where Is The Front Vertical Bar?
After crocheting the first return pass, you should be able to see distinct vertical bars. One in the front of the work (the front vertical bar) & one in the back (the back vertical bar).
Standard Tunisian Return (return)
Yo, pull through 1, *yo, pull through 2*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 loop on the hook.
Instructions for the Calidi Scarf
Make 132 stitches wit the FSC method.
*Always start the first stitch on each row in the second front vertical bar.
All stitches are made in the front vertical bar of the stitch, except the first & final row.
Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), Tdc 1 in each FSC across, return (=132 st).
Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), Tdc 1 in each st across, return (=132 st).
Row 3-10: Repeat row 2.
Row 11: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sl st 1 between each st across to make final edge even.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
When crocheting this scarf the fabric created turned quite rolled. I decided that I liked the look & that’s why I suggest you don’t block it.
Each row also ended up slightly diagonal, which again I decided to embrace as a part of the design.
If you want a more standard flat look with straight edges, then blocking is necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is the Front Vertical Bar?
After crocheting the first return pass, you should be able to see distinct vertical bars. One in the front of the work (the front vertical bar) & one in the back (the back vertical bar).
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