The Matteo Textured Crochet Scarf Pattern is a free scarf pattern. A perfect scarf to crochet in neutrals, as the interest comes with the textured stitch. A suitable crochet scarf for men or women, it’s a versatile pattern.
The companion scarf to the Matteo Beanie is here! What really pushed me to finally rework the beanie was that the friend to whom I gifted the original hat requested a matching scarf.
Isn’t that the best? When a recipient of your handmade gift uses it. And adores it, and even asks for more?! How could I refuse?
Just like the beanie the scarf has that same texture of alternating post stitches with double crochets. Since the scarf is worked flat, we’ll be adding the back post double crochet as well. But it’s still a simple two row repeat once you get going!
I decided on a 6″ width for this scarf but you can make yours as wide or narrow as you like. You’ll need to keep an odd stitch count if you make any adjustments, but that’s it.
I could just gaze into this texture all day. Really, it’s mesmerizing. Lion Brand’s Heartland has just enough subtle color variance in it.
This medium weight yarn works up great in this pattern. When there is that much texture a neutral color definitely pops more than usual.
Get all 3 patterns and complete the Matteo Set!
- Make the Matteo Beanie textured top down hat in all sizes.
- Matteo Fingerless Gloves make the set in the same texture.
- Matteo Scarf-this pattern, scroll down!
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Construction
This scarf is worked on the short end. So you will start with the width of your scarf and crochet to the length.
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Materials
- 502 yds/459m of #4 medium worsted weight yarn, I used 2 balls of Lion Brand’s Heartland in Joshua Tree
- 5.5mm, US – I/9 crochet hook
- yarn needle
- measuring tape
- scissors
Notes
- Stitch multiple is an odd number.
- Ch 3 counts as a stitch, I highly recommend using a ch 3 alternative, here’s my favorite.
Stitches/Abbreviations
ch(s)-chain(s)
rep-repeat
WS-wrong side
RS-right side
Special Stitches
fpdc-front post double crochet
Level
Intermediate
Gauge
4”/10cm x 4”/10cm= 13 sts x 8.5 rows in the pattern
Finished Scarf
6.5”/16.5cm wide x 73″/185cm long
Fit/Adjustments
To adjust the width of your scarf, you need an odd number. As written, this scarf works up at 6.5″/16.5cm wide.
To lengthen the scarf, just continue the two row repeat until you’ve reached your desired length. As written, scarf works up to 73″/185cm long. I gifted this one to a 6’/1.8m tall man and I would say it’s a small scarf on him. Not too long, so it’s easy to wear.
If you want a shorter scarf, stop the repeat earlier. Just be sure to stop after a Row 4 repeat.
Any changes will effect the amount of yarn used, so plan accordingly.
Scarf Pattern
How to Crochet the Textured Matteo Scarf
Learn how to crochet the highly textured Matteo Scarf.
Materials
- 502 yd. / 460 m #4 medium worsted weight yarn
Tools
- 5.5mm, US - I/9 crochet hook
Instructions
- (RS) Fdc 21 or chain 23, dc in 4th ch from your hook (sk chs count as a dc) and in each ch across, turn. (21 sts)
- (WS) Ch 3 *{bpdc in next st, dc in next st} rep from * to end, turn. (21 sts)
- (RS) Ch 3, *{dc in the next st, fpdc in next st} rep from * til last 2 st, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
- (WS) Ch 3, *{bpdc in next st, dc in next st} rep from * to end, turn.
Repeat Rows 3-4 for 156 rows total or until you’ve reached the desired length.
Notes
Be sure to end on a Row 4, then turn so you're on the RS, Ch 3, dc in next st and in each st across the row.
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Finishing
Cut yarn & weave in ends.
Susan Mellor
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
I'm having trouble with this one. I dont understand. I have 21 stitches. So on the bpdc rows I would end with a bpdc and should end with a DC. On the fpdc rows I lose a stitch or end with 3 dc at end instead of 2. It doesn't make sense that I'm putting and even number of stitches into and off number of stitches.
Susan Mellor
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
@Christa, thanks! I wasn't using the chain 3. That seems to be working.
Christa
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
Hi Susan, Sorry you're having trouble, thanks for reaching out with your question. I'll see if I can help. You should always have 21 stitches, whether it's a bp or fp row. Are you counting the first ch 3 as your first dc? Bp rows start with a ch 3, that's your first dc, then bpdc, then dc, keep repeating across and end with a dc stitch.
The fp rows start with 2 dc and end with 2 dc, but the stitch count is still 21 sts. You could also try just starting with a front post and ending with one. I use dcs to keep the edges straight. So if you were to do this, it would fpdc, dc across and end with another fpdc.
One mistake that is easy to make is crocheting two stitches in one spot. The post stitches being worked around the stitch instead of the top, leaves the top of the stitch open. So when I make a post stitch and then the next dc, I really have to check that I'm in the next stitch and not the same one.
You could also try marking your first and/or last stitches to be sure you're not adding a stitch there.
I hope these help. If you still have questions, feel free to email me at christacodesign@gmail.com Crystal
Melanie
Wednesday 18th of December 2019
Wish I could get the hang of this.?
Christa18
Wednesday 18th of December 2019
Hey Melanie, is there a question I can help with?