Create Your Own Sweeping Swirls Scarf: A Crochet Delight

Hey there, crochet friends! I’m pleased to share the Sweeping Swirls Scarf with you today – a fun and engaging filet crochet design that really shines when worked with a yarn cake. With its flowing swirls creating a warm yet airy texture, this scarf is a joy to stitch and a delight to wear.

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The Sweeping Swirls Scarf was originally featured in the February 2021 issue of I Like Crochet magazine and is a lovely long scarf finished with a playful bobble trim for added personality. It’s a satisfying make: the rhythmic repeat of the filet motifs is relaxing to crochet, and the final result looks far more intricate than the stitches involved.

I created my scarf using a single cake of Lion Brand Mandala (100% Acrylic; 540 meters / 150 grams) in Chimera: 204 (A, 1 ball) using a 4mm hook (US G/6) hook. Then the only other thing you will need is a tapestry needle, 6m x turquoise 7mm bobble trim and corresponding coloured sewing thread.

Lovely and versatile, the Sweeping Swirls Scarf is perfect for getting cosy on a chilly day. Simply wrap it around your neck or drape it loosely over your shoulders for warmth without bulk.

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Sweeping Swirls Scarf Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 7.5 inches wide x 70 inches long

Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala (100% Acrylic; 540 meters / 150 grams) in Chimera: 204 (A, 1 ball)

Hook: 4mm hook (US G/6) hook

Notions: a tapestry needle, 6m x turquoise 7mm bobble trim and corresponding coloured sewing thread.

STITCH GUIDANCE: US Terminology

Stitches (st): Stitch abbreviations st or sts stand for “stitch” or “stitches”

Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.

Chain (ch): Bring yarn over the hook from back to front and draw it through the slip knot (or previous chain) to form a new loop on the hook.

Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.

Filet Crochet Notes

Filet crochet is made up of two simple stitches, the chain and double crochet. The double crochet’s are worked in groups to form a solid block and the space between each block is enclosed by a length of chain which matches the number of double crochet’s (or chs / sts) over which it is worked.

Basic Filet Stitches

Open block: Ch1, miss next st, 1 UK treble / US double crochet in the next st.
Block (Bl): 1 UK treble / US double crochet in the next 2sts.

Pattern notes:

Ch3 counts as first UK treble / US double crochet st
If a Bl is over a ch-sp work 1 UK treble / US double crochet st into the ch-sp

Pattern

Row 1: Ch33, 1 UK treble / US double crochet in the 4th ch from hook, 1 UK treble / US double crochet in each st across, turn. 31sts (on future repeat rows work this as UK treble / US double crochet in each st across, turn)
Rows 2-3: Ch3, UK treble / US double crochet in each st across, turn
Row 4: Ch3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn
Row 5: Ch3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 10, turn
Row 6: Ch3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block x 5, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 1, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 7: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 8: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block x 3, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Rows 9 – 10: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 11: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 12: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 3, (Bl) x 2, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 13: Ch3,  (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn
Row 14: Ch3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn
Rows 15-20: Ch3, dc in each st across, turn
Row 21: Ch3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn
Row 22: Ch3, (Bl) x 10, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn
Row 23: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block x 1, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 4, turn
Row 24: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 25: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, (Open Block) x 3, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Rows 26 – 27: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 28: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, Bl, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 29: Ch3, (Bl) x 3, Open Block, (Bl) x 2, (Open Block) x 3, (Bl) x 2, Open Block, (Bl) x 3, turn
Row 30: Ch3, (Bl) x 4, Open Block, (Bl) x 5, Open Block, (Bl) x 4, turn
Row 31: Ch3, (Bl) x 5, (Open Block) x 5, (Bl) x 5, turn
Rows 32-34: Ch3, 1 UK treble / US double crochet in each st across, turn
Rows 35 – 153: Repeat rows 1 – 34 four times and rows 1 – 17 once more. Do not turn or fasten off but go straight to the edging turning your work so you are working on the right side of your scarf.

Chart:

The chart for this pattern are worked back and forth in rows. Odd numbers are worked from right to left and even numbered rows are worked from left to right (if right handed).

A grid pattern displaying a spiral design made of white and black blocks, with labeled axes ranging from 1 to 17. The legend indicates the color meanings: white for 'Open Block' and black for 'BI.'

Edging:

Starting with a ch3, work 2 UK treble / US double crochet along the end of each row end (around the post of the UK treble / US double crochet st) of each long side, and 1 UK treble / US double crochet in each st, or loop on the short ends, with 3 UK treble / US double crochet sts in each corner st, fasten off and weave in all ends.

Making Up:

Attach the turquoise bobble trim to the whole outer edge of your scarf.

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Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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