Octavia Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern | Easy Post Stitch Scarf

This is a free crochet pattern for how to crochet the Octavia Scarf – an easy scarf pattern worked in simple half double crochets with some front and back post stitches in there to create the textured lines. Four sizes included and video tutorials.

Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF on Ravelry by clicking here.

Post stitches creates a fun ridge texture and cozy fabric. The scarf looks great in a solid color, or in color blocks as I’ve done.

This is a two row repeat making it a great project for when you’re binge watching your favorite show. This an an easy scarf pattern comprised of simple half double crochets and a variation of double crochets for worked into the posts. With four sizes included, you can make one for each member of the family!

This scarf is also part of one my eBooks: Let’s Crochet Some Scarves Vol 1. Available for purchase on Etsy HERE or Ravelry HERE.

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Materials:

• 124 – 472 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart’s Super Saver in Dove and Carrot; You’ll need 124 (255, 331, 472) yards in total – that’s 62 (128, 166, 236) yards of each color if two colors is desired
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle

Yarn Alternatives:

Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Choice or Heartland, Red Heart’s Soft, Bernat’s Super Value and Premier Yarns Everyday Soft.

If the finished size isn’t essential to you, you can even switch our the worsted weight yarn for bulky/chunky weight to make an even cozier scarf.

If you have concerns about using Red Heart Super Saver and similar because of the roughness and stiffness of the fabric, I have a couple tips!

• If the yarn is too rough for your hands to crochet with, remove the skein wrapper, place the skein into a mesh lingerie bag (I bought mine at JoAnn’s), then machine wash it by itself on the gentle cycle in cold water with a mild detergent. Once it’s finished, toss it into the dryer on low heat – you may need to run it through 2 – 3 times to get the center dry.
• To add softness and better drape to the finished piece, crochet in it’s entirety and weave in the ends, then wash and dry in the same manner (without the lingerie bag) or simply dry once with a dryer sheet.

Time Spent:

For the adult small size, I had my scarf ready in 4.25 hours.

Measurements:

• Toddler: 4.19″ Wide by 30″ in Length
• Child: 5.5″ Wide by 44.75″ in Length
• Adult Small: 6.13″ Wide by 60″ in Length
• Adult Large: 7″ Wide by 70.38″ in Length

Gauge:

11 HDC = 3″ Wide; 9 Rows = 3 1/8″

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• HDC – Half Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
• BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet

Octavia Scarf Video Tutorial for Toddler, Child & Adult Large size:

Octavia Scarf Video Tutorial for Adult Small size:

Octavia Scarf Written Pattern:

In Color A, chain 15 (20, 21, 25). Work HDC into the 3rd chain, and each across. [14 (19, 20, 24) HDC]

R2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch here or throughout), and turn. HDC into the 1st 4 (4, 6, 4) stitches, (BPDC around the next post, HDC into the next 4 (4, 6, 4) stitches) 2x (3x, 2x, 4x).

R3: Chain 1, and turn. HDC into the 1st 4 (4, 6, 4) stitches, (FPDC around the next post, HDC into the next 4 (4, 6, 4) stitches) 2x (3x, 2x, 4x).

R4 – 42 (64, 86, 100):  Repeat Rows 2 – 3. Switch to Color B. Fasten off Color A.

R43 – 84 (65 – 128, 87 – 172, 101 – 200): Repeat Rows 3 – 2. You will finish on a Row 2 so the border can be worked from the right side of the scarf.

Border – Switch yarn colors to match the color block pattern: Chain 1, turn. SC into each stitch across, (SC, chain 2, SC) into the corner, evenly SC (that’s 3 stitches per 2 rows) down the side of the scarf, (SC, chain 2, SC) into the next corner, SC across the opposite side of the foundation chain, (SC, chain 2, SC) into the next corner, evenly SC up the side of the scarf, SC into the same stitch as the 1st, chain 1, then slip stitch join to the 1st SC.

Fasten off, and weave in ends.

Please feel free to make and sell your own Octavia Scarf using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.

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