Midnight in Autumn- A Free Crochet Scarf Pattern

It is no secret that purple is my favorite color. My birthstone is amethyst and I think that is why I initially grew to love it. The particular colorway of the yarn I selected for this scarf has multiple shades of purple with hints of blue and green, and reminds me of a dark night sky. The fabric of the scarf is lightweight and perfect for a breezy autumn walk.

Full disclosure- this is my first ever written pattern! However, it has been reviewed by a technical editor so I hope you find that it is easy to understand.  Contact me with any questions, and please post pictures to social media and Ravelry!

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Midnight in Autumn Scarf

Skill level: Easy

Materials:
Yarn: Barcelona by Loops & Threads (bulky 5 weight, 100% acrylic, 328 yds, 7 oz)
Colorway: opulence
Skeins needed for project: 1. 

Hook: L (8mm)

Suggested notions: measuring tape, stitch markers, scissors, yarn needle. 

Stitches Used:
ch = chain stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

Special Stitches:
dccl = double crochet cluster

 *yarn over, insert hook into next stitch; pull up a loop; yarn over, pull through two loops on hook;* repeat from * to * twice more; pull through all 4 remaining loops on hook; one dccl made. 

Special Cluster Section:

In rows indicated:
1st row: Ch 2; turn; *dccl in next stitch; ch 1; skip next stitch;* repeat from * to * 7 times (8 dccl).
2nd row: Ch 2; turn; *dccl in next dccl; ch 1; skip next stitch;* repeat from * to * 7 times (8 dccl).
3rd row: repeat 2nd row. (8 dccl).

Gauge: Not critical for project, but first 3 rows of 16 dc measures 2.00 in tall and 7.25 in wide.

Finished dimensions: Scarf measures approximate length of 58 in and width of 7 in. 

Instructions:

Ch 17.

1. Dc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as dc); dc in each chain to end (16 dc).
2. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
3. Repeat row 2.

4-6. Complete Cluster Section 1x.

1. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
2. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
3. Repeat row 8.

10-12. Complete Cluster Section 1x.

1. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
2. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
3. Repeat row 14.

16-21. Complete Cluster Section 2x.

22. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
    23. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
    24. Repeat row 23.

    25-30. Complete Cluster Section 2x.

    31. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
    32. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
    33. Repeat row 32. 

34-42. Complete Cluster Section 3x.

43. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
    44. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).

45-51. Complete Cluster Section 2x.

52. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
    53. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
    54. Repeat row 53.

55-60. Complete Cluster Section 2x.

61. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
    62. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
    63. Repeat row 62.

64-66. Complete Cluster Section 1x.

67. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
68. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
69. Repeat row 68.

70-72. Complete Cluster Section 1x.

73. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 15 stitches (16 dc).
74. Ch 2 (counts as dc); turn; dc in next 14 stitches; dc in top of ch 2 (16 dc).
75. Repeat row 74.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

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