Free Reversible Interlocking Crochet Scarf Pattern + Video Tutorial
What’s better than one scarf? TWO! This gorgeous scarf made with the interlocking crochet technique makes two beautiful patterns meaning you have no wrong side! Each side is the right side and has a different pattern with a strong contrast! You are going to love creating this free pattern for an interlocking crochet scarf, although a challenge it is a very fun project and you can do it with the help of this full step-by-step video tutorial!
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Pattern Description and Crochet Tips
This pattern is designated as an Advanced Skill Level pattern because this special crochet technique is a huge undertaking.
You may have seen my Duality Blanket that uses this crochet technique and been intimidated by the size of it. While this is not the same interlocking crochet pattern, it is similar and a much smaller first project to tackle!
For this pattern I have only written it for one size, however I have included a section below explaining the multiple and how to make different scarf sizes.
When choosing your yarns for this project be sure to pick contrasting colors to really make this beautiful scarf pop!
For mine I chose to used two solid colors from the Wool-Ease Recycled line. I went with Cream and Black for a high contrast and elegant look!
Be sure to place stitch markers in the last stitch of the end of each row before switching to the next color so that your stitches do not get dropped.
We never work in the chain spaces in this pattern, we only in the double crochet stitches and the turning chain.
Interlocking crochet is one of a few wonderful crochet techniques that creates a reversible fabric if you do not like the mosaic option and do not want a single-sided design.
What is Interlocking Crochet
Interlocking Crochet is a technique that has many different names and is sometimes called mosaic crochet, double filet crochet, interweave or intermeshing. However you call it, one thing is for sure, it is gorgeous! This special crochet technique creates double-sided designs!
A technique that this may be confused with is overlay mosaic crochet where you to work in the back loops only, then drop down to pick up the front loop of stitches from previous rows to create textured stitches that lay over other stitches from previous rows. This technique works in only one direction so you have a lot of yarn cutting and ends to weave in.
However, Interlocking Crochet is a crochet technique where you create two layers of fabric (filet mesh) and work them together at the same time so that the rows are woven or interlocked with not yarn cutting! Yay for no end weaving, except where a new skein is added!
It is important to note that each row is actually two and the patterns are created by some stitches being worked in front and some in back but never mixing the stitches of your two separate colors. Noted as dcb (double crochet in back) and dcf (double crochet in front). These stitches are explained further below.
Also noted that double crochets are only worked in double crochets of the same color. Color A and Color B do not mix but work through each other.
I hope you enjoy this pattern and be sure to watch my YouTube Video Tutorial if you need some help, especially is this a new technique to you!
How to Adjust Sizing
There are two multiples for this interlocking crochet scarf pattern.
For Color A the Multiple is 8 plus 4. For Color B it is 2 stitches less than the foundation chain for Color A.
So if you notice the gauge swatch is 28 stitches (24 + 4) for Color A and 26 stitches (24 – 2) for color B.
Using that gauge swatch you can figure out more sizes even if you use larger or smaller yarn with a different hook.
Feel free to make a baby blanket, couch throw, something simple like a pot holder or hand towels just to get the hang of the different stitch patterns in this special crochet technique.
As far as yardage goes you will need pretty close to even amounts of each color. Always get a bit more than needed so you don’t have to worry about dye lots later.
Yarn Substitutes
This pattern uses worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors. Personally, I feel like Wool-Ease Recycles is a lighter worsted weight yarn. Some great subs for this project would be:
- Touch of Linen
- Color Theory
- Heatland
- Vanna’s Choice
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Materials
- 5.50 mm Crochet Hook
- 2 Skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Recycled Black [632-153S] – Color A
- 2 Skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Recycled Cream [632-098W] – Color B
- 2 Stitch Markers
- #4 Worsted Weight Yarn – 392 yards – Color A
- #4 Worsted Weight Yarn – 392 yards – Color B
Gauge
- Base Gauge:
14 sts by 7 rows in dc is 4 by 4 inches. - Pattern Gauge:
Chain 28 for Foundation Row A
Chain 26 for Foundation Row B
Follow pattern for first repeat (Rows 1-4)
Swatch will measure 6 by 2 inches
Sizing
- One Size: Unblocked 8.5 by 67 inches
- One Size: Blocked 9 by 78 inches
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
- Chain Stitch – ch
- Stitch(es) – st(s)
- Space – sp
- Skip – sk
- Stitch Marker – SM
- Single Crochet – sc
- Double Crochet – dc
- Double Crochet in Front – dcf – Work your double crochet as your normally would from the front. Sometimes this requires pulling the stitch through the corresponding window of the opposite color. To do this your will yarn over, bring your hook to the front, go through the window to pick up the dc needing to be worked on the back, insert your hook, pull the stitch through the window to the front, then complete your double crochet stitch as normal.
- Double Crochet in Back – dcb – Work your double crochet as your normally would from the back. Sometimes this requires pulling the stitch through the corresponding window of the opposite color. To do this your will yarn over, bring your hook to the back, go through the window to pick up the dc needing to be worked on the front, insert your hook, pull the stitch through the window to the back, then complete your double crochet stitch as normal.
- Half Double Crochet in Back – hdcb – Work your half double crochet as your normally would from the back with the same process as the dcb instructions above.
Pattern Notes
- * Designates a repeat.
- “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch.
- “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.
- “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next stitch to create an increase.
- Ch 4 counts as first dc and ch-1 sp throughout.
- When working rows you will only work your stitches in the color you are currently using (ex. Color A only creates stitches in the previous Color A Row) and work through, in front or in back of the color you are not using, never around the other color.
- Row Instructions give two sets of instructions noted as Row “1A” and Row “1B”. The A and B Reference the color you are working with, so each row is really two rows worked in succession.
- Before the start of each row it is noted if Color B needs to be at the Front of Back of your scarf, this is very important so you can start your B section of each row correctly.
Free Interlocking Crochet Scarf Pattern
Foundation Row A
Ch 44, dc in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next, repeat from * to end, place SM.
Foundation Row B
Ch 42, dc in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next, repeat from * to end, place SM.
Note: Lay Foundation Row A on top of Foundation Row B with the working yarn at the same side so you may begin working Row 1A below followed by Row 1B.
Note: Be sure to take the working yarn from Foundation Row B and drop it to the back so that you can properly work your Row 1B on the Front (Right Side) of your project.
Note: Place a SM at the end of each row before starting the next.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Back.
Row 1A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcf in last dc (t-ch).
Note: When working this row for the first time the stitch placement can be tricky before the pattern be comes easy to see. The first stitch (dcb in next dc) will be picked up between the first and second dc of Foundation Row B then the rest of the stitch placements are easy.
Row 1B
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *(ch 1, dcf in next dc) twice, (ch 1, dcb in next dc) twice repeat from * to last 2-dc, (ch 1, dcf in next dc) twice.
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Front.
Row 2A
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcb in next dc, ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcb in last dc (t-ch).
Row 2B
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Front.
Row 3A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Row 3B
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *(ch 1, dcb in next dc) twice, (ch 1, dcf in next dc) twice repeat from * to last 2-dc, (ch 1, dcb in next dc) twice.
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Front.
Row 4A
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcb in next dc, ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcf in last dc (t-ch).
Row 4B
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Turn entire piece.
Repeat Rows 1A/B to 4A/B 29 more times.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Back.
Final Row A
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to end, do not finish off.
Final Row B
Ch 3, hdcb in next dc, *ch 1, hdcb in next dc, repeat from * to end, finish off.
Turn entire piece.
Trim Row A
Ch 1, sc across in Color A and Color B joining the dc with the hdc and ch-sps, finish off.
When you are done, using Color A create a Row of single crochet to work Foundation Row A and B together.
I hope you enjoyed making this reversible, double sided Interlocking Crochet Scarf. Please be sure to check out all of the Free Crochet Patterns on the Life and Yarn Blog, Happy Crocheting!
