Antoinette Crochet Scarf: Filet Crochet Lace for Sparkly Yarns

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Antoinette Crochet Scarf is designed for instant gratification with one skein of a sparkly special-occasion fashion yarn. Its familiar filet stitch pattern uses taller stitches for a speedy and elongated crochet lace. 

Depending on the yarn, a last-minute gift of Antoinette would take about two hours to crochet. This scarf works with a variety of yarn amounts and textures because it's easy to adapt the pattern to the amount of yarn you have on hand. 

Pattern is short and easy to memorize. (It looks long because of the in-depth yarn advice, customizing guidelines, and stitch diagram provided.) If you're new to tall stitches, this pattern includes a link to tips for learning how to make nice-looking "triple trebles" (abbreviated trtr, or quadtr in the UK).

Skill Level: Easy Intermediate. Antoinette combines treble crochet stitches {UK: double trebles} for the main part of the scarf and finishes with a small amount of triple treble crochet stitches  {UK: quadruple trebles} for the flared edging. I have written the pattern with few abbreviations. International English equivalents for American measurements, yarn weights, and stitch terms are in brackets {}.

After using this pattern you will know (if you didn’t already):

• How to create a versatile and special lace scarf with traditional crochet
• How to do the Triple Treble Stitch {UK: Quadruple Treble}
• How to evaluate novelty yarns for this scarf

Finished Dimensions:

Full-length Scarf: approximately 3.25" wide x 64" long {8.5 cm x 163 cm}, measured flat.

Half-length Neckscarf: approximately 36" {91 cm}, measured flat after blocking.

Matching the exact gauge listed in this pattern (see "Gauge" section, below) is not very important for this project. Each scarf will be as unique as the crocheter and the yarn used. This is because I designed this scarf to be a fun way to use yarn from your stash. The pattern will work with a variety of yarn amounts and textures. I just kept adding rows until I ran out of yarn, so the finished dimensions of each scarf will vary with the amount of yarn used by each crocheter.

Supplies Needed

• Crochet Hook: Size I/9/5.5mm hook.
• Recommended if you're new to crocheting novelty yarns: 2 stitch markers (until you can recognize the last stitch of each row). 
• Overview of some yarns swatched for the Antoinette Scarves pictured in the pattern: 

Schulana Kid-Paillettes (42% kid mohair, 40% polyester, 18% silk; 136yd/125m per 0.875oz/25g): 1 skein of color #310 (white with silver sequins).

S. Charles Collezione Stella (74% silk, 26% lurex; 76.5yd/70m per .88oz/25g): 1 skein of color #2 (dark grey with silver) would make a soft but somewhat dense and stiff half-length scarf.

Lion Brand Glitterspun (60% acrylic, 27% cupro, 13% polyester; 115yd/105m per 1.75oz/50g): 1 ball of #135, "Bronze." Discontinued.

Mango Moon Bali Sky (100% recycled rayon saris; 150yd/137m per 4.75oz/135g): 1 skein of reds and blues for a casual or bohemian-chic look. 

Plymouth Obsession (65% nylon, 35% rayon; 114yd/104m per 1.75oz/50g): 1 skein of color #62 (faded blues and purples) for a casual or bohemian-chic look, pictured on page 5. Grows from 64" to 72" long while worn. Discontinued.

Substituting a yarn: The ideal yarns for this project look festive while having an overall smooth texture and a limp drape. If you're new to crocheting novelty yarns, stick with the smoothest-textured glitter yarns. If you're more experienced, try the lumpy-bumpy types. The yarns that worked the best for me usually listed hook or needle sizes ranging from G/US6/4mm-H/US8/5mm on their labels.  

If you fall in love with an unlikely yarn, swatch it and then spritz with water. Sometimes this simple step transforms a slightly crunchy yarn into a completely relaxed and silky one!