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Flame Crochet Scarf and Hat: vintage crochet pattern
A long scarf and matching hat in rows of 2-dc groups and ch-1 spaces, striped with a multicolour border of black, gold and white rows; the hat is gathered at the top and finished with a large pompon. Originally published as "Flame Scarf & Hat" in In Fashions: for Him, for Her, in Knits, in Crochets (Star Book.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Easy |
| Yarn weight | Medium (#4) |
| Yardage | 207–230 yd (189–210 m) |
| Hook | 6 mm |
| Gauge | 3 solid meshes and 2 open meshes = 2 in (5 cm). |
| Finished size | Scarf: approximate size 6 × 94 in (15 × 239 cm). Hat: size not printed (worked on a 74-chain foundation). |
| Time | about 4 hours |
Materials
- Medium (CYC #4) worsted-weight yarn — the original was knitting worsted: 2 skeins of 4 oz (113 g) Flame and 1 oz (28 g) each of Fisherman, Antique Gold and Black. Assumption: a 4 oz (113 g) skein of worsted-weight yarn holds about 200–230 yd (183–210 m) — check your label.
- Crochet hook (original: plastic crochet hook size J)
- 3 in (7.5 cm) cardboard for pompon, blunt tapestry needle
- Hook: Start with 6 mm (US J-10) and change size to match the gauge
Abbreviations (US terms)
Notes before you start
- Source: "Flame Scarf & Hat", In Fashions: for Him, for Her, in Knits, in Crochets (Star Book No. 230), American Thread Company. Public domain in the USA.
- As printed — materials: AMERICAN THREAD; “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED; 2-4 oz. skeins Flame; 1 oz. each Fisherman, Antique Gold and Black; Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.. Gauge: 3 solid meshes and 2 open meshes = 2 inches.
- Modernisation note: Original is written in US crochet terms; kept as US terms (sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet).
- Modernisation note: Spaced abbreviations (s c, d c, sl st, y o) written as sc, dc, sl st, yo; "trc" written as tr and "d trc" as dtr; "1st" written as "first"; "st of ch" written as "ch" where the stitch is a chain.
- Modernisation note: "Cut yarn" written as "fasten off"; "attach" (yarn) written as "join".
- Modernisation note: Long printed paragraphs split into one row, round or step per line; stitch order unchanged.
- Modernisation note: Row 1 label added; "NEXT 3 ROWS" labelled Rows 4–6, following the printed 7th ROW.
- Modernisation note: Materials line "2-4 oz. skeins Flame" kept as printed; it means two 4 oz skeins, as in the booklet's other materials lists.
- Modernisation note: Metric conversions added.
Scarf
- Row 1: With Flame, ch 25, dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next 2 ch, 2 dc in next ch; rep from * across ch, ch 4, turn.
- Row 2: 2 dc in next mesh, *ch 1, 2 dc in next mesh; rep from * across row, ending ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch at end, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first mesh, *ch 1, 2 dc in next mesh; rep from * across row, ch 4, turn.
- Rows 4–6: Rep Rows 2, 3 and 2. Fasten off Flame, turn. (Note: When changing colors, always complete last half of last st worked with new color.)
- Row 7 (start border): With Black rep Row 3. Fasten off Black.
- Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pattern and work in following color scheme: 1 row Antique Gold, 1 row Fisherman, 1 row Black, 1 row Flame, 1 row Black, 1 row Fisherman, 1 row Antique Gold (this completes border), 1 row Black,
- *5 rows Flame, 1 row Antique Gold, 5 rows Flame, 1 row Fisherman, 5 rows Flame, 1 row Black; rep from last * 5 times, ending with 5 rows Flame, 1 row Antique Gold, 5 rows Flame.
- Then work border and 6 rows of Flame. Fasten off.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Flame Scarf & Hat pattern from?
It was published as "Flame Scarf & Hat" in In Fashions: for Him, for Her, in Knits, in Crochets (Star Book No. 230) by American Thread Company. The publication is in the public domain in the United States; this version is transcribed and modernised by crochetpatterns.io.
What yarn or thread do I need for the Flame Scarf & Hat?
medium (worsted) (#4) yarn. Not printed — 2 skeins of 4 oz (113 g) plus 1 oz (28 g) each of three contrast colours. Assumption: a 4 oz (113 g) skein of worsted-weight yarn holds about 200–230 yd (183–210 m) — check your label.
What hook should I use?
Start with 6 mm (US J-10) and change size to match the gauge Gauge: 3 solid meshes and 2 open meshes = 2 in (5 cm).
