Burgundy Zipper Stripe Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Burgundy Zipper Stripe Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This scarf is for anyone who loves a bold, modern accessory that still feels cozy and wearable. Worked in simple half double crochet, it has a dense, slightly ribbed texture that holds its shape and blocks the wind, while narrow gold stripes run across the width like the zipper line on a streetwear jacket. The deep burgundy body with its warm gold bands looks sharp over a plain coat and reads as unisex, so it makes a great gift for just about anyone. It is a relaxing, repetitive project that lets you practice clean color changes while you end up with a finished piece that looks far more complicated than it is.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic or wool blend — 300 yards burgundy (Color A), 100 yards gold (Color B)
• Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, measuring tape
• Finished size: 8 inches wide x 60 inches long

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• hdc — half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops on the hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook.
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• RS — right side: the front, public face of the scarf.

Gauge

12 hdc x 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). To check it, crochet a small swatch in hdc and measure a 4-inch section in both directions; if you have more stitches than 12, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.

Tips Before You Start

• Change color on the last loop of the row. Work the final hdc of a row until two loops remain, drop Color A, pull Color B through to finish the stitch, then chain 2 and turn. This keeps the stripe edge clean.
• Keep your turning chain consistent. The ch 2 at the start of every row counts as the first hdc, so your first real hdc goes into the next stitch — this keeps all 24 stitches in every row.
• Carry the unused color up the side. Since you alternate every couple of rows, simply carry the resting color loosely along the edge rather than cutting it each time; the sc border will hide it.
• Count your stripes, not your rows. Each gold band is 2 rows; there are 37 gold bands in total, which is an easy way to keep your place on a long project.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Scarf Body

The scarf is worked flat in rows, turning at the end of every row, with color changes to create the horizontal gold stripes.

Setup: With Color A, ch 26.

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (24 hdc).

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st across, turn (24 hdc).

Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2 (24 hdc).

Rows 5-6: Change to Color B, repeat Row 2 (24 hdc).

Rows 7-8: Change to Color A, repeat Row 2 (24 hdc).

Rows 9-148: Continue repeating Row 2, alternating colors every 2 rows in this sequence: 2 rows Color B, 2 rows Color A, and so on. Work until you have completed Row 148, ending with 2 rows of Color B (24 hdc on every row).

Rows 149-150: Change to Color A, repeat Row 2 (24 hdc). Fasten off.

Stripe check: Rows 1-4 are burgundy, then gold and burgundy bands of 2 rows each alternate to the end, giving 37 gold bands across the length.

Edging

Rnd 1: With RS facing, join Color A at one corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire scarf, working 3 sc in each corner. Join to the first sc. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

This scarf is worked in one piece, so there is no seaming. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, threading each tail through several stitches in its own color so it disappears. Block lightly: mist the scarf, smooth it flat to 8 x 60 inches, and let it dry completely — this evens out the stripe edges and softens the fabric. Trim any remaining tails after blocking.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Make it wider or narrower: Add or remove chains in multiples of 2 at the start to adjust the width, keeping the same row count for length.
• Swap the palette: Try charcoal with silver, or navy with cream, for a different streetwear look with the same stripe rhythm.
• Add fringe or a longer border: A second round of sc in Color B around the edging, or simple fringe at both short ends, gives the scarf extra weight and personality.