West Fourth Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

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Next up in my Shapes Of Things series of scarves and shawls is the West Fourth Scarf, named for the amazing West 4th Street, NYC. Yup I named a scarf for a New York City street.

Listen, it is a magical street. Like none other in the world.

Not just because of the rich history, but the simplicity and design of it. West 4th Street somehow intersects with West 10th, 11th AND 12th Streets. I mean COME ON! Sure there is an actual historical reason - but to call it magical is a much better reason I think. In truth - a little NYC history lesson for you here... Grenwhich Village was exempt from adopting the strict grid structure of the rest of the city and so it remains a wacky awesome place of alleys and cobblestone streets and narrow roads. Look at a map of Greenwhich Village, NYC and see how amazing it is. That map and those streets inspired this scarf because some things intersect, some don't and some times a triangle is a rectangle!!

I chose the new ZZ Twist yarn from Lion Brand because it also has a special DNA in the twist. Seemed like just the perfect fit! This is a great scarf to work up for guys and gals and you can have some fun by adding tassles if you like. And thank you to Lion Brand for providing the yarn for this design!

Supply List:
Lion Brand Yarn ZZ Twist - CYC #4 Worsted weight yarn (2 balls)
Approx 380 yards total
Crochet Hook Size J-10 / 6mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
 

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:  (US Terms)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
ch – chain loop
sl st – slip stitch
st - stitch

NOTES:
This scarf will expand when blocked
If you notice the sides "curl" this will go away after blocking
Completed scarf measures: Length approx. 76” x width approx. 10” at center

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Begin with magic circle or ch 3 and sl st together to form a circle. Then in either the magic circle or ch 3:

Single Crochet Increases
Row 1: Ch 1, 2 sc, Turn. 2 sc
Row 2: Ch 1 (does NOT count as stitch), sc in sc, [2 sc] in next sc, Turn. 3 sc
Row 3: Ch 1 (does NOT count as stitch), sc across, Turn. 3 sc
Row 4: Ch 1 (does NOT count as stitch), sc across, [2 sc] in last st, Turn. 4 sc
Rows 5 – 26: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 alternating 15 sc at the end of Row 26

Increase Pattern Set Rows:
Row 27: Ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1), skip sc, * dc in next sc, ch 1, skip sc*; Repeat * to * to last 2 sc, dc in last st, turn. 8 dc
Row 28: Ch 1 (does NOT count as stitch), sc in each dc and ch 1 across, [2 sc] in last dc, turn. 16 sc
Rows 29-30: Repeat Rows 3 & 4. 17 sc.
Row 31: Repeat Row 27. 9 dc

Begin Pattern Repeat
Rows 32-42: Work Row 4, then repeat Rows 3 & 4 alternating. 23 sc at the end of Row 42
Rows 43-47: INCREASE PATTERN SET (Rows 27-31). 13 dc at the end of Row 47
Rows 48-58: Work Row 4, then repeat Rows 3 & 4 alternating. 31 sc at the end of Row 58
Rows 59-63: INCREASE PATTERN SET (Rows 27-31). 17 dc at the end of Row 63
Rows 64-82: Work Row 4, then repeat Rows 3 & 4 alternating. 43 sc at the end of Row 80
Rows 83-87: INCREASE PATTERN SET (Rows 27-31). 23 dc at the end of Row 87
Rows 88-106: Work Row 4, then repeat Rows 3 & 4 alternating. 55 sc at the end of Row 106.
Row 107: Repeat Row 27. 28 dc
Rows 108-110: Ch 1 (does not act as st), sc across, Turn. 55 sc
Row 111: Repeat Row 27. 28 dc

Single Crochet Decreases
Row 112: Ch 1 (does NOT count as stitch), sc across, Turn. 55 sc
Row 113: Ch 1 (does NOT count as stitch), sk sc, sc across. 54 sc
Rows 114 – 131: Repeat Rows 112 & 113 alternating. 45 sc at the end of Row 131

Decrease Pattern Set Rows:
Row 132: Ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1), skip sc, * dc in next sc, ch 1, skip sc*; Repeat * to * to last 2 sc, dc in last st, turn. 23 dc
Rows 133-135: Work Row 113, then repeat Rows 112 & 113. 43 sc at the end of Row 135
Row 136: Repeat Row 132. 22 dc

Begin Pattern Repeat
Rows 137-155: Work Row 113, then repeat Rows 112 & 113 alternating. 33 sc at the end of Row 155
Rows 156–160: DECREASE PATTERN SET. 16 dc at the end of Row 160
Rows 161-171: Work Row 113, then repeat Rows 112 & 113 alternating. 25 sc at the end of Row 171.
Rows 172-176: DECREASE PATTERN SET. 12 dc at the end of Row 176
Rows 177-187: Work Row 113, then repeat Rows 112 & 113 alternating. 17 sc at the end of Row 187
Rows 188-192: DECREASE PATTERN SET. 8 dc at the end of Row 192
Rows 193-217: Work Row 113, then repeat Rows 112 & 113 alternating. 2 sc at the end of Row 217.

Fasten Off.
Weave in ends.
Block. See my Tips for Blocking here.
This pattern is best served with Wet Blocking