Mustard Bobble Stripe Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This Mustard Bobble Stripe Scarf is a warm, bohemian accessory that's easier to crochet than it looks. It's designed for confident beginners who are comfortable with double crochet and want to try their first bobble stitch — the pattern is almost entirely plain double crochet, with the bobbles doing all the visual work. Worked lengthwise in long rows, the scarf alternates raised mustard bobble bands with smooth terracotta stripes, giving it a rich, textured, handcrafted look. The finished fabric is dense, cozy, and drapey, and the mustard-and-terracotta fringe adds a finishing touch that feels both earthy and modern.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight (1 Super Fine), 100% merino wool, 400 yd (366 m) per 100 g skein.
  • Color A (Mustard): 1 skein (approx 350 yd used)
  • Color B (Terracotta): 1 skein (approx 350 yd used)
• Hook: 4.0 mm (US G/6)
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, measuring tape, stitch markers (optional), a ruler or gauge square
• Finished size: Approx 8 inches (20 cm) wide x 60 inches (152 cm) long, excluding fringe

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
• dc — double crochet: yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• RS — right side (the front, public side of the fabric)
• yo — yarn over
• bobble — [yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops] 4 times, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook.

Gauge

24 sts and 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in double crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in dc and measure a 4-inch section in both directions; adjust your hook size if you have more or fewer stitches than stated.

Tips Before You Start

• Count your chains carefully. The starting chain of 362 is long — count in groups of 10 and place a stitch marker every 50 chains so you don't lose your place.
• Keep bobbles on the RS. Bobbles are worked on the right side only. When you turn your work, the bobble pops toward you; check that all bobbles face the same direction as you go.
• Don't pull bobbles too tight. Keep the loops of each bobble relaxed so the bumps stay rounded and raised rather than squished flat.
• Change colors at the end of the row. Complete the last stitch of the row with the new color so the color change sits neatly at the edge.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The scarf is worked lengthwise in rows. Color A is Mustard; Color B is Terracotta.

Main Scarf Body

With A, ch 362.

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (360 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st, *bobble in next st, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn. (90 bobbles, 270 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *bobble in next st, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * to last st, dc in last st, turn. (89 bobbles, 271 dc)

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Change to B.

Rows 6-10: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Change to A.

Rows 11-14: Rep Rows 2-5 once more. (90 and 89 bobbles)

Change to B.

Rows 15-19: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Change to A.

Rows 20-23: Rep Rows 2-5 once more. (90 and 89 bobbles)

Change to B.

Rows 24-28: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Change to A.

Rows 29-32: Rep Rows 2-5 once more. (90 and 89 bobbles)

Change to B.

Rows 33-37: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Change to A.

Rows 38-41: Rep Rows 2-5 once more. (90 and 89 bobbles)

Change to B.

Rows 42-46: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Change to A.

Rows 47-50: Rep Rows 2-5 once more. (90 and 89 bobbles)

Change to B.

Rows 51-55: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Change to A.

Rows 56-59: Rep Rows 2-5 once more. (90 and 89 bobbles)

Change to B.

Rows 60-64: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Change to A.

Rows 65-68: Rep Rows 2-5 once more. (90 and 89 bobbles)

Change to B.

Rows 69-73: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (360 dc)

Fasten off.

Edging

With RS facing, join B at one corner. Sc evenly around the entire perimeter, working 1 sc in each st and 2 sc in each row-end. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Fringe

Cut 12-inch strands of A and B. Attach fringe evenly along both short ends, using 2 strands per fringe. Trim ends evenly.

Assembly and Finishing

This scarf is worked in one piece, so there are no seams to sew. Weave in all yarn ends on the wrong side with your tapestry needle, threading each tail through a few stitches in its own color so it disappears. Block gently: mist the scarf lightly, lay it flat to the finished measurements (8 inches wide x 60 inches long), and let it dry completely — this opens up the merino and evens out the bobbles. After blocking, attach the fringe along both short ends, using 2 strands (one A, one B) per fringe, spacing them evenly across the width. Trim the fringe ends to an even length.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Make it wider or narrower: Adjust the starting chain in multiples of 4 (plus 2 for the turning chain) to change the scarf's width while keeping the bobble spacing correct.
• Try a different color story: Swap the terracotta for deep teal, rust, or cream to change the mood — the mustard bobbles look striking against almost any solid contrast color.
• Skip the fringe: For a cleaner, more modern look, leave the short ends plain and let the terracotta edging be the only border.