The Chrysanthemums in Bloom Scarf is an elegant crochet project inspired by the beauty of autumn flowers. Delicate stitchwork creates lovely floral texture and graceful drape, resulting in an accessory that’s stylish and sophisticated. Lightweight enough for crisp fall days yet warm enough for cooler weather, this versatile scarf adds a handcrafted touch to any outfit. Whether you’re crocheting it as a special gift or treating yourself to a timeless accessory, the Chrysanthemums in Bloom Scarf is a rewarding project that beautifully showcases the artistry of crochet.

Time: This pattern can be made in a day if you have the time, it took me several evenings.

Gauge: 1 motif = 2 1/2”x 2 1/2”

Finished size: 3” x 66”

Materials

Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable (100% Acrylic, 280 yds/256 m, 3.5 oz/100 g) Color #3956 Polo – 1 skein

Hook: US size G-6/4mm

Special Stitches

Beginning double crochet cluster (bcl): Ch 3, dc2tog over next 2 sts

Double crochet cluster (cl): dc3tog worked over next 3 sts

Pattern Notes

Weave in ends but trim off after blocking to be extra secure

Pattern

Motif #1:

Rnd 1: Ch 5, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring. Ch 3, 2 dc in ring. [Ch 3, 3 dc in ring] 4 times. Ch 3, join with a sl st to top of beg ch-3. (Five 3-dc groups with ch-3 bet).

Rnd 2: Bcl, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3, cl] 4 times. Ch 3, sc in last ch-3 lp, ch 3, sl st to top of joined dc group. (5 clusters, 10 ch-3 sps, 5 sc)

Rnd 3: Sl st to second ch st, ch 1, sc in same st. [Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 lp] 9 times. Ch 5, join with a sl st to beg sc. Fasten off. (10 ch-5 lps)

Motif #2

Rnd 1- 2: Rep rnds 1 – 2 of first motif.

Rnd 3: Sl st to second ch st, ch 1, sc in same st. [Ch 2, sl st around a ch-3 sp on wrong side of prev motif. Ch 2, sc in next sp on working motif] twice. [Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 lp] 7 times. Ch 5, join with a sl st to beg sc. Fasten off. (8 ch-5 sps, 2 ch-5 sps with joins)

Motif #3

Rep rnds 1-2 of first motif.

Rnd 3: Sl st to second ch st, ch 1, sc in same st. Ch 2, sk three ch-5 sps from prev joining on wrong side of prev motif. Sl st around fourth ch-5 sp. Ch 2, sc in next sp on working motif. Ch 2, sl st around next ch-5 sp on prev motif. Ch 2, sc in next sp on working motif. [Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp] 7 times. Ch 5, join to beg sc with a sl st. Fasten off. (8 ch-5 sps, 2 ch-5 sps with joins)

Continue repeating motif 3 until scarf is 20 motifs long or desired length. Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Border: On right end of scarf, join with a sl st in second ch-5 lp to right of where motifs 1 and 2 were joined. *Ch 5, dc in next sp. Ch 3, tr2tog over next 2 ch-2 sps. Ch 5, sc in next lp. Rep from * to second ch-5 lp on last motif of scarf. Fasten off. Rep on opposite side of scarf.

Finishing:

Weave in any loose ends and block.