Gradient Shells Scarf by Marie Segares

Gradient Shells Scarf

Crochet
December 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 8.5 rows = 4 inches
in 17 sts x 8.5 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
5.5 mm (I)
375 - 396 yards (343 - 362 m)
Teen/Adult
US
English
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This simple crocheted scarf makes a great last minute gift. The self-striping yarn does all the work for you, so there’s no need to change colors or weave in lots of ends. Unlike many shell stitch pattern scarves, this one has straight edges on both sides, making it a great unisex pattern.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet
Crocheting in rows
Increasing and decreasing (with written instructions in pattern)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Teen/Adult: 6.5” (16.5 cm) wide x 53” (134.5 cm).

Materials
WeCrochet Chroma Worsted (70% wool/30%n nylon, 3.5 oz/100 g, 198 yd/181 m) – 2 skeins in 26181 Parakeet, or approximately 390 yd (357 m) in any medium weight, self-striping yarn.

US I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needle.

Gauge
19 sts x 8.5 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

This pattern was originally published in November, 2014.