Forget-Me-Not Crochet Neck Tie Scarf Free Pattern

Introduction

The Forget-Me-Not Neck Tie Scarf is a sweet little accessory for anyone who loves a soft, romantic touch of color at the neck. Worked in simple single crochet stripes of denim blue and cream, it is short, flat, and light enough to wear on a breezy summer day or tucked under a coat in cooler weather. The gently pointed ends and two tiny cream four-petal flowers give it a charming fairycore feel that looks lovely with dresses, tees, and cardigans alike. It is a wonderfully quick project for beginners, and because it is worked flat in one easy stitch, it makes a relaxing first scarf or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) acrylic or cotton. Color A (denim blue): 80 yd. Color B (cream): 40 yd.
• Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, stitch marker (optional), blocking pins and mat
• Finished size: 5 in (12.7 cm) wide x 15 in (38 cm) long, excluding flowers

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together: work one single crochet across two stitches to decrease by one.
• sc3tog – single crochet three stitches together: work one single crochet across three stitches to decrease by two.
• MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop you crochet into, then pull closed.
• dc – double crochet: yarn over, insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• sts – stitches

Gauge

12 stitches and 15 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in single crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4 in (10 cm) section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

• Count your stitches at the end of every row; the scarf should stay at 15 stitches until the pointed ends begin.
• Change colors on the last stitch of the row before the new color begins so the stripe edge stays neat.
• Keep your tension relaxed and even so the scarf stays flat and drapes softly rather than curling.
• Work the two pointed ends identically by following the same 7 rows, so the scarf stays symmetrical.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Scarf Body (Color A and B)

Row 1: With A, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (15 sts).

Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to B.

Rows 6-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to A.

Rows 9-13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to B.

Rows 14-16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to A.

Rows 17-21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to B.

Rows 22-24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to A.

Rows 25-29: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to B.

Rows 30-32: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to A.

Rows 33-37: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to B.

Rows 38-40: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to A.

Rows 41-45: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to B.

Rows 46-48: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to A.

Rows 49-53: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Change to B.

Rows 54-56: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (15 sts). Do not fasten off.

Pointed End (first end, Color B)

Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog (13 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 9 sts, sc2tog (11 sts).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog (9 sts).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog (7 sts).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog (5 sts).

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 1 st, sc2tog (3 sts).

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc3tog (1 st). Fasten off.

Pointed End (second end, Color A)

Join A at the opposite short edge of the scarf body. Work the same 7 rows as the first pointed end:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog (13 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 9 sts, sc2tog (11 sts).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog (9 sts).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog (7 sts).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog (5 sts).

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 1 st, sc2tog (3 sts).

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc3tog (1 st). Fasten off.

Flowers (Color B) – make 2

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring, pull the ring closed (6 sts).

Rnd 2: [Ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st in same st] 4 times (4 petals).

Fasten off, leaving a 6 in tail for sewing.

Assembly and Finishing

Thread a tapestry needle with the flower tail and sew one flower at each pointed end, centered 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the tip. Secure the flower with a few small stitches through the center and fasten off. Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side of the scarf. Block lightly by misting with water, pinning the scarf flat to the finished measurements, and letting it dry completely so the edges lie flat and the points stay crisp.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the cream flowers for a contrasting color, such as pale yellow or soft pink, for a different seasonal look.
• Make the scarf longer by adding extra 5-row blue and 3-row cream stripe repeats before the pointed ends.
• Add a small bead or French knot to the center of each flower for a little extra detail.