Crochet Pattern: Preppy Kerchief
By Claire Ortega-Reyes – 32 Comments| Kerchiefs are very versatile. They can be worn as an accessory, for the head or for the neck. They keep your hair away from your face and protect your tresses like a hat. And best of all, they look great on everyone!
This quick kerchief is made in one piece with just 17 rows of a modified mesh pattern. It’s easy to adjust the size, simply crochet less or more rows to decrease or increase the size. When you’re done, embellish it with your favorite flowers or bows or whatever you like. Or, keep it as it is! Enjoy! |
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Finished Size: 17″ wide x 9″ tall
| Materials: Light or DK-weight yarn Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm) |
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Gauge: 8 dc stitches x 4 dc rows = 2″
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Special Stitches:
Picot – ch 3, sl st on top of last sc made
Crochet Pattern:Â Preppy Kerchief
Row 1: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (first ch-3 counts as dc here and throughout), turn: 3 dc
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 6 dc
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 6 dc
Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 9 dc
Row 5: ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc: 6 dc
Row 6: ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space) twice, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 12 dc
Row 7:Â ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, (ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) twice, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc: 6 dc
Row 8: ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space) three times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 15 dc
Row 9:Â ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, (ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) three times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc: 6 dc
Row 10: ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space) four times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 18 dc
Row 11:Â ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, (ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) four times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc: 6 dc
Row 12: ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space) five times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 21 dc
Row 13:Â ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, (ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) five times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc: 6 dc
Row 14: ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space) six times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 24 dc
Row 15:Â ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, (ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) six times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc: 6 dc
Row 16: ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space) seven times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 27
Row 17:Â ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, (ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space) seven times, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc: 6 dc
Strap 1:
Ch 54, (dc, hdc, sl st, hdc, dc, ch 3, sl st) into back ridge of 4th chain from hook, sl st into back ridge of all ch.
Side Edging:
(2 sc, picot) around the post of each dc, picot in center point of kerchief, (2 sc, picot) around the post of each dc, except for last, 2 sc in last dc.
Strap 2:
Repeat as strap 1.
Top Edging:
Sc in next 2 dc, 2 sc in next ch-3 space, (3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space) 15 times, sc in same ch-3 space, sc in next 2 dc, sl st to beginning of strap 1. Finish off and weave in ends.
I hope you like it! If you have any questions, just leave a comment below.
so cute! thanks for sharing!
What a sweet project! This is so cute!!
This is sooooooo pretty! I must must must make one!!!
Hello: Do you have printing available for pattern only? I’m always reluctant to print the whole page. Please let me know. Perhaps I’m just too old and don’t understand. Thanks
Hi Wanda, all the pages on Crochet Spot are coded to be printer friendly. So when you use the print function in your internet browser it will only print the pattern and not all the other stuff that’s on the screen.
i’m getting to where i have a strong preference for patterns with diagrams!! i’ve also noticed that many other crocheters must have the same fondness for schematics, because patterns with diagrams seem to get better reviews and higher ratings on several of the big online sites.
this pattern is so cute, and very simple, yet all of those words imply that it is more complicated than it truly is. an accompanying diagram would provides a quick look-see to confirm the written instructions and probably result in less ripping out and fewer mistakes.
i will draw a diagram for myself before starting.
i’d love to see more patterns with accompanying diagrams!
thank you!
Hi Holli,
I myself prefer patterns with diagrams–alas, I don’t have the skills to make them myself. I do think that others prefer worded instructions, though. Sorry for the additional work I made you do! Hope you enjoy working on the kerchief. 🙂
Hi Rachel,
Love the kerchief pattern. Thank you for giving it to us. Also, thank you for answering Wanda as to the printing. I have highlighting and copy and printing selection. Now I can do it the easy way.Thanks again.
Hi Rachel, This is so cute. Can’t wait to try making one. Thanks for the pattern!
Could a bunch be made in different colors (without the straps) and sew them together to make a throw or a blanket?
Hello Audi,
You can try doing that (I would love to see how it turns out!), but if you want to maintain that triangle shape, you can just continue working the pattern, increasing the number of stitches accordingly. Good luck with your project!
Love. It!
Thank you, Rachel
Hi,
I´m desperate… I´m sitting here with this nearly finished kerchief but when I get to this point, the side edging, I don´t understand one thing. Can you please please help me sort things out?
/Ã…sa
Side Edging:
(2 sc, picot) around the post of each dc, picot in center point of kerchief, (2 sc, picot) around the post of each dc, except for last, 2 sc in last dc.
Hello Ã…sa, At this point, we’re working on the sides of the kerchief, making 2 sc and a picot on the side of each dc we had made previously, until we get to the point, and do the same one the other side. A picot is made by making ch 3, sl st on top of last sc made. For more information on picots, please read http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-picot-stitches/.
Thank you so much! I´ve just finished it:-) What an adorable kerchief!!!
/Ã…sa
It would be great to see people’s pics once they’ve made one! I think they are adorable! I ride motorcycles and have made them for my girlfriends who ride too. 🙂
Hello, what do you mean by 3 spaces?
Hi Delia, a “ch-3 space” is a space that is created by chaining 3 on the previous row. Here’s more info about chain spaces if you need it: What is a Chain Space (ch-sp)?
Hi Rachel,
this is a lovely pattern, i loved it so much; found it today and already working on it. Im gonna keep crocheting more rounds to make it into a shawl and maybe add some fringes to it. Thank you so much.
Super cute kerchief. Question: on Row 4 it says
Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in last dc, turn: 9 dc
***3 dc in next sc…??? Is it 3 DC in each sc? Or 3 DC in the first sc only and skipping the next 2 sc?
Hi Michelle!
There is only 1 sc on row 3. So you are going to make 3 dc into that 1 sc. If you made 3 sc on row 3, then you may have accidentally read the pattern incorrectly. Let me know if you need more help with it and I can help you further.
Hi! I love this kerchief but I’m having a little trouble. I got to row six, after the beginning double crochets and chain where it says to repeat the group of sc 3dc sc twice and then three double crochet at the last dc. Twelve dc in all. But I have three sc in that row. Do I have to skip the last sc? That doesn’t look right. I’ve cHelen my other rows and everything seems to be fine. What am I doing wrong?
Hi Heather! You should have 12 dc and 4 sc on row 6 when you are done.
You’ll have 3 dc (the ch 2 and 2 dc at the beginning), ch 3, sc, 3 dc, sc (for first repeat), ch 3, sc, 3 dc, sc (for second repeat), ch 3, 3 dc (at the end)
When you work the repeat a second time, you are start with the repeat with “ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space” so you are skipping the single crochet that is between the 2 chain spaces.
Hello! I’ve just finished the kerchief, it is very nice. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern which is easy to follow; everything was clear for me without any problem.
Regards
Olga~
Just finished the kerchief! Thank you for sharing!!! I just love it!!!!
Thanks for a really cute and easy pattern! Made one this morning and it looks good 🙂
Thx for sharing! I had just made one! Very nice! Great to see your post!
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas why my kerchief isn’t gaining height as easily as width. The pattern is being followed exactly, it looks adorable, but I am now to the point where it is wide enough to stop and do the border yet it doesn’t cover the top of my head 🙂 Any ideas?
Yes – block it into the shape you want. That’s what I’m doing.
Great pattern – I would like to adapt it to make a modesty bib by using finer thread I hope it works – thank you.
Hi, I love this pattern and made several of them. I was wondering what would be a good amount to charge for this kerchief at a craft sale. Thank you!