Whimsical Stripey Elf Hat and Cozy Scarf Free Pattern

Materials needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors (A, B, C)
• Size H (5mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Pompom maker (optional)

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st - stitch
• inc - increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (single crochet 2 together)

Hat Pattern:

1. With Color A, ch 4 and join to form a ring.
2. Round 1: 10 sc into the ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
3. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around (20 dc). Join.
4. Round 3: Ch 3, (dc in next st, inc) repeat around (30 dc). Join.
5. Rounds 4-8: Ch 3, dc in each st around (30 dc). Change to Color B in the last st of round 8.
6. Rounds 9-12: Ch 3, dc in each st around (30 dc). Change to Color C in the last st of round 12.
7. Round 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around (30 sc). Join.
8. Rounds 14-16: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around (30 sc). Fasten off.
9. Add a pompom to the tip of the hat using a pompom maker or wrap yarn around your fingers and tie it off.

Scarf Pattern:

1. With Color A, ch 20.
2. Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (19 sc).
3. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (19 sc). Change to Color B in the last st of row 4.
4. Rows 5-7: Ch 1, turn, sc across (19 sc). Change to Color C in the last st of row 7.
5. Rows 8-10: Ch 1, turn, sc across (19 sc). Change to Color A in the last st of row 10.
6. Repeat rows 2-10 until scarf reaches desired length (about 40 inches).
7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing:

After completing both pieces, make sure to weave in any loose ends. Your whimsical elf hat and scarf set is now ready to bring joy this holiday season!