The Woven Herringbone Wrap: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Modern Scarf

Introducing the Woven Herringbone Wrap

Master the elegant Herringbone Double Crochet stitch with this comprehensive tutorial, creating a stunning, drapey wrap that's perfect for layering. This pattern guides you through the unique stitch technique to produce a fabric that mimics woven tweed, ideal for showcasing tonal or variegated yarns. The result is a modern, cozy, and sophisticated accessory that looks like woven fabric rather than traditional crochet—perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters alike.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) yarn, approximately 600-700 yards. Sample uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 'Fisherman' (cream) and 'Charcoal' (dark grey) held double for a tweed effect.
• Hook: Size J/10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Gauge: 14 herringbone double crochet stitches x 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, but consistency is key for drape.
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving ends, scissors, optional fringe materials (12-inch strands of yarn).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Understanding the Herringbone Double Crochet (HHDC) Stitch

The Herringbone Double Crochet (HHDC) stitch is worked similarly to a standard double crochet, but with a unique yarn-over and insertion that creates a slanted, woven look. To work HHDC:

1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into the stitch.
3. Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
4. Yarn over and pull through the first loop on the hook (2 loops on hook).
5. Yarn over and pull through both remaining loops.

This creates a stitch that leans to the right, giving the fabric its distinctive herringbone texture.

Foundation Chain

Chain 30 (or any even number for desired width). For a wrap approximately 18 inches wide, 30 chains is ideal. If you want a wider or narrower wrap, simply chain an even number of stitches.

Row 1

1. HHDC in the 3rd chain from the hook (the skipped chains count as the first HHDC).
2. HHDC in each chain across.
3. Turn your work. (29 HHDC total, including the turning chain as a stitch)

Row 2

1. Chain 2 (this counts as the first HHDC of the row).
2. Skip the first stitch (the one directly below the chain 2).
3. HHDC in each stitch across, working the last HHDC into the top of the turning chain from the previous row.
4. Turn.

Rows 3-150

Repeat Row 2 until the wrap measures approximately 60 inches (152 cm) in length, or desired length. For a standard scarf, aim for 60-70 inches; for a shorter wrap, stop at 50-55 inches. Count your rows periodically to ensure consistency—each row should have 29 HHDC stitches.

Finishing

1. Fasten off by cutting the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Pull the tail through the last loop on the hook and tighten.
2. Weave in all ends using a yarn needle, threading the tails through the back of the stitches to hide them securely.
3. Block lightly to open up the stitches and enhance the herringbone texture. To block, wet the wrap with cool water, gently squeeze out excess (do not wring), lay flat on a towel, and shape to desired dimensions. Allow to dry completely.
4. For a more defined edge, you can add a single crochet border around the entire wrap: work 1 sc in each stitch along the top and bottom edges, and 2 sc in each row end along the sides. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Optional Fringe

1. Cut yarn strands of 12 inches (30 cm) each. You'll need approximately 30-40 strands for each short end, depending on desired fullness.
2. Fold 2 strands in half to create a loop.
3. Insert the crochet hook through the edge stitch from front to back.
4. Hook the folded loop and pull it through the edge stitch, creating a new loop on the front side.
5. Pull the loose ends of the strands through the loop and tighten gently.
6. Repeat across both short ends, spacing fringe every 1-2 stitches.
7. Trim fringe evenly to desired length (typically 4-6 inches from the edge).

Your Woven Herringbone Wrap is complete! Enjoy the modern, textured look that mimics woven tweed, perfect for layering over coats or wearing as a statement piece. The soft drape and sophisticated stitch pattern make this a timeless accessory you'll reach for again and again.