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The Frivolity Crochet Scarf Patterns: A 2-for-1 free crochet pattern

ByDora Does Released Updated
Two crochet scarves, the frivolity maxi and frivolity mini are draped around a wooden hanger. The scarves are both crocheted with fingering weight merino yarn held double with lace weight suri alpaca yarn.

Frivolity is a fun, triangle crochet scarf pattern written in two sizes. To get the most efficient use of your yarn, you can make both using 1x100g skein of fingering weight yarn held double with 1x50g skein of lace weight mohair or suri alpaca (or your chosen substitute).

You can purchase the PDF version of the Frivolity Scarves Crochet pattern (Max and Mini together) on Ravelry or Etsy. Read on for the ad-supported versions of the patterns.

A close up of the knit-look crochet stitch pattern used in the Frivolity scarf crochet pattern.
The Max Frivolity Crochet Scarf can be worn as a hood / head scarf or like a traditional triangle shawl or scarf.
Two delicate crochet scarves are draped around a hanger. One mini neckerchief style scarf and one triangle shawl type scarf. Both are made from the same yarn crocheted together. A text overlay reads 'Free crochet pattern' and 'Frivolity crochet scarf pattern.'

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Max Frivolity is a twist on the classic triangle shawl or headscarf, with an extended shallow wingspan for easy, everyday wear. It begins as a classic triangle scarf with the ends then becoming stretched out, allowing it to be worn in a multitude of styles.

From a timeless head scarf, to a modern hood version or a simple triangle shawl to be worn as a bandana or crochet kerchief, Max Frivolity has something for everyone.

A close up of Dora wearing the Frivolity max shawl with the long ends of the scarf wrapped double and tied at the front.
A woman with a crochet head scarf wrapped over her head and round the neck. The scarf is a light pink with rainbow speckles made from a fluffy yarn.

Mini Frivolity is a smaller, shallower neckerchief for milder days when you’re feeling just a little bit fancy. It crochets up fast (hello last minute gift ideas!) and will add a little flourish to any outfit. Wear it wrapped as a small scarf, tied with a simple knot, cravat style or like a classic neck tie.

However you style it, Frivolity mini is bound to make you feel just a bit more special!

A close up of the mini frivolity crochet neckerchief tied around a hanger and left to drape.
Frivolity Mini is a quick and easy crochet neckerchief pattern great to use up the remainder of your yarn from the Max Frivolity pattern or to use small amounts of leftover yarn
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A side view of of Dora wearing the Frivolity mini crochet neck tie tied oneself in the front.
A view from the back of the Frivolity max crochet scarf worn with the triangle peak covering the shoulders. The two rounded ends can be wrapped double and left to drape down the back.

Pattern Notes

General Notes

  • Please read through the pattern and all associated notes before starting your project
  • This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology (UK equivalents are given in brackets in the abbreviations list where applicable)
  • Numbers at the end of a row indicate the number of stitches in that row and are only given at the start of a section or where there is a change to the stitch count
  • Turning chains do not count as stitches throughout
  • Right and wrong sides are nominative so are not included in the pattern
  • Instructions in (round brackets) should be worked in the same stitch

Construction

A crochet kerchief called the mini frivolity scarf is hung around a hanger against a white wall to display the shape; wider at the neckline and narrowing to a point at the ends.

Skills Used

This is a relatively simple pattern suitable for experienced beginners. It has one or two techniques which some crocheters may be unfamiliar with, but in most cases video and or written tutorials are available to support the pattern.

Materials

Crochet Hook

6mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. I used my clover amour hook.

This hook size is intentionally larger than you might expect to use for the yarn weights involved. A larger hook creates drape and allows space for that fluffy yarn to bloom.

Yarn Requirements

For this pattern I held a fingering weight and a lace weight yarn together. I used 1x100g skein of fingering weight held double with 1x50g skein of lace weight (fluff) to make both Max and Mini Frivolity.

  • For Max Frivolity you will need approximately  70g / 300m of fingering weight yarn and 35g / 300m of lace weight yarn
  • For Frivolity Mini you will need approximately 24g / 100m of fingering weight yarn and 12g / 100m of lace weight yarn

The scarves pictured used the following yarns held double:

  • 1x100g skein fingering weight Merino / Nylon yarn from Weku Yarns, 75% Merino, 25% Nylon in shade ‘Coronation.’ 100g=420m
  • Held double with 1x50g skein lace weight Suri Fluff Lace from Zakami Yarns, 75% Suri Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk in shade ‘Pink Cadillac.’ 50g=420m
The maxi and mini versions of the crochet Frivolity scarf are draped over a hanger. The mini scarf is about a quarter the size of the maxi.
The Maxi and Mini Frivolity scarves together use up less than 100g fingering weight and less than 50g lace weight fluff held together.

Yarn Substitution Options

This pattern was designed to be made with fluffy yarn held double with another fibre. The relaxed tension gives space for that fluff to come into its own. Different fibres and yarns will produce a different finished result.

I would encourage you to work with either a mohair or a brushed or suri alpaca type of fluff, held with another fibre. The larger the halo the more those wispy fibres will fill the holes. I think working with two strands of fluff held double would look amazing too, though do check your gauge more closely if you’re working with double lace weight yarn.

On it’s release, I made a video about substituting fluffy yarn for my Squish it sweater. This uses different yarn weights but the principles may be useful here too.

You may also find this post useful when choosing yarn.

Other Materials & Notions

Yarn needle, scissors and a tape measure

You may wish to block this project, in which case I recommend a blocking board and pins. I gave the finished scarves a very gentle steam block, so you may also want a garment steamer. Learn more about blocking here.

A landscape image of the frivolity triangle crochet shawl draped over a wooden hanger, giving a close up of the subtly textured stitch pattern.

Measurements & Finished Size

The approximate finished measurements of the Max and Mini Frivolity scarves, after a very gentle steam block, are as follows:

  • Max Frivolity: 147cm /58in in wingspan (length) by 40cm/16in deep (at its widest point)
  • Frivolity Mini: 92cm/36in in wingspan by 15cm/6in deep

Below you will see a schematic for each of the scarves and an image of them on the blocking board to give you a clearer idea of the shape and relative size.

A line drawn schematic diagram of the Max Frivolity crochet scarf with dimensions labeled.
A line drawn schematic diagram of the Frivolity Mini crochet scarf with wingspan and depth dimensions labeled.
The Max Frivolity and Frivolity Mini Scarves are laid to on a gridded blocking board showing their shapes and relative size.
The Max and Mini Frivolity shawls on the blocking board to illustrate their flat finished shape.

How to purchase a Dora Does crochet pattern:

I sell my PDF crochet patterns in my Etsy, Ravelry and Love Crafts stores. You can purchase this pattern on any of these platforms, depending on your preference. Simply click the relevant links throughout this pattern page to be taken to the listing, or visit the store homepages in the links at the start of this paragraph.

Dora wears a crochet mini scarf like a neck tie or cravat. The crochet scarf is made from a combination of smooth and fluffy yarns in shades of pink.

Stitches & Abbreviations: US terms 

(UK Equivalent in Brackets)

  • BLO – back loop only
  • ch = chain
  • FLO = front loop only
  • fsc = foundation single crochet (UK foundation double) – see special stitches
  • MR = magic ring – see special stitches (for the max scarf only)
  • rep = repeat
  • sc = single crochet (UK double crochet)
  • sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (UK double crochet 2 together) – see special stitches
  • ss = slip stitch
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • yo = yarn over
Dora wears the frivolity maxi crochet scarf wrapped over her head like a hood. She holds either edge links she has just pulled it up.

Special Stitches 

Magic Ring (MR)

You can find a photo and video tutorial on how to create a magic ring here.  If you are not familiar with the magic ring technique, then, for this pattern you can chain 2 and work into the second chain from hook instead of the magic ring to begin.

Foundation Single Crochet (fsc)

Ch2, insert hook into second chain from hook, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through 1 loop (this creates the base chain), yo and pull through 2 loops to complete the st.

*To start the next st, insert the hook under the ‘v’ of the base chain you just created, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through 1 loop (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through 2 loops to complete the st; repeat from * for required number of sts.

You can find more details on foundation rows including a tutorial here.

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

Insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through all three loops to complete the stitch.

Dora wears the Frivolity mini crochet kerchief draped once around her shoulders.

Stitch Pattern Notes

In the pattern, you will see the instructions (1sc, 1sc FLO) towards the start of your rows and (1sc FLO, 1sc) around the end. Instructions in rounded brackets are worked into the same stitch, so (1sc, 1sc FLO) means that you work 1sc through both loops then 1sc in the front loop only of the same stitch. (1sc FLO, 1sc) means that you work 1sc in the front loop only then 1sc through both loops of the same stitch.

Gauge

13 sts and 15 rows in 10cm of single crochet in the front loops only, using a 6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge is not essential for this project, but variation in your gauge will lead to variations in the finished size of your project. 

Learn how to make and measure a gauge swatch here

You can purchase a single, print optimised PDF including both patterns from Etsy or Ravelry.

The Max Frivolity Scarf Pattern

A woman holds up a triangle crochet scarf in front of her face. The speckled knit look crochet scarf had a soft fluffy sheen to the fabric. A text overlay reads 'Max frivolity scarf' and 'free crochet pattern.'

Holding two strands of yarn together, make a MR;

Row 1: Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 3sc into the MR, turn. 3 sts

Row 2: Ch2 (does not count as a st throughout), (1sc, 1sc FLO) in first st, 1sc FLO in next st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, turn. 5 sts 

Row 3: Ch2, (1sc, 1sc FLO) in first st, 1sc FLO in each of next 3 sts, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, turn. 7 sts

Row 4: Ch2, (1sc, 1sc FLO) in first st, 1sc FLO in each st across to last st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, turn. 9 sts

Rows 5-40: Rep Row 4. 81 sts

Row 41: Ch3, 1sc in 3rd ch from hook, (1sc, 1sc FLO) in next st, 1sc FLO in each st across to last st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, 1fsc, turn. 85 sts

Note that I used the turning chain from the previous row as the base stitch from which to make my fsc – you can find a demonstration of this technique here.

Rows 42-46: Rep Row 41. 105 sts

Row 47: Ch5, 1sc in 3rd ch from hook and each of next 2 ch, (1sc, 1sc FLO) in next st, 1sc FLO in each st across to last st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, 3fsc, turn. 113 sts

Rows 48-50: Rep Row 47. 137 sts

Row 51: Ch9, 1sc in 3rd ch from hook and each of next 6 ch, (1sc, 1sc FLO) in next st, 1sc FLO in each st across to last st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, 7fsc, turn. 153 sts

Rows 52-53: Rep Row 51. 185 sts

The crochet frivolity scarf is wrapped multiple times around a wooden hanger demonstrating one of the many ways you can wear it.

Row 54: Ch2, (1sc, 1sc FLO) in first st, 1sc FLO in each st across to last st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, turn. 187 sts

Row 55: Rep Row 54. 189 sts

Row 56: Ch1, 1sc FLO in each st to end, turn

Row 57: Ch1, sc2tog through both loops of first st and FLO of second st, 1sc FLO in each st to 2 from end, sc2tog through FLO of first st and both loops of last st, turn. 187 sts

Row 58: Rep Row 57. 185 sts

Continue to border

The Frivolity Mini Scarf Pattern

A mini crochet scarf or neck tie is tied loosely around a wooden hanger. The delicate crochet fabric is light pink with specks of other bold colours throughout. A text overlay reads 'frivolity mini scarf' and 'free crochet pattern.'

Holding two strands of yarn together;

Row 1: Ch6, 1sc in second ch from hook and each ch to end, turn. 5 sts

Row 2: Ch3, 1sc in 3rd ch from hook, (1sc, 1sc FLO) in next st, 1sc FLO in each st across to last st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, 1fsc, turn. 9 sts

Note that I used the turning chain from the previous row as the base stitch from which to make my fsc – you can find a demonstration of this technique here.

Rows 3-11: Rep Row 2. 45 sts

A close up of the Frivolity mini crochet neckerchief tied like a classic neck tie, but much shorter.

Row 12: Ch5, 1sc in 3rd ch from hook and each of next 2 ch, (1sc, 1sc FLO) in next st, 1sc FLO in each st across to last st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, 3fsc, turn. 53 sts

Rows 13-20: Rep Row 12. 117 sts

Row 21: Ch1 (does not count as a st), (1sc, 1sc FLO) in first st, 1sc FLO in each st across to last st, (1sc FLO, 1sc) in last st, turn. 119 sts

Continue to border

Border Instructions (for both max and mini Frivolity)

Border (for Max and Mini)

Round 1: Ch1 (does not count as a st), 1ss through both loops of each st along the top edge of the scarf, ss evenly into row-ends around the rest of the scarf, ss into first ss of the round, turn.

Note that I worked approximately 1 ss in each row-end, and one in each of the increase stitches along the diagonals, ensuring I kept my tension suitably relaxed.

Round 2: Ch1, make 1ss FLO in each ss along the diagonal sides (row-end edges) of the scarf until you reach the top edge, then make 1ss through the BLO of the stitch from the final row of the scarf body and the FLO of the corresponding ss from Round 1 of the border, repeat along the top of the scarf to end, ss to first ss.

Fasten off, sew in ends and steam block as desired

A small crochet neck tie made in fluffy yarn in a range of speckled pinks is knotted around a hanger.

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Dx

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  1. I’ve been wanting something exactly like this!!
    I can’t wait to hook my way to Frivolity x 2. Maybe even more.
    I’ve been following you for years and you are my go to when I have questions or need to learn something.
    Your patterns are so well written and your tutorials comprehensive, easy to understand, with pics in all the right places.
    Thank you for sharing your talent and expertise with us.

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    1. Thank you so much for the lovely comments Katy, It means a lot to hear this! I’m so glad to hear you like Frivolity – I’m already starting a new one too! 🙂

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