The Mytikas Scarf - Crochet Pattern
One of the things that I love most about crochet is how it allows us to create something both beautiful and practical at the same time - that is exactly what you'll get with the Mytikas Scarf. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is perfect for you 😀. As you work each stitch, imagine the joy that you will feel from giving it as a gift to someone you love or wearing it yourself!
You might be wondering why it is called the ‘Mytikas’ scarf… it’s a testament to how my brain works, often going off on tangents lol - please feel free to skip ahead if you’d prefer to stick to crochet.
I recently watched a Korean tv show called ‘Physical 100’, where athletes compete against each other in a series of challenges for the honour of being called the best. One of their challenges involved tasks inspired by the ‘punishments’ found in Greek mythology. The upgoing lines within my pattern reminded me of the punishment faced by Sisyphos - to continuously push a boulder uphill. That then made me think about the Greek gods… who lived on Mount Olympus… and Mytikas is the name given to the highest peak of Mount Olympus. Yeah… my brain is odd 😂.
Getting back to crochet… the Mytikas scarf is a filet design that is suitable for crocheters of any skill level. It is available in both adult and child sizing, and has been fully pattern tested.
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This scarf was inspired by my desire to design a pattern that my husband (AKA the husbeast lol) would wear. I feel that men are often overlooked in crochet, and so wanted to shine a spotlight upon them (although this scarf is suitable for every gender).
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We were lucky enough to have some fabulous testers crochet our pattern in order to iron out any kinks. A huge thank you goes out to:
Amy Brooks
Collene Van Noord
Alison Goadby
Tonya Saunders
Kanika Kapur
Latonya Stewart
Lisa Eyler
Helen Brown
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Materials
This pattern can be made with yarn of any weight and any hook size (dependent on the final size that you desire)
The child size (mine was 135 by 13 cm) was made using Stylecraft Special DK in shade Citron – apx. 245m/270yds.
Crochet hook size – 4mm/G-6 (affiliate link to Amazon)
Tapestry needle (affiliate link to Amazon)
Scissors (affiliate link to Amazon)
Stitch markers (optional) (affiliate link to Amazon)
Gauge
To make the scarf as featured above a 10cm square requires 8 rows of 18dc.
Abbreviations
st = stitch
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
fdc = foundation double crochet
fo = fasten off
Difficulty level
Beginner
Pattern Instructions (child size)
I recommend that you read through the entire pattern before starting to ensure that you understand what to do at each stage. If at any point you get stuck or would like clarification, please feel free to reach out to us – we are always happy to help! Information on how to contact us can be found HERE.
Please note that this pattern is written in US crochet terms.
All stitches are to be worked into both loops.
Ch1 and turn at the end of each row.
The turning ch1 does NOT count as a stitch.
The ch1 that lies over a skipped st counts as a st that you work into when doing the next row.
Child size - Main body of the scarF
Row 1 – 23fdc (23dc)
Alternatively, make a slip knot, ch24, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook dc into each st (23dc)
Row 2 – 7dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 3dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 3 – 2dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 8dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 4 – 9dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 1dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 5 – 6dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 10dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 6 – 11dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to * (21dc + 2ch)
Row 7 – 4dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 12dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 8 – 13dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 3dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 9 – 2dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 14dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 10 – 13dc, ch1 sk1 1dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 1dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 11 – 6dc, ch1 sk1 3dc, ch1 sk1 12dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 12 – 11dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to * (21dc + 2ch)
Row 13 – 4dc, ch1 sk1 1dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 10dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 14 – 9dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 3dc, ch1 sk1 3dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 15 – 2dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 8dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 16 – 7dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 1dc, ch1 sk1 1dc (19dc + 4ch)
Row 17 – 4dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 6dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 18 – 5dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to * twice (20dc + 3ch)
Row 19 – 6dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 4dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 20 – 3dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 7dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 21 – 8dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 2dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 22 – 1dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt * to *, ch1 sk1 9dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 23 – 10dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 6dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 24 – 5dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 11dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 25 - 12dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 4dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 26 – 3dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 13dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 27 – 12dc, ch1 sk1 1dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 2dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 28 – 1dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 3dc, ch1 sk1 11dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 29 – 10dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 6dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 30 – 5dc, ch1 sk1 1dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 9dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 31 – 8dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 3dc, ch1 sk1 4dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 32 – 3dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt *to *, ch1 sk1 7dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 33 – 6dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt *to *, ch1 sk1 1dc, ch1 sk1 2dc (19dc + 4ch)
Row 34 – 1dc, ch1 sk1 3dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt *to * twice (19dc + 4ch)
Row 35 – 4dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt *to *, ch1 sk1 6dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 36 – 7dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt *to *, ch1 sk1 3dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 37 – 2dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt *to *, ch1 sk1 8dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 38 – 9dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt *to *, ch1 sk1 1dc (20dc + 3ch)
Row 39 – 6dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 10dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 40 – 11dc, *ch1 sk1 5dc*, rpt *to * (21dc + 2ch)
Row 41 – 4dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 12dc (21dc + 2ch)
Row 42 – 13dc, ch1 sk1 5dc, ch1 sk1 3dc (21dc + 2ch)
Rpt rows 9-42 until your scarf reaches your desired length
Rpt rows 9-21 once to create the end section
Final row – 23dc (23dc)
Fo and weave in your ends
Embellishing your scarf
Once you have completed the main body of your scarf you can use your imagination to embellish it! You could add tassels, pom poms, turn up the ends of your scarf to make pockets etc.
Congratulations on making your Mytikas Scarf 😊
Please use the hashtag #mytikasscarf or tag me in your post (@elimee_designs on Instagram, @elimeedesigns on Facebook) so that I can see your finished item too!
The fine print
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You may sell the items that you crochet by following this pattern on a small scale provided that you credit Elimee Designs as the designer. Mass production is not permitted. This pattern or any of its parts may not be altered, reproduced, distributed, sold or translated without written permission from Elimee Designs. Copies can be made for personal use only.
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