The decorative details of the Art Nouveau movement, particularly the leaded glass windows of Louis Comfort Tiffany, inspired this design. Here, organic shapes and geometric lines combine to form this delicate and graceful accessory. Whether worn with a suit jacket or dress, this striking lace scarf is sure to leave an impression.

How This Scarf Is Made

Though it might look to be made of joined motifs, this scarf is actually crocheted in one piece in the round. Working outward from both sides of a foundation chain, a variety of strategically placed tall stitches, chain loops, and shells combine to form motif-like square panels. Finally, an exquisite border is added made with simple mesh and elegant picot-adorned shells and fans.

Using a wide variety of stitches in an uncommon construction, this is an entertaining project for the intermediate crocheter. It’s also an excellent way to showcase a beautiful hand-dyed yarn.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Concentration Level
Fair amount of focus required. This pattern involves the use of several special stitches (see list below) and an intricate stitch pattern that will require fairly constant concentration.

Stitches Used
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, V-stitch, cluster, shell, fan, and picot.

Techniques Used
Working into both sides of a foundation chain, working in the round

Finished Measurements (approximate size after blocking)
64 inches (163 cm) long x 9 inches (23 cm) wide

Medium (CYC #4) Weight Yarn
400 - 420 yards (366 - 384 m)

The gold sample shown here was made with a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook and Malabrigo Rios medium (worsted) weight wool (210 yds/192m; 3.5 oz/100g per hank) in the color #208 Camel. The project required 2 hanks of this yarn.

The blue-green sample pictured here was crocheted with colorway #416 Indiecita.

Model shown required nearly all yardage. Working a gauge swatch prior to stitching scarf is highly recommended. Depending on your gauge, you may need to purchase an additional hank or unravel the swatch to complete this project.

Yarn Note: Hand-dyed yarns like Malabrigo have subtle shifts in color that may vary between hanks. When using hand-dyed yarn in your project, work two rounds from one hank and two rounds from another to give an overall blended effect.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
Sample was made with medium-weight wool, but feel free to substitute the medium-weight yarn of your choice. Cotton, linen, and natural fiber blends would all be good options. Using lighter or heavier weight yarns is not recommended. If you would like to make this scarf with super fine (fingering/sock) yarn, be sure to check out the Tiffany Windows Light pattern.

Additional Tools and Materials
Size G/6/4.00mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
4 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge
Rnds 1–4 of Gauge Swatch = 5 inches (13 cm) square, blocked
Instructions for gauge swatch included in the pattern.
I used a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook. Select the hook size that gives the best appearance for your choice of yarn and your tension.
A significantly different gauge may require more or less yarn than listed.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 7-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Reduced Pattern Stitch Chart illustrating all rounds including border.

This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• Detailed photos of each round to help you double-check your progress.
• Pattern support. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help!