Japanese Lantern Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

Last updated on February 14th, 2025 at 12:14 am

This cuddly scarf is worked on US8 needles, using one skein of Alchemy Japanese Lantern yarn.

Editor’s Note: This yarn, according to Yarndex Yarn Director, has been discontinued for several years now. However, I believe that you could still make this scarf using a similar boucle yarn.

Yarndex describes Alchemy Japanese Lantern yarn like this:

Alchemy’s “Japanese Lantern” is a soft, worsted weight, boucle yarn with a contrasting fine base thread. It can be used for a variety of projects including sweaters, scarves, handbags, tops, and shawls. “Japanese Lantern” is a blend of 40% wool, 37% silk and 23% linen.

Their description is also augmented by detailed close-up photos of the yarn itself so you should easily be able to find a comparable yarn.

Japanese Lantern Scarf Crochet Pattern:

Cast on 15 stitches.

Knit 4 rows

Next row: *knit 1, yarn-over twice, repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Next row:

Knit across, dropping the yarn-overs.

Repeat until scarf reaches 66″ or desired length.

Use remaining yarn to make a fringe.

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