Marled Slanted Shell Crochet Super Scarf Pattern Free: Two-Strand Tassel Wrap

Want to create a custom hand-spun marled gradient without buying specialty art yarn? The Marled Slanted Shell Crochet Super Scarf holds two strands of self-striping worsted yarn together—starting at different points in the stripe sequence of two cakes of Caron® Marble Cakes™—and works them on a Size U.S. K/10.5 (6.5 mm) hook in an airy, rhythmic 2-row slanted shell repeat finished with four lush 6″ corner tassels.

How the 2-Row Slanted Shell Stitch Repeat Works

Unlike standard fan shells that flare out symmetrically from both sides, a slanted shell works (1 sc, ch 3, 4 dc) all into the same stitch so the four double crochets lean diagonally like overlapping shingles. On even-numbered setup rows (Row 2), you simply work a single crochet into the top of each shell’s ch-3 peak separated by ch-5 bridges; on odd-numbered shell rows (Row 3), you work the next set of (1 sc, ch 3, 4 dc) slanted shells right into those single crochets!

Materials & Custom Super Scarf Size Table

• Yarn: 2 cakes of Caron® Marble Cakes™ (#4 Worsted) in Almond Ginger (21001) (pulling 1 strand from each cake at different color points to create the marled blend).
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. K/10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook.
• Notions: 6″ [15 cm] wide piece of cardboard for winding the 4 tassels, tapestry needle, and scissors.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

• Approx = Approximately
• Beg = Beginning
• Ch = Chain(s)
• Dc = Double crochet
• Rem = Remaining
• Rep = Repeat
• RS = Right side
• Sc = Single crochet
• Sp = Space
• St(s) = Stitch(es)
• Tog = Together

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions

Note: Hold 2 strands of yarn together throughout the entire scarf and tassels.

Part 1: Crocheting the Marled Slanted Shell Super Scarf

1. Foundation Chain: With 2 strands held together, ch 32 (multiple of 6 ch + 2).
2. Row 1 (RS – Foundation Shell Row): Work (1 sc, ch 3, 4 dc) in 2nd ch from hook (first slanted shell made). *Skip next 5 ch. Work (1 sc, ch 3, 4 dc) in next ch. Repeat from * across to the end of the chain. Turn. (6 slanted shells)
3. Row 2 (WS – Chain-5 Arch Setup Row): Ch 8 (counts as 1 dc and ch-5). (Skip next 4 dc, work 1 sc in top of next ch-3, ch 5) 5 times. Skip next 4 dc, work 1 sc in top of last ch-3. Turn. (6 sc and 6 ch-5 arches)
4. Row 3 (RS – Slanted Shell Row): Ch 1. Work (1 sc, ch 3, 4 dc) in first sc. [Skip next ch-5 sp, work (1 sc, ch 3, 4 dc) in next sc] 5 times. Skip next 5 ch, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of turning ch-8. Turn. (6 slanted shells + 1 ending anchor sc)
5. Repeat for Length: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the scarf measures approximately 75″ [190.5 cm] from the beginning, ending on a Row 3 shell row. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 2: Making the 4 Corner Tassels

1. Wind Tassels (Make 4): Cut a piece of sturdy cardboard 6″ [15 cm] wide. Holding 2 strands together, wind yarn around the cardboard 60 times.
2. Tie Top & Neck: Break yarn leaving a long tail, thread onto a tapestry needle, slip under all top loops, and tie tightly. Remove the cardboard and wind a separate length of yarn tightly around the bundle 1″ [2.5 cm] below the top fold; fasten securely.
3. Trim & Attach: Cut through the bottom loops, trim the ends evenly, and sew 1 tassel to each of the 4 corners of the scarf.