Rainbow Ridge Scarf, a free Tunisian crochet rib stitch scarf pattern

Don’t let a scrap of Apricity go to waste when you crochet the Rainbow Ridge Scarf, a FREE Tunisian crochet rib stitch scarf pattern designed in collaboration with Hobbii.

The new year brings new crafty resolutions, such as using up the yarn we already have instead of buying more. I’ll be honest—this is a tough commitment to maintain! However, when you have beautiful projects like the Rainbow Ridge Scarf to work on, using up leftovers becomes much more enticing! Follow along for step-by-step instructions to complete your scarf, including a helpful stitch tutorial video.

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Get the Rainbow Ridge Scarf

• FREE PATTERN – Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Rainbow Ridge Scarf + helpful stitch tutorial video.
• PRINTABLE PDF – Pick up the one-page PDF version of the Rainbow Ridge Scarf from Ravelry and TLYarnCrafts.com.
• GET THE YARN – Make your dream color palette using Apricity, my new yarn created in collaboration with Hobbii.

Beginner Tunisian Crochet Rib Stitch Scarf

Ever since I first picked up Tunisian crochet, I’ve been hooked on discovering new stitches. I stumbled upon the lovely Tunisian Rib Stitch, also known as the Saloniki stitch, while preparing for the Tunisian Snowy Sampler pattern. By combining basic Tunisian crochet stitches, you can create an eye-catching fabric that’s flexible and beautifully textured.

If you’ve been thinking about trying Tunisian crochet, the Rainbow Ridge Scarf is a fantastic first project! This lovely rib-stitch scarf features a delightful one-row repeat throughout, combining basic stitches. Once you’ve mastered the blissfully repetitive rib stitch, you’ll find that tackling more advanced ideas like color changes and the bind-off becomes a breeze!

The Perfect Yarn for Your New Scarf

After designing 8 new pattern for the launch of my new yarn, Apricity, with Hobbii, I was left with a basket full of gorgeous leftovers. With yarn this pretty, there’s no way I was throwing it away. What better way to show off the vibrant 25-skein color palette than with a scarf that uses every shade?!

Apricity is a category 6 super bulky weight blend of dreamy alpaca, cozy wool, and durable polyamide. It’s considered a blown yarn, which means the natural fibers are blown into the polyamide casing, creating a yarn that is warm, but also lightweight and lofty. I started my scarf with color 01 – Sugar, and worked short sections of each subsequent color until I reached color 25 – Midnight. I had so much joy while creating this Tunisian crochet rib stitch scarf. The colors flowed effortlessly into one another, begging me to add one more row until it was completed.

I happened to have all 25 colors of Apricity on hand for my blanket. If you don’t, I would also recommend a 5-skein color palette for this project. Five skeins will yield 250 grams, which is more than enough to make a scarf with the same dimensions as the original. I had some fun pulling color palettes to help inspire your project. Need some ideas? Here are 5 palettes you can use for your Rainbow Ridge Scarf:

Ready to start your Rainbow Ridge Scarf? Stock up on Apricity here!

Looking for an alternative to Apricity? If you want to swap in a different yarn, I recommend any bulky weight yarn you have in your stash. While categorized as a #6 super bulky weight, Apricity works up a bit lighter. Bulky weight yarns like Hobbii’s Fluffy Day XL and WeCrochet’s Wonderfluff both bring the lofty feel and fluffy softness of the original yarn.

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Get the Rainbow Ridge Scarf

• FREE PATTERN – Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Rainbow Ridge Scarf + helpful stitch tutorial video.
• PRINTABLE PDF – Pick up the one-page PDF version of the Rainbow Ridge Scarf from Ravelry and TLYarnCrafts.com.
• GET THE YARN – Make your dream color palette using Apricity, my new yarn created in collaboration with Hobbii.

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Rainbow Ridge Scarf Details

DESCRIPTION

Winter days call for some rainbow action! Meet the Rainbow Ridge Scarf, a Tunisian crochet rib stitch stunner featuring the entire 25-color Apricity palette. Master the Rib Stitch in this soothing, repetitive pattern as you advance from one hue to the next. The written pattern simplifies the process, making it ideal for both newbies and pros looking to brighten their winter wardrobes with some rainbow realness.

MATERIALS

• Hobbii Happy Place Apricity, super bulky weight (#6); alpaca/ wool/ polyamide blend. Sample uses about 24 yards (9g) of each of the 25 colors in the palette. Arrange colors in sequential order.
• 10mm straight or corded Tunisian crochet hook (like this one!)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Steam blocking supplies

FINISHED SIZE

84″ long x 7″ wide

ABBREVIATIONS

• Ch = chain
• Lp(s) = loops
• Lts = Last Tunisian Stitch
• Rem = remaining
• Rep = repeat
• RetP = Return Pass
• Sl St = slip stitch
• Sps = spaces
• St(s) = stitches
• Tfs = Tunisian full stitch
• Tss = Tunisian simple stitch
• Yo = yarn over

SPECIAL STITCHES

-Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch and pull up a loop.

-Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yo, pull through 3 lps, yo, pull through 2 lps) until 2 lps remain on hook, yo, pull through last 2 lps.

Rainbow Ridge Scarf Pattern

Let’s make the Rainbow Ridge Scarf! Follow along with this helpful tutorial to learn the Tunisian crochet rib stitch.

Scarf Pattern

ROW 1: With first color, ch 16, pull up a lp in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each rem ch, ch 1, (yo, pull through 2 lps) until 1 lp remains on hook.

ROW 2: (Tss 1, tfs 2) to last st, Lts (23 lps on hook), RetP as noted in Special Stitches.

Repeat Row 2 to 6 total rows with first color. Change to next color when 2 lps remain on hook on the Return Pass of Row 6. Fasten off first color.

Continue in this way, repeating Row 2 and adding 6 rows of each color before changing to the next color in the sequence – bind off the color no longer in use.

After the 6th row of the final color, proceed to Bind Off with the same color.

BIND OFF: For each tss, sl st loosely. For tfs sts, pull up a lp in each of the next 2 sps (3 lps on hook), yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook. Repeat across row, inserting hook as for Lts in the last st and completing the sl st.

FINISHING:

• Weave in all ends.
• Steam block to final dimensions.

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The Rainbow Ridge Scarf is so fast and fun to make, I have my next one planned already with the remainder of Apricity leftovers that I have on hand. This time, I’m thinking of using all 25 colors in alphabetical order. What an exciting surprise it will be! If you had all 25 colors of Apricity, what order would you put them in?

Thanks for checking out this free pattern! Share your projects with me on Instagram @TLYarnCrafts. Then drop by my private Facebook group, TLYC Makers, and share there too! And, you’re always welcome to join my private crochet membership, the Yarn Hive Community. We’d love to see how your Rainbow Ridge Scarf turned out. See you next time!

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