The Marked With An X Scarf -Free Crochet Pattern was designed with my daughter in mind, and she fell in love with it right away! One of my favorite things about this crochet pattern is its beautifully mirrored design—if you’re like me and need both sides of a project to match seamlessly, this one is for you. It brings together an elegant, crochet, textured drape with playful accent tassels that perfectly round out the look.
Add a touch of cozy texture to your hand-crocheted wardrobe with the Marked with an X Scarf. Featuring a distinctive crossed-stitch detail that creates a bold “X” texture throughout, this scarf is as warm as it is stylish. Finished with statement tassels at both ends, it’s a fast, satisfying project for crocheters of all skill levels.
Pattern Details & Materials
Skill Level: Easy (Craft Yarn Council Standards)
Finished Size: 8 inches wide by 84 inches long
Yarn: 3 skeins ofVanna’s Choice Yarn in Sage or Honey
Hook Size: J / 6.0 mm crochet hook
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch Multiple: Multiples of 8 + 2
Marked with an X Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sk: skip
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- rep: repeat
- trX st (Treble X-Stitch): Treble crochet into the next stitch, then treble crochet into the previously skipped stitch.
Marked With An X Scarf Instructions
To begin, ch 242. Next, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Foundation Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st and in each st across. Turn. (240 sts)
Main Pattern Setup
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st and each st across. Turn. (240 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 2, sk next 3 sts, 5 dc in next st, ch 2, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st; rep from * across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1 here and throughout), sk 1st sc and ch-2 sp, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st (twice), dc in next st, ch 1; rep from * across, dc in last sc. Turn.
Textural Repeat Rows
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), sk 1st st, *3-dc cluster in next st, ch 2, sk next st (3 times), 3-dc cluster in next st; rep from * across, ending with dc in top of turning ch-3. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 1, sk next ch-2, sk next sc, sk next ch-2, sc in next sc, sk next ch-2, sc, ch 2, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, ending with ch 2, sc, ch 2, sc in top of turning ch. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 2, 5 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 2, sk next ch-2, sc, ch 2, sc in next sc; rep from * across, sc in last sc.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in each of next 5 dc, *2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, 5 sc in next st; end with ch 2, sc in top of turning ch. Fasten off, leaving a 9-inch tail.
Adding the X-Stitch Detail & Mirroring
With right side facing, join yarn with a slip stitch to the 1st st.
First, ch 3. Then, sk the 1st st and tr into the next st., tr into the previous skipped st (trX st made); rep from * across. Turn. Fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side facing, join yarn with a slip stitch to the 1st st.
Row 2: Ch 2, sc in same st, sc in next st and each st across. Turn.
Rows 3–9: Repeat Rows 1–7.
Finally, fasten off your yarn and attach tassels to each corner.
I would love to see your finished scarves! Be sure to share your progress and completed projects on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @CountryWillowDesigns so I can see and share your beautiful work.
Happy crocheting, and as always, if you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out at sheri@thecountrywillows.com!
Prefer a printable, ad-free PDF version to keep in your yarn bag? You can grab the full pattern in my Ravelry shop!
Thank you so much for supporting my small business. Happy crocheting!
I would love to see your finished projects! Be sure to share your progress and completed projects on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @CountryWillowDesigns so I can see and share your beautiful work.
Happy crocheting, and as always, if you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out at sheri@thecountrywillows.com!
Prefer a printable, ad-free PDF version to keep in your yarn bag? You can grab the full pattern in my Ravelry shop!
Thank you so much for supporting my small business. Happy crocheting!
