Free Tunisian Crochet Scarf Pattern: Niyati Mosaic Scarf

I absolutely loved designing this free Tunisian crochet scarf pattern. In fact, I love Tunisian Mosaic crochet! I love to try all of the different mosaic patterns I have in my directory and there’s never been a time that I haven’t loved the result and the finished project. So, of course, I had to make another, which is how the Niyati Mosaic scarf was born.

I designed this scarf as a gift for a good friend, using one of my favorite mosaic patterns! I came up with the mosaic scarf design after being inspired by a knit scarf I spotted during a train ride when I was visiting San Francisco.

Its vibrant blend of red, green, blue and yellow contrasts harmoniously with white. Even though I designed this to be extra long for added warmth, it can also be easily modified to a smaller size, if desired.

Simple to craft and to customize, this Tunisian crochet scarf pattern isn’t just warm and vibrant, but its cheerful pattern is sure to brighten up any outfit!

Although the mosaic pattern might look a little complex, this project is actually really easy to make, and it looks really impressive. The Niyati Mosaic Scarf is a beautiful accessory that can be made quickly and easily, even if you’re a beginner. I’ve included video tutorials and written instructions to make crocheting this scarf even easier. And if you’re new to the overlay Tunisian mosaic crochet technique, you’ll learn a new skill that will become addictive, trust me.

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The yarn

Before we get started on this mosaic scarf crochet pattern, let’s talk about the materials you’ll need. You’ll need chunky weight yarn in at least two colors. I used four colors plus white for contrast. I chose Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, in paper white, rose red, buttercup yellow, grass green and kingfisher blue.

This yarn is super soft yarn and incredibly versatile! It’s chunky weight bulky 5, and 100% acrylic. It’s available in a multitude of colors!

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Tunisian crochet hooks

You’ll also need a Tunisian crochet hook, size N/15 (10 mm). The pattern is designed to be adjustable, so making a gauge square beforehand is not super important.

I used a hook from my interchangeable Denise hook set to make the Niyati scarf.

In Tunisian crochet, we usually use a hook that is at least 2 sizes larger than the hook recommended for the yarn. You can read a review of all the hooks I use here.

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Pro Tips and Tricks

Crochet can be tricky, especially when you’re learning a new technique. So, I wanted to include some tips and tricks to help you along the way:

• Take your time and don’t rush. Crochet is meant to be relaxing, so enjoy the process!
• Make sure to keep your tension consistent throughout the project. This will ensure that your stitches are even and the mosaic pattern looks clean.
• If you’re having trouble with the Tunisian crochet hook, try using the next larger size. This will make it easier to pick up the stitches and keep them on the hook.
• Don’t be afraid to experiment with different color combinations. My Niyati Mosaic Scarf looks great in primary colors, but you could also try different colors to create your own unique look.

Sizing

This scarf is extra long, with dimensions of 8.5” (22 cms) by 90” (228 cms).

To modify its size:
• Alter the number of repetitions in the mosaic portions.
• Alter the number of rows in the ‘Tunisian Simple Stitch’ portions.

For further customization, you can mix both methods, adding or reducing rows across all sections.

Scarf Pattern

Scroll down for the free pattern.

It’s time to start making your Tunisian crochet scarf pattern! The Niyati Mosaic scarf is made lengthwise, creating a long and elegant scarf. It uses the overlay Tunisian mosaic crochet technique using a beautiful mosaic ladder-like mosaic design. I’ve picked four primary colors – red, yellow, blue, and green – and paired them with white for a fresh, vibrant appearance that complements any outfit.

This is a beginner-friendly pattern. The paid version includes a handy chart (with X’s indicating the front post extended stitches) for easy reference and is available for purchase in my Ravelry, Etsy and LoveCrochet shops.

Click on the links below to purchase the ad-free printable PDF version of this pattern.

If you are new to Tunisian Mosaic crochet, I also offer a beginner friendly course that walks you through all the basics of this technique in detail – A beginner’s guide to Tunisian Mosaic Crochet.

Note: I will share two videos from this course on my ad-supported YouTube channel. You can find them here if you’d like to take a look before you make your purchase.

I would love to see your projects on Instagram! Tag your posts with:
@knitterknotter #knitterknotter #madewithknitterknotter

What you will need (with clickable affiliate links)

1. Yarn: Bulky weight yarn in at least 2 colors. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky in the following colors:
   • Paper White – 7.5 oz / 212 gm / 320 yds / 290 m (3 skeins)
   • Rose Red, Buttercup Yellow, Grass Green, Kingfisher Blue – 2 oz / 57 gm / 85 yds / 80 m (1 skein each)
     Note: The specified yarn quantity does not account for the pom-poms. Additional yarn will be required to create the pom-poms at the end.
2. Hook: 10 mm (N – 15) Tunisian crochet hook
3. Scissors
4. Tapestry needle to weave in tails
5. 2.5” pom-pom maker (optional)

Yarn requirements are just estimates. If you choose to make a different size or if your yarn, hook size, crochet style, or gauge differ, you might need more / less yarn than mentioned above.

Experience Level

Easy – The pattern expects basic knowledge of starting and ending a Tunisian crochet project and how to make the two stitches used in Tunisian Mosaic Crochet (see Resources).

Gauge

10 rows of 12 Tunisian Simple Stitches make a 4” square.

Gauge isn’t crucial for this pattern; feel free to use any yarn and matching hook of your choice without altering the pattern. However, the final size of your blanket might differ based on your yarn, crocheting style and tension.

Resources

1. Stitch Tutorials for Tunisian Mosaic Crochet
2. How to change color at the beginning of a Forward Pass 
3. How to make a Foundation Row
4. How to bind off and end a project
5. Tunisian Crochet Hooks
6. How to block a crochet project
7. A beginner’s guide to Tunisian Mosaic Crochet course

Crochet Abbreviations

1. ch – chain
2. fs – First Stitch – Skip the first vertical bar of the previous row (the one right under the one on the hook). The loop on the hook will count as the first stitch for every row. 
3. ls – Last Stitch – Pick up the two vertical bars of the last stitch of the previous row, yarn over, pull through both the vertical bars into a loop on the hook.
4. tss – Tunisian Simple Stitch– Insert hook in the vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop on the hook.
5. etss – Front Post Extended Tunisian Simple Stitch – Locate the stitch that’s two rows below the next stitch. Pick up the two vertical bars (front and back bars) from above the return pass chain, yarn over, pull through, chain 1.
6. FR – Foundation Row
7. BOR – Bind off Row

Colors

W: Paper White
C1: Rose Red
C2: Buttercup Yellow
C3: Grass Green 
C4: Kingfisher Blue

Pattern Notes

1. This pattern is written in English / US terms.
2. This pattern uses the overlay Tunisian mosaic crochet technique.
3. This scarf is constructed using alternating sections of Tunisian Simple Stitches and a Mosaic pattern.
4. Tip: Add reminders for visual inspection of your scarf after every few rows. This is easy to forget and adding a note to remind yourself works really well in catching errors early.
5. The color is indicated at the start of each row within square brackets [].
6. For size adjustments, please consult the ‘Sizing’ section.
7. The instructions are only for the forward pass. The return pass for every row is the same.
   • ch1, (yo, pull through two loops)* until one looop remains on the hook.
8. This chevron scarf crochet pattern comes with stitch tutorials and other support videos. Scroll down for all video tutorials.
9. All stitches are made in the next available stitch unless mentioned otherwise.
10. Pattern repeats are mentioned in this pattern in two different ways:
    • 3 tss > tss in the next 3 stitches
    • (tss, etss) * 2 > tss, etss, tss, etss

Instructions

[W] Row 1 (FR): This is the Foundation Row.
Chain 26, make the foundation row stitches.

TSS Section 1

[W] Rows 2 – 15: fs, 24 tss, ls.

Mosaic Section 1

Note: Work with C = C1 (see Colors).

[C] Row 16: fs, 24 tss, ls.

[W] Row 17: fs, (3 tss, etss, 2 tss) * 4, ls.

[C] Row 18: fs, (etss, tss, etss, 3 tss) * 4, ls.

[W] Row 19: fs, (5 tss, etss) * 4, ls.

[C] Row 20: fs, (2 tss, etss, tss, etss, tss) * 4, ls.

[W] Row 21: fs, (tss, etss, 4 tss) * 4, ls.

[C] Row 22: fs, (etss, 3 tss, etss, tss) * 4, ls.

[W] Row 23: fs (3 tss, etss, 2 tss) * 4, ls.

[C] Row 24: fs, (etss, tss etss, 3 tss) * 4, ls.

[W] Row 25: fs, (5 tss, etss) * 4, ls.

[C] Row 26: fs, (2 tss, etss, tss, etss, tss) * 4, ls.

Rows 27 – 56: Repeat rows 21 to 26 five times.

Rows 57 – 61: Repeat rows 21 to 25.

TSS Section 2

[W] Rows 62 – 75: fs, 24 tss, ls.

Mosaic Section 2

Rows 76 – 121: Repeat Mosaic Section 1 with C = C2 (see Colors)

TSS Section 3

[W] Rows 122 – 135: fs, 24 tss, ls.

Mosaic Section 4

Rows 196 – 241: Repeat Mosaic Section 1 with C = C4 (see Colors)

TSS Section 5

[W] Rows 242 – 255: fs, 24 tss, ls.
[W] BOR: fs, 24 tss, ls.
This will be the bind off row. You will make a slip stitch every time you pick up a loop on your hook. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

Use your pom-pom maker to create 4 pom-poms. I incorporated two strands: white and one of the other colors for each pom-pom. Attach them to the scarf’s four corners.

Blocking

I recommend blocking your scarf with your preferred method of blocking before use.

I have found that steam blocking works best for acrylic yarn so I stretched out my scarf and pinned it to a blocking board and then, I steam blocked it.

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Crochet Scarf Pattern

Scroll up for the free pattern.

The paid version of this pattern includes a handy chart (with X’s indicating the front post extended stitches) for easy reference and is available for purchase in my Ravelry, Etsy and LoveCrochet shops.

There are both color coded and black and white charts included, for ease of use for you!

Click on the links below to purchase the ad-free printable PDF version of this pattern.

If you are new to Tunisian Mosaic crochet, I also offer a beginner friendly course that walks you through all the basics of this technique in detail – A beginner’s guide to Tunisian Mosaic Crochet.

Note: I will share two videos from this course on my ad-supported YouTube channel. You can find them here if you’d like to take a look before you make your purchase.

I would love to see your projects on Instagram! Tag your posts with:
@knitterknotter #knitterknotter #madewithknitterknotter

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