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# Honeycomb Net Stitch Scarf

A light, airy scarf worked in the classic **honeycomb / net stitch** — a beginner-friendly openwork created entirely from chains and single crochets. No complex stitches required! The result is a delicate, lacy lattice that drapes beautifully and works up faster than you'd expect.

**Skill Level:** Beginner
**Finished Size:** Approximately 7 inches (18 cm) wide × 64 inches (162.5 cm) long, not including fringe

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## Materials

- **Yarn:** Worsted weight (Medium / #4), approximately 350–400 yards (320–365 m)
  - *Sample uses ~1.5 skeins of a standard 250-yard worsted skein*
- **Hook:** US H/8 (5 mm)
- **Notions:** Tapestry needle, scissors
- **Optional for fringe:** Extra 40–50 yards of yarn, and a 7-inch piece of cardboard for wrapping

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## Gauge

In net stitch pattern: **2 net repeats (arches) = approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide; 3 net rows = approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall**, after light blocking.

Gauge is not critical for a scarf, but a looser, even tension gives the best honeycomb drape. If your fabric feels stiff, go up a hook size.

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## Abbreviations (US Terms)

- **ch** — chain
- **sc** — single crochet
- **sp** — space
- **st(s)** — stitch(es)
- **rep** — repeat

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## Pattern Notes

- The honeycomb/net effect comes from working **sc into the chain-spaces (arches)** of the previous row, with ch-5 loops between each. Each row offsets into the prior row's arches, forming the lattice.
- **Always work your sc into the ch-5 space (the gap), not into individual chain stitches.** This is the key to a clean net.
- Keep your chains **loose and even** — tight chains make a stiff, uneven net.
- The turning chain at the start of each row counts as part of the first arch.
- This stitch stretches and curls slightly off the hook; **a gentle blocking opens up the honeycomb beautifully.**

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## Foundation

**Ch 76.**

*(Math check: 76 chains = (15 × 5) + 1. This sets up 14 honeycomb arches across Row 1, plus edge chains.)*

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## Establishing Row (Row 1)

**Row 1 (right side):** Sc in the 6th ch from hook (the skipped 5 ch form the first arch), *ch 5, skip 4 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across to the last ch, working your final sc in the last chain. Turn.

*(Count check: You should have 14 ch-5 arches across the row, anchored by 15 sc total. 14 arches × ~0.5 in ≈ 7 in wide. ✓)*

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## Net Stitch Pattern (Repeat Row)

**Row 2:** Ch 5 (counts as first arch), sc in the first ch-5 sp of the previous row, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * across, working the last sc into the final arch. Turn.

*(Count check: 14 arches maintained each row — 13 arches between anchors plus the beginning turning-chain arch = 14. ✓)*

**Repeat Row 2** for the entire length of the scarf.

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## Body

Work **Row 2 a total of approximately 189 times** (so that, including Row 1, you have about 190 net rows), or until the scarf measures **approximately 64 inches (162.5 cm)** from the foundation, ending after a completed row.

*(Length check: 190 rows ÷ 3 rows per inch ≈ 63 inches, within the 60–70 inch target range. ✓)*

**Final Row:** After your last Row 2, fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave in all ends with the tapestry needle.

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## Finishing

1. Weave in all yarn ends securely on the wrong side.
2. **Block the scarf:** Pin it gently to your measurements (7 in × 64 in), lightly mist with water or steam, and let dry fully. This opens the honeycomb lattice and relaxes any curl at the edges. Do not stretch aggressively — net stitch is naturally elastic.

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## Fringe (Optional)

A classic finish for this style of scarf.

1. Wrap yarn around a 7-inch piece of cardboard and cut along one edge to make strands roughly **14 inches** long.
2. For each tassel, hold **3 strands together**, fold in half to form a loop.
3. Insert your hook through an arch/edge space at the short end of the scarf, pull the folded loop through, then pull the loose ends through the loop and tighten.
4. Attach **one tassel into each arch space along both short ends** — about **14 tassels per end** (28 total).
5. Trim the fringe evenly across.

*(Fringe count check: 14 arches per short end = 14 tassels per end × 2 ends = 28 tassels, using ~84 strands. ✓)*

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## Quick Reference

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Foundation chain | 76 |
| Arches per row | 14 |
| Net rows | ~190 |
| Hook | US H/8 (5 mm) |
| Finished (blocked) | 7 in × 64 in |
| Stitch pattern | ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp (repeat) |

Enjoy your airy honeycomb scarf — once you find the rhythm of "ch 5, sc in the gap," it becomes a relaxing, almost meditative project!