Free Solomon’s Knot Crochet Scarf Pattern – A Light and Lacy Vintage-Style Scarf

There is something so pretty about a Solomon’s Knot scarf. It has that delicate, openwork look that feels a little vintage, a little romantic, and wonderfully handmade. This crochet scarf pattern uses the Solomon’s Knot stitch to create a soft and airy scarf that drapes beautifully without feeling bulky.
Mohair-style yarn gives this scarf a dreamy, fluffy finish, but you can also use a smooth or lightly textured medium-weight yarn if you prefer clearer stitch definition. Once you get the rhythm of making the knots, this becomes a relaxing repeat project that is lovely for evening crocheting, handmade gifts, or adding a soft handmade layer to your wardrobe.

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What you need

5 1/4 oz medium-weight mohair-style yarn
Size G crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Scissors

A soft mohair-style yarn will give the scarf a fluffy vintage look, while a smoother yarn will make the Solomon’s Knot stitch easier to see. If you are shopping for supplies, Amazon and Mary Maxim are both good places to look for mohair-style yarns, soft scarf yarns, and comfortable crochet hooks.

Instructions

This pattern is especially useful if you have been wanting to learn how to crochet Solomon’s Knot, sometimes also called lover’s knot. The finished scarf has a light mesh-style texture, making it ideal for wearing over a sweater, coat, or simple dress.

For more beginner-friendly yarn projects, you may also like browsing the CraftBits crochet patterns and the CraftBits yarn weight guide before choosing your yarn.

Instructions

Place a slip knot on your crochet hook and chain 1.

Begin working the Solomon’s Knot stitch as follows:

Draw the loop on your hook up to approximately 1 inch.

Yarn over and draw a loop through the extended loop on your hook.

Insert your hook from front to back into the back strand of the loop you have just made.

Yarn over and draw up a loop. You should now have two loops on your hook.

Yarn over again and draw through both loops on the hook.

You have now made one Solomon’s Knot.

Continue making Solomon’s Knots until you have 20 knots in total. Turn your work.

For Row 2, skip the knot on your hook and the next three knots. Insert your hook into the center of the next knot and work 1 single crochet.

Make 2 Solomon’s Knots, skip 1 knot along the first row, then insert your hook into the center of the next knot and work 1 single crochet. Repeat this across the row, ending with a single crochet in the first chain loop at the beginning of Row 1. Turn.

For Row 3, make 3 Solomon’s Knots, then work 1 single crochet into the center of the first unjoined knot from the previous row.

Make 2 Solomon’s Knots, then work 1 single crochet into the center of the next unjoined knot. Repeat this pattern to the end of the row.

Row 3 forms the main pattern repeat. Continue working in this pattern until the scarf measures approximately 96 inches from the beginning.

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

Do not press the finished scarf, especially if using mohair or a fluffy yarn, as heat or pressure may flatten the texture.

Helpful Tips

Keep your Solomon’s Knots as even as possible so the scarf has a consistent lacy look.

If you are new to this stitch, practice a short sample first before starting the scarf.

Use a smooth yarn for your first attempt if mohair feels too fuzzy to manage.

For a shorter scarf, stop once the piece reaches your preferred length.

For a wider wrap-style version, increase the number of starting knots while keeping the stitch repeat consistent.

A soft lavender, cream, dusty pink, pale blue, or charcoal grey yarn would all suit this vintage-style scarf beautifully.