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accessories, crochet, free crochet pattern, free pattern, men, tutorial, women · January 27, 2015

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf – Free Pattern

Today’s scarf might be my favorite scarf I’ve made to date.

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesIt’s a blend of projects I’ve done in the past: my Leather and Flannel Snap Scarf and my Crocheted Leather Flap Clutch.

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesPut them together and you get a Crochet Leather Snap Scarf!

Isn’t that texture just yummy?

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesI’m using the same hdc rib stitch or camel stitch I used with my striped ribbed fringe scarf, but with very different results!

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesLet’s get to the pattern shall we?

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesMATERIALS

2 small strips of pliable leather cut to 11 inches x 1.5 inches (avoid suede, it’s too flimsy)
Leather punch or snap punch tool
Hammer
Dritz 7 Heavy Duty Snaps – Brass (affiliate link)
Dritz Heavy Duty Snap Tools (affiliate link)
Ruler
3 or 3.5 mm hook
6.5 or 7 mm hook*
Bulky yarn (size 5) – 2 skeins or about 300 yards **
Yarn needle
 
 
*I used a 7 mm hook, but I know in US sizes, it is easier to find a K hook or 6.5 mm hook. Either works as long as you maintain the correct gauge. Maybe go a little looser if you are using a 6.5 mm hook.
 
** I used Wool-Ease Chunky in Wheat from Lion Brand Yarns.
 

GAUGE

4 x4 inch square = 8 stitches by 6 rows

ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
NOTES
– Because this is a mixed media project which uses leather and yarn, there will be some tugging and curling of the leather and some minimal shrinking in the middle of your scarf. This can all be remedied with some wet blocking and keeping a nice loose gauge. 
 
– Don’t forget to learn how to hdc rib stitch or camel stitch (different names, same stitch) before proceeding with the pattern.
 

PATTERN

Prepare your leather strips.
Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates1. Once they are cut to size, measure and mark dots along one edge of each leather strip. They need to start and end 1/4″ from each end, and then be spaced every 1/2″ across. Total number of holes = 22. 
2. Carefully punch out the holes with your leather punch or snap tool. 
3. Selecting one of the strips, begin the crochet pattern…

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesFoundation row: Using the smaller hook, slip stitch yarn into the first hole, ch 1, and then sc across, working the yarn into each hole in the leather strip. This will take patience, working with a smaller hook. Try to keep an even loose gauge.. 
Row 1: Switch to the larger hook. Ch 2, hdc in each sc stitch across. (22)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc camel stitch (or hdc rib stitch) in next 20 stitches, hdc in last stitch. (22)

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates

Rows 3 – 78: Repeat Row 2. 
Connect to other leather strip. Switch to smaller hook. Insert hook into first leather hole. Grab yarn and make 1 ch. Sc across into each leather hole and hdc stitch. 
Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesTie off yarn. Weave in tails. 

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesInstall heavy duty snaps. 

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates1. Mark snap placement. Centered down the middle of the strip. Mark snaps 1″ inward from each end. Then space the remaining snaps 2.25″ apart. 
2. Punch holes for the snaps. Use snap tools to install the snaps according to manufacturer instructions. 
 
Hand stretch or hand block the scarf to make sure it doesn’t pucker and twist the leather. If desired, try wet blocking the scarf to get it to maintain a good shape. You only really need to wet block the portions closest to the leather strips. The rest of the scarf will get twisted up when worn.
 
Please note: This yarn I used is only partially made of wool, so it will only wet block so much. Natural fibers such as linen, cotton and wool will wet block better than acrylic and rayon.

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesYou can wear it like a regular scarf, or an infinity scarf, but it’s really meant to be doubled up into a cowl and snapped halfway like this…

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesThe first loop of scarf adds extra warmth and it supports the outer loop of scarf so it stays in place.

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesAnd warm it is. It’s totally my new favorite scarf, with last week’s Knit Look Cowl coming in a close second.

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia CreatesOnly one more scarf left in Scarf Week. See you tomorrow!

Crochet Leather Snap Scarf - Free Pattern and Tutorial!  // Delia Creates

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  1. Melissa Shultz says

    January 27, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    I am loving the scarf tutorials you’ve been sharing. I love this look with the leather and it looks so easy to make. I also love your hair style with the wrap around braid. :o)

    Reply
    • Delia says

      January 27, 2015 at 9:08 PM

      Thank you Melissa! The braid took me fooorever because I don’t do it very often. ha.

      Reply
  2. Charity says

    January 28, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    I loved the flannel and leather version, but this crochet and leather one is even better! I love your hair too.

    Reply
    • Delia says

      January 28, 2015 at 11:49 PM

      Thanks Charity!

      Reply
  3. Annie says

    February 23, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Hi! I love your work! Especially this scarf

    Reply
    • Delia says

      February 24, 2015 at 8:05 PM

      Thank you Annie!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    LOVE this pattern. I have the hardest time with the snaps in leather. Any tips? I end up NOT getting the snaps set in the leather(too loose) or I hit it too hard and the snaps bend and then won’t snap together.

    Reply
    • Delia says

      June 19, 2015 at 8:25 AM

      Hey Melissa,

      That can be tricky sometimes huh? What kind of surface are you pounding it on? I like to put a towel under the snap tool when I’m pounding it in. That way I can control the pounding a little better. I don’t know if that will work for you, but it’s also really like a practice thing. Once you get the feel for it, it gets easier. I hope that helps!

      Delia

      Reply
  5. Patty says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    I’m having trouble sc the last leather strip. I have a huge row sticking out over the leather. The first beginning row was great but the last row looks bad. Do you have a tutorial for this row?

    Reply
    • Delia says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:40 AM

      Patty,

      I am so sorry, I don’t. I wonder…could you have accidentally increased your stitches? Is the stitch count consistent?

      If that’s not the problem, I might try crocheting from the side of the first hole in the leather strip and then working across.

      Does that help? Please let me know if any of this isn’t helping. I would love to help you troubleshoot.

      Delia

      Reply
      • JJC says

        October 21, 2015 at 10:46 AM

        Hi Patty,
        I know exactly what you are talking about. I had the same ribbed edge hanging over the last leather strap after it was attached. I found that if I added or removed one row, I could at least get that ribbed edge on the inside of the scarf, so when worn it would be tucked inside and not visible. 🙂

        Delia – I must say I absolutely love the scarf and it is always receiving wonderful praise.

        JC

        Reply
  6. gabyk says

    October 20, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Thanks for share, this is so beautiful, definitely I’m going to make it.
    Gaby

    Reply
    • Delia says

      October 20, 2015 at 10:20 PM

      Thanks Gaby! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Audree Lee says

    October 21, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Hello, just a quick note to let you know I included your pattern in my fall crochet bucket list post (which you can see here: https://audreeleeblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/21/crochet-bucket-list/ if you’re interested). I made sure to link back to both your pattern and blog. Thank you for the wonderful pattern, looking forward to working on it!

    Reply
  8. Eidilia says

    November 16, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    I love this so much I can’t wait to make it! I bought a black leather remnant, burnished snaps, and Lion Brand Scarfie yarn in the black to white colorway. I’m hoping it will appeal to some of my male friends and give them away for Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! I have thoughts of using my fabric remnants to make all kinds of looks. The brain fairly spins with the possibilities! 🙂

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 23, 2015 at 8:45 AM

      Thanks Eidilia. The black leather, black and white yarn, and burnished snaps sound lovely! Have fun!

      Reply
  9. Bill says

    October 30, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    That is a gorgeous scarf. I am a professional leather worker by trade. My mom sent me this link and was asking about the tools she would need to buy to make one for herself and it started to sound very expensive to me. $40 for a decent rotary punch, scrap materials, snaps ect. I have a great deal of premium vegetable tanned scrap materials and a professional snap setting press. It is super hard to do properly by hand. The first time I tried it I ruined 9/10 of the pack. If anyone wants to save time and money I can make the completed leather parts for $20. My Etsy shop is here just send me a message: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClintonvilleLeather?ref=hdr_shop_menu

    Reply
  10. Kristian says

    November 5, 2016 at 4:13 PM

    Hi! I was wondering what weight of leather you’re using? Thanks. It’s gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 7, 2016 at 10:48 AM

      Thanks Kristian! Great question. I am using upholstery leather. It is nice and sturdy enough to hold up the metal snaps but it is still flexible enough to wear. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.

      Reply
  11. Alexis says

    February 3, 2017 at 5:39 AM

    Hey!
    The scarf looks amazing! I’m no that’s very good at following written patterns or pictures. Is there anywhere that this is videod? It would really help to be able to see how the stitches are made! I’m dying to make this!! I’m just looking for a video on how to make that stitch! I fully understand how to add the leather and the snaps!
    Let me know!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      February 3, 2017 at 10:40 AM

      Thanks Alexis! I am so sorry that I don’t have video for this. I am working on creating more videos. In the mean time, I wonder if a youtube search of “Camel Stitch” might help?

      Reply

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