Tic Tac Toe Scarf Lite
Make a statement with wearable art
This interlocking crochet pattern can be found exclusively in my book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters (US publication date: November 4th, 2025). Grab your copy of the book today through my webshop or anywhere else books are sold!
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The Pattern
Say hello to the Tic Tac Toe Scarf Lite, your new favorite interlocking crochet pattern that’s both elegant and easy to wear 😍
This slender reversible crochet scarf transforms a simple rectangle into a show-stopping accessory, featuring bold X’s on one side and dainty O’s on the other side. Lightweight, luxurious, and easily customizable, it’s the perfect project for experimenting with color and mastering the technique in a stress-free, satisfying way.
Dress it up, wear it casually, or pair it with the matching Tic Tac Toe Sweater Lite for the ultimate coordinated look. Whether you’re new to interlocking crochet or already “hooked”, this scarf is proof that simple shapes can deliver extraordinary results, and that every wardrobe deserves a little reversible crochet magic!
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS
Length excl. fringe: 79″ (201 cm)
Width: 8.25″ (21 cm)
MATERIALS
Yarn
Sport weight
Shown in
Main color (squares on the WS): Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% Superwash Wool; 200 yds/183 m per 1.75 oz/50 g hank) in color Stonetown
Contrast color (plus signs on the RS): Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% Superwash Wool; 200 yds/183 m per 1.75 oz/50 g hank) in color Soft Power
Hooks
US E-4/3.5 mm (main gauge), US D/3.125 mm or 3.0 mm (ribbing), or hook sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.
Notions
Yarn needle, scissors, 2 locking stitch markers.
YARDAGE
Main color: 3 hanks of the suggested yarn or 600 yds/550 m
Contrast color: 3 hanks of the suggested yarn or 600 yds/550 m (including fringe)
These yardages are estimated. Scroll down for the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers!
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Yarn Substitution Ideas
Can’t decide on a yarn substitute? You’re in good company! The list below comes straight from me and my wonderful team of testers. Every yarn suggestion here has been put through its paces and passed with flying colors.
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Tester lookbook
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Ali (designerindevon on Ravelry)
650 yds of Women’s Institute Soft & Silky as MC, and 580 yds of Women’s Institute Soft & Silky as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: I did not include tassels because I didn’t have enough yarn.
Carla (Carlasimoes on Ravelry)
650 yds of Rosarios4 Meia as MC, and 700 yds of Rosarios4 Meia as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: None.
Ellie (elliehoney on Ravelry)
608 yds of Spinster’s Daughter Sport in Chinook Winds as MC, and 618 yds of Spincycle Yarns Dyed In The Wool in Pop Click as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: I added one 8-row repeat to add 6 inches of length.
Hannah (cruzhannah97 on Ravelry)
1154 yds of Valley Yarns Superwash Sport as MC, and 990 yds of Hobbit Sultan Cotton Deluxe as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: My scarf is wider and about 5 repeats longer.
Susie (Slindle on Ravelry)
480 yds of Malabrigo Arroyo in Matisse Blue as MC, and 485 yds of Malabrigo Arroyo in Sunset as CC
Hook size(s): 3 mm
Mods: None.
Mariaoze (Mariaoze69 on Ravelry)
616 yds of Melosa Cebe (100% Acrylic) as MC, and 560 yds of Casasol Multiwool (75% Wool 25% Pa) as CC
Hook size(s): 3 mm
Mods: None.
Narelle (Nlb64 on Ravelry)
386 yds of Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4 Ply as MC, and 386 yds of Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4 Ply as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: None.
Hazel (HAmbort07 on Ravelry)
666 yds of Jody Long Alba in Moss as MC, and 686 yds of Jody Long Alba in Dahlia as CC
Hook size(s): 2.5 mm
Mods: None.
Zim (Perpetualnomad on Ravelry)
520 yds of De Rerum Natura Ulysse and bits of Spincycle Dyed In The Wool as MC, and 509 yds of De Rerum Natura Ulysse as CC
Hook size(s): 3.75mm
Mods: I colorblocked MC since I couldn’t get a gradient I liked. I made tassels with a combo of MC and CC, otherwise everything made strictly as per pattern.
Melissa (melissajenn on Ravelry)
510 yds of Cascade Ultra Pima Fine as MC, and 510 yds of Cascade Ultra Pima Fine as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: My scarf is shorter and I didn’t add tassels due to running out of yarn.
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