Polar Nights Free Crochet Pattern Set

Polar Nights Free Crochet Pattern Set: A Timeless Motif Collection for Cozy Accessories

If you love elegant crochet motifs and enjoy making coordinated accessories, you’re going to love the Polar Nights Crochet Pattern Set! This stunning crochet design features a set of motifs joined together to create a matching hat, scarf, and fingerless mitts—perfect for stylish layering in chilly weather. Originally published in a magazine over a decade ago (and even making the cover!), this pattern is now available again, newly refreshed and complete with charts for the first time!

A Crochet Classic, Reimagined

The Polar Nights Crochet Pattern Set first debuted in print over ten years ago, capturing the attention of crocheters with its intricate motifs and seamless join-as-you-go construction. The magazine is now out of print, but I’m thrilled to bring this design back—this time with the addition of comprehensive charts to make the instructions even easier to follow.

This set is a beautiful blend of artistry and function, using motifs to create a cohesive and visually stunning winter accessory trio. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift, the Polar Nights set is a timeless addition to any wardrobe.

What’s Included in the Pattern Set?

The Polar Nights Crochet Pattern Set includes instructions to make:

• A stylish hat with a comfortable fit and striking motif design. The crown is a 5-sided modification of the square motif to allow for 5 square motifs around the sides of the hat.
• A cozy scarf featuring a grid of 3 motifs x  motifs that create a delicate yet warm fabric. In this configuration, you can easily increase the size of the grid to make a shawl, a baby blanket or a large afghan, too!
• Fingerless mitts that provide both warmth and dexterity, making them perfect for everyday wear.

Each piece is crafted with modular motifs that are joined together as you go, creating a stunning geometric effect that looks both classic and modern.

Key Features of the Pattern

• Join-as-you-go motif construction – No need for extensive seaming; motifs are connected as you crochet.
• Charts included for the first time – Making it even easier to follow along and visualize each motif.
• Versatile and customizable – Adjust the size, color scheme, or yarn weight to suit your style.
• Great for stash-busting – Use up small amounts of yarn for a multi-colored effect or keep it sleek with a monochrome palette.

Yarn & Materials

The original Polar Nights design was made using a #4 worsted weight, soft and warm yarn, that provides excellent stitch definition for the motifs. You can use any worsted-weight yarn that suits your preference, whether you want a wooly winter set for maximum warmth or a lighter cotton blend for transitional weather.

Who Is This Pattern For?

This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy working with motifs and want to expand their skills with a project that’s both engaging and rewarding. If you’ve never tried join-as-you-go motif construction before, this is a great introduction to the technique!

How to Get the Pattern

The Polar Nights Crochet Pattern Set is now available as a free pattern preview page and as an ad-free PDF pattern download, complete with written instructions and detailed charts. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the original design or discovering it for the first time, this re-release is your chance to create a classic crochet accessory set.

Get your copy today and start stitching!

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Polar Nights Free Crochet Pattern Set

What you will need:

• 600 yds (548m) #4 worsted weight yarn
• G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• yarn needle
• scissors

Shown in:

Red Heart Unforgettable Yarn; 100% acrylic, #4 worsted weight yarn; 3.5 oz (100g) per 279 yds (256m), color Tidal, 2 balls total.

Gauge: 

Motif = 4 in (10cm) square, after blocking.

Finished Size:

Hat: Circumference 20 in (51cm) x Height 8 in (20cm)

Scarf: 12 in (30.5cm) x 60 in (152cm)

Mitts: Length 5.5 in (14cm)

Stitch Guide: 

Chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), double crochet 3 together (dc3tog) and double crochet 4 together (dc4tog).

Notes: 

• Scarf is made of a grid of 3×9 square motifs for a total of 27 motifs. 
• Hat is made of a 5-sided motif for the crown and 5 square motifs for the sides. Trim is added after all motifs are joined.
• Mitts are made separately for each hand.

Pattern notes: 

• Weave in loose ends as work progresses
• Do not turn work at the end of each round.
• Have fun! Remember the point of being creative is to enjoy it!

Instructions:

Scarf:

First Motif:

Ch6, slst to 6th ch from hook to form ring.

Round 1: *(Ch3, 3dc in ring, ch3, slst in ring)x3, ch3, 4dc in ring.

Round 2: (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, dc3tog over next 3 dcs, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp)x3, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, dc4tog over last 4 dcs.

Round 3: (Ch3, 5dc in ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, sc in next ch3 sp)x3, ch3, 5dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, slst to ch3 at beg of round to join. Fasten off.

Second Motif (1-side join):

Rows 1 – 2: Rep rounds 1 – 2 of first motif.

Round 3: Ch3, 5dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, slst to adjacent motif’s ch7 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3dc in next ch3 sp, slst to adjacent motif’s dc, 2dc in same sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, slst to adjacent motif’s ch7 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, Ch3, 5dc in ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 5dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, slst to ch3 at beg of round to join. Fasten off.

Third – Fifth Motifs (1-side join):

Using schematic as your guide for placement, rep rounds 1 – 3 of second motif for each motif.

Sixth Motif (2-side join):

Rows 1 – 2: Rep rounds 1 – 2 of first motif.

Round 3: Ch3, 5dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, slst to adjacent motif’s ch7 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, (ch3, 3dc in next ch3 sp, slst to adjacent motif’s dc, 2dc in same sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, slst to adjacent motif’s ch7 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp)x2, ch3, 5dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, slst to ch3 at beg of round to join. Fasten off.

Motifs 7 – 45: Rep Fourth – Sixth Motifs until you have a grid of 3 motifs wide x 9 motifs long.

Hat:

Crown:

5-Sided Motif:

Ch6, slst to 6th ch from hook fo form ring.

Round 1: (Ch3, 3dc in ring, ch3, slst in ring)x4, ch3, 4dc in ring.

Round 2: (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, dc3tog over next 3 dcs, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp)x4, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, dc4tog over last 4 dcs.

Round 3: (Ch3, 5dc in ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, sc in next ch3 sp)x4, ch3, 5dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, slst to ch3 at beg of round to join. Fasten off.

Fasten off.

Sides:

First Motif: Repeat first motif of scarf and join on one side of crown motif.

Second – Fourth Motifs: Repeat Sixth Motif of Scarf and join on two sides: 1 side to crown motif and one side to previous square motif.

Fifth Motif (3-side join):

Rounds 1 – 2: Rep rounds 1 – 2 of first motif.

Round 3: Ch3, 5dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, slst to adjacent motif’s ch7 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, (ch3, 3dc in next ch3 sp, slst to adjacent motif’s dc, 2dc in same sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, slst to adjacent motif’s ch7 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp)x3, slst to ch3 at beg of round to join. Do not fasten off.

Brim:

Round 1: Ch 1, working along lower edge of Square Motifs 1-5

*(3 sc in next ch3 sp)x2, 1 sc in ea of next 5 dcs, (3 sc in next ch3 sp)x2; repeat from * around. —85 sts.

Round 2: Ch1, sc-blo in each st around.

Rounds 3 – 5: Rep round 2,  join with sl st in first st.

Fasten off.

Mitts:

Right Mitt

Ch6, slst to 6th ch from hook to form ring.

Round 1 (RS): *(Ch3, 3dc in ring, ch3, slst in ring)x3, ch3, 4dc in ring.

Round 2: (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, dc3tog over next 3 dcs, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp)x3, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, dc4tog over last 4 dcs.

Round 3: (Ch3, 5dc in ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, sc in next ch3 sp)x3, ch3, 5dc in next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, ch7, slst to ch3 at beg of round to join. — 20 dcs,

4 ch7 loops

Round 4: Ch3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in next same sp, dc in each of next 5 sts, 3dc in next ch3 sp, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch7 sp, *3dc in next ch3 sp, dc in each of next 5 sts, 3dc in next ch3 sp. (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch7 sp; repeat from * twice; join with slst in top of beginning ch3. —  68 dc (17 each side) and 4 ch-3 sps

Round 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 13 sts, *(3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 sp, dc in each of next 17 sts; repeat from * twice, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 sp, dc in each of last 3 sts; join with sl st in top of beginning ch3. — 92 dc (23 each side) and 4 ch-3 sps

Fasten off.

Note: Work now progresses in turned rows along only one side of Mitt.

Row 6: Join with slst in any ch3 sp, ch1, sc in same sp, ch5, skip next 5 sts (thumbhole made), sc in each of next 18 sts, sc in next ch3 sp. — 20 sts and 1 ch-5 sp

Row 7: Ch1, turn; sc in each st across to ch5 sp, 5sc in ch5 sp, sc in last st. — 25 sts.

Row 8: Ch1, turn; sc in each st across.

Rows 9 – 13: Repeat Row 8 (5 more times).

Row 14 (joining row): Ch 1, turn; fold piece with WS together and sts of Row 13 aligned with opposite side of Round 5, sc in first st of Row 13, sl st in adjacent st of Round 5, *sc in next st of Row 13, sl st in adjacent st of Round 5; repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Left Mitt

Ch6, slst to 6th ch from hook to form ring.

Rounds 1 – 5: Repeat Rounds 1-5 of Right Mitt.

Note: Work now progresses in turned rows along only one side of Mitt.

Row 6: Join with slst in any ch3 sp, ch1, sc in same sp, sc in each of next 18 sts, ch5, skip next 5 sts (thumbhole made), sc in next ch3 sp. — 20 sts and 1 ch-5 sp

Row 7: Ch1, turn; sc in first st, 5sc in ch5 sp, sc in each remaining st across. — 25 sts

Row 8: Ch1, turn; sc in each st across.

Rows 9 – 13: Repeat Row 8, (5 more times).

Row 14 (joining row): Ch1, turn; fold piece with WS together and sts of Row 13 aligned with opposite side of Round 5, sc in first st of Row 13, slst in adjacent st of Round 5, *sc in next st of Row 13, slst in adjacent st of Round 5; repeat from * across.

Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.

 

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