If you want a fast and easy crochet scarf that looks great! This free fall crochet scarf pattern is a good choice because it is simple to make and perfect for beginners.
Made in the crochet block stitch, this scarf has a lovely vertical block design that looks complicated, but it is not.
Table of contents
- About This Easy Crochet Scarf Pattern
- Yarn Used For This Crochet Scarf
- Scarf Pattern Variations
- Design Notes
- Crochet Stitches
- Step By Step Tutorial
- Skill Level
- What You Will Need
- Finished Size
- Gauge
- Stitches and Abbreviations Used
- Pattern Notes
- Pattern Instructions
- Finishing
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Free Crochet Patterns
- Learn To Crochet
- Stay Connected
- Printable Pattern
- Comments
About This Easy Crochet Scarf Pattern
- This pattern is simple and is a great way for a beginner to put into practice some basic crochet stitches while making something practical.
- You will need to know how to chain stitch, and how to make single-crochet stitches and double-crochet stitches.
- If you like this easy scarf pattern you might also like this patterns for crochet infinity scarves or these free crochet scarf patterns.
- This is a free crochet pattern. You can find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.
Yarn Used For This Crochet Scarf
I used #3 light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) 100% acrylic yarn for this crochet scarf but you could use any other similar yarn or yarn weight to suit your needs.
If you use another yarn weight such as a bulky weight yarn, or super bulky yarn the finished scarf will end up being wider and larger, so you will have to reduce the number of stitches and rows and use an appropriate size hook.
Scarf Pattern Variations
Adjust the width - This pattern is easy to make wider, and this can be done by increasing the pattern stitch count in multiples of three plus an extra stitch.
Adjust the length - The pattern can be made longer or shorter by increasing or decreasing the number of rows.
Fringe - You can add a fringe to the short ends of the scarf in between the chain 2 spaces. You will need extra yarn because the yarn quantity in the pattern does not include the amount needed for a fringe.
Turn it into an infinity scarf by sewing the two short ends together to create a large loop that can be wrapped multiple times around your neck.
If you are not sure what an infinity scarf is check out or easy crochet infinity scarf pattern to learn more.
Design Notes
- This scarf is made with #3 light (DK) yarn which is thinner than worsted weight yarn and because of this, it does take a little longer to crochet. If you are a moderately fast crocheter it will take about 7 - 8 hours to make.
- The pattern uses six different colors all in a fall theme, but you can use other color combinations.
- The crochet block stitch is an easy two-repeat design that is used to create this easy crochet scarf.
Crochet Stitches
You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches to make this box stitch crochet scarf pattern, like chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet and slip stitch.
Double Crochet Stitch (dc)
- Yarn over hook (YO), insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
- Yarn over hook (YO) again and pull back up through the stitch. You will have three loops on the hook.
- Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have two loops on the hook.
- Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through the two loops on the hook.
- This completes a double crochet stitch.
Step By Step Tutorial
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Need
Yarn
#3 light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) 100% acrylic yarn or similar.
- Color A, about 76.55 yards (70 meters) of light blue yarn.
- Color B, about 76.55 yards (70 meters) of cream yarn.
- Color C, about 76.55 yards (70 meters) of yellow yarn.
- Color D, about 76.55 yards (70 meters) of orange yarn.
- Color E, about 76.55 yards (70 meters) of red yarn.
- Color F, about 76.55 yards (70 meters) of navy yarn.
Crochet Hook
- 4.5mm crochet hook or size to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size
The finished size for this fall crochet scarf is 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide and 84 inches (213cm) long (this does not include the fringe).
Gauge
21 double crochets and 13 rows of the pattern = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) square using a 4.5 mm hook.
Check your gauge: Use any hook size to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc- double crochet
- sk - skip
- sp/sps - space/spaces
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- rpt - repeat
Pattern Notes
US Crochet Terms
The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed.
- This pattern is easy to make wider, and this can be done by increasing the pattern stitch count in multiples of three plus an extra stitch.
- The fringe on this scarf is optional and the yarn yardage for the fringe has not been included in the materials list.
Pattern Instructions
Foundation, color A - Chain 31.
Abbreviated version
Foundation, color A - Ch31.
Row One
Row 1 - Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, single crochet in next stitch, chain 2 * skip 2 stitches, chain 2, 1 single crochet in the next st, repeat from * 8 more times, 1 single crochet in last stitch, turn.
[9 chain 2 spaces in this row]
Abbreviated version
Row 1 - Sc in 2nd ch from the hk, sc in next st, ch2 * sk 2-sts, ch2, 1sc in the next st, rpt from * 8 more times, 1sc in last st, turn. [9 ch-2 sps]
Row Two
Row 2 - Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), 1 double crochet into the single crochet, then * make 3 double crochets in each of the next 9 chain 2 spaces, 1 double crochet in the last single crochet, turn.
[29 double crochets in this row]
Abbreviated version
Row 2 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), dc into sc, then * (3dc) in each of the next 9 ch-2 sps, 1 dc in last sc, turn. [29dc]
Row Three
Row 3 - Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), single crochet into the double crochet, single crochet in the next space * chain 2, skip 3 double crochets, single crochet into next space, repeat from * 8 more times, single crochet in the last stitch, turn.
[11 single crochets and 9 x chain 2 spaces]
Abbreviated version
Row 3 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), sc into dc, sc in next sp * ch2, sk-3dc, sc into sp, rpt from * 8 more times, sc in last st, turn. [11sc and 9 x ch-2 spcs]
Repeat rows 2 and 3 following the color changes as listed below.
Work 20 rows in each color:
Rows 1 - 20 - Color A (light blue)
Rows 21 - 40 - Color B (white)
Rows 41 - 60 - Color C (yellow)
Rows 61 - 80 - Color D (orange)
Rows 81 - 100 - Color E (red)
Rows 101 - 120 - Color F (navy)
Rows 121 - 140 - Color A (light blue)
Rows 141 - 160 - Color B (white)
Rows 161 - 180 - Color C (yellow)
Rows 181 - 200 - Color D (orange)
Rows 201 - 220 - Color E (red)
Rows 221 - 240 - Color F (navy)
Ending with row 241 (color F) - same as row 2, chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off.
Finishing
Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a beginner the easiest crochet stitch for a scaf is single crochet (sc), once you have mastered the single crochet you can then progress to these other easy stitches the half double crochet (hdc), and double crochet (dc) stitches.
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Learn To Crochet
If you are new to crochet and would like to learn more. You might like these:
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