Simple Crochet Scarf Pattern
This simple crochet scarf uses double crochet rows so beginners can finish a wearable project without complicated shaping. The pattern is written as a rectangle. You can make it shorter for a child-sized practice scarf, but the instructions below are for an adult scarf shape.
Finished size
About 7 inches wide and 60 inches long, depending on yarn and tension.
Materials
- Medium weight yarn, about 350–450 yards
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- st = stitch
Starting chain and count
Ch 24. Work the first double crochet into the fourth chain from the hook. For this beginner version, the turning chain counts as height, and you will count 22 double crochet positions across.
Pattern
- Row 1: Dc in the fourth ch from hook and in each ch across.
- Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in each stitch across, placing the last dc carefully at the edge.
- Repeat Row 2 until the scarf measures about 60 inches, or your preferred length.
Optional edge
For a cleaner finish, work one round of single crochet around the scarf. Place 3 single crochet stitches in each corner. Along the long sides, space the stitches evenly so the edge stays flat rather than wavy.
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a tail of about 6 inches. Weave the tail through several stitches on the back of the scarf, change direction, and weave through a few more stitches. Repeat for the starting tail. Trim only after the ends feel secure.
Fit and texture notes
If the scarf feels stiff, your stitches may be tight or the hook may be too small for your yarn. Move up a hook size for a softer drape. If the scarf edges are slanting, count the stitches in each row and watch the first and last stitch. Straight edges matter more than speed on a first scarf.
This pattern is intentionally plain. Once you can make even rows, try stripes by changing color every four rows, or add fringe to the short ends.
For beginners, a single-color scarf is the easiest version because it removes extra ends. After you finish one scarf, stripes are a good next step. Change color at the end of a row and weave the ends neatly into the matching color section.