Frosted Windows Scarf Crochet Pattern

Some projects deserve to come out from under the blanket and join you on your winter walks! The Frosted Windows Scarf brings the winter colors and textured motifs of my Frosted Window collection into a cozy accessory. You can pair it with the Frosted window earwarmer also.

With popcorn stitches, circular centers and contrasting rounds, this scarf gives you a little variety as you crochet. Make the motifs individually, then join them into a long rectangle and finish with a simple border. Add fringe if you love that classic scarf look.

The free pattern below includes the smallest size, designed for children.

Want to make one for yourself or a teenager, too? Purchase the ad-free Frosted Windows Scarf PDF for all three sizes: Kids, Teens and Adult. It is a convenient option for printing and keeping beside you as you crochet.

About the Pattern

The Frosted Windows Scarf combines two motif designs: circles that are squared off and textured squares. The circular motifs sit at the center, with square motifs extending toward each end.

The sample uses Linen, Navy, Silver Blue and Glacier Bay for a winter palette. Choose similar colors for this look or use your own combination, keeping the yarn weight consistent throughout.

This is an intermediate crochet pattern written in US terminology.

Prefer a Printable Pattern?

Enjoy making the smallest size free below, or purchase the ad-free PDF to receive the complete instructions for all three sizes. Make matching scarves for different ages while keeping your pattern in one printable file.

Materials for the Smallest Size

• Worsted weight yarn in four colors
• 5 mm crochet hook, or a suitable hook for your tension
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

The prototype was made using Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice and Heartland.

Yarn Colors and Estimated Yardage

• Main color: Vanna’s Choice Linen, 320 yards
• Contrast color 1: Vanna’s Choice Navy, 80 yards
• Contrast color 2: Vanna’s Choice Silver Blue, 80 yards
• Contrast color 3: Heartland Glacier Bay, 60 yards

Estimated total: 540 yards. Allow extra yarn if adding fringe.

Gauge

15 stitches and 11 rows in double crochet = 4 inches.

Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect the finished dimensions and yarn usage. Check that both motif styles finish at a similar size so their edges align when joining.

Pattern Notes

• Read through the instructions before beginning.
• This free version includes the Kids size only.
• Make two circular motifs and six square motifs.
• Each motif is worked in joined rounds.
• Beginning chain 3 counts as a double crochet unless otherwise stated.
• Beginning chain 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Corner chain spaces are listed separately from stitch counts.
• Use yarns of a similar weight throughout.
• Keep joining stitches relaxed to prevent puckering.

For the Teens and Adult sizes, purchase the complete ad-free PDF.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• ch sp: chain space
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• 2 dc-cl: two double crochet cluster
• 3 dc-cl: three double crochet cluster
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• rep: repeat

Special Stitches

Popcorn

Work 5 dc in the indicated space. Remove the hook from the working loop, insert it into the top of the first dc, place the working loop back on the hook and pull it through.

When a popcorn begins with ch 3, the ch 3 counts as the first dc. Work 4 more dc, then close the popcorn through the top of the beginning ch 3.

Two Double Crochet Cluster

Yarn over, insert the hook into the indicated stitch or space, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.

Yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch or space, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Yarn over and pull through all 3 remaining loops.

Three Double Crochet Cluster

Yarn over, insert the hook into the indicated stitch or space, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.

Repeat this step twice more in the same stitch or space. Yarn over and pull through all 4 remaining loops.

Free Frosted Windows Scarf Pattern

Section 1 Circular Motifs

Make 2.

Color order: Glacier Bay, Linen, Silver Blue, Navy, then Linen for the remaining rounds.

With Glacier Bay, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, work a 2 dc-cl in the ring; these form the first cluster. *Ch 3, work a 3 dc-cl in the ring; rep from * four more times. Ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Tighten the ring.

6 clusters and 6 ch-3 spaces.

Fasten off Glacier Bay. Join Linen to any ch-3 space.

Round 2: Ch 3, work 4 dc in the same space and close as a beginning popcorn. *Ch 3, popcorn in the next ch-3 space; rep from * around. Ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning popcorn.

6 popcorns and 6 ch-3 spaces.

Fasten off Linen. Join Silver Blue to any ch-3 space.

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same space; these form the first cluster. Ch 2, work a 2 dc-cl in the same space. *Ch 3, work (2 dc-cl, ch 2, 2 dc-cl) in the next ch-3 space; rep from * around. Ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the first cluster.

12 clusters, 6 ch-2 spaces and 6 ch-3 spaces.

Fasten off Silver Blue. Join Navy to any ch-2 space.

Round 4: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the same ch-2 space. *Work 5 dc in the next ch-3 space, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space; rep from * around, ending with 5 dc in the last ch-3 space. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

48 dc.

Fasten off Navy. Join Linen to any stitch.

Round 5: Ch 3, dc in the same stitch. *Dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; rep from * until 3 stitches remain. Dc in each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

60 dc.

Squaring the Circle

Continue with Linen.

Round 6: Ch 5, counting as dc and ch 2. Dc in the same stitch to make the first corner. *Dc in the next 2 stitches, hdc in the next 2 stitches, sc in the next 6 stitches, hdc in the next 2 stitches, dc in the next 2 stitches. Work (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next stitch; rep from * twice more. Dc in the next 2 stitches, hdc in the next 2 stitches, sc in the next 6 stitches, hdc in the next 2 stitches, dc in the last 2 stitches. Join with a sl st to the third chain of the beginning ch 5.

64 stitches and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.

Round 7: Sl st into the corner ch-2 space. Ch 3, work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same space. *Dc in each stitch to the next corner, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the corner ch-2 space; rep from * twice more. Dc in each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

80 dc and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.

Round 8: Repeat Round 7.

96 dc and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.

Fasten off.

Section 2 Square Motifs

Make 6.

Color order: Navy for Rounds 1 and 2, Linen for Round 3, Silver Blue for Round 4, Glacier Bay for Round 5, then Linen for the remaining rounds.

With Navy, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 12 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Tighten the ring.

12 sc.

Round 2: Ch 5, counting as dc and ch 2. *Dc in the next stitch, ch 2; rep from * around. Join with a sl st to the third chain of the beginning ch 5.

12 dc and 12 ch-2 spaces.

Fasten off Navy. Join Linen to any ch-2 space.

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same space. *Ch 2, work 2 dc in the next ch-2 space; rep from * around. Ch 2, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

24 dc and 12 ch-2 spaces.

Fasten off Linen. Join Silver Blue to any ch-2 space.

Round 4: Ch 3, work 4 dc in the same space and close as a beginning popcorn. *Ch 4, popcorn in the next ch-2 space; rep from * around. Ch 4, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning popcorn.

12 popcorns and 12 ch-4 spaces.

Fasten off Silver Blue. Join Glacier Bay to any ch-4 space.

Round 5: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the same space. Work 3 dc in the next ch-4 space. *Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-4 space, then work 3 dc in each of the next 2 ch-4 spaces; rep from * twice more. Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the last ch-4 space. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

48 dc and 4 corner ch-3 spaces.

Fasten off Glacier Bay. Join Linen to any corner ch-3 space.

Round 6: Ch 3, work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same corner space. *Dc in each stitch to the next corner, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next corner space; rep from * twice more. Dc in each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

64 dc and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.

Round 7: Sl st into the corner ch-2 space. Ch 3, work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same space. *Dc in each stitch to the next corner, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next corner space; rep from * twice more. Dc in each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

80 dc and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.

Round 8: Repeat Round 7.

96 dc and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.

Fasten off.

Joining the Motifs

Lay the motifs in a single straight line, with the right sides facing up and the two circular motifs together at the center.

Arrange them in this order:

3 square motifs, 2 circular motifs, 3 square motifs.

For easier handling, work in two halves, each containing three square motifs and one circular motif.

1. Place the first two motifs with right sides together, aligning the corresponding stitches and corner spaces.
2. Place stitch markers through the corner spaces at both ends of the joining edge. Add a marker at the center if helpful.
3. Join Linen through the first pair of corresponding corner spaces.
4. Working through both motifs, slip stitch through each pair of corresponding stitches and chain spaces along the joining edge.
5. Keep the seam relaxed. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
6. Continue joining the motifs in each half.
7. Join the two halves together with the circular motifs meeting at the center.

For a firmer seam, use single crochet instead of slip stitch. Use the same joining method throughout.

Border and Finishing

With Linen, join yarn at an outer corner of the assembled scarf.

Round 1: Ch 1, work hdc evenly around the scarf, working (hdc, ch 2, hdc) at each of the four outer corners. Join with a sl st to the first hdc.

Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.

Block gently according to your yarn’s care instructions, smoothing the motifs and joins into shape.

Optional Fringe

Cut equal lengths of yarn. Fold strands in half, pull the folded end through a stitch along a short edge, then pull the loose ends through the loop. Tighten gently.

Repeat across both short ends and trim evenly.

Make Frosted Windows Scarves in All Three Sizes

Ready to make a larger scarf or a matching set? Purchase the ad-free Frosted Windows Scarf PDF for the Kids, Teens and Adult sizes.

You will have all three sizes together in a printable pattern, ready for your next winter project.

I would love to see your finished scarf! Share your colors and tag Fosbas Designs so I can admire your version.