Simple crochet scarf pattern-free

How about a wrap to keep you warm and cozy on chilly days? This simple crochet scarf pattern is just perfect for that purpose!

Portobello Wide Scarf – I named this Simple crochet scarf pattern after the yarn I used, Portobello by Hobbii yarns. This means “Beautiful.”

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Materials needed for this simple crochet scarf pattern

Yarn – Portobello, Aran weight, #4,  60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool, 120 m (131 yds) per 1.75 oz/50g skein)

Estimated Yardage in each color

Color A = Eucalyptus (98) – 650 yards

Color B = Hunter Green (116) – 550 yards

Estimated Total Yardage 

1200 yards

Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook

Gauge

14 sts over 7 Rows = 4 x 4” made in xdc, before blocking.

Instructions for the gauge

Row 1: Chain 16, dc in 3rd ch and in each ch across, turn. 14 dc

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc across until the last st, dc in last st, turn. 6 xdc, 2 dc

Rows 3 – 7: Rep Row 2

Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted; please check the gauge.
3. Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a stitch.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Crossed double crochet – xdc

Special stitch

Crossed dc – skip next st, dc in next st, crocheting over the dc just made, work dc into the skipped st

Size 40” BY 50”

Construction Notes

1.      This pattern is worked in one section with two separate pieces made.

2.      The panels are joined together, after which a round of edging is worked, and fringes are added!

How to crochet this simple crochet scarf pattern-free

• Make 2
• To customize, increase or decrease the numbers of your foundation chain in a multiple of 2.

With A, Chain 148

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd Ch from hook and in each Ch across, turn. 146 hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc across until the last st, dc in last st, turn. 79 xdc, 2 dc.

Rows 3 – 7: Rep row 2

Fasten off A, join B

Rows 8 – 13: Rep row 2

Fasten off B, join A

Rows 14 – 20: Rep row 2

Row 21: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. 146 hdc

Edging

• You can use color specific to each edge or use the same color when working on the edges.
• Crocheting around the whole panel.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around, aiming for 2 sc in each dc/ch sp and (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner. Join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Fasten off

To join

• Join color A with a sl st to the edge of any panels.
• Using either a darning needing or a crochet hook with mattress st or sl st, join the sides together.

Fasten off. 

Adding Fringes

Supplies needed for the fringe

• Yarn in the color of your choice
• Scissors 
• Solid material – Can be a book
• Tape measure

Finished measurement – 4”

Note that the length of the solid material you intend to use will determine the length of your yarn.

Step 1: Wrap yarn around the solid material (book) multiple times.

Step 2: Cut an opening into the bunch of yarn.

To attach the fringes to the lower end of the scarf.

• Use any of the sts from the short edge of the scarf, with your hook and the 2 – 3 strands of yarn; using a slip stitch, secure the fringe firmly to the scarf.

• Count 2 sts away from the previous fringe, and secure another fringe.
• Repeat until you have attached your fringes across the last row of your scarf.
• Repeat on the other short end of the scarf.
• Trim off excess yarn on the fringe to have loops of equal length.

Weave in all ends

Block your scarf to measurement.

Enjoy making this simple crochet scarf pattern? come share your makes with me. If you have any questions, kindly comment below.

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