Easy crochet scarf pattern - free pattern

My easy crochet scarf pattern is perfect if you need a stylish accessory to keep you warm and cosy on a breezy evening. 

This modern and practical crochet scarf is great for using up a spare 100g of cotton sport-weight yarn (or you can use a thine double knitting or light worsted weight too. It also makes a great gift, and is an ideal weekend project, because you can finish it in just a few evenings.

Why you’ll love this Easy Crochet Scarf Pattern

• It’s quick to make, and also perfect for a relaxing afternoon project.
• A great stash-buster because it's ideal for using leftover balls of cotton yarn, from other projects.
• It’s a practical and cosy accessory that you’ll reach for again and again.
• Easy to customise with your favourite colours.

How to use your Crochet Scarf Pattern

Once you've crocheted your scarf, here are a few ways you can use or gift it:

• Wear it on chilly days for extra warmth.
• Wear it as a colourful accessory to brighten your outfit.
• It’s easy to wear around your neck and sits comfortably with a coat, cardigan, or jacket.
• This scarf is also a great handmade gift idea – especially if you need a last minute gift. Simply wrap it up with a gift tag and it’s ready to go.

Copyright

Please read the copyright terms, which apply globally, before using or downloading your pattern: The contents of this page, including the pattern instructions and images, are published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2025 under my brand Knit Crochet Create® and are for your own personal use only. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift to family and friends, but selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission to sell in small numbers. By downloading or using this pattern, you therefore agree to these terms.

How to get your Free Crochet Scarf Pattern

• Read the free version of the pattern below, so you can get started right away. US terms are given first. Scroll down for UK terms.

Materials Needed

• 100g of sport weight (5-ply) yarn that has around 120-130m per 50g ball:
  • I used: Rowan Summerlite DK Cotton; 50g/130m.
  • 2 x 50g shade Lagoon (shade 457)
• Hook size 4mm (US G/6)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Yarn Alternatives

• Debbie Bliss Eco Baby 50g/125m (100% organic cotton), OR
• Rico Essentials Cotton DK 50g/120m (100% cotton), OR
• Scheepjes Softfun 50g/140mm;(60% cotton; 40% acrylic
• Any sport weight yarn that has around 120-130m per 50g ball. If you want to mooch in your stash and find an alternative, I'd recommend a light double knitting or sport weight, with a soft drape such as a bamboo blend, a soft cotton or a cotton blend. You could also use sock yarn, and it would look fab in a variegated yarn.

Tension

24 stitches and 10 rows measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in), using Rowan Summerlite DK and 4mm hook.

Finished Size

One Size: Approximately 155cm long (61 inches) and 24cm wide (10 inches). Not that finished size can vary, depending on yarn and hook size used.

Crochet Terms (US TERMS)

Ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet;  skip = miss; st(s) = stitch(es); RS, right side; WS = wrong side; yrh = yarn round hook.

Crochet Scarf Pattern - US Crochet Terms

Using chosen yarn and 4mm hook, make a foundation chain of 312 chain stitches, then turn and work back along these chain stitches as follows:

1st row: 1sc in 8th ch from hook, [ch3, skip next 3 ch, 1sc in next ch] to end. Turn.

2nd row: Ch6, (counts as 1dc, ch3), skip next 3 ch, 1dc in next sc, [ch3, skip next 3 ch, 1dc in next sc] to the end, working the last dc into the 4th of first 8ch made on 1st row. Turn.

3rd row: Ch4 (counts as 1sc, ch1), skip next 3 ch, 1sc in next dc, [ch3, skip next 3 ch, 1sc in next dc] to end, working last sc into the 3rd of first 6ch made on previous row. Turn.

4th row: Ch6 (counts as 1dc, ch3), skip next 3 ch, 1dc in next sc, [ch3, skip next 3 ch, 1dc in next sc] to the end, working the last dc into the 1st of first 4ch made on previous row. Turn.

5th - 24th rows: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows, nine times more, then repeat 3rd row again. Note that depending on your tension, and yarn used, you may need to work two rows less or two rows more here.

Cut yarn and pull through stitch on hook to fasten off. Next, work a row of sc along each of the row-ends as follows.

Neaten the row-ends

Make a slip knot onto hook and with RS of scarf facing, join yarn to the top right corner of first row-end with a sc. Work 1sc into next st, *2sc into the end of the double crochet row, 1sc into the end of the sc row. Repeat from * to the end, then cut yarn and fasten off. Repeat along the opposite row-ends.

Weave all yarn ends into WS and trim. If desired, you can block out your scarf as follows:

• Spray with cold water until damp.
• Pin flat, opening up the lace pattern, and leave to dry.

Taking time to block your scarf will neaten up your stitches and allow the yarn to soften and bloom.

Crochet Terms (UK TERMS)

Ch = chain; dc = double crochet; skip = miss; st(s) = stitch(es);  tr = treble crochet; RS, right side; WS = wrong side; yrh = yarn round hook.

Crochet Scarf Pattern - UK Crochet Terms

Using chosen yarn and 4mm hook, make a foundation chain of 312 chain stitches, then turn and work back along these chain stitches as follows:

1st row: 1dc in 8th ch from hook, [ch3, skip next 3 ch, 1dc in next ch] to end. Turn.

2nd row: Ch6, (counts as 1tr, ch3), skip next 3 ch, 1tr in next dc, [ch3, skip next 3 ch, 1tr in next dc] to the end, working the last tr into the 4th of first 8ch made on 1st row. Turn.

3rd row: Ch4 (counts as 1dc, ch1), skip next 3 ch, 1dc in next tr, [ch3, skip next 3 ch, 1dc in next tr] to end, working last dc into the 3rd of first 6ch made on previous row. Turn.

4th row: Ch6 (counts as 1tr, ch3), skip next 3 ch, 1tr in next sc, [ch3, skip next 3 ch, 1tr in next dc] to the end, working the last str into the 1st of first 4ch made on previous row. Turn.

5th - 24th rows: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows, nine times more, then repeat 3rd row again. Note that depending on your tension, and yarn used, you may need to work two rows less or two rows more here.

Cut yarn and pull through st on hook to fasten off. Next, work a row of dc along each of the row ends as follows.

Neaten the row-ends

Make a slip knot onto hook and with RS of scarf facing, join yarn to the top right corner of first row-end with a sc. Work 1dc into next st, *2dc into the end of the treble crochet row, 1dc into the end of the dc row. Repeat from * to the end, then cut yarn and fasten off. Repeat along the opposite row-ends.

Weave all yarn ends into WS and trim. If desired, you can block out your scarf as follows:

• Spray with cold water until damp.
• Pin flat and leave to dry.

Taking time to block your scarf will neaten up your stitches and also allow the yarn to soften and bloom.

Share Your Creations!

I’d love to see your finished Trellis Crochet Scarf! Share your work on social media and tag me [@knitcrochetcreate on Instagram] so I can admire your beautiful creations.

If you enjoyed crocheting this quick and easy scarf, then you will also enjoy my crochet cowl pattern which is also free. You can find the blog post here

I have a great board on Pinterest for other Yarn Stash ideas here