Learn how to crochet 3 scarves that are perfect for beginners with a step-by-step tutorial from Eliznuts. The first scarf features a reversible grid pattern with a unique 3D texture. It is stylish yet simple, making it enjoyable without being overly complicated.
The third scarf is the easiest, crocheted with a moss stitch and using leftover acrylic yarn. It is perfect for using up scrap yarn and includes a fringe at the ends. All these crochet scarf patterns can be crocheted following a guide available at the end of this post. Let's get started!
Scarf 1: The Grid Scarf
- Materials:
- Drops Nepal Yarn (brown and yellow, worsted weight).
- 5.5 mm crochet hook (recommended size slightly increased for added drape).
- General:
- Create a slip knot and chain 34 stitches, adding two extra chains for turning.
- Work double crochets (DC) into the back loops of the chain, carrying the secondary yarn color across each row.
- Alternate colors after completing each row, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Add treble crochets (TR) in specific stitches to create the grid pattern.
- Highlight: The scarf is reversible, ensuring the design looks consistent regardless of how it's worn.
Scarf 2: The Tunisian Knit-Look Scarf
- Materials:
- Pearl Soho Super Soft Merino Wool (chunky weight).
- 8 mm Tunisian crochet hook with a cord extension and stopper.
- Steps:
- Begin with a foundation row of 19 chains, adding one for turning.
- Work Tunisian knit stitches by pulling loops through vertical bars in each row.
- Alternate forward and return passes, pulling through loops for clean rows.
- Cast off with a slip stitch technique for a polished edge.
- Highlight: The pattern's simplicity is elevated by blocking the finished scarf, ensuring even stitches and an elegant drape.
Scarf 3: The Moss Stitch Scarf
- Overview:
- A highly versatile, scrap-friendly scarf made using the moss stitch.
- Suitable for absolute beginners due to its repetitive and straightforward design.
- Materials:
- Random acrylic scrap yarns (two strands held together for dimension).
- 8 mm crochet hook.
- Steps:
- Chain 170 (or a custom length in even numbers).
- Work single crochets (SC) and chains alternately into the back bumps of the foundation chain.
- Switch colors at the end of each row, tying knots for easy transitions and leaving fringe.
- Add extra strands of yarn at the fringe for fullness, trimming to the desired length.
- Highlight: The scarf's colorful, textured appearance makes it a perfect project for using leftover yarn creatively.
Stitches Used at Most
- DC (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over again, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over once more, and pull through the remaining two loops.
- SC (Single Crochet): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Ch (Chain): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook to create a chain stitch.
- TC (Treble Crochet): Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over again, pull through two more loops, yarn over once more, and pull through the final two loops.
- FL (Front Loop): Insert the hook into only the front loop of the stitch, then proceed with the desired stitch.
- BL (Back Loop): Insert the hook into only the back loop of the stitch, then proceed with the desired stitch.
