Stitch together a beautiful accessory using this Crochet Simple Scarf Pattern, offering simplicity and classic elegance for any wardrobe.

A chilly morning often calls for something warm and cozy to ward off the cold. The mini scarf pattern offers both style and comfort, making it the perfect accessory to brighten your wardrobe while keeping snug. With its delicate design and textured detailing, this scarf balances simplicity and elegance, making it suitable for both casual and semi-formal occasions. It’s lightweight yet impactful, an ideal companion for layering or gifting. Its compact size also allows for easy portability, fitting neatly into bags without adding bulk.

Crochet Simple Scarf Pattern

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This pattern is a straightforward approach to crocheting, designed to be beginner-friendly while offering enough detail to keep enthusiasts engaged. The alternating rows of double crochet and half treble crochet create a dynamic texture, with subtle horizontal stripes adding a dash of sophistication. The pattern’s ease and efficiency allow for quick results, ensuring you can create a stylish scarf without dedicating days to the task.

How To Crochet Mini Scarf

This pattern creates a beautiful mini scarf with clean edges and subtle horizontal details. It’s simple, quick to make, and perfect for beginners or those looking for a short project. This scarf alternates between rows of UK double crochets (US single crochets) and UK half treble crochets (US half double crochets), with increases and decreases shaping the scarf.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: 35g of 4-ply yarn (example used: Drops Nord). Avoid thicker yarn as it will affect the scarf’s size.
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm hook.
• Row Counter: Optional but recommended (can use physical, app-based, or pencil and paper).
• Other: Scissors and a yarn needle for finishing.

Abbreviations

Note: UK crochet terminology is used in this pattern. US equivalents are listed in parentheses.

• ch: Chain
• dc: Double crochet (US: single crochet)
• htr: Half treble crochet (US: half double crochet)
• dc-flo: Double crochet into front loop only
• htr2tog: Half treble crochet two together (US: half double crochet two together)

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Pattern Setup

1. Make a slip knot and chain 3.
2. Work the setup row to form the base:
   • dc into the first chain.
   • htr into the second chain.
   • dc into the third chain.
   • Your setup row is complete with 3 stitches.

Pattern Repeat

The scarf is worked in an 8-row repeat, alternating between regular rows and increase rows until the desired width is achieved. Then the scarf is worked in reverse to shape and decrease back to the original starting count.

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Row 1:

1. Raise the loop slightly (about 1 cm) to prevent curling.
2. Turn your work.
3. dc into the first stitch.
4. dc-flo into the next stitch.
5. dc into the final stitch.

Row 2:

1. Raise the loop slightly and turn your work.
2. dc into the first stitch.
3. htr into the middle stitch.
4. dc into the final stitch.

Row 3:

1. Raise the loop slightly and turn your work.
2. dc into the first stitch.
3. dc-flo into the next two stitches.
4. dc into the final stitch.

Row 4:

1. Raise the loop slightly and turn your work.
2. dc into the first stitch.
3. htr into the next two stitches.
4. dc into the final stitch.

Row 5:

1. Raise the loop slightly and turn your work.
2. dc into the first stitch.
3. dc-flo into the next two stitches.
4. dc into the final stitch.
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Row 6:

1. Raise the loop slightly and turn your work.
2. dc into the first stitch.
3. htr into the next two stitches.
4. dc into the final stitch.

Row 7:

1. Raise the loop slightly and turn your work.
2. dc into the first stitch.
3. dc-flo into the next two stitches.
4. dc into the final stitch.
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Row 8 (Increase Row):

1. Raise the loop slightly and turn your work.
2. dc into the first stitch.
3. htr twice into the middle stitch (increase: 2 stitches in 1 space).
4. htr into the next stitch.
5. dc into the final stitch.

Continuing the Pattern

• Repeat rows 1 to 8 a total of 13 pattern repeats (11 more times after the first repeat).
• Each increase row (Row 8) will add one stitch to your total count.
• Continue increasing until you have 16 stitches.

Decreasing Rows

Once you reach 16 stitches, begin decreasing to shape the second half of the scarf:

Row 8 (Decrease Row):

1. Raise the loop slightly and turn your work.
2. dc into the first stitch.
3. Work htr2tog into the next two stitches:
   • Yarn over, insert your hook into the first stitch, yarn over and pull through.
   • Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through.
   • Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
4. Continue working htr stitches as normal for all remaining stitches except the last one.
5. dc into the final stitch.

• Repeat rows 1 to 8, working htr2tog on each Row 8 until you are back down to 3 stitches.

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Finishing

1. Once you’ve completed the decreases and are back to 3 stitches, work 1 full repeat (Rows 1 to 8) with no increases or decreases.
2. Cut the yarn and pull it through to fasten off.
3. Sew in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Conclusion

You’ve now completed your mini scarf! This versatile and elegant accessory can be worn for any occasion.

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