Making your own crochet scarf is a fun and satisfying project, especially if you're a beginner! With just a few basic tools like yarn, a crochet hook, and some simple stitches, you can create a beautiful scarf that keeps you warm and adds style to your outfits.
Crochet Scarf For Beginners
It's a cozy craft that lets you play with colors and textures, and the feeling of finishing your very own handmade scarf is incredibly rewarding. Plus, it's a great activity to relax and unwind with a cup of tea. So, grab your crochet hook and let’s start making something special together!
Materials:
- Medium (4) yarn (The specific yarn used was 70% wool, 30% Caron yarn)
- 7 mm US crochet hook (You can use a 6 mm hook which the yarn calls for)
- Scissors
- Yarn/Tapestry needle
Instructions:
Start with a slip knot on your hook.
- Chain a multiple of 4. (For example: chain 16 to start).
- Double crochet (DC) 3 times into the 4th chain from the hook.
- Skip 3 chains, then single crochet (SC) in the 4th chain.
- Chain 3, then do 3 double crochets into the single crochet just made.
- Skip 3 chains and then place a single crochet into the 4th chain.
- Chain 3 again, and repeat the 3 double crochets into the single crochet from the previous row.
- Once you reach the end of the row, do a single crochet in the last chain.
To Begin Row 2:
Chain 6, turn your work.
- Single crochet into the chain 3 space.
- Chain 3, single crochet into the next chain 3 space.
- Continue by chaining 3 and placing a single crochet in the top chain of the previous row's chain 3 space.
Continue the Pattern:
The pattern is essentially two rows repeated:
- A row that starts with a chain 6, followed by single crochets and chain 3 spaces.
- A row that starts with a chain 3, followed by 3 double crochets into the single crochet stitch from the previous row, then a chain 3, and finally a single crochet into the single crochet from the row before.
Always end with the single crochet in the top chain of the chain 3 from the previous row.
Ending the Scarf:
The pattern recommendation is to end on the row with the "fans" or cluster of double crochets for a symmetrical look. However, the creator chooses to end with a row of chains to mirror the starting row, creating symmetry.
Finishing Touches:
- Chain 1 then cut the yarn, leaving a tail.
- Pull the tail through the loop on your hook to fasten off.
- Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends.
Dimensions and Sizing Tips:
- The example in the video produced a scarf at the width of about 4 inches (10 cm) with 3 shell patterns across.
- The length was a bit more than 34 inches (86 cm) with one skein of yarn.
- To adjust the size, alter the initial chain length (always a multiple of 4) for width, and continue the pattern repeats for desired length.
