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Do you need some colour in your life? I hope you like this Free Crochet Pattern for an easy Granny Square Scarf.

If you love making granny squares, you will enjoy this fun retro crochet scarf!

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I used lots of colour in my version of this revamped granny scarf, but if you prefer, you could make this scarf in a single colour, which would also be beautiful.

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Details for Granny Square Scarf Pattern

This easy granny scarf pattern consists of 14 granny squares attached together, and a fun border added each side for a bit of flair. Wearing this bright accessory will certainly put a smile on your face, and brighten up any outfit.

A Crochet Granny Square Scarf would be a fun gift to make for a friend! If you love making granny squares, you might also like my Pocket Shawl with a granny square or Granny Bandana Head Scarf.

You can find a printable ad-free PDF of this pattern in US and UK crochet terms in my Ravelry Shop and Etsy Shop

You can also check out more free crochet scarf patterns on my blog.

Be sure to try my version of the Blanket Scarf Omna Shawl  and also Colour-Block Scarf!

Yarn for a Crochet Granny Scarf

I used my favourite worsted weight yarn –  Stylecraft Special Aran. The yarn is budget friendly and washable and comes in so many gorgeous shades. You can use any worsted weight yarn you have available.

The pattern is suitable for beginner crocheters. Once you can make a granny square, you will have no problem making this granny scarf!

Pattern is written in US Crochet Terms

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Abbreviations

US Crochet Terms

ch – chain

sp – space

dc – double crochet

UK Crochet Terms

ch – chain

sp – space

tr – treble crochet

Skill Level 

Beginner

Measurements

75 “ x 12” [191cm x 30cm] (excluding fringe)

Gauge

Each square is 5.25” [13.5cm] gauge is not important

Materials 

YarnStylecraft Special Aran (100% Acrylic; 196m:100 grams): 1 ball each of 1011 Midnight (Main Colour MC), 1001 White, 1023 Raspberry, 1218 Parchment, 1246 Lipstick, 1422 Aspen, 1709 Gold, 1826 Empire

You can use any Worsted Weight/Aran yarn to achieve a similar effect 

Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm)

Notes

You will attach the 14 squares together to form a long strip, and a border is then crocheted to each side

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Instructions for Crochet Granny Square Scarf

Granny Square (make 14)

Each round is worked in a different colour

With first colour make a magic ring

Round 1 (RS): Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2 here and throughout), 3 dc in ring, (ch 2, 3 dc in ring) twice, 2 dc in ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch. Fasten off.

Round 2: Join 2nd colour in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch. Fasten off.

Round 3: Join 3rd colour in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, 3 dc in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch. Fasten off.

Round 4: Join 4th colour in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *(ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp across to next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * twice more, (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp across to next corner, ch 1, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch. Fasten off.

Finishing

With right sides held together and working through outer loops only, whip stitch squares together to form a long strip.

Border

Side 1

Row 1 : With right side facing, using MC, join in first 2-ch corner space. Ch 3, 1 dc in sp, *[3 dc in ch-1 sp] 3 times, [3 dc in ch-2 sp] twice, rep from * across, 2 dc in last ch-2 sp, turn. Fasten off.

Turn piece to work on other side of strip.

Side 2

Row 1 : With right side facing, using MC, join in first 2-ch corner space. Ch 3, 1 dc in sp, *[3 dc in ch-1 sp] 3 times, [3 dc in ch-2 sp] twice, rep from * across, 2 dc in last ch-2 sp, turn. Fasten off.

Row 2 : Using 2nd colour, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next sp; rep from * across, 1 dc in beg ch 3, turn. Fasten off yarn

Row 3 : Using 3rd colour, ch 3, 1 dc in same st, * skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next sp; rep from * across, 2 dc in beg ch 3, turn. Fasten off yarn

Rep rows 2 & 3 three more times, with final row in MC. Total of 9 rows.

Fringe

Make a total of 18 fringes in a selection of colors. For each fringe, cut 3 strands of yarn approx. 25” in length and fold in half. Attach 9 evenly across each end of scarf, and trim if needed.

You can find a printable ad-free PDF of this pattern in US and UK crochet terms in my Ravelry Shop and Etsy Shop

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