This free beginner-friendly scarf pattern is easy to crochet, featuring a simple stitch repeat that’s quick to learn. The result is a soft, squishy scarf that’s both cozy and stylish—perfect for keeping warm on chilly days or adding a handmade touch to your outfits.
This crochet scarf features a reversible stitch pattern that creates a beautifully textured fabric. The stitch is simple: work 1 single crochet, 1 half-double crochet, and 1 double crochet in the same stitch, then skip a few stitches and repeat.
The texture it creates is soft and squishy, ideal for a winter accessory you’ll love to wear or gift.
How to Get the Pattern for Pink Velvet Scarf
- Free Crochet Pattern: Scroll down for the written pattern.
- Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF available to download from Ravelry and Etsy
Choosing the Right Yarn for your Crochet Scarf
This crochet scarf is made with a soft worsted-weight yarn, but you can easily adapt it to suit any weight of yarn you have on hand. You can adjust the size of the scarf by using the multiple 3 sts + 2 extra for the foundation chain, to make the scarf wider or narrower.
I used approximately 700m of worsted-weight yarn in variegated gorgeous shades of pink, which resulted in a cozy, generous-sized scarf.
I used a 6 mm hook for my scarf, which gave it a lovely loose drape. Since the stitch pattern creates a tight, closed fabric, I wanted to avoid making the scarf too stiff. A scarf should feel soft and comfortable, not stiff like a board!
To find the right hook size for your tension, experiment by working a few rows. Adjust as needed until the fabric feels just right—cozy, drapey, and perfect for wrapping up in.
Easy & Beginner-Friendly Scarf Pattern
The easy, repetitive crochet stitch pattern makes this scarf a relaxing project you can work on while watching TV or chatting with friends. The pattern is a 1-row repeat and is the same on both sides.
I added a fringe to the ends of my scarf to finish it off, but you may prefer to add tassels or leave it as it is.
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Pink Velvet Scarf Pattern
This cozy textured scarf is made with medium-weight yarn, featuring an easy and relaxing stitch pattern. It’s a beginner-friendly project that is fast to make. Perfect for wrapping up in chilly weather and adding color and warmth to any outfit!
Materials
Yarnsmiths Daydream Aran – [70% acrylic, 30% cotton; 100g/225m]
- Colorway – Nisa (1C006) x 3 balls
- 6 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn needle
- You can use approx. 700m of any worsted weight/aran yarn to make this pattern
Measurements
9.5in [24cm] wide x 90in [228.5cm] before adding fringe
Abbreviations
US Crochet terms
- Beg beginning
- Sc single crochet
- Hdc half double crochet
- Dc double crochet
- Ch chain
- St stitch
- Rep repeat
Notes
- This pattern is written in standard US terms.
- Gauge is not critical for this pattern.
- Beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
- You can adjust the size of the scarf by using the multiple 3 sts + 2 to make the scarf wider or narrower.
- You can adjust the length by adding or removing rows.
- The pattern is reversable so either side can be the right side (RS).
- Stitches are given at the end of a row in italics
Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF available to download from Ravelry and Etsy
Crochet Scarf Instructions
Ch 35
Row 1: [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] in 2nd ch from hook, skip 2 chs, * [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] in next ch, skip 2 chs; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in last ch, turn – 12 sc, 11 hdc, 11 dc
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] in 1st st, skip 2 sts, * [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] in next st (sc from previous row), skip 2 sts; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in last st, turn – 12 sc, 11 hdc, 11 dc
Rows 3 – 202: Ch 1, [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] in 1st st, skip 2 sts, * [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] in next st (sc from previous row), skip 2 sts; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in last st, turn – 12 sc, 11 hdc, 11 dc
Finishing
Fasten off yarn and weave in all threads. Add a fringe if you wish.
Gently block your scarf by pinning in shape, spray with water and leave to dry.
Fringing
Using Yarn B, cut lengths of yarn approximately 12in [30cm]. Make 24 fringes using 3 strands of yarn in each and fold in half to make each fringe 6 strands.
Attach 12 fringes evenly across top of scarf and repeat for bottom. Trim if needed.
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Beautiful scarf and I am anxious to make it! Thank you!
Thank you!
Beautiful and easy 😍
Thank you!
Where do you usually buy the yarn?
Hi! It depends where you live. Woolwarehouse carries a lot of brands and shops worldwide:)