This cute crochet neckerchief scarf is a stylish accessory, perfect for adding a splash of color to your outfit. It uses only one skein of fingering weight yarn and basic crochet stitches so it is easy and quick to make.
The crochet scarf is wide in the middle and tapers at the ends, making it ideal to wear as a trendy neck scarf. You may like to check out this patchwork inspired crochet head scarf that can also be worn as a bandana.
A low cost PDF is available for those of you that like to print their pattern, and has the bonus of a crochet chart.
How to get the Pattern for the Crochet Neck Scarf
- Free Crochet Pattern: Scroll down this blog post for the free pattern
- Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF pattern including a crochet chart. This helps me continue to provide free patterns. Thank you for your support! – Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy
Yarn for a Crochet Neckerchief
The yarn for this scarf has its own little story. My sister gifted me a voucher for This is Knit a lovely yarn shop in Dublin Ireland, and I popped in a few months ago.
I was drawn to the Shirley Brian Yarn Deconstructed Fade Sock with its beautiful gradient colors. I knew I wanted to make something for myself with this yarn! I designed a mini neck scarf that was both simple to crochet and perfect for everyday wear, and I have been wearing it since. The yarn comes in two 50g skeins, so I alternated between them to get the color transition just right.
This pattern is a fantastic way to use up those cherished single skeins, or the sentimental half skeins you can’t quite let go of. Mini skeins would look amazing too!
Simple Crochet Stitches for a Neck Scarf
This mini crochet scarf is a wide triangle shape and worked bottom up. To crochet this scarf you will be using only double crochet and chain stitches in a filet crochet technique. This keeps the pattern simple and very quick to make! You may also enjoy this delicate crochet lace scarf also using simple crochet stitches.
I also used the filet crochet stitch in my handy crochet market bag.
The neck scarf is both airy and lightweight, perfect for beginners and those looking for a quick project. I like to wear this mini scarf by wrapping it once around my neck and then making another simple knot in front – easy on-trend styling!
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More One Skein Crochet Scarves you will Love!
- Pink Riff – a lacy crochet scarf
- Simple lace scarf using one skein of yarn
- Asymmetrical lace crochet scarf
- Winter Ice – a triangle crochet shawl
- Tendril shawl – a blog classic favorite
Crochet Neckerchief Pattern
Materials
- Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade Sock – 75% merino wool 25% acrylic /460yds/421m/100g – Olive Me colorway
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
Notes about Yarn
You can use 400 – 450m of any fingering weight yarn for this pattern. A single skein would work great. The yarn I used came in 2 x 50g skeins, so I alternated each skein for each color transition, to achieve an even color fade.
Measurements
75 x 18in [190.5 x 46cm] lightly blocked
Abbreviations
US Crochet terms
- dc double crochet
- tr treble crochet
- ch chain
- st stitch
- sp space
- beg beginning
- rep repeat
Pattern Notes
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
- Gauge is not important for this project.
- Blocking your scarf is recommended.
- Ch 5 at beginning of a row counts as 1 tr and ch 1.
- Shawl starts at centre bottom, working in rows, increasing at each side until desired size is reached.
Crochet Neck Scarf Instructions
Ch 8 (counts as foundation ch 3, 1 tr, 1 x ch-1)
Row 1: 1 dc in 6th ch from hook, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 tr) in last ch, turn – 2 tr, 3 dc, 4 x ch-1
Row 2: Ch 5, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in 1st st, ch 1, [1 dc in next st, ch 1] 3 times, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 tr) in 4th ch of beg ch 5, turn – 2 tr, 7 dc, 8 x ch-1
Row 3: Ch 5, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in 1st st, ch 1, [1 dc in next st, ch 1] 7 times, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 tr) in 4th ch of beg ch 5, turn – 2 tr, 11 dc, 12 x ch-1
Row 4: Ch 5, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in 1st st, ch 1, * 1 dc in next st, ch 1; rep from * across, ending with (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 tr) in 4th ch of beg ch 5, turn.
Repeat Row 4 for pattern. Continue for a total of 44 rows, or until you reach desired size. Fasten off yarn. Weave in all threads.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends. Soak your scarf in lukewarm water and gently wring in a towel. Lay scarf out to finished size and pull gently into shape. Pin in place and leave to dry.
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Wow!!!!!!! I have two sparkle cake yarns and I can not wait to make this pattern. I promise to send you a photo when it’s finished. Thanks so much for posting it.
Oh please do! Thank you and I am so glad you like the pattern:)
My first attempt looks nothing like yours. I’m struggling especially at the ends. I’ve had to convert to UK terms. Am I right that a US dc is a UK double treble? Also is it correct I’m forming a v stitch at the beginning and end? It just looks weird. Luckily I’m just using some old yarn to try first.
A US double crochet is a UK treble. A US treble is a UK double treble. It is a good idea to try it out with some old yarn until you get the repeats worked out. I always do that!
Ran this up in a couple of nights as a quick thank you present, it’s lovely x
I am so pleased! Thank you for your lovely comment
What do you mean when at the end of the row you have 12 x sc1
I love your pattern but do not understand that
Thank you
Hi Mary! It means at the end of completing that row, you will have a stitch count of 12 sc
Hi,
What does this mean 8 x ch-1
Thank you
Hi Mary! It means at the end of completing that row, you will have a stitch count of 8 chain 1 spaces. This will help you keep on track
Help with ch8 (foundation), please!
Midge
Hi! Can you let me know what the question is about the chain 8?
I am not sure what the foundation beginning row means.. I watched a video on foundation rows but still am not sure how that would work.
Thank you for responding.
Midge
Hi again! You need to make a chain of 8 (crochet 8 chains) and then just follow the instructions starting at row 1. You will work row 1 INTO the chain 8.
Thanks! I just began and all is good!!!!
I purchased your pdf pattern of the neckerchief on Etsy yesterday and came across this web page afterwards hoping it explained the pattern. It threw me when you had the foundation followed by instructions in parentheses. And the dash and stitches after “turn” did too. I’ve never used a chart before, but it helped me to figure out the written instructions. Do you have a video of this?
I don’t have a video. Take your time and you will be fine. Happy crocheting!
I think now that I have a better understanding of how to read the pattern, it will be easy to make. Plus now I learned how to read a chart.
I had the same question and got the same answer which at the time bothered me.. I then took a deep breath and read the pattern again and have not had a problem. But the initial answer made me angry. It really is an easy pattern.
Glad to hear.
OMG! I have been crocheting for years and just realized that I don’t know how to read a pattern. I’m now on YouTube learning.
Such a fun and satisfying project! Today I’ve featured your free scarf pattern on Crafts on Display, I hope you enjoy it, and keep up the awesome work! https://craftsondisplay.com/crochet/gorgeous-crochet-scarves-218308/