Whether you’re making a quick gift or treating yourself, this free simple crochet scarf pattern is beginner-friendly, fast, and rewarding. It works up in just a weekend in DK weight yarn.
The easy lace mesh stitch uses is quick to memorize, creating a lightweight, drapey scarf that knots beautifully at the neck – perfect for layering or wearing solo.
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Inspiration for this Crochet Scarf Pattern
I wanted to make a warm scarf using merino wool as a gift for a neighbour and needed a pattern that would work up fast! It only took 2 evenings of relaxing crochet and it was complete.
I chose a beautiful peacock blue yarn in merino wool but you could use any yarn you have in your stash. This scarf would work beautifully in cotton yarn for a spring accessory.
Quick Scarf Make in Just a Few Hours!
This simple crochet scarf pattern is perfect if you’re looking for something quick to make, beginner friendly, and very wearable.
Made with just 330m of DK weight yarn, this crochet scarf works up fast. The easy lace mesh stitch uses a basic 2 row repeat stitch pattern. Once you’ve got the rhythm, your hands will just fly.
You can whip this cosy scarf up in just a few hours – perfect for when you want that satisfying feeling of finishing a project in a weekend!
Details of the Simple Crochet Scarf Pattern
This easy crochet stitch pattern uses DK weight yarn (#3/light weight). To make a scarf the same size requires approximately 330m of yarn to complete.
You will just be using double crochet, single crochet stitches and chain stitches so this pattern is perfect for a beginner too.
It’s a smallish cozy scarf that ties beautifully when knotted loosely at the neck. The mesh stitch creates a lovely drape without being heavy, making it perfect for layering over jumpers or wearing on its own.
Yarn and Materials for the Crochet Scarf Pattern
I used the following amount of yarn and hook for my scarf:
- 330m (361yds) DK weight (#3) yarn
- 4 mm hook
I picked King Cole Luxury Yak DK for its magical Merino-yak blend – super soft, durable, and with that lovely natural sheen that makes the colors sing.
Any DK or light worsted yarn is a great substitute if you’re working from your stash. Just note that a different fiber content or weight could alter the finished size and drape of your scarf.
More Easy Crochet Scarf Patterns
If you love easy, relaxing crochet projects, you may also like these other simple scarf patterns:
- Pink Velvet Scarf, a warm cozy scarf with a reversible textured stitch pattern
- Soft Mist Scarf, which works up quickly in moss stitch
- Golden Lace Scarf, a lightweight scarf with airy mesh stitches
- Riffle, a mini triangle scarf that uses another mesh stitch pattern
- Soothing Shells, a lacy shell scarf that requires just basic stitches
Free Crochet Pattern for the Simple Mesh Scarf
Whip up a cozy, drapey lace mesh scarf in a weekend! This quick, beginner-friendly crochet scarf pattern uses a rhythmic 2-row repeat that’s relaxing to work. It takes just 330m of DK yarn.
Materials
King Cole Luxury Yak DK – 85% Merino Wool, 15% Yak, 123yds [112m], 50g
- Main color: Peacock (5129) – 3 balls
- 4mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
You can use any DK/ light aran weight yarn to achieve a similar effect.
Notes
- Ch 1 at beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
- Ch 3 at beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
- The stitch multiple is 4 + 3 extra for the foundation row.
- The scarf can be made longer or shorter by working more or fewer pattern repeats. This will alter the amount of yarn required.
- To make a scarf the same size you will need approx. 330m of DK weight yarn.
- Includes written instructions.
- A stitch count in italics is at the end of each row.
- Gauge is not important.
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
- Beg – beginning
- Ch – chain
- Sl st – slip stitch
- St – stitch
- Sc – single crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Rep – repeat
- Sp – space
Measurements
Scarf measures 65in [165cm] long and 7.5in [19cm] wide after a light blocking.
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Scarf Instructions
Using Yarn A and 4 mm hook, chain 39
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and 1 sc in each ch across, turn – 38 sc
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in first 2 sts, * ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn – 20 sc, 9 x ch-2 sp
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), 1 dc in next st, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn – 20 dc, 9 x ch-2 sp
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in first 2 sts, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, working last sc in top of beg ch-3, turn – 20 sc, 9 x ch-2 sp
Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn – 20 dc, 9 x ch-2 sp
Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in first 2 sts, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, working last sc in top of beg ch-3, turn – 20 sc, 9 x ch-2 sp
Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, * ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn – 20 dc, 9 x ch-2 sp
Rows 8 – 181: Repeat Rows 6 and 7.
Row 182: Repeat Row 6
Row 183: (final row) Ch 1, 1 sc in each st and 2 sc in each ch-2 sp across. Fasten off and weave in threads – 38 sc
Finishing
Gently block your scarf by pinning in shape, spray with water and leave to dry.
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