Hello creative friends. I want to share with you this pattern for the easiest crocheted scarf ever! This is by far, the most simple crochet pattern because the entire scarf is made using a single crochet stitch…that’s it! Therefore, this beginner-friendly crochet pattern is perfect for your very first project. I do have a Beginner Crochet Series, so if you are brand new to crochet, I do recommend that you check that out. Also, as always, I have a video tutorial at the bottom of this post for your convenience.
I’m still not creating a lot of content at this time, as I continue to find it difficult to be on the computer. If you are new around here, I wrote about the reason why in this post. This pattern was just so much fun to make that I wanted to share it with you.
I am using my stash of leftover yarn, but you can use any yarn you like. The funky design of this scarf is created by changing colors frequently and using a neutral color yarn to create a bit of cohesiveness. The colors I’m using are bright and cheerful, with a cream color for the neutral tone, but you could use a more masculine palate as shown below, and make the color changes less frequently. You could also use a solid color yarn, a variegated yarn, or a self-striping yarn for this pattern…there are so many possibilities and it really is the easiest crocheted scarf ever!
I am using a number four, medium-weight yarn, as that is what I have the most of in my stash of bits and bobs. But below, I show a number five, chunky weight yarn, with an 8 mm or L-11 hook. This is the exact same pattern (starting with a foundation chain of 13 chains), and you can see how much bigger the scarf is by using a heavier-weight yarn (and corresponding hook). You can also see how lovely this very simple and basic stitch pattern looks with the solid color yarn.
So, you really can be playful and use any yarn you like. And again, this is a great pattern to use up your stash of leftover yarn.
Supplies
- Yarn of your choice. I’m using a number 4 medium-weight yarn. The amount required will depend on the size you decide to make it, but you will need at least 200 yards or 185 meters.
- Crochet hook to correspond to the yarn size. I’m using a 4 mm or G-6 US, but a 4.5 mm or 7 US would work as well.
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Handsteamer (optional)
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You can make this scarf any size you like. The pattern I am sharing here begins with a foundation chain of 13 chains. This gives me a finish width of 3.5″ or 9 cm. You can make your foundation chain any width you like, but if you want to do tassels in every other stitch, then create a foundation chain with an odd number of stitches. If you want to put tassels in every third stitch, then you want your foundation chain to be divisible by three, plus one stitch.
For example: 3 x 4 = 12 + 1 = 13 chains (so this pattern could have tassels in every other stitch or every third stitch). Then next multiple would be 3 x 5 = 15 + 1 = 16 chains. Because this is an even number, then it would not work for tassels in every other stitch. The next multiple would be 3 x 6 = 18 + 1 = 19 chains, so this would work for tassels in either every other stitch or every third stitch. The choice is yours!
The Pattern
Foundation chain: ch 13
Row one: ch 1, 1 sc in back bump of next ch from hook, 1 sc in back bump of each ch to the end of the row (13 sc’s).
Row two: ch 1, turn your work. 1 sc under both loops of the first sc from the previous row, 1 sc under both loops of each sc from the previous row (13 sc’s).
Row three onwards: repeat row two (to the desired length).
To add a new color, you have a couple of choices. You can join the color mid-row, or join it at the end of the row, as I show here. If you want to change the yarn in a more random fashion then you could use the magic knot to join all your yarn pieces together. I have a tutorial on how to do that here.
Otherwise, as you come to your last single crochet, begin the stitch, but don’t complete it…leave both loops on your hook and cut a tail. Bring in a new color of yarn, fold it over with a tail and pull that through the single crochet to finish the stitch. Chain one, turn your work, and continue crocheting on your easiest crocheted scarf ever.
You can darn in your tail ends as you go or do them all at the end, it’s up to you! Some people find darning the tails annoying, but it’s really just a state of mind. I find it rather relaxing and sort of meditative. I have instructions on how to do this in the video tutorial and also in my Beginner Crochet Series.
As you add new colors, you can use the neutral color every now and then and change the number of rows each time so there is a variation in the width of the color block. Do the same for all the other colors, just being playful and random. Once you have the scarf to the desired length (mine was 68″ or 170 cm before tassels), then you can fasten off with a chain one in the last single crochet of the last row.
To add tassels, cut strands of yarn in various colors to the desired length. A general rule of thumb is to multiply your desired finished length of tassel by two and add one inch or so for the knot and trimming. I cut my strands 10″ (25 cm) in length. You can cut them individually or use a template (see the video tutorial).
Bring together however many strands you want for each tassel (I used three), and place your hook through the first stitch (under both loops), from the front to the back.
Pull the strands through the stitch, create a loop with your fingers and pull the tail ends through the loop. Snug them up and if desired, place a drop of fabric glue on each knot to prevent it from unraveling. Place a set of tassels in every other stitch or every third stitch. Trim the ends and you are done with your easiest crocheted scarf ever!
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