How to Crochet a Scarf for Beginners

Are you searching for an easy crochet pattern to make as a beginner? If so, I can help! This crocheted scarf is a great first project if you are just beginning to crochet and want a pattern that uses easy stitches.

I promise you can learn how to crochet a scarf with this free crochet pattern!

How to Crochet a Scarf for Absolute Beginners

If you are entirely new to crocheting, then check out these resources before starting this scarf. Then you can learn more about the crochet stitches used as well as the yarn used in this scarf.

The first guide provides an introduction to crochet. I explain what crochet is, the tools you’ll need, and some basic stitches and techniques.
The next two guides walk you through how to read a crochet pattern (which is below), and how to decipher the abbreviations I use in it.
I also have a resource guide on the basic crochet stitches. In that guide, I elaborate on the basic stitches that you’ll find in just about every crochet pattern.

The Crochet Stitch

This crocheted simple scarf is excellent for new crocheters because it uses only a single stitch – the single crochet! Single crochet stitches are simple to get the hang of and a great way for a crocheter to practice what will quickly become their favorite new hobby.

Single Crochet

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Once you master the single crochet stitch, then you are almost ready to crochet a scarf pattern! You’ll need one final supply… the yarn!

The Yarn

Wool-Ease Thick and Quick

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For this easy crochet scarf, I highly suggest using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn. It is an 80% wool and 20% acrylic blend, which means it will be extra warm due to the wool, and easy to take care of because of the added acrylic fibers.

I used the colorway Fisherman, but this particular yarn is available in so many colors. You can choose whatever color you want, but it might be best to keep the color light. FYI dark colors are difficult to crochet with, even for experienced crochets.

Yarn Substitution

If you can’t find Wool Ease Thick & Quick, or want to try a wool-free alternative, Lion Brand Hometown USA is your best option.

Hometown USA

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Beginner Scarf

Let’s Get Started

If you have your hook, yarn and this pattern handy, then you are good to go! This simple crocheted scarf design is a great first crochet project and great crochet pattern for beginners! Promise!

Tip: Be sure to read over the notes’ section of the pattern, where you’ll find helpful tips to get you through the process of crocheting this scarf.

The Beginner Crochet Scarf Pattern

Skill Level: Basic

Materials

Less than 196 yards (179 m) or fewer than 2 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or any other super bulky 6 yarn.
Crochet hook 9 mm (or whatever hook size is needed to obtain gauge)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Yarn needle (or tapestry needle)

Stitches

Here are the two stitches you’ll need to know before making this scarf. As with most crochet patterns, a chain is used to create a foundation row and for turning.

Single Crochet (sc):

Insert hook from front to back in the second chain from the hook or designated stitch
Bring the yarn over (YO) the hook and pull the yarn back through the chain (or stitch) from back to front (2 loops on hook).
YO and pull through both loops on the hook.

Chain (ch):

A simple crochet stitch that often forms the foundation of what crochet stitches are worked into during projects.

Make a slip knot.
Insert hook into slip knot point first, bring yarn over the shaft of the hook from back to front and grab it with the throat of the hook.
Draw hooked yarn through slip knot and onto the hook. This movement will make one chain stitch
Repeat steps two and three until you have the desired number of stitches for a pattern. One loop will remain on the hook.

Crochet Abbreviations

Browse through our crochet abbreviation list for more information.

ch = chain stitch
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

Size

Finished Size: Approximately a 6.5” width X 65” length

Gauge

Gauge: 7 sc’s x 4 rows = 4″ x 6″ inches
Gauge Pattern:
- ch 8 and follow the pattern as written for 4 rows

Notes

This pattern is written in standard US terms
Make a longer scarf by crocheting extra rows, or make a wider scarf by starting with a longer foundation chain. Use our scarf size chart to help with that.
You can use a bigger hook or a smaller hook to help you get to the correct gauge that is needed.
Learn how to join new yarn skeins in with our how to change colors in crochet tutorial.
Make sure the gauge is correct for a perfectly shaped piece.

The Beginner Scarf Pattern Steps

Foundation Row: With super bulky yarn, ch 11.

Row 1: To begin the next row, sc in the second ch from the hook sc once in every ch across (10)

Row 2: To start row 2 ch 1, turn your work, sc in the first st (not the ch 1), sc once in every st across. (10)

To finish row 3-101: Repeat row 2. (10)

Finishing up the scarf: After row 101 (last row) fasten off the yarn with scissors and weave in loose yarn ends throughout the scarf with a yarn needle.

Optional: Join the two ends of the scarf together to make a crochet infinity scarf.

You’ve finished your crocheted scarf! (I told you that you could do it!)

If you’d like to make this scarf with a different beginner stitch, like the half double crochet (hdc) or double crochet stitch (dc), they both would work great as well.

Save this pattern for later in case you want to make it again, be sure to pin it to your Pinterest board with our beginner scarf images below.

Easy Scarf for Beginners

Quick + Easy Beginner Scarf

More Free Crochet Scarf Patterns

Do you want more easy crochet scarf patterns to make? Try the One-Hour Cowl or the Fab Fall Scarf too!

Explore the free scarf patterns below, which all range in skill level, color, and types of stitches used! Enjoy.

Do you want to crochet another simple pattern? Make this beginner pattern the crochet bathmat using just single crochets too!!

Crochet Scarf Pattern for Beginners