Crochet Scarves Pattern

Learning to Crochet? Scarves Patterns are Simple!

Crocheted scarves come in a variety of colors, styles, lengths and weights. They can match your favorite hat in the winter or your purse in the spring. They can be made from shimmering and sparkly yarn or solid heavyweight wool. Some scarves are extra long and can be wrapped a few times around your neck, while shorter styles are often tucked into your coat or jacket. You can also make a scarf with a hood for extra warmth in the winter. The possibilities are endless!

What's great about scarves patterns is that for the most part, they are simple to follow. Most can be completed within a few hours and embellishments such as fasteners and appliques are usually not needed.

Patterns for Winter Scarves

In many parts of the world, wearing a scarf in the winter is a necessity. So why not dress up that dreary winter coat and hat with something cute and fun? You will want to use worsted weight yarn or wool to make a scarf that is durable and will keep you warm.

• Winter Scarf Set: Made with wool, this set has a skill level of easy.
• Misti Alpaca Chunky Ribs and Ruffles Scarf Pattern: This fancy cold weather scarf takes only a few nights to complete. Choose a neutral color so you can wear it with several different coats.
• Alternating Windowpanes Scarf: This scarf is beautiful no matter what weight of yarn is used or length it is crocheted. The "windowpane" design will look best against a contrasting coloring sweater or jacket.
• Drop-Stitch Scarf: If you want a scarf that will take you through the winter and those cool spring nights, then this pattern is for you. For best results, use a loosely stitched ribbon yarn.
• Hooded Scarves: Nothing is better for those cold, windy days than a hat and scarf all-in-one combo. This free crocheted scarf pattern has instructions for children and adult sizes. Skill level is easy.

Patterns for Summer Scarves

While wearing a scarf in 90-degree heat may not be the most practical thing to do, it is one of the more stylish fashions at which to adhere. Scarves add a touch of color to a simple blouse or jacket. Made with material such as crochet thread or lace weight yarn, the items made from crocheted scarves patterns are beautiful, delicate and very intricate.

• Hydrangea Lace Scarf Pattern: This exquisitely designed scarf has a design of large clusters of petals surrounded by leaves. It's very lightweight and can be worn for church or even at a wedding or other reception.
• Cotton Asymmetrical Scarf: This lightweight summer scarf will add color to anything you are wearing. Single and hal double crochet stitches are all you need to know to make this.
• Crazy Mixed Up Stitches Scarf: Great to wear with a t-shirt and a pair of jeans, this casual warm-weather scarf is very unique and stylish.
• Waves Scarf: By using simple loose crochet stitches, you can create a "wavy" scarf that is perfect for those cool summer evenings.
• Sultry Crochet Scarf: This long and flowing scarf is great for those unexpected cooler days (and even colder nights) during the spring and fall. It is made from a basic Tunisian crochet scarf pattern.

Simple Scarf Pattern

To give you a better idea of how a scarf is crocheted, Christina Hereia, an experienced crocheter, has given permission to publish her Four Hour Scarf Pattern:

Materials

• Three ounces worsted weight yarn in black
• Three ounces of Red Heart Plush yarn in black
*One to two ounces gold eyelash yarn
• One to two ounces silver eyelash yarn
• Crochet hook size P

Pattern

• Working with worsted weight yarn and Plush yarns together, ch 18 (chain 18 spaces).
• Row 1: Dc (double chain) in 4th ch from hook and in each remaining ch. 15 dc.
• Row 2: Ch 3 to turn (this counts as first dc at beg of each row), dc in ea dc across. 15 dc.
• Row 3: Repeat Row 2. Exchange silver eyelash yarn with black Plush yarn on last dc.
• Rows 4-5: Work even in sc (single chain) 15 sc. At end of Row 5, exchange black Plush yarn with silver eyelash yarn.
• Rows 6-7: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. At end of Row 7, exchange gold eyelash yarn with black Plush yarn.
• Rows 8-9: Repeat Rows 4-5. 15 sc. At end of Row 9, exchange black Plush yarn with gold eyelash yarn.
• Rows 10-52: Work even in dc. 15 dc.
• Row 53-54: Repeat Rows 8-9. 15 sc.
• Rows 55-56: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. 15 dc.
• Rows 57-58: Repeat Rows 4-5. 15 sc.
• Rows 59-61: Work even in dc. 15 dc. Finish off.
• Weave in loose ends.

Note

To exchange yarns for stripe, work dc leaving two loops on hook, drop Plush yarn and replace with eyelash yarn. Draw worsted weight and eyelash yarn through last two loops of stitch.

Helpful Books

If you aren't experienced enough to create your own scarf pattern, many bookstores and libraries have a variety of patterns from which to choose:

• Crochet Scarves! 16 Hip Projects for Dressing Up Your Look
• Hooked Scarves: 20 Easy Crochet Projects
• Begin to Croche Kit -- Scarf
• Hat & Scarf Learn to Crochet Kit
• Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet