This post is KIND OF a milestone in my crafting career. Today, I am posting my first-ever crochet pattern! I have a little secret with crochet: I never read patterns (let alone write them!). All my designs are made through a process of trial and error (and error) until my scarves are the right length, coffee cozies the right fit, flowers are the right size, etc. When I first started crochet, I learned from watching instead of reading, and simply never thought much of the fact that I don’t follow patterns. Lately, I’ve started to read a few good crochet books and learn from other artists, too. This scarf pattern may seem TOO easy to even be a pattern, but then I remember trying to teach my sister crochet–it’s very hard if you are totally new to needlecraft!
I love crocheting infinity scarves. I always keep a few in my Etsy shop, and I love seeing how other people layer them up for winter. There are a lot of infinity scarves and patterns out there, but one thing that separates my scarves from most crochet is this: they’re really, super long. Unravel one of my infinity scarves and it can rival you in height (or me, I’m pretty short). I love the cozy look of wrapping a scarf around (and around) and throwing it over a sweater. So, I made a variation to share today, of one of the simplest designs you can do in crochet. This one is a moderate length compared to a lot of my others, so feel free to keep crocheting that foundation chain for a longer scarf than the one here. I currently have about three on heavy-rotation each winter :).
For this pattern I used double crochet throughout, a super large hook, and a yarn needle for weaving at the end. I love using large hooks because you get that chunky knitted look. Here’s the how-to:
*worsted weight acrylic yarn, 2-3 skeins, or about 380 yards.
*size N hook
*large yarn needle
TO BEGIN.
Chain until scarf is 84″ in length (or your desired length)
This is what it will be around.
Turn, insert the hook into 3rd chain from hook, and double crochet in each chain across.
Turn, chain 3, and repeat. Repeat until you have 7 rows of dc.
Optional: crochet a border around the scarf in either slip stitch or single crochet – most of the time I find it looks uniform enough not to need to do this, but it can add more of a finished look.
Fasten off – leave about 8″ at the end to sew the scarf together and weave in.
Sew it together with a large needle. Make sure it hasn’t twisted and is all facing the same direction. Weave in the other end and make sure everything is secure. There you have it! Wrap around two or three times depending on the look you want. Store it lying flat to prevent excess stretching.
Let me know if you will give this crochet scarf a try 🙂
Haha I am the same with cooking. I like to make my own recipes and often do not measure etc. But not with baking there I do follow the rules/recipes that could get a wee bit tricky. This came out great!
Allie of ALLIE NYC
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Wow, it looks so great!! I want it! I learned to crochet when I was younger, but I forgot. You make me want to do it again though!
xo Megan, Lush to Blush
It’s definitely easier if you’ve learned before–Even though I didn’t really remember, it came a lot easier I think 🙂
This pattern is really nice! I don’t know anything about crochet but I’m pretty good at knitting, and I’m thinking of making a similar neckwarmer with big needles to make it thick and fluffy!
Totally making this. Love the color and the symmetry and simplicity of the texture. I crochet the same way; I’m tragic at following patterns and learn by doing, redoing, and redoing. Btw, love your blog/site and its aesthetic. Gentle living. Very inspiring.
Thank you! This was my first time writing a pattern, so I hope it’s not too confusing. But being awful at following patterns myself, maybe it’s more your language, ha!