Would you like to learn how to crochet a scarf? Even as a beginner, you’ll find this to be a fast, satisfying project. All you need to make this chunky crochet scarf pattern is five skeins of bulky yarn and about five hours.
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Five-Hour Chunky Crochet Scarf
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- Five-Hour Chunky Crochet Scarf
- How to Crochet a Fast Scarf
- Simple Scarf Variations
- Project Materials
- Best Yarn for Chunky Scarves
- How Long Should a Crochet Scarf Be?
- Tips for Planning Your Scarf
- Print this Pattern
- All-in-One kit
- Cinque Chunky Scarf - Free Pattern
- Beginner Scarf FAQs
- More Crocheted Scarves + Shawls
- Invitation to our Facebook group
- How to Crochet a Scarf - A Summary
Why you’ll love this scarf pattern!
How to Crochet a Fast Scarf
With easy stitches and endless color combos, this bulky crochet scarf is an excellent gift or an item to sell at craft fairs.
Pattern Overview - Basic Instructions
You’ll begin with a foundation chain of 23 stitches. To modify the width of the scarf, you can chain any odd number of stitches. The pattern is worked in crocheted rows to create a long rectangle.
The hardest part of this pattern might be choosing only five colors of Hue + Me. The mix-and-match shades of this bulky yarn coordinate well.
The single crochet/double crochet stitch repeat is the same after row 2, making this easy scarf pattern good for crocheting on the go.
As the pattern is written, each section of color will use up about 85% of a skein of Hue + Me.
If you’d prefer a slightly longer scarf, continue repeating row 2 until you run out of each yarn color.
Coordinating Hat Pattern
Use your leftover yarn scraps to crochet an easy hat using the 1.5 Hour Ribbed Beanie Pattern. Because this pattern is made from a simple rectangle and also calls for chunky, category 5 yarn, you can use your scraps to make a one-of-a-kind hat.
Simple Scarf Variations
The chunky crochet scarf pattern is easy to modify. Here are a few ideas:
Related: See all our crochet scarf and shawl patterns
Project Materials
Here are the supplies you’ll need for this pattern.
- Chunky yarn
- Size 12.00mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle (aka a blunt-tipped crochet needle)
- Measuring tape (optional)
- Scissors
Best Yarn for Chunky Scarves
In my experience, you’re very likely to love any project you make with Lion Brand Hue + Me. This chunky weight (category 5) yarn is available in a wide variety of colors that all work well together–perfect for a crochet color block scarf, right?!
You can’t go wrong by grabbing any five colors of Hue + Me and getting started. If you’d like some color scheme inspiration, the yarn’s co-creator, Two of Wands, offers a lot of helpful ideas in her color guide.
Substitutions
If you can’t get your hands on Hue + Me yarn, check YarnSub.com for alternative ideas. Hue + Me is an acrylic blend that does contain some wool. If you’re allergic to animal fibers, substituting another category 5 weight yarn will work well.
Similarly, you can likely hold two strands of worsted weight (category 4) yarn together and achieve a similar thickness to Hue + Me.
How Long Should a Crochet Scarf Be?
The length of a crochet scarf is flexible and can be as long or short as you’d like. Typically, crochet scarves are between 60" to 75". You may choose to adjust the measurements based on the bulkiness of the scarf and your own height.
A basic rule is to make a scarf at least as long as the wearer's height so that they can wrap it around their neck once or twice.
Tips for Planning Your Scarf
There are a lot of ways to wear this simple crochet scarf. As you can see in the photos, the length allows it to be wrapped around your neck, knotted in front, or draped loosely.
If you are very tall or short, you might want to lengthen or shorten the scarf a little to make sure it fits your body well.
Print this Pattern
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All-in-One kit
If you don't live near amazing yarn stores or if you just like to get fun packages in the mail, the all-in-one crochet kit is a perfect way to make your chunky colorblock scarf. This bundle from Lion Brand includes all the Hue + Me yarn you'll need, plus a bonus printable PDF of the pattern (delivered digitally).
Cinque Chunky Scarf - Free Pattern
Explanation:
If you have five colors of chunky yarn and about five hours, you can whip up this easy scarf. This is a perfect take-along project when you want to keep your hands busy without much focus or counting. Make a few for gifts, craft fairs, or yourself!
Supplies + Materials
Order an all-in-one kit from Lion Brand.
• Lion Brand Hue and Me (Weight: 5/Bulky - 137 yds, 4.4 oz/125 g)
- Color A: Peacoat (617-110AU) – 1 skein [(approx. 92g)]
- Color B: Ozone (617-105AQ) - 1 skein (approx 92g)
- Color C: Arrowwood (617-132AA) - 1 skein (approx 92g)
- Color D: Bellini (617-102) - 1 skein (approx 92g)
- Color E: Spicy (617-134) - 1 skein (approx 92g)
• Size 12 mm crochet hook* or size needed to obtain gauge
• T-pins
• Steamer or iron with steam function (alternative: use a spray bottle)
• Blocking board (optional)
* This hook size tends to be less common. Substitute the nearest hook size you have available.
Permissions + Copyright:
Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to this post. Do NOT use our photos as your own sales photos.
Scarf Measurements
Approximately 11 x 74”
Gauge
7.5 sts x 7 rows = 4” as worked in main scarf stitch pattern
Abbreviations + Glossary
(US Terms)
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
tch - turning ch
Overall Pattern Notes
- Stitch Multiple: To modify the width of your scarf, chain any odd number of stitches for your foundation chain.
- To switch colors seamlessly at the end of a row, complete yarn over of final single crochet using new color.
- Chain 2 at beginning of row counts as one single crochet throughout.
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!! Gauge Check!!
Achieving the pattern gauge is not critical when crocheting this beginner scarf. However, meeting the gauge will help ensure the finished project is the size you expect and uses the amount of yarn listed in the pattern.
To check your gauge:
Complete first 13 rows of pattern. Then measure center four inches of swatch vertically and horizontally. Compare to pattern gauge listed above.
- If there are too many stitches in 4” horizontally, increase your hook size and re-swatch.
- If there aren’t enough stitches in 4” horizontally, decrease your hook size and re-swatch.
- If swatch is measuring too small vertically, make a deliberate effort to pull loops up a bit higher before completing each single crochet.
- If swatch is measuring too large vertically, make an effort to work the loops of each single crochet a little tighter.
This video is incredibly helpful if you’re having trouble achieving the correct vertical gauge:
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Main Scarf Pattern
Foundation Row: Ch 23.
Row 1: Dc in third ch from hook (ch 2 counts as 1 sc), *sk next ch, sc and dc in next ch; rep from * until 2 ch remain, sk next ch, sc in last ch; turn. (21 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc), dc in first st, *sk next dc, sc and dc in next sc; rep from * until 2 sts remain, sk next dc, sc in ch 2 tch; turn.
Repeat Row 2 twenty four more times for a total of 26 rows. Fasten off Color A and attach Color B.
Repeat Row 2 twenty six times each with Color B, C, D and E. (26 rows of each color)
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Finishing
Weave in remaining yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
Lightly steam block scarf using a steamer, iron with a steam setting or spray bottle. Take care not to touch the hot surface to the yarn. Allow to dry and set overnight.
Wrap up in your new chunky scarf and set to work making a hat with your leftover yarn!
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Beginner Scarf FAQs
The number of yards needed to make a big, chunky scarf will vary by pattern. In the case of this simple design, you'll need about 550 yarns of a thicker category 5-weight yarn.
A chunky scarf should be about 10-16" wide, depending on the drape of the yarn and stitches used.
Caption for a photo: For reference, I’m 5’9,” and the sample scarf is approximately 74” long.
More Crocheted Scarves + Shawls
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Patterns With Video Tutorials
If you’d like to learn how to crochet different types of scarves step-by-step, check out these free patterns with video tutorials.
- Brushland Scarf: The “woven” look of this Tunisian crochet triangle scarf pattern is surprisingly easy, even if you’re just learning how to Tunisian crochet. A go-to scarf for women and men.
- Dawn-Till-Dusk Triangle Scarf: Learn how to make a triangle scarf with a single skein of Lion Brand Mandala yarn.
- Bixy Cowl: This buttoned-up crochet cowl pattern is quick and easy thanks to super-bulky yarn and herringbone double crochet stitches.
Learn a New Skill
When you're ready to master a new skill, check out our detailed guides that include everything you need to know to level up your crochet game.
- How to Corner to Corner (C2C) Crochet for Beginners - with video tutorials to get you started
- How to Crochet a Beginner Hat - make an entire beanie in 1.5 hours!
- How to Crochet Amigurumi for Beginners - the ultimate guide to making your own toys and plushies
- How to Tunisian Crochet - learn with this video and a standard hook
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How to Crochet a Scarf - A Summary
Materials
Yarn
- Color: Lion Brand Hue and Me Weight: 5/Bulky - 137 yds, 4.4 oz/125 g
- Peacoat 617-110AU – 1 skein [(approx. 92g)]
- Ozone 617-105AQ - 1 skein (approx 92g)
- Arrowwood 617-132AA - 1 skein (approx 92g)
- Bellini 617-102 - 1 skein (approx 92g)
- Color E: Spicy 617-134 - 1 skein (approx 92g)
Additional Supplies
- Size 12 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- T-pins
- Steamer or iron with steam function alternative: use a spray bottle
- Blocking board optional
Abbreviations + Glossary (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- tch - turning ch
Want some company while you crochet?
Get support (and camaraderie!) in the Make & Do Crochet Crew Facebook Group. Search “Make and Do Crochet Crew” on Facebook.com.
Permissions + Copyright
Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to this page. Do NOT use my photos as your own sales photos.
Instructions
Simple Crochet Scarf - Pattern Overview
- 1. Begin with the foundation Row of 23 chains.
- 2. For Row 1, double crochet in third chain from hook then follow instructions for Row 2.
- 3. Repeat Row 2 twenty four times for a total of 26 Rows. Check your gauge after first thirteen rows are complete. Measure center four inches of swatch vertically and horizontally.
- 4. After first section of color contains 26 rows, fasten Color A and attach Color B.
- 5. Repeat Row 2 twenty six times each with Color B, C, D and E.
Finishing
- 6. Weave in remaining yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
- 7. Steam block scarf using a steamer and allow to dry and set overnight.
- 8. Wrap up in your new chunky scarf and get to work making a hat with your leftover yarn!
Overall Pattern Notes
- This is a pattern summary. See detailed step-by-step scarf instructions in free pattern above.
- Stitch Multiple: To modify the width of your scarf, chain any odd number of
stitches for your foundation chain. - To switch colors seamlessly at the end of a row, complete yarn over of final
single crochet using new color. - Chain 2 at beginning of row counts as one single crochet throughout.
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