Whether you live in the North Pole or just want to jump on the super scarf trend, this nordic crochet super scarf pattern will keep you feeling warm, but lookin’ hot all winter long. View the free pattern below or purchase the printable, ad-free PDF here.
UPDATE: I put together a corner to corner crochet video tutorial with lots of tips for beginners which you can find here. This photo tutorial on how to read a c2c graph and this tutorial on how to change colors and keep your yarn under control might be helpful as well! You can find all my free c2c crochet patterns here.
I don’t know what took me so long to discover corner-to-corner crochet. Seriously. If you haven’t tried what I like to call “painting by number with yarn” yet, you are missing out on a whole new way to create patterns in your crochet projects. Be sure to check out my free corner-to-corner Christmas afghan patterns for more free c2c graph patterns.
Often c2c crochet is used to create character patterns, but as soon as Boye Yarn Crafts invited me to participate in their super scarf blog hop, I knew the massive neck warmer I had in mind would be perfect for c2c. (If you’re totally new to corner-to-corner crochet like I was three months ago, this video and these resources are how I taught myself.)
If you feel intimidated to crochet snowflakes into a scarf, try this beginner corner-to-corner blanket pattern to practice the basics of C2C. Then come back and try this pattern!
I took inspiration from classic Nordic sweaters for this pattern. And while I (unwittingly) used a color palette that’s almost identical to my Desert Winds Triangle Scarf, I think this super scarf would be awesome in more masculine colors, like red, dark grey or blue, too. I mean, if Lenny Kravitz can rock this, your man definitely needs his own bulky, oversized neck blanket, right?
Patons Classic Wool Roving yarn ended up being absolutely perfect for this free crochet super scarf pattern. The chunky texture of this yarn is so organic and I love imagining it coming straight to me from the sheep. I’ve got some serious prairie girl fantasies that this 100% wool yarn totally satisfies.
Okay, on to the crochet super scarf pattern!
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“The Winter Wanderer” Nordic Crochet Super Scarf Pattern
“The Winter Wanderer” Nordic Crochet Super Scarf PatternDownload the ad-free pdf of this pattern here.
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Sizes: One size – approximately 102 x 10.5”
Supplies:
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• Patons Classic Wool Roving yarn: (6) Grey, (2) Aran, (1) Pale Blush, (1) Taupe, (1) Natural
• Tapestry needle
• Size I [5.5 mm] crochet hook
• Two printed copies of my Nordic c2c crochet chart
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Gauge:
5 c2c squares = 4”
Gauge is not critical for this pattern.
Abbreviations:hdc – half double crochet
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
Pattern Notes:
- This scarf is worked using the corner to corner (c2c) crochet technique first from the bottom of the graph up, then with a large section of grey c2c squares in the middle (not shown on the detailed graph) and finished up by working the graph from the top down. Therefore, you’ll want to print two copies of the graph pages if you like to cross off the rows as you go. Tape all three pages of the graph together in order (1, 2, 3) to form a complete chart.
- It is very helpful to crochet over your yarn ends as you go in this pattern so that you have fewer to weave in at the end. If you’re diligent as you go, you’ll have surprisingly few left that need to be woven in with a tapestry needle.
- IMPORTANT: To achieve the listed dimensions, work the C2C method using half double crochet (hdc) stitches. Therefore, to add a new square at the beginning of the row, you’ll ch 5 and work the first hdc into the third ch from the hook. At the beginning of each new square (after the slip stitch), ch 2 and then proceed with 3 hdc to finish the box.
1st Third of the Scarf:
Using hdc as outlined above, work the graph beginning at row 1 until row 53.
2nd Third of the Scarf:
With only grey yarn, cont. in established c2c pattern (using hdc) for 36 rows.
3rd Third of the Scarf:
Rotate second copy of the graph 180 degrees. Work the graph, beginning at row 53 until row 1.
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.
Add fringe to every other c2c square at the bottom of each side of the scarf. To do this, cut “Natural” colored yarn into 21” pieces. Combine four strands, fold them in half and use a crochet hook to pull them from the back of the scarf through to the front. Then pull the strands through the loop that is created. Trim as desired.
Book a one way ticket to the North Pole, because my friend, you are definitely cold weather ready!
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Thanks so much to Yarnspirations for providing the fantastic yarn for this project and Boye Yarn Crafts for organizing this digital soiree. Be sure to check out Boye Yarn Crafts on Facebook and Instagram for some serious hooking inspiration! #BoyeSuperScarfBlogHop #BoyeBlogHop #BoyeSuperScarf #SuperScarf #BoyeYarnCrafts
My fellow bloggers dreamed up some more chunky, delicious (and free!) super scarf patterns for this blog hop. Be sure to pay them a visit for more inspiration.
Michele at Stitch and Hustle
Bethany at Whistle and Ivy
If you can’t get enough c2c crochet patterns, you might like to try some of my free modern winter graphgan patterns. They make perfect throw pillows or you can combine them into a Christmas-themed afghan!
C2C Rudolph the Reindeer Graph
Elizabeth says
I really like this Nordic Crochet Super Scarf is there a way I can translate this same pattern into a blanket?
D Dot says
Love this pattern! I started off with hdc but it didn’t come anywhere near the size of the scarf on the photos (which is what I love so much – it’s huge!). I have started again with DC and that seems to work. Is there a reason why my hdc don’t work?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hmm. I’m not sure. Are you using 5 ch to make each new little c2c square (and then working 3 hdc in for each square)? Did you do a gauge swatch? Was it way off? Are you using the same yarn I did? I’d say that if you’re getting the gauge with dc, then I’d just go for it!
Tracy King says
This looks great Jess”. I haven’t tried C2C yet but this and your fabulous squares are making me want to try. I may do it sometime soon!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Thanks so much, Tracy! I just started to learn c2c a couple of months ago and I’m loving it! It opens up so many new possibilities! I hope to do some tutorial videos on it soon.
Lujain says
I adore this!
Thank you for making beautiful patterns and bringing wonder into the world.
I am in love with all your patterns (and I know realistically I’ll need a few lifetimes to finish all the patterns I love) but it’s a wonderful existence, collecting delightful patterns.
Thank you for being one of my favorite crochet designers ❤️
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Oh Lujain, thank you so much for your kind words. I truly love sharing crochet ideas and to know they bring you some amount of happiness is so deeply satisfying to me. Thanks for taking the time to write such a sweet note.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Lujain says
So beautiful!
I’ve been in a frustrated rut lately because I’m queuing all these beautiful crochet pattern projects while I’m still working on a blanket and now this pattern is at the top of my list.
Thank you for making this wonderous scarf. I can’t wait to make it.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Ha–I know that feeling! That’s why I have so many unfinished projects. 😉
Good luck making it through your blanket quickly!!
Jess
WheelyBad says
This is so cool! I’ve never heard of c2c crochet but it’s a technique I shall definitely look more into. The speed I go at I think this may be gifted next Christmas if I try it 🙂 but it’s a design I adore and will be pinned as a definite to do. The pine cone and reindeer are brilliant too. Would make an awesome motif on sweater IMO.
Thanks so much for sharing x
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Oh, I would love these as a sweater! If you make that, will you gift it to me next Christmas? 😉
WheelyBad says
The speed I work at it’d be a very small sweater lol. If I work out how to do it I will definitely pass on a pattern to you ?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Haha–well, maybe it can be a little elf sweater or something! I think this pattern would be perfect for someone working in Santa’s workshop. 😉
Lesley says
Hi Jess. Do you have a pattern for a crocheted flower to go on a baby hat or headband?
Debbie says
The Winter Wanderer is a seriously lovely pattern!!! The only improvement I can suggest is to write out a graqh for a multi-size (twin, full, queen, king) afghan!! I can picture an afghan on my couch or my bed or???
Susan Massey says
I love this pattern! I would like to make it wide enough to fit a twin-size bed. Is this possible and is the scarf long enough to cover the length of the bed? I will be printing the full pattern because I can work from a graft better than written instructions when crocheting. Thank you for sharing all fo your beautiful creations with us! Have a great weekend.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Oh my gosh–THAT SOUNDS SO AWESOME!! You can check the measurements listed above against the length you’d like for your bed and always add extra grey if necessary. Do you ever use StitchFiddle.com to design charts? It might be fun for you to play with as you figure out this blanket pattern. I’d love to see a pic when you finish!
Jess
Richelle says
Could you let us know how this works for you? I was thinking about adapting to make a lap blanket because I love the design so much!
Lucy Flores says
I’m I suppose to look at the pic to get the pattern? All I read were instructions where the pattern? I tried to purchase the pattern, but I didn’t see pay pal. I think your creations are beautiful!
Thank you!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Lucy,
You can download the free printable graph by clicking the link in the “supplies” section. Then the instructions for how to use the graph to make the entire scarf are below that. If you’d like to buy a version where you can just print it all out in one handy, ad-free pdf, that’s what you can get for $2.50. Unfortunately, PayPal isn’t an option right now with the company I use to deliver the pdfs. I’m sorry! (If that’s a real issue for you, please email me and you can just PayPal me directly and I’ll email you the pdf. 🙂 My email address is jess (at) makeanddocrew (dot) com.
Jessica Brody says
Hey ,
Loving your fashion style .. Specially the your scarf dear .. I think its difficult to create our-self , What you think how much time things take .
Thanks
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hello to a fellow Jessica! 🙂
I made this in about a week, but I worked on it pretty consistently for a few hours each night. You could always make the middle grey section shorter if you’re worried about it taking too long.
Happy crocheting!
Jess
Ali says
Adore this pattern! I think it would make a lovely pillow too!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
I agree, Ali! I was thinking the same thing as I was making it! If you end up making a pillow, I’d love to see a pic!