45+ Free Easy Crochet Scarf Patterns for Beginners

Do you want to learn how to crochet a scarf? If so, this free pattern is a perfect choice - especially for beginners. It's a simple and easy ribbed scarf pattern that will teach you all the basics of crocheting.

Designer: Sarah Stearns

Yarn weight: Super Bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Thick and Quick

This free mini scarf crochet pattern is perfect for beginners! You’ll love its modern knit-like texture and polished i-cord edging.

Designer: Sarah Stearns

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Swish DK

This colorful scarf is made with bright and beautiful granny squares. It’s so fun to create this vintage vibe using your favorite shades or just with your scrap yarns. It’s made with 14 granny squares and a granny stitch border, and is a great pattern for beginners! 

Designer: Annie Design Crochet

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Stylecraft Special Aran

This beautiful scarf is made using Tunisian crochet cables and is great for intermediate crocheters. It’s also an excellent entry to the world of Tunisian crochet! When finished, this lovely scarf pattern measures approximately 8.5” x 79.25”.

Designer: Exquisite Crochet UK

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: The Women’s Institute Soft & Smooth

This scarf uses bead stitches to add a bit of fun and texture to this classic and cozy piece. To make this pattern, you’ll need to know how to chain, foundation double crochet, double crochet, and work the bead stitch. A helpful photo tutorial for the bead stitch is included! 

Designer: CAAB Crochet

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Soft

This extra-long scarf has a length of 122” (but feel free to adjust!). It creates a soft, flexible fabric and is also great for stash-busting. This colorful pattern is best for advanced beginners. 

Designer: The Autumn Acorn

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Juicy DK

This pattern uses the herringbone single crochet to create a soft, squishy fabric that you can just sink into! It’s worked in rows in the back loop only. There are a number of different ways you can wear this scarf, so be sure to check out the photo inspiration in this pattern!

Designer: I Need It Crochet

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Scarfie

Using Lion Brand Mandala, you can make this scarf with one skein of yarn and not have to worry about changing colors or weaving in ends! This cute design uses chains, slip stitches, single crochets, half double crochets, and double crochets. You can easily make this design as a traditional scarf or an infinity-style scarf.

Designer: Sweet Bee Crochet

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala

This wide scarf creates a sophisticated look you can dress up in and stay warm at the same time. It measures approximately 10” wide by 96” long. It’s made with the wide herringbone stitch.

Designer: Rich Texture Crochet

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala Bonus Bundle

To make this pattern, you’ll need to be comfortable with chains, single crochets, double crochets, and color changes. If you love this pattern, you can also turn it into a lapghan or afghan! It’s worked lengthwise, with color changes incorporated into the fringe.

Designer: Judith Russell

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Soft

Be bold with this asymmetric scarf! This wide scarf measures 23.6” by 70.8”. It’s a diagonal pattern that’s ideal for intermediate crocheters.

Designer: Look at What I Made

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Terrazzo

This scarf is worked back and forth in short rows. It’s a quick, easy pattern that would make an excellent last-minute gift! This simple design includes a written and video tutorial.

Designer: Through the Loop Yarn Crafts

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: WeCrochet Wonderfluff

This trendy scarf is a great way to dress up your outfits in the warm spring and summer months without overheating! To make this pattern, you’ll need to be comfortable with chains, half double crochets, and double crochets. This simple pattern is a good choice for beginners who know basic stitches.

Designer: Elk Studio Handcrafted Crochet Designs

Yarn weight: ​​Sport

Suggested yarn: Araucania Cana Ruca Yarn

This cute scarf is an excellent way to venture into the world of Tunisian crochet! This pattern is made with merino wool and mohair held together to create super snug and fuzzy fabric. Make sure to hang this scarf by your door, because you’ll want to grab it every time you go out! 

Designer: TL Yarn Crafts

Yarn weight: Lace + Sport

Suggested yarn: Hobbii Kid Silk + Hobbii Extra Fine Merino

This scarf is made with simple half double crochets and increases and decreases at the end of each row. It’s a relaxing pattern that’s perfect for working on while you’re watching tv or waiting to pick the kids up from school. It’s extra long (112”), so you can wrap it around plenty to really keep the chilly winds out! 

Designer: Denimade

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

These granny stripes are a fun and relaxing way to play around with your favorite colors! The finished scarf measures about 10” x 65”. This calming and repetitive pattern is great for crochet beginners.

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight

This gender-neutral hooded scarf truly looks great on men or women. It would be an excellent gift for a guy who loves to spend time in nature during the winter months. This single-piece scarf can be styled in multiple ways, so play around with it to find your favorite one!

Designer: Winding Road Crochet

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love

This generous scarf will be a versatile addition to your winter wardrobe. The pattern uses two simple stitches - single crochet and treble crochet - to create a textured, airy scarf.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Wool of the Andes Superwash

Here’s an airy scarf that works up quickly and is great for adding some extra color to your summer outfits. It’s made with chains and double crochets, and it’s easy to customize the length to fit you perfectly. Don’t forget to check out the video tutorial! 

Designer: Fiber Flux Blog

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Unforgettable

Here’s a matching hat and scarf set that works up quickly and would make the cutest gift! It’s made with self-striping yarn paired with a coordinating neutral to create a fun contrast. These patterns are made using Tunisian crochet.

Designer: TL Yarn Crafts

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Heartland + Lion Brand Landscapes

This scarf was designed to make the most of a ball of Scheepjes Whirl, showing off all of its beautiful color changes (however, feel free to grab any self-striping yarn you like!)! It creates a light and drapey scarf that goes with nearly anything. It’s made with an easy two-row repeat of treble clusters.

Designer: Jane Hunter

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Whirl

This scarf gives off vintage vibes with fun detail made by using double crochets. It’s easy to make and is a good choice for comfortable beginners. The finished scarf measures approximately 9” x 62”.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Cakes

Make the best use of your scraps with this colorful scarf that requires no weaving in ends! This pattern is made with single crochets and half double crochets and is great for beginners. It’s finished off with a cute fringe.

Designer: Crochet in Colors

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Here's an easy and quick pattern for a beautiful, striped infinity scarf. It works up in rows of double crochet, so it's great for beginners. Plus, with its unique double-layer construction, you won't have to weave in any yarn ends!

Yarn Weight: Fingering

Suggested Yarn: Stroll Superwash Merino

Granny clusters take on a modern flair when worked in colorful stripes of bulky-weight yarn. The pattern is easy and repetitive, so it's perfect for crocheting in front of the TV. Plus, it works up quickly thanks to the bulky weight yarn.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me

This cozy infinity scarf will keep you warm on even the chilliest days. The pattern is worked in rows of single crochet and half-double crochet - nothing too complicated. Wear it long, or doubled up like a cowl neck scarf.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Simply Wool Bulky

You'll love this beginner-friendly crochet scarf pattern made with gorgeous, tonal wool yarn. The pattern is very simple, made with lengthwise rows of half-double crochet.

It works up quickly and makes a great gift for anyone on your list.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Preciosa Tonal Worsted

If you've wanted to try your hand at making granny squares, now's your chance to learn. This cute scarf pattern will show you how to make two types of granny squares in any color combination you choose.

Download the free pattern, or build your own project kit.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice

This textured scarf works up quickly in beautiful watercolor chunky yarn. You'll love the easy pattern and the beautiful results.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala Watercolor

This cozy, chunky scarf is the perfect introduction to crochet colorwork. If you've never made multicolor stripes before, this scarf is a great way to learn.

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown Yarn

Make this boho-fringed scarf and add a pop of color to any outfit. This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners who want a little challenge.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Softball

Check out this gorgeous statement scarf with bonus built-in pockets! This pattern is beginner-friendly because it uses basic stitches, super bulky yarn, and a large crochet hook. If you've been wanting to learn how to crochet, give this design a try!

Yarn Weight: Super-Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Thick & Quick

This unisex pattern comes in three sizes, so you can make one for everyone. The squishy ribbed texture will keep you warm and cozy on chilly winter walks.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease

This blanket scarf is beautiful and versatile. You can wear it doubled up like a scarf, or over your shoulders like a shawl. It's easy to customize too -- choose any color combination you like!

Yarn Weight: DK weight

Suggested Yarn: LB Collection Superwash Merino Yarn

This crochet scarf pattern is perfect for beginners because it works flat in basic stitches. It uses bulky-weight yarn and a larger crochet hook, so it works up nice and fast, too. Add fringe for the perfect finishing touch.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland

If you're looking for a chunky crochet scarf that's perfect for gift-giving and selling at craft fairs, look no further. You'll love this super chunky scarf that works up quickly in gorgeous bulky yarn.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Color Made Easy

You'll love this modern crochet triangle scarf pattern. It's the perfect scarf pattern for a confident beginner who is ready to practice increasing and decreasing.

You can make this pattern with just one skein of Caron cake yarn. This special yarn is the secret to getting big blocks of color in your project.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Cake

Made with luxe bulky weight roving, this beginner-friendly scarf project works up fast. This pattern will walk you through the process with a step-by-step tutorial. Even if you're brand new to crochet, you'll be able to complete this project.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Buttercream Luxe Craft Roving

This v-stitch crochet pattern is an easy, beginner-friendly project that works up quickly. It's perfect for beginners who want to practice double crochet stitches and working in chain spaces. Whether you make this scarf for yourself, for a gift, or to sell at craft fairs, you're going to love this pattern.

Yarn Weight: Aran

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Basic Stitch

If infinity scarves are more your style, you'll love this unique braided version. You'll start by crocheting one long strip of fabric. Then, you'll fold the strip up to mimick the look of a three-strand braid. The pattern includes lots of step-by-step photos and a video to guide you.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Bernat Roving

Sophisticated triangle scarf made with fine fingering weight yarn. This scarf is made with a simple stitch pattern that is suitable for beginners. The pattern also includes instructions to make a larger shawl version.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Stroll Tonal

For something a little different, try this fun and feminine ruffled scarf. It's a casual, lightweight scarf made with an open and airy stitch pattern.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino

You'll love the sweet ripples in this classic crochet scarf. It's a perfect beginner project, too. You only need to know one stitch, increases and decreases to create an awesome ripple effect. You can use solid yarn or self-striping yarn to get a lovely gradient effect.

Yarn Weight: DK

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala yarn

You'll love how this multicolor yarn does all the work for you. And the best part is there are no yarn ends to weave in later!

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala

This crochet scarf pattern uses a combination of easy stitches to create a unisex scarf full of cozy texture. It's a good choice for an advanced beginner who is familiar with post stitches. I hope you'll give this popular scarf pattern a try!

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland

This crochet scarf is made with a stitch pattern that looks like linen or woven fabric. It looks great made with variegated or multi-colored yarns. Or, you could use solid yarns to create stripes.

I love this scarf pattern because it's reversible -- there's no right or wrong side. Plus, it's a great way to use a special skein of handpainted yarn.

Yarn Weight: Fingering

Suggested Yarn: Stroll Hand Painted Fingering