Beginner Scarf Pattern

Today, we will be learning how to make a beginner scarf from scratch. This one-skein project uses a large crochet hook, plush yarn and repetitive stitches to make it an easy beginner project! If you are looking to pick up a new hobby in the New Year, this is a great way to get started.

For our tutorial and beginner scarf pattern, we’ll use a 7 or 8 mm hook like the ones found here. For yarn, I’ll be using Hobby Lobby’s Cozy Occasion yarn found here or here. Bernat Blanket yarn, found here, is also an excellent choice. When looking at colors of Bernat blanket yarn, you can choose the “Bernat Blanket Baby” or “Bernat Blanket” yarn. There is no difference in the size of the yarn, just in the color choices of the line!

Are you left-handed? Click HERE to download the left-handed pattern with step-by-step photos!

MAKING A SLIP KNOT

For our project, we will be working back and forth in rows. There are two ways to work a crochet project – either in rows creating a flat project (think blankets, washcloths, scarves, etc) OR in the round creating a circular or 3-dimensional project. This tutorial will not review working in the round, but stay tuned for Part 2 which will review making a magic circle and working in the round!

When working in rows, the slip knot is the first step to be able to take the yarn from the skein to getting started on your crochet hook. Check out the steps in the photo tutorial below OR view the video link.

Pull a strand of yarn from the skein.
Pinch the middle of the strand.
Create a loop.
Reach through the loop, towards the working yarn from the skein.
Pinch the working yarn.
Pull up through the loop.
Grab the strands under the loop to tighten the knot.
Insert the hook into the loop and pull to tighten.

If you’d rather see the steps in action, check out the video tutorial below:

WORKING THE CHAIN

Once you’ve created the slip knot, you’ll need to work the beginning chain to get started on your crochet project. For most patterns using single crochet stitch, you will need to work one chain more than the number of single crochet stitches used in row of the pattern.

For our scarf pattern, we will be using 15 single crochet stitches. This means we need to start with 16 chains. If you are working a different pattern, your beginning chain count may vary.

Begin with the slip knot on the hook.
Yarn over the hook.
Holding the yarn tail taut, begin to pull the yarn through the loop.
Pull through the loop.
This completes one chain.
Repeat this process by yarning over for the next chain.
Pull through the loop to complete the second chain.
Continue these steps to work 16 chains total.

SINGLE CROCHET STITCH

Once you’ve worked the chain, you’ll work back across the chain (from right to left) placing a single crochet stitch in each chain space.

If your chains seem too tight to allow the hook back into the space, you’ll want to pull your chain out and try again using looser tension. Alternatively, if your chains seem very loose and uneven, you’ll want to pull your chain out and try again using slightly tighter tension. Having uniformity in the chain will help to keep your single crochet stitches even.

Turn to work across the chain. Working in the second chain from the hook, follow the steps below to work the single crochet stitch.

To begin a single crochet stitch, insert the hook into the chain or stitch space where you want to work the stitch.
Yarn over the hook.
Pull the yarn through the space.
You will have two loops on the hook.
Yarn over the hook again.
Pull through both loops on the hook to complete the single crochet stitch. Repeat the steps in the next space.

This video tutorial has TWO options – find the SHORT video overview here: https://youtube.com/shorts/MDU1m2JD4pA

Or find the FULL video tutorial here: https://youtu.be/3fGS3u1e12s

THE BEGINNER CROCHET SCARF PATTERN

You’ve made it through all of the tutorial steps, so let’s get to actually making something! Follow the steps below to make your very own beginner crochet scarf! The pattern written includes as many rows as I could make using one skein of Cozy Occasions super bulky yarn from Hobby Lobby (101 yards). If you’d like your scarf to be shorter, you can omit some of the rows. If you’d like your scarf to be longer, you can add more rows (you will need another skein of yarn!).

MATERIALS:

HOOK(S)
8.0 mm ā€¢ US size L

YARN
Weight : Super Bulky Hobby Lobby, Yarn Bee
Cozy Occasions, Soft Pink

  • 1-2 skeins, depending on desired scarf length

Other Yarn Suggestions: Bernat Blanket Yarn

NOTIONS
Darning Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker (if desired)

ABBREVIATIONS

Remember, all of the instructions for these stitches are noted above if you need help!

PATTERN:

*The full downloadable PDF pattern is coming soon! Stay tuned for the download link šŸ™‚

That’s it! Congratulations on completing your very first crochet project!

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