Easy Oversized Crochet Scarf | Free Pattern

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Get ready to fall in love with this fabulous oversized crochet scarf pattern!

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If you’re on the hunt for the perfect accessory to keep you cozy during those chilly days, look no further. This super scarf is not only incredibly stylish but also a breeze to make.

You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can whip up your new favorite piece—get your yarn ready for some fun crafting!

The stitch for this giant scarf is super easy to customize with your favorite yarn, size, and colors. You’ll definitely end up with a one-of-a-kind handmade accessory that’ll totally elevate your style on those chilly days.

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About the Design and Construction

• This easy crochet scarf pattern was designed with a medium weight yarn and a 5 mm hook. But it’s completely customizable.
• We are using the seed stitch in back-and-forth rows. Which is a simple repetition of single crochet and double crochet stitches.
• It’s one of those satisfying projects to work on while you binge-watch your favorite Netflix series.
• Although it may look elaborate, it’s easy to follow and to get a hang of. And works up quickly as well. 
• And it’s a neutral stitch that will make a gorgeous unisex scarf. Therefore, it will be a great make for anyone in the family.

Does my Crochet Scarf Need a Fringe?

No, the fringe is totally optional. But in case you would like to add one to your crochet scarf pattern, here is how you do it:

• Firstly, cut many 18” (46 cm) strands of yarn to make an 8” (20 cm) long fringe (or longer if you like). A 9” (23 cm) piece of square cardboard box will be helpful to wrap the yarn to cut it.
• Secondly, make bunches of 4 strands of yarn folded in half. I used 28 bunches of 4 strands in each end.
• Next, use a crochet hook to attach one bunch at a time in every other stitch in both ends of the scarf. Insert the hook in the stitch and grab the folded bunch. Pull it slightly, then insert the loose ends through the folded loop and pull tight to secure it.
• Lastly, use a sharp pair of scissors to trim the fringe to make it straight.

Free Crochet Scarf Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight (#4) 100% Acrylic yarn (more on the yarn below).
• 5.00 mm (US H) hook
• Worsted weight (#4) yarn 
• Tapestry needle 
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers (optional)
• Measuring tape

Yarn Colors and Amount:

• Color 1: Off White, Caron One Pound by Yarnspirations. Approximately 12 oz (340 g), or 609 yards (557 m).
• Color 2: Olive Green, Pound of Love by Lion Brand. Approximately 9 oz (255 g), or 574 yards (525 m).

If you’re adding a fringe, the amount will depend on how thick and long you want it to be. I used an extra 1.15 oz (33 g) of the off-white color. And 0.95 oz (27 g) of the olive green to make a fringe with 4 strands each. 

Pattern Notes

• Level of difficulty: Easy
• The pattern was written in US crochet terminology.
• Working with two colors of yarn is optional.
• Turning chains 1 and 2 don’t count as a stitch.
• There is no right or wrong side. 
• Project size: approximately 75” (191 cm) long and 19” (48 cm) wide if you use the recommended yarn weight and hook size.

Gauge

Gauge is not important for this project. You can adjust the size by starting it with any even number of chains and crocheting as many rows as needed to your desired length.

But for reference the pattern gauge is 11.5 sts x 9 rows = 4”, considering you will use the same yarn and hook size I did.

Abbreviations

• C1: Color 1
• C2: Color 2
• ch (s): chain (s)
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• FO: fasten off
• rep: repat
• sl st: slip stitch
• st: stitch
• yo: yarn over
• *: repeat/work instructions after asterisk as indicated in the pattern
• ( ): repeat instructions with parenthesis as indicated

Pattern Variations

Would you rather make this crochet scarf pattern smaller and/or lighter? Here are a few ways to customize it:

1. Size: the starting chain will be multiples of 2, so you can make your scarf smaller or larger if you like. Another way to customize size is by using thicker or lighter weight yarns.
2. Colors: changing yarn colors in every row will give this pattern a checkerboard look. But you can still use one yarn color only if you don’t want it multicolored.
3. Fringe: Adding a fringe is totally optional. If you prefer a thicker fringe, add more yarn strands to it. You can make it shorter as well if that’s what you like.

Color Change

The seed stitch is great for color-work because it creates an amazing checkerboard looking pattern. Not to mention, it’s is a very simple tapestry crochet method, where you will carry your previous yarn under the new stitches. 

Here is how you do it:

1. The first option, which is my preferred method for this crochet scarf pattern, is when you start row 2 you will switch to yarn color 2 and carry the previous yarn.  
   • It means you will crochet the stitches with the yarn over the strand of the previous color.
   • Then, at the end of the row, when you have two loops on your hook to finish the last stitch you drop the current yarn and pick up the next.
2. The second option is to cut the yarn at the end of each row. But with this option you will have to deal with weaving in all the ends afterwards.

Special Stitch

We are using the seed stitch for this crochet scarf pattern, with consists of a sequence “1 sc + 1 dc” in one row and “1 dc + 1 sc” in the next row. 

Head over to the seed stitch tutorial here on the blog to see the details on how to crochet a swatch with the seed stitch. Here is how you crochet the seed stitch in rows: 

• Start with any even number of chains.
• Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch, rep from the asterisk across, ch 2, turn.
  • Note: see “color change instructions” if you are using two different colors of yarn.
• Row 2: (dc, sc) until you have 1 st left, dc, ch 1, turn.
• Row 3: (sc, dc) until you have 1 st left, sc, ch 2, turn.
• Repeat rows 2 and 3 to the desired project length.

Instructions

Estimated Cost: 20.00 USD

Supply:

• Medium weight yarn (#4)

Tools:

• 5 mm (US H) hook

Materials: Tapestry Needle, Measuring tape, Scissors, Stitch marker (optional)

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Conclusion

There you have the oversized free crochet scarf pattern. This is an easy and customizable pattern. Whether you’re adding your special touch or following the pattern as it is, I hope you enjoy it.

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