How to Crochet a Scarf for Beginners
Learn to crochet a scarf
The crochet a scarf pattern is ideal for creating a beautiful piece to go with your winter look. And if you want to start making your own this is the one for you, perfect for beginners who want to practice their first stitches.
This is an easy scarf pattern to make and you don’t need much experience reading crochet patterns to follow its instructions. You just need to know the basics and their abbreviations to follow this pattern.
One of the benefits of practicing this project is that it will help you practice keeping the edges straight (a problem usually faced by beginners) and help hide any mistakes you make along the way by adding crochet sides in the opposite direction.
- How to Crochet a Scarf for Beginners
Finished Size
This finished scarf will be approximately 84″ long and 7″ wide
Material needed
Approx 450 yds; Patons Alpaca Blend Yarn; (Colorway pictured: Smoke)
9 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations (United States Terminology made use of).
Ch Chain
Hk Hook
Rep Repeat
Rem Remaining
Sc Single Crochet
St(s) Stitches
Gauge
5 sts x 6 rows = 2″ (single crochet)
After you have the knowledge of the abbreviations and the necessary material you can follow the video tutorial demonstrating how to crochet the minimalist crochet scarf, available right at the end of this article.
And tempting to skip all steps and start making the scarf, but it is good to acquire a little knowledge before starting any project and you can start by learning how to choose an ideal hook for each type of piece is what will leave with a final touch more professional
Note
Although this project is very simple and quick this pattern is worked in three sections. You start with the center, making a thin crochet strip and in sequence you will add to each side the left and right. But keep in mind that it may take longer depending on the gauge you use and your skill level.
It is also important to always be careful about choosing the right yarn for your project, as it will make a total difference in the quality of your scarf, and if you are not sure which one to choose, make sure you choose one before you start any pattern.
Yarn needed for easy scarf crochet pattern
For this easy crochet scarf, I suggest using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. It is composed of 80% wool and 20% acrylic, which means that because it is a wool blend, it will be extra warm.
Similar crochet a scarf patterns
Scarf Crochet Pattern Winterberry
How To Crochet a Scarf Mountain Ridge
If you are still in doubt which pattern to choose to start with there are several patterns available that we always prepare especially for you or if you are thinking about crocheting, or investing in it as a hobby, you may be wondering where to start. This is a great question, and one that can be difficult to answer.
Today, it is not only my job, it is my passion. I am grateful that I can make a living doing what I love. If you are thinking about crocheting, or are already a crocheter, I encourage you to consider turning it into a business. You can definitely make a good living with this craft.
I will now provide a video of this beautiful pattern where you will follow the step by step of this totally free tutorial, I would like to dedicate the image and video credits to the official website of it.