How To Crochet A Scarf

Crocheting. The sister art to knitting. Both are similar crafts, but are much different in how they are accomplished. Knitting requires 2 needles and works multiple stitches at a time, whereas crocheting requires one needle and works with a single loop at a time to achieve a beautiful piece of work. This is just the opinion of some, but crochet could be considered a bit fancier when looking at the final product. Crocheting is a great pastime and such fun to learn! Here's a great scarf project that's perfect for the beginner!

Materials You'll Need

• Yarn - Choose a color you find attractive. You can make a solid color scarf, a striped scarf by changing colors from row to row or even a multi-colored scarf by choosing a multi-colored yarn. You can choose to use regular worsted weight yarn (5 oz.) or the soft, textured homespun yarn. Wool is the best material for this project, unless of course you are allergic to or uncomfortable in wool. The most important thing is that your yarn is from a material that feels good to your skin.

Hook Needle For Crocheting - If using regular yarn, you will need an I Hook. Homespun requires use of the K Hook.

Crochet Your Scarf

• Single crochet a chain of your desired width. It can be thick or thin. For a complete tutorial on the single crochet stitch, click here.  
• For example, crochet 20 chains for your width, then do another row of single crochet into that chain, which will be 19 chains. Be sure to count the chains to ensure you did not skip any.
• Do another chain and continue this until you have reached the desired length. It can be long or short (although not so short as it can't be worn!).
• At a good stopping point, you will want to pull the end of the yarn through the final loop to secure it if you have run out of yarn and need to start a new roll or you are changing colors. Thread the yarn through the stitches with a plastic needle to hide and protect it from unraveling. Repeat this at the very end of your project too when you have reached the final length.

The Fringe

Fringe is optional, but adds a fun and attractive style to your scarf. Choose how long you want the fringe. For example, if you want it to be 4 inches, cut the yarn into 8-inch lengths and fold in half. Attach the threads one-by-one into the stitches at the end of the scarf. This is one for each single crochet stitch. With a folded strand, use the crochet hook to slip the strand  through the single crochet stitch. Knot the thread by inserting the two ends of the strand into the loop you made. Pull and you will  have two threads for fringe in the single crochet stitch. Repeat this until you have completed all stitches.

You have learned how to crochet a scarf. Congratulations! Now you can wear this beautiful piece of fashionable art you created yourself or give it as a great gift to someone special!