A Crochet Project Overview
- Skill level: Beginner
- Pattern type: Flat rectangle
- Stitches used: Chain (ch), Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Finished size: Approx. 6–7 inches wide, 60 inches long (adjustable)
🧶 Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn, approx. 300–350 yards
(Acrylic or cotton blend is soft and affordable. Try Red Heart Soft, Caron Simply Soft, or Lion Brand Basic Stitch.) - Hook: 6.0 mm (J-10) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends
- Scissors
🧵 Stitches Used & Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- st – stitch
- Row – refers to one horizontal pass across your work
TIP: The half double crochet (hdc) stitch is taller than single crochet but easier to manage than double crochet, making it perfect for beginners.
✨ Pattern Instructions
- Foundation Chain:
Ch 25 (or any number to reach your desired scarf width) - Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook (the skipped 2 chs count as your first hdc).
Hdc across the row. Turn. - Row 2:
Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each stitch across. Turn. - Repeat Row 2
Continue repeating until your scarf is about 60 inches long (or your preferred length). - Finishing:
Fasten off and use a tapestry needle to weave in the yarn tails.
🌈 Customization Tips
- Color: Add stripes by switching yarn colors every few rows.
- Length: For a child-sized scarf, make it around 40 inches long.
- Width: Chain more or fewer stitches in the foundation row to adjust the width.
- Fringe (Optional): Cut 6″ strands of yarn and add to the ends for a stylish finish.
✅ Final Notes
This simple half-double crochet scarf works up quickly and helps beginners practice keeping their tension even and stitches consistent. It’s great for gifting, donating, or keeping warm in style!
Pattern and tutorial by Daisy Farm Crafts