Complete Guide to Crocheting a Cozy Winter Scarf for All Skill Levels

Crocheting a winter scarf is not only a cozy and fun activity but also a fantastic way to create a unique accessory to keep you warm during the chilly months! With just a hook, some yarn, and a bit of creativity, you can make a personalized scarf that suits your style perfectly. Whether you opt for a classic design or experiment with bold colors and intricate patterns, each stitch adds a touch of warmth and charm to your winter wardrobe.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Materials

• Stylecraft Special Chunky, 100 gr, 100% Premium Acrylic. 144 m / 157 yards – 3.5 skeins of light blue and some dark blue, I used light blue as my main color and dark blue as the second color
• Hook: J-10 (6 mm)
• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

11 st X 7 rows (pattern stitches) (4” X 4”)

Sizes

This sample is 9.5” wide X 70” long

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• YO = Yarn Over
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet

Specialty Stitches

Dc3tog: Yo, insert hook in last st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 (2 loops on hook), skip next st, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop and pull through 2 (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in same st, pull up loop, pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through all last 4 loops, ch 1.

Notes

• This pattern is written in US terminology.
• This pattern is worked in rows.
• Ch2 does count as st at the beginning of each row.
• Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
• This pattern works with multiples of 6+3.

Instructions

Ch 183 with your main color.

Row 1: Dc 1 in 4th ch from hook, dc 1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn work (181).

Row 2: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn (181).

Row 3: Ch3, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn (181).

Change color.

Row 4: Ch1, Dc3tog in 1st st from hook, ch 2, *skip 5, (dc3tog in next st+ch2+dc3tog) in same st, ch 2, repeat from * to last st, dc3tog in last st, turn (181).

Change the color to the main color.

Row 5: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, ch 1,*hdc 1 into the 2nd st from the 5 st skip two rows down (see photo), hdc 1 in next two st in the same row total of 3 hdc, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch 2 space, ch 2, repeat from * to last 3hdc, ch 1 and sc 1 in last st, turn (181).

Row 6: Ch2, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next ch 1 space, *dc 1 in next 3 st (on top of 3 hdc), dc 1 in next ch 2 space, dc 1 in next st (on top of sc), dc 1 in next ch 2 space, repeat from * to last ch 2 space, dc 1 in next 3 st (on top of 3 hdc), dc 1 in ch 1 space, dc 1 in last st, turn (181).

Row 7: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn (181).

Row 8: Ch2, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 1 in next st, repeat from * to end of row, turn (181).

Row 9: Ch 2, *dc 1 in next ch 1 space, dc 1 in next st, repeat from * to end of row, turn (181).

Row 10: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn (181).

Row 11: Ch2, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 1 in next st, repeat from * to end of row, turn (181).

Row 12: Ch 2, *dc 1 in next ch 1 space, dc 1 in next st, repeat from * to end of row, turn (181).

Row 13: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn (181).

Change color.

Row 14: Ch1, Dc3tog in 1st st from hook, ch 2, *skip 5, (dc3tog in next st+ch2+dc3tog) in same st, ch 2, repeat from * to last st, dc3tog in last st, turn (181).

Change the color to the main color.

Row 15: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, ch 1,*hdc 1 into the 2nd st from the 5 st skip two rows down (see photo), hdc 1 in next two st in the same row total of 3 hdc, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch 2 space, ch 2, repeat from * to last 3hdc, ch 1 and sc 1 in last st, turn (181).

Row 16: Ch2, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next ch 1 space, *dc 1 in next 3 st (on top of 3 hdc), dc 1 in next ch 2 space, dc 1 in next st (on top of sc), dc 1 in next ch 2 space, repeat from * to last ch 2 space, dc 1 in next 3 st (on top of 3 hdc), dc 1 in ch 1 space, dc 1 in last st, turn (181).

Row 17: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn (181).

Row 18: Ch3, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn (181).

Finishing

Add a single crochet row on both narrow sides of the scarf for a more polished finish.

Weave in all ends.

Optional: Add Tassels or fringe.

Enjoy!