Effortlessly style this beginner crochet scarf pattern for the warmer months. The May Scarf can be worn 3 different ways: in your hair, as a bag accessory, or around your neck. This lightweight scarf is so easy to crochet and it can be whipped up in no time.
I’ve noticed these hair scarves popping up on Pinterest and the stores. Of course, I instantly knew I had to make a crocheted version!
This is a super versatile scarf. Wear it in your hair, either around a ponytail or a bun, or you can tie it around your neck. But my favorite way to use this scarf is to tie it on a bag. I always get compliments on it when I have it tied to my backpack.
I try to keep all of my patterns easy, but this may be the most beginner-friendly patterns I have ever designed! (Yes it’s that easy!!). If you know how to do double crochets you can make this scarf!
The May Scarf is also one of the quickest patterns, you can easily whip one (or two!) of these up in an afternoon.
This is also the perfect stash-busting project. If you have any fingering weight laying around in your yarn collection, this it the perfect pattern for using it up!
I have made several of these scarfs with various yarns in my stash, and I found that it works really well with different kinds of yarn.
Enjoy the free pattern below!
Inexpensive PDF: HERE
Materials
50 yards of fingering (1) yarn.
• I used less than 1 skein of DMC Natura Just Cotton in Glacier
I/5.50mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Notes:
- This pattern is written in American Crochet Terms.
- The ch 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a st
- The scarf is easily adjustable. To make it bigger or smaller, add or take away from the starting ch.
Stitches used:
St: Stitch
Sl st: Slip stitch
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double crochet
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Approximately 25 inches long x 3 inches wide
Gauge: Not important
Pattern:
Ch 58 or Fdc 56 (if using the foundation method skip to row 2)
Row 1: 1 dc in second ch from hook, 1 dc in every ch (56). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in every st, 2 dc in last st (58). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in every st, 2 dc in last st (60). Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in every st, 2 dc in last st (62). Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in every st, 2 dc in last st (64). Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in every st, 2 dc in last st (66). Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in every st, 2 dc in last st (68). Ch 1, turn.
Row 8: 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in every st, 2 dc in last st (70). Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
I hope you enjoy this beginner crochet scarf pattern! Be sure to tag me on Instagram (@stitchberryblog) with your scarf, I would love to see it!
This is so cute, but I am having difficulty understanding the stitch count. The pattern says to chain 66 and then double crochet across, but at the end of row 1 it says the stitch count should be 56. Why is that???
Hello Margaret,
That was a typo, which has been fixed now!
Grace