#15 - EASY Crochet Scarf for the Absolute Beginner

Beginner crocheters will love this EASY, FREE crochet scarf pattern. Practice making your double crochet stitches and learn how to keep the edges even with this great tip! I demonstrate how to begin and end each row, along with how to weave in ends so they won't come out! Crochet your first scarf along with me for a successful project from beginning to end!
Finished size of scarf is approx. 6" (15 cm) wide x 56" (142 cm) long, or desired width and length
Free pattern available here:
thecrochetarchitect.com/downl...
Beginner crochet videos:
How to hold the hook and yarn: • #2 - Holding the Croch...
How to make the slip knot and chains: • #3 - Slip Knot and Cha...
How to make a double crochet: • #6 - Double Crochet St...
Materials:
1 skein worsted weight acrylic or wool yarn, approx 236 yards
(I used Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn in the color Polo Stripe for my finished scarf and Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn in the color Deep Teal for demonstrating in the video)
Size H/8 (5.0 mm) or I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
00:00 Intro
00:24 Look at finished scarf, yarn and free pattern
01:00 Materials needed (yarn to use and not use)
03:04 Getting started: Row 1
05:59 Row 2
08:31 Tip for keeping even edges
09:28 Row 3
10:49 Finishing off and weaving in ends
14:40 Goal for scarf
15:41 Wrap up
For well-written crochet patterns, check out my website at www.TheCrochetArchitect.com

[@roxiedrake9965]

GOODNESS!!! Where have you been all my beginner crochet life... your tutorials are awesome...I'd get so stressed over the turning chains and you tites are the 👌 best. Thank you.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Roxie! I'm glad my videos are helpful for you. Happy crocheting to you!

[@isabellaashblood3288]

5 minutes in and I got it down! Love the tutorial it was very helpful! 🥰❤️

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm so glad my video was helpful for you, Isabella! I hope you enjoy crocheting many scarves for yourself and others!

[@LadyAnabelleKirei]

Just finished my first crocheting project thanks to this video. Thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you were able to finish your first crochet project with the help of my video! Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet! Happy crocheting to you now and for many years to come!!!

[@mariapepper6175]

I just found your wonderful video. Although I have been crocheting for a while, I still consider myself a beginner. You are a fabulous teacher! Thank you! Even though I know the different stitches your video is so helpful. Your explanations and demonstrations are so clear and concise. Thank you for helping me! 🙏❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Maria! I'm so glad my video was helpful for you! Thank you for your kind words. I enjoy helping others with their crochet (or any craft that I know). God bless you and happy crocheting to you always!

[@juliemorisette911]

Thank you for for counting the stitches and instructions on stich markers. Wonderful teaching.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Julie! I'm glad my video was helpful for you. Thank you for your kind words! Happy crocheting to you today and always!

[@kristenpreston6035]

my children are all learning this right now! thanks for the great video

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're welcome, Kristen! I hope your children enjoy every moment of learning to crochet!

[@lindapost3954]

Thank you. It looks so easy.Beautiful colors and very pretty scarf.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Linda! I hope you enjoy crocheting some pretty scarves to wear or give as gifts!

[@barbaraobrzut2044]

Very informative tutorial. Your explanation about where to make your last stitch is exactly what I’ve been searching for. Thank you for sharing. Great job!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm so glad that my tutorial was helpful for you, Barbara! Thank you for letting me know. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@annafinn2497]

Yes thank you my edging has been haphazard at best because I never knew where exactly to insert my hook. And you did it at just the right pace and thank you for the marker suggestion

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm so glad that my scarf video was helpful for you, Anna! I hope you're successful with all of your crochet scarves in the future!

[@vanetzamenjivar6851]

I just found your channel and I love it thank you for your video well explain . God bless you and your family

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Vanetza! God bless you and your family, as well! May you all enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas!

[@AshleyJones-cb3xf]

Thank you so much for this. I was getting so overwhelmed when i got to the end bc id never know where to place the last stitch. You are a great teacher!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad I could help you learn where to place the last stitch in the row! I hope you enjoy many successful crochet projects!

[@british311]

Best video on explaining for beginners!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you, Beth! I'm so glad you like it! I hope you learned a lot and are able to increase your crochet skills and knowledge! Happy crocheting to you!

[@donnacarney4826]

Good teacher!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks, Donna! I'm glad you liked it!

[@pamkay1756]

Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Happy crocheting to you!

[@jeanr1120]

Thanks for such clear and concise instructions! Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Jean! I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for your kind words. Happy crocheting to you!

[@carolemccurtain4034]

Thank you I've crochet some scarves shared them with others I love crocheting

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Carole! Crochet is such a great craft to share with others! Merry Christmas and happy crocheting to you!

[@snarkysquirrel]

thank you. this was easy to follow and i was able to make a gift for my nana for christmas.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope your nana loves the scarf you made her and thinks of you when she wears it. Happy crocheting and Merry Christmas to you!

[@rienasantana9898]

Thank you so so much for demonstrating your weaving technique. Very helpful and thorough video. GOD bless you and yours❤️

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Riena! I think it's helpful for crocheters to learn to weave in the ends of yarn securely so they don't come out over time. God bless you and yours, as well! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@carolemccurtain4034]

Thank you so much 💓 I like crocheting lots scarves of many beautiful colors and I share them with others

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Carole! I hope you enjoy crocheting these easy scarves that let the yarn colors do all the work!

[@michellepantoja-hooley124]

Thank you for this video. I really loved how slowly you explained getting that last stitch of a row and what type of yarn to use. Very clear and precise. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again - now to get stitching!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Michelle! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and are inspired to crochet a scarf! I hope you are successful with all your crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you!

[@oldrvr]

Thank you for the stitch marker tip. I always get confused as to which chain to go through on the ending chain two or three.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope this tip helps to makes your edges super straight with the same number of stitches in each row! Learning to crochet is a process, so any improvement is a step in the right direction! Happy crocheting and learning to you!

[@elizabethelvir3314]

Thank you so much! I love how you teach...🥰

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Elizabeth! I hope you're enjoying many of my crochet videos and learning a lot! Happy crocheting to you!

[@user-hq2no3zq1f]

thank you so much🎉

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Happy crocheting to you!

[@jasheragirl]

Thank you for taking your time.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Happy crocheting to you!

[@michellelawrence2574]

This was excellent! You have a lot patience and you may appear very obtainable. Thank you for sharing ma’am.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Michelle! I'm glad this video was helpful for you. I hope you keep learning more from my crochet videos to increase your crochet skills and knowledge! Happy crocheting to you!

[@theSeymoor]

I appreciate all the details you mention. Great tutorial.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it. Happy crocheting to you!

[@barbaraalvarado1417]

I love ur manner if teaching. Ur so patient. Thank u for all ur help. I’m a absolute beginner & I find ur instructions easy to follow.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Barbara! I'm so glad that you're finding my videos helpful! I hope all of your crochet projects turn out great!

[@traceymariemontgomery2137]

Thankyou for the tips and a lovely Pattern ❤❤😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Tracey! Happy crocheting to you!

[@sameenasyed694]

Very easy and beautiful design Thanks for sharing 👌🌹🌹🌹🇺🇸

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Sameena! I'm glad you enjoy this easy beginner scarf! May all your crochet projects turn out wonderful! Happy crocheting to you!

[@kearamenmen9165]

Thanks you are explaining so clearly ❤️ 👍💕

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy crocheting this scarf.

[@gabriellegoulding4356]

Very clear and easy instructions.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad it was easy for you to follow, Gabrielle. Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@gregwiggins3708]

Thanks for showing.I like something easy to do.,,,😁👍

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Enjoy!

[@jasheragirl]

Thank you

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Lola! Happy crocheting to you!

[@Marsha-lou1986]

Thank you!❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're welcome 😊 Happy crocheting to you!

[@gloriawilliams7757]

I like the video good explanation, thank you.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Gloria! I'm glad you like the video and I hope you enjoy crocheting an easy scarf! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@mayasokoaileku5216]

Amazing tutirial

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you, Mayasoko! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@angelad7164]

Good morning What a great vlog and im.loving the pink purple colour wool please can u tell me where i can get it as i live in the uk? Do u have a hat to go with it? I have dyslexic and im finding ur vlog great to follow as i need a ritten pattern and to view it as well so thank u very much My sisters having kemo and a hat and scarf wood b great pressy 4 her Iv liked ur vlog ❤❤❤❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Good morning, Angela. I'm glad you like my videos! I'm not sure where to buy Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in the UK (it's a 100% acrylic yarn). I did a quick search and found some Etsy shops that carry this yarn in the Polo Stripes colorway (the pink purple color in the video). You might try one of them. Here are links to those 2 shops/listings: www.etsy.com/listing/1101818534/yarn-destash-red-heart-stripes?click_key=0b95449676e91920de680c9dea50cbe80a90a9dc%3A1101818534&click_sum=2e8f9887&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=red+heart+super+saver+yarns&ref=sr_gallery-1-17&col=1&variation0=2309730524 www.etsy.com/listing/822977838/more-inventory-aug-1-coolvibrantbold?click_key=bc57b39e7787e34e5c9282f446daf080c46d7a0d%3A822977838&click_sum=0ad28ad5&ref=shop_home_active_15&crt=1&sts=1 I hope this helps! As far as a matching hat pattern for this scarf pattern, I don't have one at this time. I have several other hat and scarf patterns available on my website, www.TheCrochetArchitect.com. Those are my Easy Rainbow Hat and Scarf and my Scafie, Cowlie and Hattie patterns. I don't currently have my Easy Rainbow Hat and Scarf available as a set (they're separate patterns), but if you're interested in purchasing those 2 patterns, please let me know and I'll make a special discount code for you to use on my website to purchase both $4.95 patterns for just $7.95. Merry (Happy) Christmas to you and Happy Crocheting! Susan

[@jas1643]

Thank you, very nice instructions

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy crocheting some scarves for yourself and others.

[@lenagrasso2701]

Can I use this pattern to make a blanket? I am very much a beginner, never having even picked up a crochet hook. Thank you for your reply.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Yes. You can make a blanket with rows of dc stitches. I would strongly suggest making a scarf first so you can practice holding the hook and yarn, making your chains and dc stitches properly, making sure you have the same number of dc in each row and keeping the edges even. The biggest mistake beginners make is at the beginning or end of their dc rows. After practicing on a scarf, you can definitely crochet a blanket with this pattern. You'll need much more yarn, of course. You can make the blanket any number of stitches wide and any number of rows high (as long as you have enough yarn for that size blanket). The amount of yarn you'll need will be dependent on the size blanket you want to make. A baby blanket will take about 1,000 yards of worsted weight yarn and a full size blanket will take about 2,000 yards of worsted weight yarn. Since different skeins/brands of yarn have different yardages, you'll have to decide how many skeins you'll need to purchase. Or you can use leftovers and change colors whenever you want to make a scrappy looking blanket! If you use worsted weight yarn and a size I or J hook, you might want to aim for around 132 chains to have a total of 130 dc in each row (about 40" wide). To figure the number of foundation chains to work for a different width blanket, multiply the width measurement you want by 13 stitches, then divide by 4 inches (and add 2 more for the turning chain at the beginning of Row 1). For instance, 40" x 13 stitches divided by 4" = 130 +2 = 132 chains. I hope this helps! Happy crocheting to you! Susan

[@lenagrasso2701]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Thank You so much! I can't wait to get started! Might take me a while to finish it. Yes I will try the scarf first. 🧶😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Blankets definitely take a while to crochet! Take your time and learn more as you go. Crochet is great for relaxing, as well as creating something beautiful and functional! Enjoy the process!

[@user-hq2no3zq1f]

🎉❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you like it!

[@Amhmd2]

🥰♥️♥️

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you like this video and I hope you enjoy crocheting this scarf!

[@saritamontoto4844]

How can you on do the scarf

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

If you're asking how to "undo" the scarf (rip out the stitches), you simply pull the tail out of the last stitch you worked on the last row and start undoing the stitches from the end of each row to the beginning of each row. You finish off at the end of the scarf by pulling the yarn through the last loop that was on your hook, so that's the end you want to start removing the stitches from. If you've already woven in your ends, you'll have to try to unweave the tail at the end of the scarf before ripping out your stitches. Some yarn is easy to rip out stitches and other yarn catches on itself when you rip out the stitches, so you have to rip them out slowly and carefully. I hope this answers your question clearly. Happy crocheting you you, Sarita!

[@bowhite349]

It's

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I hope you enjoyed this video, bowhite349. Did you mean to say something besides "it's"?