Nana's Easy Scarf: Your Free, Easy Crochet Pattern for a Warm & Cozy Scarf!
Hello everyone! I'm excited to share my first-ever free pattern with you: Nana's Scarf! The warmth and comfort of a handmade gift from a beloved Nana inspired this easy crochet scarf pattern. It's the perfect project for a relaxing weekend, and the result is a beautifully warm and cozy crochet scarf you'll love to wear or gift.
A Scarf Inspired by Nana's Hugs:
My Nana was the warmest, most loving person I knew. Going to Nana's house was always a special occasion. I remember sinking into her hugs, feeling completely safe and loved. I could have stayed in those hugs forever! This scarf is my attempt to capture that feeling – the warmth, the comfort, the love – and share it with you. I hope that when you wear it, you feel a little bit of Nana's hug wrapped around you.
About Nana's Scarf:
This free crochet pattern is designed for crocheters of all skill levels, even beginners! It's a simple, elegant design that works up quickly. The finished scarf measures approximately 60 inches (153 cm) in length and 6 inches (20 cm) in width.
Materials You'll Need:
- About 4 skeins of Hobby Lobby Yarn Bee Tender Touch in your color choice (or similar Category 4/Worsted Weight yarn)
- J/10 - 6mm size crochet hook (check your yarn label for recommendations)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
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Materials You'll Need:
- About 4 skeins of Hobby Lobby Yarn Bee Tender Touch in your color choice (or similar Category 4/Worsted Weight yarn)
- J/10 - 6mm size crochet hook (check your yarn label for recommendations)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- dc - double crochet
- FO - Fasten Off
- Rep - Repeat
- sc - single crochet
- sk - skip
- st - stitch
- t-ch – turning chain
Pattern Notes:
- This pattern will be worked in back-and-forth rows.
- Chain 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a double crochet (dc).
Gauge:
- 11 stitches and 7 rows in double crochet (dc) = 4 inches (10 cm)
Finished Size:
- Approximately 60 inches (153 cm) long x 8 inches (20 cm) wide
INSTRUCTIONS:
Foundation Row: Chain 23.
Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, dc in each ch across. ch 3, turn. (20 stitches)
Row 2: dc in each st across. ch 3, turn. (20 stitches)
Repeat Row 2 once more.
Row 3: sk the first stitch (st), [(dc, sc, dc) in the next st, sk the next 2 sts] 6 times, sk the next st, dc in the top of the t-ch. ch 3, turn. (20 stitches)
Repeat Row 3 once more.
Pattern Repeat:
- Repeat Row 2 twice (2 rows of dc).
- Repeat Row 3 twice (2 rows of (dc, sc, dc) clusters).
Repeat this sequence for 105 rows, or until your scarf reaches your desired length. End with a repeat of Row 2.
Finishing:
- Fasten Off (FO).
- Weave in all loose ends securely.
Adding Fringe (Optional):
- Cut strands of yarn approximately 18 inches long.
- Fold two strands in half.
- Insert the folded loop through every two stitches along one of the short edges of your scarf.
- Pull the loose ends of the yarn through the loop and tighten to create a lark's head knot.
- Repeat this process across the entire edge.
- Trim the fringe to your desired length (approximately 4 inches). You can add more fringe if you like!
Congratulations! You’ve just completed your cozy Nana's Scarf!