Kids Crochet Scarf Pattern Free- An Easy level pattern
The Kelsey crochet scarf pattern for kids is a gorgeous textured scarf that looks way more complicated than it actually is. It is a simple 1-row repeat.
The scarf pattern includes not just kids’ sizes but also includes smaller and bigger sizes up to women. It would make a great Mommy and Me accessory for twinning.
I will also be designing a hat to match the scarf soon. You can then have a complete set great for gift giving or for selling at craft fairs.
This scarf is going to keep you really toasty. I hope you will enjoy making it.
Kids Crochet Scarf Pattern
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Materials
1. DK weight yarn. Premier Basix DK yarn in Light Mauve and Nimbus were used for the sample scarves.
2. A 4mm hook. Use any size hook to get the right width for your scarf.
3. Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Finished Size
Toddler: 4-1/2 inches wide and 40 inches long
4 to 5 Years: 5 inches wide and 54 inches long
6 to 12 Years: 6 inches wide and 60 inches long
Teen to Adult: 7 inches wide and 68 inches long
Yardage
Note: Each skein of Premier Basix DK has 306 yards or 280 meters of yarn
Toddler: 1 skein
4 to 5 Years: 1-1/2 skein
6 to 12 Years: 2 skeins
Teen to Adult: 2-1/2 skeins
Stitch Abbreviations
The pattern is written in US terms.
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
YO: yarn over
fpdc: front post double crochet (explanation is given below)
RS: right side of your crochet fabric
Stitch Explanations
fpdc (front post double crochet): See a tutorial for front post double crochet on my blog here: Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet Tutorial.
V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc) all worked into the same ch-1 space.
sc2tog: Pull up a loop in each of the 2 spaces specified, YO, and pull through all the 3 loops on your hook to complete a sc2tog.
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Pattern
Pattern Notes
Sizes Toddler and 4 to 5 Years are grouped together and size 6 to 12 and Teen to Adult are grouped together.
Toddler and 4 to 5 Years
Notes
1. Stitch count for 4 to 5 years is in parenthesis.
2. The scarf will look wider when you have worked only a few rows but will stretch and get narrower under the weight of the fabric.
Ch 28 (33) You can chain any multiple of 5+3 if you want to adjust the width of your scarf.
Row 1: 2 dc in 5th ch from hook (first 3 skipped chs count as a dc), ch 1, 2 dc in next st, *(sk next 3 chs, 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch), repeat from * to last 2 chs, sk next ch, 1 dc in last ch, place a marker on this side of the fabric to indicate the RS and turn.———- 5 (6)shell repeats+ 2 dc
Note: At the end of every row from now on, you will work your last st into the top of beginning ch-2 and not into beg ch-3 as this will make your edges straight.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), sk next dc, *(1 fpdc in next dc, V-st in next ch-1 space, 1 fpdc in next dc, sk next 2 dc), repeat from * until just 1 dc and beginning ch-3 is left, sk next dc, 1 dc on top of beg ch-2, turn.———5 (6)shell repeats+ 2 dc
Keep repeating Row 2 until your scarf is approximately 39 (53) inches long and you are on the RS or marked side of the scarf but do not fasten off.
The edges of the scarf will widen out due to the nature of the shell pattern. The next row with decreases will help fix that.
Decrease Row
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), sk next dc, *(1 fpdc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, 1 fpdc in next dc, sk next 2 dc), repeat from * until just 1 dc and beginning ch-3 is left, sk next dc, 1 dc on top of beg ch-2, turn.———17 (20) dc
Last Row
Ch 1, 1 sc in first st and each st across until just the beginning ch is left, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off.
Finishing the Foundation Chain Edge
We will add a couple of sc rows to the foundation chain side as well to make both the edges uniform.
Leveling Row: Slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain in the corner opposite the corner with the beginning tail. 1 sc on top of the beginning ch, 1 sc into the space under the same beginning ch, *( 1 sc in next space under 2 dc sts, a sc2tog across same space and next space under the next 2 dc sts, 1 sc in the big space under ch-3), repeat from * until 1 dc is left right under the beginning tail, 1 sc into the last dc inserting your hook under the beginning tail, turn.———17 (20) dc
Last Row: Ch 1, 1 sc in first st and each st across until just the beginning ch is left, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off.
Weave in any tails left on the back of the scarf.
6 to 12 Years and Teen to Adult
Notes
1. Stitch count for Teen to Adult is in parenthesis.
2. The scarf will look wider when you have worked only a few rows but will stretch and get narrower under the weight of the fabric.
Ch 38 (43) You can chain any multiple of 5+3 if you want to adjust the width of your scarf.
Row 1: 2 dc in 5th ch from hook (first 3 skipped chs count as a dc), ch 1, 2 dc in next st, *(sk next 3 chs, 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch), repeat from * to last 2 chs, sk next ch, 1 dc in last ch, place a marker on this side of the fabric to indicate the RS and turn.———- 7 (8)shell repeats+ 2 dc
Note: At the end of every row from now on, you will work your last st into the top of beginning ch-2 and not into beg ch-3 as this will make your edges more straight.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), sk next dc, *(1 fpdc in next dc, V-st in next ch-1 space, 1 fpdc in next dc, sk next 2 dc), repeat from * until just 1 dc and beginning ch-3 is left, sk next dc, 1 dc on top of beg ch-2, turn.———7 (8)shell repeats+ 2 dc
Keep repeating Row 2 until your scarf is approximately 59 (67) inches long and you are on the RS or marked side of the scarf but do not fasten off.
The edges of the scarf will widen out due to the nature of the shell pattern. The next row with decreases will help fix that.
Decrease Row
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), sk next dc, *(1 fpdc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, 1 fpdc in next dc, sk next 2 dc), repeat from * until just 1 dc and beginning ch-3 is left, sk next dc, 1 dc on top of beg ch-2, turn.———23 (26) dc
Last Row
Ch 1, 1 sc in first st and each st across until just the beginning ch is left, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off.
Finishing the Foundation Chain Edge
We will add a couple of sc rows to the foundation chain side as well to make both edges uniform.
Leveling Row: Slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain in the corner opposite the corner with the beginning tail. 1 sc on top of the beginning ch, 1 sc into the space under the same beginning ch, *( 1 sc in next space under 2 dc sts, a sc2tog across same space and next space under the next 2 dc sts, 1 sc in the big space under ch-3), repeat from * until 1 dc is left right under the beginning tail, 1 sc into the last dc inserting your hook under the beginning tail, turn.———23 (26) sc
Last Row: Ch 1, 1 sc in first st and each st across until just the beginning ch is left, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off.
Weave in any tails left on the back of the scarf.
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