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Kids Crochet Scarf Pattern, Kelsey Scarf

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Kids Crochet Scarf Pattern Free- An Easy level pattern

 

Kids scarf crochet pattern finished in pink color, side view

 

 

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.

 

 

Kids scarf crochet pattern in gray color

 

 

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.

 

 

Crochet Kids scarf in pink and gray on a fur mat

 

 

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.

 

 

Crochet Kids scarf in pink and gray on mannequins

 

 

 

Child crochet scarf closeup of texture

 

 

This scarf is going to keep you really toasty. I hope you will enjoy making it.

 

 

Kids Crochet Scarf Pattern

You can work from the free pattern below or purchase an ad-free PDF for $3.99 here. You will receive a download link once you make payment and click “Return to Merchant”.

 

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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. 

 

More free scarf patterns: 

Textured Crochet Scarf

Easy Crochet Scarf Pattern

Chunky Crochet Pocket Scarf

 

 

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 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.———5 (6)shell repeats+ 2 dc

 

Keep repeating Row 2 until your scarf is 40 (54) inches long, do not fasten off.

 

The edges of the scarf will widen out due to the nature of the shell pattern. The last row with decreases will help fix that. Feel free to go down a hook size if needed.

 

Last Row

Ch 1, 1 sc in next dc, sc2tog across next 2 dc on either side of ch 1, *(1 sc in next 2 dc, sc2tog across next 2 dc on either side of ch 1), repeat from * until just a dc and beginning ch 1 is left, 1 sc on top of next dc and beginning ch-1. fasten off. 

 

Finishing the Foundation Chain Edge

We will add a sc row to the foundation chain side as well to make both edges uniform.

Finishing Row: Sl st to the corner where you have the beginning tail, work over the yarn tail and make (sc, sc2tog) under the next shell, *1 sc in ch space between the shells, (sc, sc2tog) under the next shell, repeat from * and after you have worked under the last shell, 1 sc in the space under the beginning ch, 1 sc on top of beginning ch. Fasten off. 

 

 

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 60 (68) inches long, do not fasten off.

 

The edges of the scarf will widen out due to the nature of the shell pattern. The last row with decreases will help fix that. Feel free to go down a hook size if needed.

 

 

Last Row

Ch 1, 1 sc in next dc, sc2tog across next 2 dc on either side of ch 1, *(1 sc in next 2 dc, sc2tog across next 2 dc on either side of ch 1), repeat from * until just a dc and beginning ch 1 is left, 1 sc on top of next dc and beginning ch-1. fasten off. 

 

 

Finishing the Foundation Chain Edge

We will add a sc row to the foundation chain side as well to make both the edges uniform.

 

Finishing Row: Sl st to the corner where you have the beginning tail, work over the yarn tail and make (sc, sc2tog) under the next shell, *1 sc in ch space between the shells, (sc, sc2tog) under the next shell, repeat from * and after you have worked under the last shell, 1 sc in the space under the beginning ch, 1 sc on top of beginning ch. Fasten off. 

 

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Kids Crochet Scarf Pattern, Kelsey Scarf

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Hannah

Monday 8th of May 2023

I struggled to understand the pattern, the end result is beautiful but I couldn't quite understand how to do the actual pattern unless I was reading it wrong. Some photos of the progress would be helpful. It looks lively I'll try again another time.

Meshel Watt

Wednesday 8th of March 2023

Hi, I love this pattern, thank you for sharing, do you have the matching hat pattern available I can’t seem to find it, thank you

Liz Thorley

Friday 17th of February 2023

Great scarf pattern, have you written a hat pattern to match?

Patricia in New Mexico

Sunday 8th of January 2023

Thank you so much for this pattern! I used it to make a scarf for my six-year-old grandson, and he loves it! I mentioned your blog and shared a link to your pattern on my own blog :-) love this pattern!