Simple Scarf (with Tassels) – Free Crochet Pattern

Simple Crochet Scarf Pattern

This Simple Crochet Scarf Pattern is made with just two basic stitches — single crochet and double crochet. If you can do those two stitches, you can make this scarf with ease! The texture created by alternating the stitches is one of my favorites: simple, modern, and beautifully balanced. It’s the same stitch featured in several of my most popular patterns, and it never disappoints.

Even though it’s incredibly easy to make and works up quickly, the finished scarf looks elegant, cozy, and stylish enough for everyday wear.

Whether you’re a beginner looking for a confidence-boosting project or an experienced crocheter wanting a relaxing, go-to winter accessory, this Simple Scarf is a pattern you’ll love. The instructions also include step-by-step photos for adding tassels (fringe) so you can give your scarf the perfect finishing touch.

Use the Table of Contents below to jump to any section of this pattern or keep scrolling down for all the details, the video tutorial and the written instructions. 

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Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy – Beginner Friendly 

Size

The pattern creates a scarf that is 7” wide and 6’ long. Instructions for adjusting the size are included in the pattern. 

Gauge

4” x 4” = 13 sts and 10 rows following the pattern. 

Materials

Yarn: Approx 400 yds / 365 m of any worsted weight/medium (4), 100% Acrylic, yarn. I used Pound of Love by Lion Brand in the color Thistle. A skein is: 16oz / 454g, 1020 yds / 932 m and I used less than half a skein. 

Crochet Hook: K/10.5 (6.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. You may want to go up one hook size for the starting chains.

Other: Yarn needle, scissors and measuring tape. Optional: a piece of cardboard or any object that is 4” wide (to help cut tassels).

Terminology

This pattern is written in English for right-handed crochet using standard US terminology.

Abbreviations

ch = chain
st = stitch
sts = stitches 
sl st = slip stitch 
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet 
RS = right side 
WS = wrong side 

Pattern Notes

• The scarf is made from the bottom up.
• Always work into the 1st st of the row (the st attached to the ch)
• Ch 1 never counts as a stitch.
• Tip: If your starting tail is on the left, it’s a right side (RS) row. If the starting tail is on the right, it’s a wrong side (WS) row. 

How to Adjust the Size

The scarf is made from the chain row up and the chain row determines the width of the scarf.  Creating 21 starting chains, makes a scarf that is approx 7” wide. To adjust the width, make fewer or more starting chains in multiples of 2 + 1 (meaning that your number of starting chains will be an odd number). 

The height of the scarf is determined by how many rows you complete. To adjust the height, make fewer or more rows. 

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Video Tutorial

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial or keep scrolling down for the written instructions.

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Pattern Instructions

Scarf

If you crochet tightly you may want to go up a hook size for the starting chains (only) to help you work more easily into the back ridge loops on Row 1. 

Start: Chain 21. 

For Row 1 (only) work into the back ridge loops. 

Row 1 (RS): In the 2nd chain from hook, sc. In the next chain, dc. *In the next chain, sc. In the next chain, dc.* Repeat from * to * across entire row (20 sts). Ch 1 and turn. 

Row 2 (WS): Sc into the 1st st (the top of the last dc you completed). Dc into the next stitch (the top of the sc from the previous row). *Sc into the next st. Dc into the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * across entire row (20 sts).  Ch 1 and turn. 

After Row 2, scarf width should measure approx 7”.

Row 3 and on: Repeat Row 2 until your scarf height is 6 feet (approximately 168 rows) or your desired height. (I recommend ending after an even number / wrong side row). 

Fasten off and weave in loose ends. 

Adding Fringe / Tassels

Watch how to add fringe / tassels to your crochet scarf (and how to trim the ends perfectly!). All the details for the tassels for this Simple Scarf pattern are included below this video.

You can also read this guide to How to Add Fringe / Tassels to your Crochet Project with step by step written instructions.

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Simple Scarf Tassels

You will need 60 x 8” strands of yarn for the tassels (for tassels that are approx 3.75” long). To make the tassels shorter or longer, cut smaller or bigger strands. 

Tip for cutting the the strands: find an object that is 4” wide (a piece of cardboard, a notebook, etc). Wrap your yarn around the 4” object 20 times. Cut the yarn in half. Repeat two more times (until you have 60 strands). 

Tassel Placement

Ensure the right side (RS) of your scarf is facing you. At the start of your scarf (the chain/foundation row), put tassels through the chain spaces. At the end (after your last completed row), put tassels through the tops of the stitches. 

I recommend putting tassels in the first ch / st, skipping two chains / sts and then placing tassels in every other ch / st across (10 tassels in total). 

A) Take three strands of yarn, fold them in half and either with a hook or your fingers, pull the folded ends through the stitch (which creates a loop).

B) Pull the ends through the loop. 

C) Pull tight to make a knot. 

Repeat for each tassel placement. 

Trim the strands to make them all one length (I cut mine to be approx. 3.75″). You can use scissors or you can try this brilliant technique (pictured above) to get perfectly even ends – learn how in this guide on How to Add Fringe / Tassels to your Crochet Project.

And now you have a new scarf! 

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