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Stay warm this winter with the Winter Frost Scarf! This simple and pretty crochet pattern uses Worsted Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook to make a scarf that’s 5.5 inches wide and 59 inches long. You can customize it to any size—even a blanket! It’s an easy-intermediate project that works up in just a few hours. Pair it with next week’s Winter Frost Hat for a matching set!
The free written pattern is available in my post below, or if you prefer, you can purchase the ad-free PDF crochet pattern from my shop.
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The Winter Frost Scarf works up quickly—just a few hours—and makes a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and family. Its simple design and cozy texture are perfect for keeping warm during winter, and you can customize the size to suit anyone. Fast to crochet and beautiful to wear, it’s a gift they’ll love!
The Yarn
For this month’s Crochet Club Patterns, I used Soft Classic™ Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads®. I don’t know if you’ve tried this yarn yet but if you like 100% acrylic yarn I definitely recommend you take a look at this line of yarns at Michaels. I love the colors that they have available and the price-point is fantastic (in Ontario, Canada as I write this post it is *$4.99 CAD). The ball size is generous too!
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BONUS: You can make this easy crochet scarf with any yarn and hook combination you have on hand.
Be sure to check my “You can use any yarn and hook to make this project!” section at the end of the post. I explain how you can use any yarn and hook to make your project. Plus, you can make this in any size, just by changing the number of starting chains, or the number of rows you crochet.
For extra help with the horizontal cluster stitches, view the photo tutorial at the end of the pattern.
Find the full written Winter Frost Scarf Pattern (available for free) in my post below.
Winter Frost Scarf – Quick Crochet Pattern
Supplies
Yarn: Soft Classic™ Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads®. 10 oz (283 g) and 482 yds (440 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach. Do not iron.
Color: 1 skein Ice Blue
Crochet Hook: 6 mm (J)
Finished Project: Scarf: 3.75 oz (106 g) and 180.5 yds (165 m)
Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Sizes
Scarf width approximately 5.5 inches X 59 inches length.
Gauge
Approximately 12 dc per 4 inches and 1 pattern repeat per 2.25 inches.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.
Turning ch 3 does not count as stitch.
The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch that has a ch 3 in it. This removes the gap (hole in the fabric) that would appear if we were counting the ch 3 as a stitch.
To make this scarf longer, chain more stitches using the stitch multiple.
To increase the width of the scarf, work more rows using the repeat section of the pattern.
For the side edging you may make as many or as few sc as you wish (I made 17 on each edge). Try to make the same number on each side edge.
Using your 6 mm (J) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 146, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. Ch 3, turn. [145 sc]
R2: 1 dc in each st across. Ch 3, turn. [145 dc]
R3: 1 dc in each of the first 2 sts, 1 hcl (*see special stitches). Sk the next st. *Dc3tog-cl (*see special stitches), 1 hcl, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Ch 3, turn. [4 dc, 35 dc3tog-cl, 36 hcl]
R4: 1 dc in each of the first 3 sts, ch 1, sk the hcl. *3 dc in the top of the dc3tog-cl, ch 1, sk the hcl**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Ch 3, turn. [109 dc, 36 ch1sp]
R5: 1 dc in each st and in each ch1sp across. Ch 3, turn. [145 dc]
R6-R9: Rep R2-R5
Do not “ch 3 , turn” at the end of R9; instead, finish off.
Rejoin the yarn in the first st of R9 with a standing sc, or a sl st to join and ch 1.
R10: 1 sc in each st across. [145 sc]
Do not finish off. Continue to Edging Instructions below.
Edging Instructions
R1: RS: Ch 1, rotate your work to crochet across the side edge of the scarf. Make 17 sc across, ch 1 and sl st to the base of the first ch of R1. Finish off.
With the RS of your project facing, rejoin your working yarn with a sl st into the base of the last ch of R1.
R2: RS: Ch 1, rotate your work to crochet across the side edge of the scarf. Make 17 sc evenly across, ch 1 and sl st to the top of the first st worked in R10. Finish off.
Next week I will be releasing the pattern for a matching Winter Frost Hat, so stay tuned!
You can use any yarn and hook to make this cozy scarf project!
With the yarn and hook you’ve chosen for the project, chain until you reach the length you’d like for your scarf (shawl, or blanket); or chain until your length measures 59 inches. Make sure the number of chains you have can be divided by 4 evenly, then add 2 additional chains.
Follow the pattern as written.
Continue crocheting until your project is the width you would like it to be, or until it measures approximately 5 inches width. If you’d like it to be wider, work additional repeat rows (R6 to R9).
Follow the edging and finishing instructions.
The Winter Frost Scarf is quick, easy to crochet, and looks great! It’s a perfect project to keep you warm or to give as a gift. Don’t forget to come back next week for the matching Winter Frost Hat pattern to complete your set!
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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.
About the Author
Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.