Free Easy Crochet Scarf for Winter Pattern

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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.

For help on any of these stitches or techniques you can refer to the tutorials included in my free online crochet stitch guide.

Crochet a cozy Winter Frost Scarf in just a few hours. Quick, easy, and free! Perfect for winter or gifting.

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Ice Blue Winter Frost Scarf

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!

See the other colors that are available in this collection here.

Soft Classic™ Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads®

Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4]
100% Acrylic
Recommended hook size is 5.5 mm (US I-9)
Machine wash and dry.
Color: Ice Blue

*prices subject to change

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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.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
dc3tog-cl – double crochet 3 together cluster (*see special stitches)
g – grams
hcl – horizontal cluster (*see special stitches)
m – meters
oz – ounces
R – row
RS – right side
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
Rnd – round
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sk – skip/skipped
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
yds – yards
* to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Special Stitches

Double Crochet 3 Together Cluster (dc3tog-cl)

Work a dc3tog over the next 3 sts.

Horizontal Cluster (hcl)

Ch 3 and dc2tog in the space at the top of the last dc worked.
Photo tutorial for this stitch follows the pattern.

Helpful Tutorial

Crochet Stitch Guide

Notes:

Stitch multiple of 4+2
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.
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Photo tutorial follows the pattern.

Easy Crochet Winter Scarf Pattern

This project is crocheted lengthwise in rows.

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.

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Finishing Instructions

Weave in your ends.

How to Crochet the Horizontal Cluster Stitch

How to Crochet the Horizontal Cluster Stitch 3

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Create your project page on Ravelry here for your Winter Frost Scarf.

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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Winter Frost Scarf – Free Easy Crochet Pattern