I’m sharing a basic crochet scarf pattern that is perfect for teens and adults of all genders. This is a beginner-friendly project but for experienced crocheters, it’s more of a “mindless” project that you could work on during your commute, while waiting in line, or while watching your favorite streaming show.
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If you’re like most crocheters, you make several scarves a year. I usually make one or two new ones for me (because while I have my favorites, I also like to change up my style), others as gifts, and a few more to donate to charities.
I don’t always know while I’m crocheting if the scarf will be for me, for a gift, or something I’ll end up donating. For that reason, I like making scarves that work for all genders so they can be used a variety of different ways.
And, even though I’m very experienced, I like basic crochet scarf patterns because I can work on these while I’m commuting to work, during long meetings, or while watching streaming without much stress.
The Tracey Scarf is a basic crochet scarf pattern that would be perfect for your handmade gift closet, or for your fall wardrobe.
Scroll down for the Tracey basic crochet scarf pattern. If you’re looking for more basic crochet scarf patterns for all genders, here are other free crochet patterns you might want to try:
- A Beginner’s Super Scarf or the Coastal Redwood Super Scarf if you’re looking for an ultra wide and long option,
- The Adult Pocket Scarf and Children’s Pocket Scarves,
- The Bulky Faux Mistake Rib Scarf with the matching Faux Mistake Rib Watchman’s Cap in 8 sizes,
- The Emilio Scarf, made holding 2 strands of medium weight yarn together for interesting color combinations,
- The Leddy (Infinity) Scarf, available in 7 standard and infinity scarf sizes,
- The Pebble Rib Scarf with a knit look,
- The Tunisian Extended Rib Scarf with a video tutorial, or
- The Walking in the Sand Scarf, a one-skein wonder.
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Tracey Scarf
Basic Crochet Scarf Pattern
This basic crochet scarf uses simple stitch combinations and mild texture. It’s perfect for teens and adults of all genders.
Finished Size
- Teen/Adult: 7.25” (18.5 cm) wide x 65” (165 cm) long.
Materials
- King Cole Camouflage DK yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 311 yd/285 m) – 2 skeins in 5361 Woodland, or approximately 622 yd/570 m in any light weight yarn.
- US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
- Yarn needle.
Gauge
- 15 dc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) – [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop] twice, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook. A helpful video demonstrating this stitch is available below.
- If you can’t see the video for hdc2tog above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
- [] Repeat instructions within brackets as indicated.
- * Repeat instructions after asterisks as indicated.
Pattern Notes
- Ch 1 at start of Rows DOES NOT count as a stitch.
- There are many ways to crochet into chain spaces. For this pattern, I used the first method shown in this video:
- If you can’t see the video demonstrating how to crochet into chain spaces above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
Pattern Instructions
Scarf
- Ch 30 (or any even number of sts).
- Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next 29 ch. (29 sts)
- Row 2: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [hdc2tog, ch 1] across to last st, hdc in next st. (29 sts/15 hdc2tog + 14 ch-1 sp)
- Row 3: Turn, ch 1, starting in first st [(hdc2tog in next st and next ch-1 sp), ch 1] across to last st, hdc in next st.
- Rows 4-21: Rep Row 3, 18 times.
- Row 22: Turn, ch 1, sc in same st, [sc in ch-1 sp, sc in next st] across. (29 sts)
- Row 23: Turn ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in same st and in each st across.
- Row 24: Turn, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across.
- Rows 25-42: Rep Rows 23-24, 9 times.
- Rows 43-208: Rep Rows 2-42, 4 times.
- Rows 209-229: Rep Rows 2-22 once. Fasten off.
Finishing
- With yarn needle, weave in ends