I’m sharing the seventeenth pattern in the 4th Annual International Crochet Month Blog Hop: a skinny scarf pattern. Not everyone lives in a cold environment, and skinny scarves are great ways to accessorize indoors or out in any weather. The Fabulous Color-Blocked Skinny Scarf pattern works up fast using just one stitch and an extra-large hook. It’s a perfect beginner or “mindless” crochet project. It’s length and soft drape allow for a variety of styling options to fit your mood or outfit. This pattern is forever free on my blog, but the PDF version is available for free download with coupon code through 11:59pm Eastern on March 18, 2026 as part of the Blog Hop.
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Sometimes, the simplest crochet projects are the best. With all the stressors out in the world, many of us turn to crochet for relaxation. This skinny scarf pattern is the perfect project for relaxing and getting into the flow. You’re using a much larger hook than you typically would for this yarn weight, so the stitches are big and almost lacy. (Also, it works up really fast!)
The loose stitches, combined with the long length and narrow width of the scarf…
…make a wonderful, soft drape that allows you to style the scarf in a variety of ways. Here are just a few options.
The color blocking adds a bit of drama and visual interest, too. If you’re in the mood for charity crocheting, this skinny scarf pattern would be great for donating to Handmade Especially for You, an organization that provides comfort scarves to women in domestic violence shelters. I have other patterns for Handmade Especially for You donations, including the Especially Leslye Scarf, the Celeste Skinny Scarf, and the Glittery Accent Scarf. You can also find tips for donating in the Ultimate Guide for Crocheting for Charity for Beginners.
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Fabulous Color-Blocked Skinny Scarf
Crochet Skinny Scarf Pattern by Underground Crafter
This skinny scarf pattern works up fast using double crochet and an extra-large hook. This is a perfect beginner or mindless crochet project. The length and soft drape allow for many styling options. This is the seventeenth pattern in the 4th Annual International Crochet Month Blog Hop.
Finished Size
- Teen/Adult: 4″ (10 cm) wide x 72″ (183 cm) long.
Materials
- Caron Simply Me Luster yarn (65% nylon/35% acrylic, 6 oz/170 g, 360 yd/329 m) – 1 skein each in 68006 Teal Jade (CA) and 68014 Malachite (CB), or approximately 80 yd (73 m) in each of 2 colors in any medium weight yarn.
- US Size P/Q-19/15 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. — I used the one in my Denise Love2Crochet set.
- Yarn needle.
Gauge
- 6 dc = 4″ (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be loose with a soft drape.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- CA – Color A
- CB – Color B
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
- [] Repeat instructions within brackets as indicated.
Pattern Note
- A helpful video demonstrating how to change colors in the last yarn over of the double crochet stitch is available below.
- If you can’t see the video above showing how change colors, watch it on YouTube.
Pattern Instructions
Scarf
- With CA, ch 7.
- Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, dc in next 6 ch. (6 sts)
- Row 2: Turn, ch 1, dc in next st and each st across.
- Repeat Row 2 until scarf measures approximately 36″ (91.5 cm) long, or half of desired length, changing to CB in last yo of final dc of last Row worked (see Pattern Note). Fasten off CA.
- Repeat Row 2 until scarf measures approximately 72″ (183 cm) or desired length. Fasten off CB.
- With yarn needle, weave in yarn tails.