Granny Square Scarf Pattern (Free, Beginner Friendly!)

Enjoy this free granny square scarf pattern! The granny square is one of the best-known and most-loved patterns in crochet. Many crocheters begin their crochet journey by learning how to make granny squares. This article will show you how to make a granny square scarf, regardless of your level of crochet experience.

Free Granny Square Scarf Pattern

You can choose to use left-over scraps of yarn with a neutral color surrounding your squares to tie them all together, or you can make a specially color-coordinated set of granny squares to match your favorite outfit! You will stitch multiple granny squares together to create your scarf.

Supplies

• YARN: This pattern will work with any weight of yarn. Approximately 400m/440y of DK yarn was used for the pictured scarf.
• CROCHET HOOK: Check your yarn’s label for the suggested size.
• TOOLS NEEDED: Scissors, tape measure., tapestry needle to sew in loose ends.

Generally, a DK yarn requires a size of 4 mm, and a worsted weight yarn requires a size of 5 mm.

What Yarn did I Use?

I used 6 colors of DK yarn with a 4 mm hook. They were all different brands, and I used this pattern as an opportunity to reduce my scrap pile! Just make sure all the yarns are of a similar thickness.

Gauge

Each granny square is 6 x 6 inches (15x15cm) in DK. You can adjust the length with the number of granny squares and the width by the number of rounds.

Dimensions

72 x 6.5 inches (182×16.5cm) with 12 squares.

The Ideal Yarn for a Granny Square Scarf

The best yarn to use for granny scarf scarves is DK (double knitting), also known as light worsted, 8-ply or Worsted weight, also known as Aran, 10 ply.

These yarns can be acrylic, wool, or a wool blend. The thicker the yarn, the larger and chunkier your scarf will turn out. You will also have wider squares with thicker yarn but you can adjust the number of rounds.

Abbreviations

All instructions are written in US terms.

• Ch-chain stitch
• dc- double crochet
• st- stitch
• sl st- slip stitch
• sp- space

How to Change Colors

1. Once you’ve finished with color 1, continue stitching to the next ch stitch.
2. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail, then pull it through the last loop to prevent unraveling.
3. Add a slip knot in color 2 to your hook.
4. Insert the hook into the ch sp where the last color ended.
5. Pull up a loop from behind, then pull it through the slip knot on your hook. This counts as 1 ch.
6. Ch2 more to make 3 ch, which is equal to the 1st dc stitch.
7. Continue with your granny square pattern.

Basic Granny Square Scarf Pattern

Round 1:

1. Crochet 4 ch. Join with a sl st in the 4th chain from the hook.
2. Ch 3. (This acts as 1 dc.)
3. Into your ring, work 2 dc, 3 ch.
4. Crochet 3 dc, 3 ch into the ring 3 more times.
5. Join with a sl st into your starting ch.
6. Fasten off and change color.

Round 2

1. Ch3 (counts as first dc). Into the same corner space, work 2dc.
2. *(3 dc, 3ch, 3 dc) into the next corner space.
3. Repeat from the * twice more.
4. In the last corner space (3 dc, 3ch).
5. Join with a slip stitch into the 3^rd chain of your starting stitches. (This forms the last corner.)

Round 3

1. Join new color. (Fasten off the previous round and join to any corner).
2. Ch3 (counts as first dc). Into the same corner space, work 2dc.
3. Into the next space between the clusters, work 3dc. (first side)
4. *(3 dc, 3ch, 3 dc) into the next corner space. (corners)
5. Into the next space between the side clusters, work 3dc. (sides)
6. Repeat from * all the way around to your starting corner.
7. In the last corner space (3 dc, 3ch).
8. Join with a slip stitch into the 3^rd chain of your starting stitches.

Rounds 4, 5, 6

1. Continue working around your square for rounds 4, 5 and 6 or until you have reached 6 inches (15cm) for your granny square. (Each round will have one more cluster space on the sides where you will do 3dc.)
2. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

How Many Squares to Make

There is no hard and fast rule concerning the size of scarves, but you will want your length to be around 66 to 78 inches. This means a total of 11 to 13 squares for this granny square scarf pattern if you make 6 inch squares.

I used 12 squares for the sample for this granny square scarf pattern.

A scarf should be approximately the same length as the wearer’s height. This refers to a scarf you would wrap around your neck and let dangle. This scarf-length rule of thumb ensures that the ends fall just below your hips.

Of course, the beauty of making your own scarf is that you can adjust the size to any size you fancy! Please use this as a guideline only.

To Make Up Your Scarf

1. First, weave in any long tails left from color changes, and trim any remaining bits sticking out.
2. Set your squares on a flat surface, pleasingly arranging the color combinations. (Assuming you have made each square in a different sequence of colors!)
3. Stitch the granny squares together to form a long, thin rectangle using a single crochet or whip stitch. I like the texture of single crochet but use the whip stitch if you want invisible joins. Read my article on how to join granny squares, if this is new to you.
4. Finish the scarf with a single crochet border all the way around. Use 3 sc in the corners.

Scarf Fringe

You can add a fringe to your granny square scarf pattern. I used 5 pieces of yarn 7 inches long to make each fringe. There were 7 fringes at each end placed in the corners and between each granny cluster.

Granny Square Scarf Pattern – In Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your granny square scarf pattern! Because of the granny square’s versatility, no two scarves are exactly the same. You can experiment with different color combinations or yarn textures to create an original piece each time, even when using the same pattern!