How to Make a Granny Stripe Scarf (Free, Easy Pattern)

One of the first basic stitches you should learn in crochet is the double crochet. Once you know this popular stitch, you are ready to make a granny stripe scarf. This attractive but simple pattern is a great for beginners and crocheters looking for a quick and easy crochet scarf to make.

Granny Stripe Scarf Pattern and Tutorial

One of the first crochet scarves I ever made was a granny stripe scarf. It was so satisfying as it looked so much harder than it really was. Best of all I loved being able to change color every round and make such a colorful fun scarf. Back then it was all about red and blues. Now I’m all about pink 🙂

Supplies

Here is what you will need for your granny stripe crochet pattern:

• Yarn: Worsted (10ply, category 4). You will need approximately 480m/480y
• Crochet hook: 5mm or hook to match gauge.
• Tapestry needle: For weaving ends.

I used All Seasons Half and Half, an Australian brand of yarn that is 50% wool and 50% acrylic. However, any worsted-weight yarn is suitable.

Here are some of my favorites:

• Brava Worsted (lovely, soft acrylic)
• Paintbox Wool Mix Aran (my favorite wool mix)
• Red Heart Super Saver (great if you are a beginner on a budget)
• Lion Brand Wool-Ease (soft, wool mix in heathered colors)
• Premiere Anti-Pilling (another soft acrylic yarn)

Skill Level

This granny stripe scarf pattern is rated easy. It mainly uses double crochet stitches and single crochet is used for the starting row and border. You will also need to know how to chain.

Gauge

This scarf crochet pattern uses a crochet gauge of 13 st and 14 rows of sc with a 5mm (H-8) hook. However, a gauge is not overly important when crocheting a scarf.

Granny Stripe Scarf Dimensions

Your scarf will be approximately 75 x 9 inches (190x23cm) after blocking. You can adjust the length with the number of chains and the width by the number of rows.

Abbreviations

The crochet pattern is written in US terms. Here are the abbreviations used.

• sc =single crochet
• dc = double crochet stitch
• ch = chain stitch
• sp = space
• sl st = slip stitch
• st/sts =stitch/ stitches

US/UK conversions:

US/Canda	UK
sc	(dc) double
dc	tr (treble)

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Free Granny Stripe Scarf Pattern, Step by Step Instructions

Row 1

1. Chain 182 (multiple of 3+2). 
2. Insert into 3^rd chain from hook, sc.
3. Sc into each chain all the way along. 

Row 2

1. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into base of chain.
2. * Ch 1, skip 2, 3 dc into next stitch. (This is a dc cluster)
3. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row.
4. The last 3 dc will go into the space formed by the 2 chains at start.
5. (Ch2, 3 dc, ch2, 3dc) all into the same space. (Corners formed)
6. Work back along the foundation row of sc, working clusters into the same stitches as before to create a perfect mirror image.
7. 3 dc into the last stitch.
8. (Ch 2, 3 dc) into the same space as 1^st cluster.
9. Chain 2, slip stitch into the top of the 3 chains you worked at the start of this round.
10. Fasten off and weave ends ready for new color.

Row 3

1. Change color by joining in any side space.
2. Continue in rounds: (3 dc, 1 ch) into each space along the sides. (3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) into each corner space.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends ready for new color.

Rows 4 to 9

1. Repeat joining new color each round.

Row 10

1. Sc around border with 3 sc in corners.
2. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Blocking

To make your granny stripe scarf look its best, you will need to block it. This shapes and sets the scarf, smoothing out uneven stitches and defining the edge. Read more about blocking crochet

Granny Stripe Scarf – In Conclusion

I bet you will feel so satisfied once you have finished your granny stripe scarf! Make more in all kinds of color combinations.

Now I’ve got you hooked on crochet scarf patterns; here are some more to try.