Skinny Crochet Scarf Pattern with Tassels

This easy skinny scarf crochet pattern is a quick and stylish project made with simple double crochet stitches. The scarf has tapered pointed ends, a contrast border, and oversized tassels for a fun finishing touch. The narrow design makes it easy to style around your neck or wear loosely with a jacket or sweater. It’s also easy to customize—make your scarf longer or shorter, and choose contrasting colors for the border and tassels. Best of all, the simple stitch pattern works up quickly, making this a great project for confident beginners.

About This Skinny Crochet Scarf

I made this skinny scarf especially for an upcoming holiday to Melbourne, Australia. I wanted something bright and colorful that I could easily wrap around my neck to add a pop of color to my winter outfits. This turned out to be such a quick and satisfying project—and now it’s ready to come back to Melbourne with me!

This skinny crochet scarf has a narrow 5-inch (13 cm) width with tapered pointed ends and oversized tassels. It is worked almost entirely in double crochet, with simple increases and decreases used to create the points. A contrasting double crochet border frames the scarf and adds extra definition. Made with super bulky yarn and an 8 mm hook, it works up quickly and has a soft, cozy feel without the bulk of a traditional wide scarf.

Finished Size

• Approximately 52″ (132 cm) long × 5″ (13 cm) wide without tassels.
• Approximately 62″ (157 cm) long including tassels.

Supplies

• Yarn: Super bulky yarn.
• Crochet Hook: 8 mm (L-11), or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Gauge: 9 dc = 4″ (10 cm). or a scarf like this, row gauge isn’t critical since you simply crochet until you reach the desired length.

The beautiful yarn is Manos del Uruguay 100% merino wool in a super bulky weight, which I bought from Morris & Sons on a previous trip to Melbourne. It’s hand-dyed, so the colors have that gorgeous variation that makes every part of the scarf look a little different. For the contrasting cream border, I used a scrap of Lion Brand Hue + Me from my yarn stash. I love how the cream frames all those bright colors and makes them stand out even more.

Yarn Substitutions: I used Manos del Uruguay Franca, a beautiful hand-dyed 100% merino yarn. For a more budget-friendly option, try Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Hue + Me, or another soft #6 super bulky yarn. Since yarn thickness can vary between brands, make a small gauge swatch and adjust your hook size if necessary to match the pattern gauge.

Notes

• Pattern is written in US terms.
• The turning chain 3 counts as the first double crochet throughout.
• The scarf is worked lengthwise from point to point, then a contrast border and tassels are added.

Skinny Scarf Crochet Pattern

First Point

1. Chain 4.
2. Work 2 dc into the first chain. The turning chain counts as the first dc. (3 stitches)
3. Turn. Ch 3, dc in the base of the ch-3, dc in next st, 2 dc in top of turning chain. (5 stitches)
4. *Turn. Ch 3, dc in the base of the ch-3, dc across to turning chain, 2 dc in top of turning chain. (7 stitches)
5. Repeat from *. (9 stitches)

Scarf Body

1. *Turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across, finishing with 1 dc in top of turning chain. (9 stitches)
2. Repeat from * until the scarf measures approximately 46 inches (117cm) from the first point, or your desired length, before shaping the second point. Try the scarf on and see if you are happy with the length. Don’t forget the tassels, and for the second point, add some extra length.

Second Point

1. Turn. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 3 stitches, dc2tog, dc in top of turning chain.  (7 stitches)
2. Turn. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next stitch, dc2tog, dc in top of turning chain (5 stitches)
3. Turn. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc2tog. (3 stitches)
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull gently to form the point.

Contrast Border

1. Join the contrast yarn along one long edge of the scarf, approximately halfway along.
2. Ch 3 and work dc evenly around the entire scarf.
3. At each pointed end, work 3 dc into the tip to turn the corner smoothly.
4. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tassels

Make 2 tassels, one for each end of the scarf.

1. Cut 20 pieces of yarn, each 10 inches (25 cm) long, plus 2 extra pieces for tying.
2. Lay the 20 pieces together. Use one extra piece of yarn to tie securely around the center.
3. Fold the bundle in half at the center tie.
4. Wrap the second extra piece around the tassel approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top. Knot securely.
5. Trim the bottom of the tassel so the ends are even.
6. Use the long ends from the center tie to securely attach the tassel to one pointed end of the scarf.
7. Repeat to make and attach the second tassel.

Conclusion

And that’s your finished skinny crochet scarf! I love how the pointed ends and oversized tassels give such a simple scarf a little extra personality, while the contrast border really makes the hand-dyed colors pop. This is a quick project that’s easy to customize with your favorite colors and yarn. Make it bright like mine, keep it neutral, or use up contrasting yarn from your stash for the border and tassels. Mine is all ready to pack for Melbourne!