Hey Everyone!
Today I would like to share with you a great beginner crochet scarf. When people ask me what to make first for crochet, I recommend a crochet washcloth or a scarf like this one.
Speaking of my new video, I have a bunch of crochet tutorials over on my YouTube Channel, but I have been wanting to make one that is truly beginner friendly, like your first project beginner friendly. Almost all of my tutorials are meant to be simple and easy, and beginner friendly but sometimes I get complaints that I’m going too fast or something is confusing. So I decided to make a very slow paced crochet video, perfect for the beginner but with a twist for the more advanced crocheters. Anyway, here it is and I hope you enjoy!
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS for beginner Crochet Scarf:
This video shows you how to make a simple beginner crochet scarf. I go very slow so its easy for a beginner to follow along.
If you are a beginner, use yarn like these…
If you have crocheted a few projects or are comfortable with textured yarn, this is the yarn I used.
I used 2 of these skeins for my grey example scarf.
Whatever yarn you choose, use the crochet hook recommended on the label – that way you can pick any yarn you like. This project will work with most yarns.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Slip knot around your hook
Chain 29
3rd chain over, dc in that foundation chain
Continue placing a dc in each chain all the way down the foundation chain. You should have 26 double crochets.
Chain 3 and turn work
DC in 2nd stitch and continue all the way across
When you reach the end, dc in the 3rd chain from your turning chain to complete the row. You should have 26 double crochets all the way across.
Repeat until scarf is desired length.
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TQ says
November 12, 2016 at 7:19 pmIt is 29 for the foundation and then 26 for the open spaces? I keep getting the wrong number. Am I off or is the video off?
Thank you!
Kathleen says
April 22, 2016 at 6:39 amI keep getting 27 double crochets! I cannot even follow a beginners pattern…lol. ???
Oh well …. back to the drawing board
Jody Smith says
January 26, 2016 at 6:57 pmI love your beginner video for the crochet beginner. I just loved your specific video of the beautiful textured scarf. I am going to try that project.
Thank You,
Jody at ( jodyrs@yahoo.com
Sherri wilkinson says
December 2, 2015 at 3:43 amHi Melanie. Great scarf pattern! I have npmade several already. I would just like to know what the crochet stitch for this scarf is called?? Thank you!
Cheryl loveLl says
April 2, 2015 at 1:56 pmDo you have an easy crochet pattern for prayer shawls? Would you use same pastern you have for pink baby blanket? I love that pattern. Thanks so much for your reply! I want to make prayer shawls for nursing homes.
Christel says
January 13, 2015 at 2:17 amWhat do u recommend the chaim stitch to be for a toddler scarf? Love your videos!
Jenny springer says
December 21, 2014 at 6:19 amI am a true beginner, and I took this apart several times because I wasn’t getting the count right, but I did get it.
Now I need to know how or start the 2 nd skein of yarn to finish it . Showing works better for me than written, but I will try what ever to finish this. I am just so excited that I am finally making something.
dawnroll says
December 11, 2014 at 12:43 amI love doing crafts crocheting knitting xmas crafts
Carrie Lewis says
November 29, 2014 at 8:01 amI am a beginner, and it has taken me a few tries to get this down, I’m hoping I can finish it today. Thank you so much for the video!
Ariane says
November 12, 2014 at 6:42 pmI just wanted to thank you for all of the tutorials you do. You have inspired me to do more and challenge myself to do different projects. I just finished my scarf and love it. I wish I could post the pic of the scarf! You are awesome!
postele-poschodove.sk says
November 4, 2014 at 4:06 pmzaujímavé rozhodne stojí komentár. Niet pochýb o tom, že že by ste mali, publikovať viac o tejtoo Predmet ,
to nemusí byť tabu Predmet , ale všeobecne ľudia
nemajú diskutovať takých témy . Na ďalšie!
Moc ďakujeme !!
Tess says
October 17, 2014 at 5:55 amIf we wanted to change the width of the scarf, is there a particular multiple to use — instead of the 29 stitches at the beginning? Thanks – great video (they all are)!!
Esther says
September 12, 2014 at 2:08 amI love this scarf………well oke, all of your crochet works.
😉
Greetings Esther
Josie says
September 9, 2014 at 3:12 pmHi! Can you please tell me which colour and yarn brand was used in the charcoal scarf? It’s gorgeous!!! And no, not a beginner lol Thank you! You’re stuff is amazing
Melanie says
September 10, 2014 at 9:38 amIts the Red Heart Boutique Changes yarn 😉
Helen says
September 5, 2014 at 4:45 amI love all your tutorials. You are my inspiration to learn do new projects. I especially love your sewing ones. Thanks for being such a positive person and a ray of sunshine for my day!
Melanie says
September 7, 2014 at 9:16 amAwe thank you so much! Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie D says
February 8, 2015 at 5:02 pmI just watched (found you!) your video and I am soooo a beginner. I do ok with getting the first row but it’s the connecting the second row that I really struggle with (and probably the next row after that). But I love your videos and I am so glad I found you. Please keep up the great work (and thanks for remembering the newbies, even at age 56!)