How to Crochet Easy Scarf for Beginners

Are you looking for an easy crochet scarf for beginners to make? No need to look further, I got you covered. Learn how to crochet this lovely popcorn stitch scarf with me. Read through my inspiration, design process, and a perfect yarn I chose. Or scroll down for the free pattern.

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The inspiration + Design

This gorgeous yarn inspires me to create this piece. Eco Merino is one of the BEST bulky weight yarn out there. It is from Cascade yarns. Above all, yellow fresh color brings me so much joy just to wear it, look at it, and feel the soft touch of the natural fiber on my skin.

The time is now. There is no better time than now to make this scarf, since Christmas is coming and everyone is looking for a crochet project to make as a present, so I thought this project would make many people happy, including me.

Texture is QUEEN

Crochet popcorn stitch gives such a beautiful texture to this scarf. I love the 3D looks of the popcorn and how it places along nicely with half double crochet and chains. I would say this is an easy crochet scarf for beginners.

Yarn

I choose to work with Eco Merino Bulky weight/#5 yarn because I love the thickness and I know it will make this piece even more delicious in this Sunflower color. The skein is pretty big. It’s 250 g/478 yards. I used 742 yards in total to make it this length.

PATTERN

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Crochet | Skill level = Beginners 

Material

• Bulky weight yarn/#5 Eco Merino from Cascade yarns color Sunflower (14), a total of 742 yards
• Hook 7 mm
• Measuring tape
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle & scissors

The pattern contains | Well-written instructions + Chart (only for ad-free version) + video 

Pattern measured in inches (“)

Gauge swatch 

13dc x 6 rows = 4” x 4”

Abbreviation US term

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

Pop = Popcorn

RS = right side

WS = wrong side

sk = skip

rep = repeat

sp = space

Note: The beginning ch if not stated as a stitch is simply meant to build up the yarn.

Watch this video to learn how to crochet Popcorn RS & WS or read the info below.

Popcorn (RS) – 5dc in next st, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back in first dc of group, pull dropped loop through st.

Popcorn (WS) – 5dc in next st, drop loop from hook, insert hook from back to front in first dc of group, pull dropped loop through st.

Start with 42ch + 5

R.1 – dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn

R.2 – ch3 (count as dc),  sk first dc, dc in each of next 2dc, *(ch1, sk next dc, dc in next dc) 6times, dc in each of next 2dc, rep from* across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

R.3 (RS) – ch3 (count as dc), sk first dc, dc in each of next 2dc, *ch1, pop in next dc, (ch1, sk next dc, dc in next dc) 3times, ch1, pop in next dc, ch1, dc in each of next 3dc, rep from* across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

R.4 (WS) – ch3 (count as dc), sk first dc, dc in each of next 2dc, *ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next pop, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, pop in next dc, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next dc, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, pop in next dc, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next pop, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in each of next 3dc, rep from* across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

R.5 (RS) – ch3 (count as dc), sk first dc, dc in each of next 2dc, *ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next dc, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next pop, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, pop in next dc, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next pop, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next dc, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in each of next 3dc, rep from* across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

R.6 – ch3 (count as dc), sk first dc, dc in each of next 2dc, *(ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next st) 6times, dc in each of next 2dc, rep from* across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

R.7 – ch3 (count as dc), sk first dc, dc in each dc and ch-1sp across, ending with last dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

Rep R.2 – R.7 for the pattern

At your last rep of R.7, ch1, cut the yarn.

I made a total of 19 sets measure 79” (L) x 12” (W)

Sew in the excess yarn.

One skein of Eco Merino made 12 sets. I was able to use it as a hair wrap.

The 19 sets.

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