How to Crochet a Skinny Scarf – Easy Crochet Pattern for Beginners

Do you know the skinny scarf? This fashion accessory has become very popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. It is a narrow, long scarf that you can wear practically all year round. Most often it is worn casually wrapped once around the neck, but you can also wrap it several times or tie it loosely depending on your outfit. It’s subtle, elegant, and at the same time very eye-catching.

The finished scarf measures approximately 4 cm in width and 210 cm in length. If you would like a wider version, simply skip the final joining step — you will get a scarf about 8 cm wide while keeping the same length.

For this project I used DMC Brio yarn, which is made of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. One skein weighs 100 g and has a yardage of 345 meters. The yarn is pleasantly soft, lightweight, warm, and very easy to work with. It’s suitable not only for scarves, but also for spring sweaters, hats, shawls, or blankets. For reference, a sweater typically requires about 500 g of yarn.

The DMC Brio yarn was featured in the podcast “Povídání u klubíčka #125”. You can read the article about it here. You can purchase DMC Brio at Textilni-galanterie.cz or in the Filium store located in the Palladium shopping centre in Prague.

VIDEO TUTORIAL PREMIERE  – You can slow down the video directly on YouTube. The video also includes subtitles.

I crocheted the scarf using a 6.5 mm hook and chose the almost moss stitch pattern, which consists of two chain stitches and a single crochet worked under the chain spaces from the previous row. The pattern is simple, regular, and stands out beautifully even on a narrow project like a skinny scarf. I recommend using stitch markers to mark the beginning of each row and occasionally checking the stitch count.

Joining the scarf is optional, and thanks to the melange yarn, the scarf looks beautiful even without joining. When joining the scarf, I found it helpful to mark approximately every twentieth row, fold the work in half, and use stitch markers to connect the opposite sections. This ensures that you join the correct rows and prevents the scarf from twisting or curling. For the finishing edge, I recommend using the crab stitch (reverse single crochet), which neatly finishes the edge and creates a subtle decorative border. The yarn consumption is just under one skein, and thanks to the chosen material and larger hook, the scarf is pleasantly warm without feeling heavy.

I hope your Skinny Scarf Brio turns out beautifully and that you enjoy wearing your handmade accessory. If you would like to inspire others or share your experience with crocheting or styling a skinny scarf? You can share your photos in the Krampolinka Facebook group. On Instagram, please use the hashtag #skinnyscarfbrio so others can easily find your projects.  If you tag me in your creations made using my patterns, I can reshare them in my Instagram Stories to inspire others.

SKINNY SCARF BRIO

Yarn: DMC Brio from Textilni-Galanterie.cz
Yarn consumption: 1 skein, color 408
Hook: 6.5 mm
Dimensions: 4 cm width, 210 cm length
Other supplies: yarn needle with a large eye, decorative label
Estimated time: approx. 2 hours
Skill level: Beginner

Abbreviations (US):

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• reverse sc (crab stitch) – recommended to watch the video tutorial

 

Skinny Scarf – 6.5 mm hook

Row 1: Make a foundation chain of 11 ch. Turn.

Row 2: Insert the hook into the second chain from the hook and crochet sc. Continue with sc in each stitch across. (11)

Row 3: ch 1 (counts as sc), sc into the same stitch, ch 2 and skip 1 stitch. Repeat sc, ch 2, skip 1 stitch across the row. At the end of the row, crochet sc into the turning chain. Turn.
You should have 5 chain spaces (arches).

Row 4: ch 1 (place a stitch marker), sc under the chain space, ch 2. Continue sc under the next chain space, ch 2 across the row. At the end of the row crochet sc into the turning chain. Turn.
You should have 5 chain spaces.

Row 5 – until the scarf reaches 210 cm: Repeat Row 4. Occasionally check the number of chain spaces.

Note:  Pay attention to the color sequence and try to finish with the same color transition as where you started. At this stage, the scarf will be approximately 8 cm wide.

Joining the scarf – 6.5 mm hook

Fold the scarf lengthwise in half and join it along the long edge using reverse single crochet (crab stitch). Work one stitch into each horizontal row. Make sure you insert the hook into the correct rows so the scarf stays straight.

Finishing

Sew or pull the ends of the scarf into a point and weave in the loose yarn end. Finish by attaching a decorative label.