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Easy Free Knit – Look Crochet Scarf Pattern

Do you love the look of a knitted scarf, but only know how to crochet? Well, you’re in luck, today’s tutorial is going to show you how to crochet a scarf that looks knitted.

That’s right, you can crochet a knit-look crochet scarf using basic crochet stitches. Pair these stitches with a bulky weight yarn and you’ve got yourself the coziest scarf for winter.

Continue to read down below on the details behind my latest make or scroll down for the free pattern.

Model is wearing a bulky weigh crochet scarf.

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A Cozy Knit Look Crochet Scarf Pattern

My latest free crochet pattern is a knit-look crochet scarf. It’s cozy, warm, and perfect for the wintertime.

This pattern is made with super bulky weight yarn and uses basic crochet stitches, like half double crochet. It’s a fun fast crochet project!

So if you like knit-like textures and working with chunky yarns, I think you’ll love working up this pattern.

A bulky weight crochet scarf in the color grey.

Crochet Stitches That Look Knitted

One thing that I love about this scarf is the texture. I love how you can use basic crochet stitches to create a knit-like effect.

So in this pattern, you will be making 2 different versions of half double crochet. The first one you will make is your basic half double crochet, then you will make a half double crochet in the back loop, and then you’ll make a half double crochet in the third loop.

By repeating these stitches every other row, you get a knitted look. Pretty neat right?

Alright, so now that we’ve got that covered, let’s talk about the yarn.

Model is wearing a scarf that is made from Lion Brand Wool -Ease Thick & Quick Yarn

The Yarn You’ll Need for This Crochet Scarf

For this crochet pattern, you will need 3 skeins of a number 6 super bulky weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn in the color Gray Marble. It’s an acrylic/wool blend mix that’s perfect to use for scarves.

As the name states, it’s a super thick yarn that works up quickly! It’s also really soft and comes in a variety of different colors. I loved using this yarn for this project and definitely recommend it, however, any number 6 weight yarn will do.

You could even double up a worsted weight yarn to create a bulky yarn, so check your yarn stash to see what you have.

Alright, let’s get into the pattern.

A crochet scarf with a jeans jacket.

Other Free Crochet Scarf Patterns

free crochet scarf patterns
  1. Chunky Crochet Scarf. / 2. Crochet Ribbed Men’s Scarf. / 3. Beginner Crochet Scarf
A super bulky weight crochet scarf.

Free Knit-Look Crochet Scarf Pattern

Description:

Learn how to crochet a scarf that looks knitted. This free knit-look crochet scarf pattern is easy and quick to make!

  • Purchase an ad-free, printable, PDF pattern HERE.
  • Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue HERE.

Materials:

Gauge:

8 stitches x 6 rows = 4 inch square in half double crochet back loop only.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.

ss – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.

hdc – half double crochet: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch. Yarn over one more time and pull through last three loops on hook.

hdc blo – half double crochet back loop only: Yarn over, insert hook into back loop of stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch. Yarn over one more time and pull through last three loops on hook.

hdc 3blo – half double crochet 3rd back loop only: Yarn over, insert hook into 3rd loop of stitch, yarn over, and pull through stitch. Yarn over one more time and pull through last three loops on hook.

note: the third loop is on the back of your half double crochet stitch, not the top of the stitch.

A crochet swatch that shows half double crochet in the 3rd loop.

Pattern Notes:

  • Pattern written in U.S Terms.
  • Chain 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.

Size of Scarf:

Length – 80″ inches.

Pattern

Ch 143

Row 1: In 2nd chain from hook, work 1 hdc, and continue to make a hdc in each chain till the end of the row (142).

Row 2: ch 2, turn, hdc 3blo in the first stitch, and across till the end of the row (142).

Row 3: ch 2, turn, hdc blo in the first stitch, and across till the end of the row (142).

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Repeat row 3.

Row 6: Repeat row 2.

Row 7: Repeat row 3.

Row 8: Repeat row 2.

Row 9: Repeat row 3.

Row 10: ch 2, turn, ss in the first stitch, and across till the end of the row (142).

Finish off and weave in your ends.

You’re finished! I hope you enjoyed making your scarf.

A chunky crochet scarf in the color grey draped on a decorative ladder.

Aleah

Friday 15th of December 2023

Hello. I have finished the scarf but it is curling on the long ends. Did this happen to you? Did you block yours?

Nicky

Thursday 21st of December 2023

Hi there, thank you for reaching out. The edges did not curl for me, but a good blocking might do the trick. I would wet block the scarf and that should help with the curl.

Suzanne Scott

Tuesday 31st of January 2023

Hi ! I’m at 53 inches approximately with 142 chains . Am I doing something wrong?

Nicky

Wednesday 1st of February 2023

Hi there, did you make a gauge swatch for the scarf? It seems like your stitches are coming out smaller (tighter). I would recommend going up a hook size or adding additional chains to get to the required length (80" inches). You don't need a multiple for this pattern, so you can add any amount of chains.

Marisa

Tuesday 8th of November 2022

Hello, what is the length/width of the scarf?

Nicky

Tuesday 15th of November 2022

Hi there, the length of the scarf is 80" inches and the width is 7" inches.

Carol

Monday 10th of January 2022

In the case where we'd like to change the length of this scarf, would you please give the beginning chain multiples?

Nicky

Monday 10th of January 2022

Hi there,

Thank you for your question. So there's no multiple for the stitch pattern used in this scarf. You can use any number amount. 🙂