Looking for a simple and easy kids scarf crochet pattern? This easy colorful scarf works up quickly and makes a cheerful accessory your child will love.
Made with just a ball of yarn and crochet basic stitches, the pattern is very easy and you can complete it within no time at all so it makes a great gift. You use just a single yarn and no yarn color changes!
This pattern is similar to my One Skein Crochet Scarf, in that we only need a single ball of yarn. No color changes like I did in this Rainbow Blanket Pattern. But the end result is still spectacularly colorful thanks to the multicolor yarn you use.
Materials:
- Yarn Needed: One ball of Landscapes Yarn, in Boardwalk. This is an #4 worsted acrylic multicolor yarn that is super soft to the touch.
- Hook Recommended: Size J 6mm Crochet Hook.
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Stitches used :
You will need to know sl, ch, and hdc. You could swap this for a sc or dc too. Here are helpful tutorials that show you how to make a slip knot, how to chain and how to half double crochet. If this is your first scarf, I share tips on how to crochet a scarf for beginners that you might find helpful.
How wide should a child’s crochet scarf be?
A child’s scarf on average needs to be about 5 inches wide. You can go wider if needed or make it a skinny crochet scarf In general, a child’s crochet scarf should measure 3 to 6 inches wide.
How many chains to crochet a child’s scarf?
For this scarf, I started with 20 chains and worked in pattern. Its a one repeat row and the scarf works up quickly and is never boring because the color keeps changing!
The project is compact and easily portable. I carried this one to my kids’ swimming classes, gymnastics and was able to finish it within a few days.
How long Should a Childs Scarf Be?
My finished scarf measures approx 38 inches long. A child’s scarf should measure between 30 to 60 inches long depending on the height of the said child. We are all on the shorter side in our house so 38 inches was a good length.
This Kids Scarf Crochet Pattern can be made longer by joining in another skein of yarn. I just crocheted until I ran out of yarn and called the scarf done.
International Crochet Month is a celebration of everything crochet, so for the International Crochet Month Blog Hop I am sharing this Kids Scarf Crochet Pattern today.
Kids Scarf Crochet Pattern:
DOWNLOAD HERE: Kids Scarf Crochet Pattern pdf (will open in new tab)
I have not specified a gauge for this pattern, so measure after a few rows and adjust accordingly.
This colorful scarf brings me so much joy! You can fold and flip the scarf around and see so many colors and the color transitions are really neat. I love working on simple small projects that can be completed quickly. Very satisfying to crochet and these scarves make quick gifts.
ALSO READ: How to Crochet a Temperature Blanket!
Using a colorful yarn made this a simple scarf and it is great to take kids with us to the craft store and let them choose the color of yarn they would like. I have used the gradient Lions brand Landscapes yarn for this Kids Scarf Crochet Pattern but you could use a couple of solid yarn colors to make it a striped crochet scarf instead with intentional color changes.
If you are looking for more ideas, check out these crochet wearables or free crochet scarf patterns for inspiration. Happy Crocheting friends!
