Wondering what scarf to crochet for fall? How about making a fall crochet scarf with brown & cream colors to match the season? If you use Lion Brand’s SCARFIE YARN to crochet the scarf, the yarn does the colorwork for you and showcases perfect cozy neutrals for autumn. The best part is that the scarf crochet pattern is repetitive so you barely have to think about it after a few rows. Keep reading for my FREE fall scarf crochet pattern made with chunky yarn. It gives you the option to add coordinating fringe and a handmade leather tag as embellishments.

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How to Make a Crochet Scarf for Fall

What scarf to crochet for fall?

When you’re considering making a crochet scarf this fall, opt for a simple, repetitive pattern using interesting yarn. This free fall crochet scarf pattern is worked in one long rectangle, simply repeating the same row pattern for many rows. The variegated yarn is what makes the result so interesting, as the changing colors really pop with the textured stitch pattern.

You will need the following supplies to make this fall crochet scarf:

Supplies

• Size J (6 mm) hook
• Size 5 Bulky yarn – 1 skein (312 yds) of Lion Brand Scarfie
  • Colors ‘Cream/Taupe‘
• Size 4 Medium yarn – 30 yds in coordinating color, such as
  • Lion Brand Basic Stitch in color Walnut (for fringe)
• scissors
• tapestry needle
• optional: ‘Handmade’ leather tag

Crochet Abbreviations

US Crochet terms are used.

Ch – chain

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

rep – repeat                             

st(s) – stitch(es)

tch – turning chain

PATTERN INFORMATION

I enjoy naming my crochet and knit patterns after local New England places of interest.

This “Fairhaven Fall Scarf” is named after the town of Fairhaven, MA, where you can experience both fall foliage and coastal appeal near Rhode Island. The cozy fall scarf would certainly keep you warm if you visited this lovely town.

 The crochet scarf FREE pattern is provided below.

• but you can also get the ad-free, printable pdf pattern for the CROCHET FALL SCARF in the ETSY SHOP!  The pdf has helpful tutorial photos included.

Before we begin, I wanted to make you aware of my crochet workshop on 5 quick crochet pieces for the fall season…

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FALL SCARF CROCHET PATTERN

Gauge: 4″ (10cm) square = approx. 4 ‘shells’ by 10 rows.

How do you crochet a fringe scarf?

NOTES: First you will work in a repetitive shell pattern to create one long rectangle. Next, you can block the rectangle to a 6.5″ width by 54″ length. Lastly, you will add fringe to the two short ends of scarf and an optional ‘handmade’ leather tag. The pdf pattern has photo tutorials for the stitches and for adding the fringe.

What yarn is best for this fall crochet scarf?

Variegated chunky yarn is the best choice for this scarf. Since the shell pattern is so repetitive, you want to add interest with the changing colors found in variegated yarn. You also want to use yarn that will keep you cozy warm in fall, such as wool or wool blend choices.

Instructions to make the fall crochet scarf are as follows…

Chunky Crochet Scarf Pattern

NOTE – First Ch 1 does not count as a st.

Special Stitch in pattern:

Shell: (sc, 2 dc) in designated st or ch.

Beginning with the Size J (6mm) hook, chain 23 stitches with your SCARFIE YARN.

Row 1: Shell in 2nd ch from hook, sk 2 ch, *shell in next ch, sk 2 ch; rep from * to last ch, 1 sc in last ch. Turn. (7 shells, 1 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, shell in 1st sc, *sk 2 dc, shell in next sc; rep from * to last sc, 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

Rep Row 2 until you reach the end of your skein or desired length.

(For reference, I worked 132 rows total with one skein until my scarf measured 54″).

Fasten off.

Finishing

Block the rectangle to 6.5″ width by 54″ length if desired.

Weave in all loose ends.

Optional: Sew a ‘Handmade’ tag to one long side of the scarf using coordinating thread and a sewing needle. (You don’t want to sew it to a short edge, since that is where the fringe will go.)

Optional: Add fringe to each short side of the scarf. Each fringe is made up of 5 strands of 15″ coordinating yarn (size 4). THESE INSTRUCTIONS may be helpful on how to add fringe to a scarf.

Important Tips for Crocheting your fall scarf

Some things to keep in mind as you crochet the scarf are:

• Pay attention to pattern so that you always begin and end each row with sc stitch. (after turning chain)
• The crochet scarf is reversible. Either side can be the Right Side (RS).
• It may help to place a stitch marker at the first single crochet (sc) on each row to keep track of where to place the last sc in subsequent rows.
• Feel free to adjust the size of the scarf as follows: Adjust # of rows worked for a longer or shorter length (you can use more than one skein if you want a longer scarf).

Finished Size

The finished crochet scarf measures approximately 6.5″ width by 68″ length with fringe. 

Wearing Your Fall Crochet Scarf

Now it is time to enjoy wearing your finished crochet scarf! Toss it around your neck, grab your book bag, then head to the downtown bookstore & cafe for a warm mug of coffee.

Just wrap it around you and head out the door…

Your family or friends may love receiving one of these crochet scarves as a gift, too. Perhaps as a back-to-school gift this autumn?

What do you think of this free autumn scarf crochet pattern? If you are a beginner at crochet, you can definitely handle this. The shell pattern is simple to master, and it’s repeated for all the rows. You can watch TV, listen to a podcast, or sit outside enjoying nature while you work. I personally did all of those things while I crocheted this particular scarf.

Don’t forget that this crochet fringe scarf pattern is also available in an ad-free digital pdf pattern.  The pdf has helpful photo tutorials.  Grab the CROCHET FALL SCARF pattern in my Etsy shop.

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