Penny Scarf - Free Crochet Pattern (2024)

Learn how to make a bobble and lace scarf with the free Penny scarf crochet pattern. This is my absolute favorite so far, and I can't wait for the weather to get a little colder so I can wrap it around my neck. The pretty pink will look perfect with anything denim! Of course, you can make it any color you like.

Penny Scarf Crochet Pattern Tutorial

Supplies

• Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn (10ply) 330m/360y
• Crochet hook: 5mm or size to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry needle: For weaving ends.

I used an Australian yarn called 4 Seasons Half and Half. It is made by Spotlight and is a wool/acrylic mix. Any worsted-weight yarn will work for this crochet pattern.

This scarf would look lovely using a variegated color yarn.

Skill Level

Intermediate. While this pattern does not have tricky stitches, it has more steps than some of the simpler scarf patterns.

Gauge and Size

13 st and 14 rows with sc with a 5mm (H-8) hook. However, gauge is not important when crocheting a scarf. The finished scarf after blocking has a size of 6.5” by 65” (16.5x165cm) (not including fringe).

Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms.

• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet stitch
• ch = chain stitch
• sp = space
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• st/sts =stitch/ stitches

Special Stitch – Bobble Stitch

The bobble stitch gives the little balls on the top of the scarf. If you can do a double crochet then this stitch should be no problem.

1. Yarn over, insert hook, pull through. Yarn over and pull through 2 (2 loops.)
2. In the same stitch, yarn over, insert a hook and pull through. Yarn over and pull through 2 (3 loops).
3. Repeat 3 more times until you have 6 loops on stitch.
4. Yarn over and pull through 6.

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Penny Crochet Scarf Pattern - Step by Step Instructions

Here is an overview of the rows 1 to 15.

Row 1 (hdc row)

1. Chain 201.
2. Insert hook into 3^rd chain and hdc across the row into the back bumps.
3. Turn.

Row 2 (hdc row)

1. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc across row. Turn.

Row 3 (Mesh row)

1. Ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 2 stitches, ch1, sk1.
2. *Dc, ch1, sk1.
3. Repeat from * to end 3 stitches.
4. Dc in last 3 stitches. Turn.

Row 4 (hdc row)

1. Ch2 (counts as first hdc) and hdc into first 2 stitches below.
2. *Hdc into the chain space, hdc into the top of the dc.
3. Repeat from * across row to last 3 stitches.
4. Hdc into the last 3 dc stitches below. Turn.

Row 5 (sc row)

1. Ch1 (doesn’t count as a sc), sc into base of ch1.
2. Sc across row. Turn.

Row 6 (bobble row)

1. Ch1 (doesn’t count as sc), sc in first 2 stitches, bobble stitch.
2. *5sc, bobble stitch
3. Repeat from * to end 3 stitches.
4. Sc into last 3 stitches. Turn.

Row 7 (hdc row)

1. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc across row.

Row 8 (mesh row)

1. Same as row 3.

Row 9 (hdc row)

1. Same as row 4.

Row 10 (offset bobble row)

1. ch1 (doesn’t count as stitch), sc into first 5 stitches, bobble stitch
2. *5sc, bobble stitch
3. Repeat from * to end 6 stitches.
4. Sc into last 7 stitches.

Row 11 (sc row)

1. Ch1 (doesn’t count as a sc)
2. Sc across row

Row 12 (hdc)

1. Same as row 4.

Row 13 (mesh row)

1. Same as row 3.

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Row 14 (hdc row)

1. Ch 2, hdc across row.

Row 15 (hdc row)

1. Ch 2, hdc across row.

Border

• Join yarn again at 6^th stitch from corner. Ensure the scarf is facing with the bobbles up.
• Ch1, sc into same stitch, sk1, 3dc.
• 3dc into next stitch, sk1, sc into last stitch.

First End

• Sc into end of hdc row (end of row 15).
• 6dc into the side of the dc of the mesh row. (end of row 13).
• Sc into side of sc row (end of row 11).
• Sc into the side of the bobble row. (end of row 10).
• 6dc in the side of the dc of the mesh row. (end of row 8).
• Sc into the side of the bobble row. (end of row 6).
• Sc into the side of the sc row. (end of row 5).
• 6dc into the side of the dc of the mesh row (end of row 3).
• Sc in end of hdc row. (end of row 1).

Long Row

1. Turn to next edge, sc into first stitch
2. *Sk 1, 3dc, 3dc into next stitch, sk1, 1sc.
3. Repeat from * across row. You should end with a sc into the last stich.

Next End and Long Row

1. Repeat first end and long row.
2. When you come to the first shell cluster, slip stitch to join.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking

To make your scarf look its best, you will need to block it. This shapes and sets the scarf, smoothing out uneven stitches and defining the edge.

Read more about blocking crochet

Adding the Fringe

1. Cut 6 pieces of yarn 12 inches (30cm) long. (Cut more if you want thicker tassels)
2. Fold them in half, creating a loop at the folded end. Insert your crochet hook from back to front through the first shell cluster on the end.
3. Hook the yarn loop with your crochet hook and pull it halfway through.
4. Open the loop with your fingers, then pull the loose ends of the yarn strands through the loop. Pull tight to secure the fringe in place.
5. Repeat for next 5 fringes. Each fringe will be inserted into the shell cluster on the end. Trim the fringe evenly.

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