Crochet Ruffle Scarf Pattern – Free Pattern in Two Sizes

This free crochet ruffle scarf pattern creates a feminine, flirty scarf using regular worsted-weight yarn. The ruffles are worked right into the crochet, so you don’t need specialty ruffle yarn or fabric to make it.

Choose from two lengths for a scarf that’s fun to make, wear, and give. The pattern combines a gently shaped center with a full, frilly edging, and includes stitch counts to help you check your work along the way.

Crochet Ruffle Scarf Pattern Details

Skill level: Easy.
Finished sizes: Approximately 62 in. × 6 in. (157.5 × 15 cm) and 72 in. × 6 in. (183 × 15 cm).
Gauge: 16 double crochet stitches and 6 rows = 4 in. (10 cm).

Materials

Approximately 900 yd (823 m) of worsted-weight yarn, category 4. The original sample used approximately 3 skeins; choose yarn by total yardage because skein sizes vary.
U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Close-up of a light green crochet ruffle scarf draped over a wooden chair.

Crochet Abbreviations

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet
dc2tog — double crochet 2 stitches together
sk — skip
st(s) — stitch(es)

Resources you may find helpful as you work through this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.

Pattern Notes

This pattern uses U.S. crochet terminology. Instructions for the shorter scarf are given first, with the longer scarf in parentheses.
Work through both loops unless otherwise directed. Beginning ch-3 counts as one double crochet; beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
Turn after each row of the scarf body. Work the edging in joined rounds without turning.

Light green crochet ruffle scarf worn over a brown sweater and accented with a decorative brooch.

Crochet Ruffle Scarf Pattern Instructions

Work through both loops unless otherwise directed. Instructions for the shorter scarf are given first, with the longer scarf in parentheses.

Ch 151 (181).

Foundation Row: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn — 150 (180) sts.

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts; repeat from * across until 1 st remains, 1 dc in last st, turn — 240 (288) sts.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, 1 dc in each remaining st across, working the last dc into the top of the beginning ch-3 from the previous row, turn — 240 (288) sts.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, dc2tog 3 times, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog 3 times; repeat from * across until 1 st remains, 1 dc in top of beginning ch-3, turn — 150 (180) sts.

Row 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in each st across, working the last sc into the top of the beginning ch-3, turn — 150 (180) sts.

Edging

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in each st across until 1 st remains, 4 dc in last st, do not turn. Working down side, 4 dc at the end of each row, 4 dc in corner. Working along opposite side of beginning chain, 2 dc in each st across until 1 st remains, 4 dc in corner. Working up side, 4 dc at the end of each row, 3 dc in same st as first ch-3 made, join with a sl st in top of beginning ch-3, do not turn — 632 (752) sts total.

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 2 dc in same st as join and in each remaining st around, join with a sl st to first dc of round, do not turn — 1,264 (1,504) sts.

Round 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 2 dc in same st as join and in each remaining st around, join with a sl st to first dc of round — 2,528 (3,008) sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Ruffle Scarf Pattern – Two Sizes