10 Cotton Scarf Crochet Patterns

Equinox Cotton Crochet Scarf Free Pattern

This cotton crochet scarf is aptly named Equinox because it's designed for different seasons. The autumn season uses a cotton yarn, while the spring version uses another plant-based yarn: linen. In either case, you end up with a lightweight accessory that's perfect for those transitional seasons.

This crochet pattern alternates between a set of openwork stitches and a set of denser stitches. A color change makes the difference between the two sections more dramatic. It's a fun design that works well with almost any wardrobe.

DK Weight Cotton Crochet Scarf Free Pattern

This cotton crochet scarf is designed for a DK weight yarn, so it's lightweight for the warmer months of the year. The unique design has a lot of rich texture thanks in no small part to the post stitches used in many of the rows. There are also rows of bobbles worked in a contrasting color which really makes the pattern pop. It's finished off with some pretty fringe.

Cotton Crochet Scarf with Matching Beanie - Free Pattern Set

Wear this cotton crochet scarf any time of year. As the weather gets cooler, add the matching crochet hat to keep warm. This crochet pattern is made primarily with basic crochet stitches including single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. However, it also incorporates the half treble crochet stitch, as a regular stitch and as a post stitch. An advanced beginner could make this whole set.

Striped Cotton Neck Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

This is the type of cotton scarf that many people have in mind when they think of a scarf for summer. It's made with fingering weight yarn and is designed more as an attractive accessory than for the purpose of staying warm. The cute stripes have a nautical vibe that's perfect for the beach.

Bamboo Cotton Crochet Scarf Free Pattern

If you make this crochet scarf then be sure to use the yarn that the pattern calls for. It's a blend of 50% cotton with 50% bamboo. You get all of the virtues of cotton with the added benefit of a soft stretch from the bamboo. It's the perfect summer scarf fiber. If you used the recommended yarn then you get a beautiful ombre scarf without ever having to change colors.

Citron Cotton Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

This cotton crochet scarf has everything you want from a summer accessory. The stitches are worked in an openwork lacy form to let the breeze come through. The colors are bold and bright. It's a fun pattern to make thanks to the texture in the cluster stitches. Basically, it's perfect.

Cotton Crochet Scarf with Tall Stitches - Free Pattern

There are many different ways to create open spaces in a crochet project. This scarf uses tall stitches, which also means that the scarf works up really quickly. The designer intended this to be easily worn as a warm weather accessory but it's also large enough to make it a shawl if the night gets surprisingly cool.

Half Double Crochet Cotton Scarf Free Pattern

This is an easy crochet scarf worked in half double crochet stitch. There's an increase every other row, creating a triangle shape. The size makes it a perfect neck scarf but it can also be worn as a summer shawl. The cotton yarn changes colors as you go so you get a beautiful design that looks almost like a sunset.

Linen-Cotton Crochet Skinny Scarf Free Pattern

A good summer scarf is not just lacy but also thin. This one fits the bill. It's made from a lovely yarn blend that's mostly cotton but has a little bit of linen-flax in there as well. That gives the yarn both softness and shine.

Linen Stitch Crochet Cotton Scarf Free Pattern

Linen isn't just a fiber; it's also the name of a very pretty crochet stitch pattern. Learn how to make it here using this striped crochet summer scarf pattern. It's 100% cotton, adorned with fringe.