How to Crochet a Scarf

By Amy Solovay, About.com Guide

The main steps you need to take to get started with crocheting a scarf:

1. Choose materials: crochet hook plus yarn, crochet thread or other fiber and any extras such as buttons or appliques
2. Choose or design a scarf pattern to use
3. Crochet your scarf!

Want more details? This guide provides free instructions including many scarf examples plus tutorials and links to free crochet scarf patterns.

Table of Contents:

1. How to Crochet a Scarf: Intro and Overview
2. Choosing Materials for a Crocheted Scarf
3. How to Crochet a Scarf in Long Rows (Horizontal Scarves)
4. How to Crochet a Scarf in Short Rows (Vertical Scarves)
5. How to Crochet a Freeform Scarf
6. How to Finish Your Crocheted Scarf

See Also: Easy Ideas for How to Tie a Scarf

• Scarf Examples, Plus a Link to Our Free Crochet Scarf Patterns
• Choosing Materials for a Crocheted Scarf
• How to Crochet a Scarf in Long Rows -- Horizontal Scarves
• How to Crochet a Scarf in Short Rows -- Vertical Scarves
• How to Crochet a Freeform Scarf
• How to Finish Your Crocheted Scarf