Basic Crocheted Neck Scarf

A crocheted neck scarf is simply a narrow length of crocheted fabric.

Dressy scarves meant to be worn as a decorative accessory are typically smaller. These are often crocheted with light weight and/or specialty yarns. Open, lacy stitch patterns are the most popular for an accent scarf.

Mufflers (winter neck scarves) are meant to be warm and are best made with stitches ( and hook size) that create a more solid fabric. Crochet mufflers are thicker than knit ones and require more wool or yarn. Alternating sc and dc rows work well and produce and attractive fabric. Plain dc, a closed shell stitch, hdc or dc alternated with rows of sc also produces a nice scarf. I like to use a hook that is large enough to produce a softer, more supple fabric without the stitches being too open (or full of holes).

All you need to do is to chain to the desired width and work till the scarf is long enough. To work a particular stitch pattern it will be needful to know how many multiples of a number to chain - or weather you need an even or uneven number to work on.

Basic Garter Stitch Muffler or Neck Scarf

This is a traditional way to knit any size muffler (winter neck scarf). All you do, using any size needles and any size wool or yarn. is to cast on till you have the width you want. And then you simply knit every row (garter stitch) till it is as long as it needs to be.

This is a good way to make use of left over wool or yarn by working in stripes.

The finished scarf looks nice if the first stitch of each row is slipped rather than knit. Or you can knit the first stitch and slip the second at the beginning of each row.

Fringe is optional.