My favorite knitted scarf is one I knitted lengthwise, on big needles in garter stitch, with the ends at diagonals with beaded fringe. It’s so easy to wear, swingy and drapey and stretchy soft.

So, my goal was to devise a similar crochet scarf that doesn’t have just row after row of heavy linear single or double crochet, a scarf that doesn’t look like crochet, and a scarf that would have the same loose drapiness to it. What I designed is a scarf that is crocheted loosely throughout with a big hook, using a fingering weight yarn. And it’s easy!

You do not have to count rows or stitches beyond the foundation row, but yet it’s not boring. It’s an easy to memorize stitch and row sequence. What could be better than that? Once you count out your foundation row you proceed without stressing or counting, and without following step by step instructions. You get to your end points by measuring with a measuring tape and not counting rows. And gauge is really not important as long as you crochet loosely.

The construction is unique, but not difficult. And you’ll find that the stitches and the scarf are a bit unconventional. But that’s what gives this crochet scarf it’s loose and loopy construction. Add to that fringe with or without beads, and you will have your favorite crochet scarf!

For this scarf I like the Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle fingering weight yarn. The scarf pictured is the color “Confetti”. It’s super soft and just the right amount of yardage to get one scarf from one skein. Or, opt for 2 skeins and make it longer, or wider than a scarf and wear it as a wrap. Experiment and determine which width and length you prefer. So, find your favorite speckly yarn and get started!