Free Winter Kids Scarf Crochet Pattern

This simple kids winter scarf has a modern and classic design. With the weather getting colder my children needed new winter scarves.

Well, it was a perfect excuse to get my hook out and start crocheting. These scarves are so warm and cozy, my daughters love them!

Kids scarf description

The winter kids scarf should fit most children. Saying that it has been tested on children between the ages of 3 and 8 and there is room for growth.

The dimensions of the scarf are 6” x 46”. It’s long enough to wear in a variety of ways as you can see from my photos. It has a nice texture and is finished off with a wavy border.

How to crochet a classic child’s scarf

The winter kids scarf crochet pattern is easy skill level. You’ll need to know basic crochet stitches. Additionally, you’ll need to know how to work into the front and back posts as well as being able to work into the raw edges for the border.

To make the scarf I used lipstick red aran (weight 4) yarn and a 7mm crochet hook. Don’t forget it’s important to remember to do your gauge swatch before starting if you want your scarf to fit.

Why You’ll Love The Free Winter Kids Scarf Crochet Pattern

• One skein project with no color changes
• No sew, one piece design!
• Easy skill level project
• Free crochet pattern with the option to upgrade
• Uses worsted or aran, weight 4 yarn
• Perfect for little girls to keep cozy and warm during winter

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Crochet pattern information

Hook sizes

• 7mm crochet hook

Yarn

• Weight – Aran / Worsted / #4
• Brand – Stylecraft Special Aran
• A – Lipstick red: 196m/214yd

Skill Level

Easy

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Translation)

• BPdc – Back post double crochet
• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• FPdc – Front post double crochet
• hdc – Half double crochet
• 2hdc – 2 hdc in 1 space (increase)
• sc – Single crochet
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Gauge & Sizes

• Gauge with 7mm hook = 4 rows of 5 hdc
• Finished size – W 6” x L 46”

Pattern notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. For example, “sc, dc” would mean “single crochet in first space, double crochet in next space”.

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Kids scarf – Free crochet pattern

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Kids scarf

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Round 1

• ch x 17 then start in 2nd ch from the hook
• sc x 16
• ch & turn
• (16 sts)

Rows 2 & 3

• hdc x 16
• ch & turn
• (2 rows of 16 sts)

Row 4

• sc x 16
• ch & turn
• (16 sts)

Row 5

• dc x 16
• ch & turn
• (16 sts)

Row 6

• dc in first st
• (FPdc, BPdc) 7 times
• dc in last st
• ch & turn
• (16 sts)

Row 7

• sc x 16
• ch & turn
• (16 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Rows 8 – 98

• Repeat rows 2 – 7: 15 more times
• (90 rows)

Rows 99 – 101

• Repeat rows 2 – 4
• (3 rows)

Border

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Row 102

• ch & turn to work along the long raw edge
• sc x 4 (in the end of sc & hdc rows)
• 2hdc x 2 (in the end of dc rows)
• Repeat these 8 sts: 15 more times
• sc x 4 (in the end of sc & hdc rows)
• (132 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 103

• ch & turn to work across the ch’s of row 1
• sc x 4, dc x 4, sc x 4, dc x 4
• (16 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 104

• ch & turn to work along the long raw edge
• Repeat row 102
• (132 sts)

Row 105

• ch & turn to work across row 101
• sc x 4, dc x 4, sc x 4, dc x 4
• sl st to 1st st of row 98
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• (16 sts)

Published: November 26, 2022 | Last Updated: September 24, 2025