Denim Drift Crochet Scarf

A chunky crochet scarf – The Denim Drift Crochet Scarf – is a free pattern here on the blog. I share lots of extra details below, or if you only want the free pattern scroll down!

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Inspiration & Design

I love to crochet. So far all of my designs have been crocheted. But, I am also a knitter. In fact, I learned to knit when I was very young and it’s only been in the past few years that I’ve been crocheting more than knitting.

And I do love crochet but sometimes you see something that is knit and you wish you could recreate it using just your hook! This was me whenever I saw a long, oversize, chunky scarf knit up in garter stitch.

Crochet that looks like knit is very popular and there are lots of great stitches or techniques to use to get similar effects to knitting.

I found one such stitch pattern in one of my stitch dictionaries – a crocheted two row repeat that looks really like knit garter stitch. Hurray!

I grabbed my super bulky, chunky yarn and immediately started to swatch! And here we have the finished result – The Denim Drift chunky crochet scarf.

Quick Crochet

Firstly, this modern, chunky scarf pattern is a quick crochet project. The super bulky yarn and large hook size mean that this scarf can be off your hook in no time!

Relaxing

Secondly, this is the perfect project to complete while watching your favourite TV program or catching up with your Podcasts because of the easy, repetitive stitch pattern!

Customise

Finally, this is a great project to customise to your own personal colour choice. Like the Glass Pebble Scarf, I can see this looking lovely in so many different shades.

The Yarn

I used the super popular and widely available Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Perfect for a warm, chunky scarf!

I think there is possibly whatever colour you could want within this range but here are a few that I think would look great for this project. The denim shade that I used is top left.

The pattern includes some substitute yarn recommendations or you could use yarnsub.com to help you find an alternative.

Pin this chunky crochet scarf for later!

Pattern – Chunky Crochet Scarf

An oversize scarf made with super chunky / bulky yarn. 

A perfect crochet pattern for wrapping up during autumn / fall and the winter days ahead!

This long scarf is crocheted using a two row repeat of simple crochet stitches to create a lovely garter stitch knit look.

The yarn chosen for this project is affordable, easily available and offered in lots of modern and classic colours. 

The 80% acrylic 20% wool mix is the perfect combination of softness, warmth and easy care. 

Perfect for beginners or if you are looking for an easy and modern project.

MATERIALS:

• Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick – 80% Acrylic 20% Wool

Super Bulky 6 (US) / Super Chunky (UK) 6oz / 170g, 106yds / 97m

3 balls in Denim

Amount of yarn used 16.7oz / 473g, 295yds / 270m

• Size 12mm crochet hook – my favourite hook brand
• Tapestry needle – I use this so I don’t lose them!
• Measuring tape – I have one like this
• Scissors – I have a pretty pair like these
• Blocking mats (optional) – these make blocking easy

YARN SUBSTITUTIONS:

Novita Folk

Stylecraft Swift Knit

SIZE:

One size.

GAUGE:

Working in pattern with 12mm hook, after washing and blocking swatch:

7 stitches, 7 rows (4 sl stBLO + 3 hdc) to 4″ / 10cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

9in / 23cm wide

78in / 198cm long

SKILL LEVEL:

Level 1 / Basic

PATTERN NOTES:

I chose to stitch into the bottom bump of the foundation chain.

Starting chains do not count as stitches.

Work the slip stitch row very loosely so that these stitches are not too tight to work into on the following row.

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS):

Ch – chain

Hdc – half double crochet

Sl stBLO – slip stitch back loop only (see special stitches)

St – stitch

< > – stitch count

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Sl stBLO instead of inserting your hook through both loops that make up the top ‘v’ of the stitch, you will insert your hook through only the arm of the “v” that is furthest away from you (the arm that is at the “back” of the work). Insert  your hook into the back loop, yarn over, pull up a loop and draw through the loop on your hook (one loop left on your hook).

PATTERN:

(US Terms)

SETUP  Ch 17 (16 st + 1 turning ch).

ROW1 Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across, turn. <16>

ROW2  Ch 1, sl stBLO in first hdc, sl stBLO in each hdc across, turn. <16>

ROW3  Ch 1, hdc in first st and in each st across, turn. <16>

Repeat rows two and three 68 times more (139 rows in total), or until the scarf measures 78”.

FINISHING Weave in ends and block.

Happy crocheting!