Homemade scarfs are perfect for the holidays and here is my take on a Crochet Christmas Scarf Pattern! It uses the crochet granny spike stitch and will keep you warm all season long.
I loved making this crochet Christmas scarf pattern because it reminds me of the grinch because I used a vibrant green yarn on half of the Christmas infinity scarf. The Grinch is one of my favorite holiday films and I had to make a pattern that showed an homage to him.
When I see Christmas crochet scarf patterns, I always see them for elves, or Santa and never the Grinch. Probably because he is a bah-humbug for all things Christmas, but I think he would warm up to this Grinch scarf crochet pattern!
I personally love this pattern because I love subtle character designs and without having to crochet a face, you can definitely see who the inspiration is supposed to be.
The stitch used for the scarf is the crochet granny spike stitch, which gives a nice, jagged chevron look for stripes - perfect for something inspired by a not so nice character. It is also a variation of the simple granny cluster, so it works up quickly like anything made from granny clusters, but with fewer holes making it extra nice and toasty!
When you are done making this crochet Christmas pattern and have leftover yarn, you can make yourself a crochet candy cane border blanket that uses red and white for the border, or you can make a crochet houndstooth scarf by alternating each rows colors for another red, white, and green scarf.
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Scarf Width: The scarf is about 10 inches wide. If you want it thinner, feel free to shorten the beginning chain, but make sure the chain is divisible by 4 plus 1 for the turning chain. I tend to make most of my crochet infinity scarves wide, like my crochet bean stitch infinity scarf pattern.
- Color Changes: I change colors every two rows, which creates a lovely uneven chevron pattern. You can make the stripes thicker if you like by switching colors less often.
- Project Length: This is a short scarf turned into an infinity scarf pattern, but feel free to continue it to make a longer scarf if you wish. The infinity scarf was about 4 to 5 feet before having the ends stitched together.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 6mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- A skein of white yarn from red heart
- A skein of red yarn from red heart
- A skein of green yarn from red heart
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Double crochet - dc
- Chain space - ch sp
- Single crochet - sc
🧋Variations
I used red, white, and green, but you can make this scarf in any color. Leave the lime green side and switch out the red for black, and you have a crochet Beetlejuice scarf. Or switch the green and red for different shades of blue for a lovely blue and white winter crochet scarf.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Christmas Scarf Pattern
This crochet infinity scarf pattern is worked in short rows.
Row 1: Using the white yarn, ch x32 +1 and turn your work.
Row 2: Starting in the 5th chain from the hook, make 3dc in the same stitch.
Then *ch x1 + skip 3 stitches, then 3dc in the next stitch*.
Then repeat what is between the * for the rest of the row. When there are 4 stitches left, ch x1 + skip 3 stitches, and make 2dc in the last stitch. Ch x2 and turn.
Row 3: In each ch sp across make dc x1 into the ch sp, dc spike stitch x1 (instead of working into the ch sp, work into the top of the middle dc in the cluster below), into the center stitch in the row below, then dc x1 into the ch sp. Finally ch x1. And that is how you do a spike granny stitch cluster.
Repeat for the rest of the row.
To finish the row, make 2dc in the beginning ch sp of the previous row.
Fasten off the white yarn and join the red yarn. Ch x2 in the new color and turn.
Row 4: With the newly joined red yarn, in each ch sp across make dc x1 into the ch sp, dc spike stitch x1, into the center stitch in the row below, then dc x1 into the ch sp. Finally ch x1. Then repeat for the rest of the row.
Row 5: Repeat row 4 in red, and then fasten off the red yarn and join the white yarn. Ch x2 in the new color and turn.
Row 6-59: Repeat row 4, but remember to switch colors every 2 rows. After the last row, switch colors to green.
Row 60-117: Repeat row 4 but in a solid green, you do not need to switch colors on this side.
Final row: Instead of doing a dc either side of the dc spike stitch, make a sc. So instead of dc, dc spike, dc, ch. It’s sc, dc spike, sc, ch.
After the scarf rows are finished, fasten off the green yarn but leave a tail for sewing the scarf closed.
Finishing:
Sew the ends of the scarf closed.
If you weren’t weaving in as you go, weave in the ends of the red and white yarns.
And now you have a finished Grinch inspired crochet Christmas scarf!
If you are looking for other crochet winter scarf patterns, I highly suggest my crochet buffalo plaid scarf pattern and the crochet linen stitch scarf pattern. The plaid scarf can use any leftover red yarn you might have and looks really cool like a lumberjack scarf so it's great for any gender. And then the crochet linen scarf can use up most of your extra white that you might have, and it is perfect for walking around in the snowfall!
Alternatively, you can use the extra vibrant green to make a crochet potion bottle. Not Christmas related, but could be used as a great crochet Christmas gift!
🐌Expert Tips
- Weave as You Go: Weave in the yarn as you go by carrying it behind and encapsulating it with your stitches, so you work around it.
- Use Stitch Markers: Use stitch markers to keep track of your rows, especially when changing colors, to maintain an even pattern.
- Try Different Yarns: Experiment with different yarn weights and textures to create unique looks and feels for your scarf.
🧵Pattern FAQs
It can, but it would be a shorter scarf. Make sure to add length by including extra rows before moving on to the other half of the pattern.
Any weight of yarn will work for this scarf; just make sure to use an appropriate-sized hook with your yarn and adjust the starting chain if necessary.
An infinity scarf is a shorter scarf with the two ends sewn together, creating an infinite loop. You can wrap the scarf around your neck 2-3 times for extra comfort and warmth.
🧶More Free Crochet Christmas Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Christmas Scarf Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Christmas Scarf Pattern
Materials
- 1 skein of white yarn from red heart
- 1 skein of red yarn from red heart
- 1 skein of green yarn from red heart
- 6mm hook
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- dc = Double Crochet
- ch sp = Chain space
- sc = Single crochet
Notes
Instructions
- This pattern is worked in short rows.
- Row 1: Using the white yarn, ch x32 +1 and turn your work.
- Row 2: Starting in the 5th chain from the hook, make 3dc in the same stitch. Then *ch x1 + skip 3 stitches, then 3dc in the next stitch*. Then repeat what is between the * for the rest of the row. When there are 4 stitches left, ch x1 + skip 3 stitches, and make 2dc in the last stitch. Ch x2 and turn.
- Row 3: In each ch sp across make dc x1 into the ch sp, dc spike stitch x1 (instead of working into the ch sp, work into the top of the middle dc in the cluster below), into the center stitch in the row below, then dc x1 into the ch sp. Finally ch x1. And that is how you do a spike granny stitch cluster. Repeat for the rest of the row.
- To finish the row, make 2dc in the beginning ch sp of the previous row.
- Fasten off the white yarn and join the red yarn. Ch x2 in the new color and turn.
- Row 4: With the newly joined red yarn, in each ch sp across make dc x1 into the ch sp, dc spike stitch x1, into the center stitch in the row below, then dc x1 into the ch sp. Finally ch x1. Then repeat for the rest of the row.
- Row 5: Repeat row 4 in red, and then fasten off the red yarn and join the white yarn. Ch x2 in the new color and turn. .
- Row 6-59: Repeat row 4, but remember to switch colors every 2 rows. After the last row, switch colors to green.
- Row 60-117: Repeat row 4 but in a solid green, you do not need to switch colors on this side.
- Final row: Instead of doing a dc either side of the dc spike stitch, make a sc. So instead of dc, dc spike, dc, ch. It’s sc, dc spike, sc, ch.
- After the scarf rows are finished, fasten off the green yarn but leave a tail for sewing the scarf closed.
Finishing:
- Sew the ends of the scarf closed.
- If you weren’t weaving in as you go, weave in the ends of the red and white yarns.
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