How to crochet an easy one row repeat scarf for beginners

You will crochet a long, narrow scarf using the Iris stitch, a pattern that repeats the same row over and over so it is easy to remember. It suits beginners who know basic stitches and want a quick project. Any yarn works; the sample uses a 150g ball and a 5.5mm hook.

QUICK & EASY Crochet Scarf! 🤩 ONE ROW REPEAT 🤩, by Hooked by Robin on YouTube. 11 min 24 s.

8 chapters. Tap a step to jump to it.Chapters from the creator
Video length
11 min 24 s
Time to do it
4 to 6 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
8

What you need

Steps

  1. Pick your yarn and hook. Any yarn works, but match the hook size to the yarn label. The sample scarf uses one 150g ball of James Brett Emotions with a 5.5mm hook.

  2. Make a slip knot and chain a length that gives you the scarf width you want, about 18cm or 7 inches for the sample. Work in US stitch terms.

  3. Work row 1 following the Iris stitch set up shown, placing your stitches evenly across the starting chain. This row sets the pattern.

  4. Turn your work and crochet row 2, the pattern repeat row. It uses the same small group of stitches in each space across the row.

  5. Repeat row 2 over and over until the scarf reaches the length you want. The sample is about 241cm or 98 inches long before the fringe.

  6. Check the recap of row 2 if you lose your place, then keep repeating until the scarf is long enough.

  7. Work the optional final row to straighten the last edge, then fasten off and weave in the ends.

  8. Optional: add a fringe along both short ends to finish the scarf.

Tips and common mistakes

Make a small sample square first to check your tension and see how the yarn works up.

Count your stitch groups at the end of each row so the edges stay straight.

Variegated yarn shows off this stitch well, but solid colours look good too.

Keep the starting chain relaxed so the bottom edge does not pull tight.

Questions

Do I need special yarn for this scarf?

No. The pattern suits any yarn. Just choose a hook size that matches your yarn and adjust the starting chain to get the width you want.

How much yarn does the scarf use?

The sample used one 150g ball. Your amount will vary with yarn thickness, tension and scarf length, so make a small sample first to estimate.

Can left handed crocheters follow along?

Yes. You can mirror flip the video in a browser extension or video player to convert it for left handed crochet.

This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.

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