A hooded scarf is a fun and trendy accessory for autumn and winter. To make this practical crochet project, all you need is a skein of yarn, some basic knowledge of crochet and a little free time.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Making the Scarf
Step 1. Create a basic chain
Attach the skein to the crochet hook with a slip knot, then make a basic chain of about 200 stitches.
- If you don't know how to make a slip knot or chain stitch, consult the “Tips” section.
- This shoe will be made lengthwise, so the length of the chain should match the length of the finished scarf. You can make a longer or shorter chain depending on the desired length, but the total number of stitches must be a multiple of two.
Step 2. Make a single crochet for each stitch
For the first row, work a single crochet in the second chain stitch starting from the needle, then for all the remaining stitches of the row. Once you reach the end, turn the job around.
- If you don't know how to make a single crochet, consult the “Tips” section.
- In this row, the "straight" side of the scarf should be facing you.
Step 3. Make a series of single crochet and chain stitches on the next row
Create a chain stitch, then work a single crochet in the first stitch of the previous row. For the rest of the row, chain stitch, skip one stitch and double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this process until you reach the end of the row, then turn the piece inside out.
In this row, the "wrong" side of the scarf should be facing you. From now on, each crochet row will have to alternate between the "right" side and the "reverse" side
Step 4. Make a similar series of single crochet and chain stitches
For the third row create a chain, and then make a single crochet in the first stitch of the previous row. For the rest of the row, repeat the following process: create a chain stitch, skip the next stitch, single crochet in the next chain stitch.
Make a single crochet in the last stitch and turn the work up at the end of the row
Step 5. Make a single crochet and a chain stitch in the fourth row
Create a chain stitch, then single crochet in the first stitch of the previous row. For the rest of the row, create a chain stitch, skip a stitch and create a single crochet in the chain of the previous row. Repeat until you reach the last point.
- For the last two stitches, create a chain, skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the last stitch.
- At the end of the row, turn the shirt up.
Step 6. Repeat the previous two lines
To complete lines five and six, repeat the same steps you did for lines three and four.
- For row five, make a chain stitch, then work a single crochet in the first stitch. Create a chain stitch, skip one stitch and single crochet in the next stitch; follow this pattern until you reach the end of the row.
- For row six, create a chain stitch and then single crochet in the first stitch. Then, create a chain, skip a stitch and make a single crochet in the following spaces; repeat this process until the end of the row.
Step 7. Make a single crochet along the seventh row
Create a chain, and then single crochet in each stitch and in each space. Continue until you reach the end of the line.
Turn up the work at the end of each row
Step 8. Repeat if necessary
Follow the steps used to complete lines two to seven as many times as necessary, until you reach the desired width.
A good width for the scarf is 14cm, but you can make it more or less thin depending on your personal taste
Step 9. Secure the scarf
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail of about 7.5 cm. Pass the end through the ring on your hook to tie the scarf and secure it.
Hide the rendering of the tail by draping it across the bottom of the scarf
Method 2 of 3: Making the Hood
Step 1. Make a basic chain stitch
Attach the yarn back to the hook with a slip knot. Create a basic chain of 60 stitches.
The base chain must be long enough to extend from one shoulder to the other, passing over the head. If the stitch is not long enough, add more chain stitches. But make sure you score an even number of points
Step 2. Make a half double crochet in each stitch
Create a half double crochet on the front of the second chain stitch from the hook. For the rest of the row, make a half double crochet on the back of the next stitch, then on the front of the next stitch.
- Make a chain stitch at the end of the row, then turn the piece back.
- If you don't know how to make a half double crochet, check the "Tips" section.
Step 3. Make another series of half treble crochets on the following rows
For the second row, create a half double crochet on the front of the first stitch. Make a half double crochet on the back of the next stitch, then on the front of the next stitch; repeat this process for the rest of the row. Create a chain and turn up.
Repeat this process until you have a total of 18 lines
Step 4. Cut the yarn
Leave a tail of about 46 cm.
You will need to use the end to join the cap, so it is advisable to make it the same length as the rectangle of the cap
Step 5. Sew the hood
Fold it in half diagonally. Use a needle and thread to overedge one side of the hood, from the opening to the fold.
If you don't know how to sew overcast, see the “Tips” section for further instructions
Step 6. Smooth out the top
Once on top of the cap, gently tap the top corners inwards, creating a flat triangle. Sew the outside of the triangle using the sewing needle.
This step is not necessary, but it will allow the cap to flatten on the head. By skipping it, the cap will form a straight tip
Method 3 of 3: Joining the Pieces
Step 1. Fold the scarf in half diagonally
The wrong side should be facing outwards, while the right side inwards.
Step 2. Line up the scarf and hood
Fold the hood so that the right side is inward. Fold it along the seams, then line it up with the folded scarf so that the center of the hood is in line with the center of the folded scarf.
Pin scarf and hood together to secure them
Step 3. Sew the two pieces
Use a needle and thread to overedge the edges of the hood to the scarf, along the joint edge.
- You will need at least 46 cm of thread to join the hood and scarf together.
- Make sure you only sew one side of the hood to one side of the scarf. Work carefully and don't sew two sides of the hood or two sides of the scarf together.
- Once finished, drape the remaining thread into the back side of the cap to hide it.
Step 4. Fold the seams
Turn-up hood and scarf on the right side. Place the hood between two damp towels and let them rest until dry.
- The sheets must be damp, not wet. If they were excessively wet, the scarf would take too long to dry.
- There is no need to cover the entire scarf, just the seams.
- This part is not strictly necessary, but doing so will make the seams less visible.
Step 5. Try wearing the scarf
It should be complete and ready to wear.
Advice
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To make a slip knot:
- Cross the attached end of the yarn over the free end, creating a loop.
- Push the attached side of the yarn inside the loop, pulling it from the back to the front and creating a second loop. Pull the first loop to tighten it around the second.
- Insert the crochet needle into the second loop and tighten it.
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To make a chain stitch:
- Wrap the attached side of the yarn onto the needle, over the loop already in place.
- Pull the yarn through the loop on the needle to complete the stitch.
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To make a single crochet:
- Insert the crochet needle at the indicated point.
- Grab the yarn with the needle, going through the back, and pull it to the front side of the stitch. There should now be two loops on the needle.
- Wrap the yarn around the needle.
- Pull the yarn through both loops to complete the stitch.
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To make a half double crochet:
- Wrap the yarn on the crochet needle, then insert the needle in the indicated spot.
- Wrap the yarn around the needle once more and pull it across the front of the stitch.
- Wrap the yarn around the needle once more, then pull it through all three loops on the needle to complete the stitch.
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To make an overedge stitch:
- Knot the thread on one of the two edges to be joined. Thread the opposite end of the thread into the needle.
- Insert the yarn into the front and rear loops on the edge not attached to the end.
- Pass the needle through the next set of front and rear loops on the edge of the attached end, then pull it through the next set of front and rear loops on the edge of the unattached end. This will complete an overedging stitch.
- Repeat as necessary, then knot the yarn towards the end.
