Easy Crochet Scarf Pattern – Mesh Tube Scarf

Wrap yourself in the pillowy softness of a mesh tube scarf! This easy crochet scarf pattern creates a tube, which then flattens into a double layer of mesh. The layers work together to make this scarf thick, cozy, and warm, without being too heavy.

Mesh Tube Scarf - Easy crochet scarf pattern on Stitches n Scraps

With only basic stitches in a simple, repeating pattern, this is a great introduction to working in continuous rounds. I’ve included instructions for adjusting the length and width, so you can make it to any size you prefer.

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New and Improved!

I first made this mesh tube scarf in 2014, as a Christmas present for my father-in-law. My original pattern was a little bit different, and there were a couple of things I wanted to change.

Original mesh tube scarf from 2014

I didn’t like the way the ends flared, and I wanted to open up the mesh a bit for a better drape. Now, after many years, I’ve finally given this easy crochet scarf pattern the update it needed.

Video Tutorial

Need a little help? While updating the pattern, I also recorded this video tutorial! Walk through the whole pattern with me step by step.

How to Crochet a Mesh Tube Scarf - Tutorial on Stitches n Scraps

Lion Brand Yarns

Lion brand provided the Vanna’s Choice yarn for the updated version of this easy crochet scarf pattern. It’s a fantastic all-purpose acrylic yarn that comes in a wide range of vibrant colors. I chose the deep red Cranberry color.

4 skeins of Vanna's Choice yarn in Cranberry

When I made the original version of this scarf, I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn. This is also a great choice! The touch of wool makes it a little bit lighter, and at the same time a little bit warmer.

Materials:

  • Yarn: 510 yds Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice worsted weight yarn. Solid colors are 100% acrylic (170 yds / 100g per skein). Sample shown in #180E Cranberry
  • Hook: US size K (6.5 mm) hook or size needed to match gauge
  • Notions:
    • Scissors
    • Yarn needle

Project Level:

Easy: Basic stitches, worked in continuous rounds.

Size:

7″ x 60″

Length and width can be adjusted as desired.

Gauge:

12 dc x 6 rnds = 4″

Use pattern as gauge swatch – after rnd 7, work should measure 7″ x 4″

Exact gauge is not critical but will affect yarn usage.

Abbreviations used:

(Pattern is written in US terms)

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

sc = single crochet

sk = skip

sl st = slip stitch

sp = space

st(s) = stitch(es)

Instructions:

Ch 52 (multiple of 2)

For a wider or narrower scarf, add or remove chains in groups of 2.

Rnd 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, hdc in next ch] across. Being careful not to twist, join with sl st to first st to form a circle. (26 hdc, 25 ch-1 sps)

Round 1 of mesh tube scarf

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as ch-1 sp), Sk first st, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st] around, do not join. (25 hdc, 26 ch-1 sps)

From this point forward, you don’t need to keep track of the rnds if you don’t want to. Simply repeat (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st) around in continuous rounds. This is the same thing as repeating rnds 3 and 4.

Rnd 3: Dc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sk next st, dc in next ch-1 sp) around, do not join. (26 hdc, 25 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sk next st, (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st) around, do not join. (25 hdc, 26 ch-1 sps)

Repeat rnds 3-4 until work measures 59.5 inches, or about 1/2 inch shorter than desired length. It does not matter if you stop in the middle of a rnd, just be sure to end after a (ch 1, sk next st).

50 repeats of rnds 3 & 4 at the pattern gauge should get you to approximately 59.5 inches.

Joining: Sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sk next st), Join with a sl st in next ch-1 sp. (1 sc, 1 ch-1 sp)

Last rnd: Ch 1, hdc in first ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next ch-1 sp) around, join with a sl st in first hdc. (26 hdc, 25 ch-1 sps)

Fasten off.

Use the starting tail to sew the bottom of rnd 1 closed.

Sewing the bottom closed

Weave in ends.


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