15 Free Crochet Granny Square
Scarf Patterns
Classic granny squares come together to make fun crochet scarves in this collection of the best free patterns. These granny square scarf patterns are perfect projects for using up your scrap yarn.
The Lyon Looping Scarf by Caro’s Atelier
I love the colours used in this circle-in-a-square granny motif scarf. The pattern is in Dutch, but it includes a chart for the granny motif and a visual guide for the colour placement. It’s a free PDF download via Ravelry.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Phildar Phil Looping.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
Sunshine Cloud Scarf Pattern from Knit Collage
The coloured centres of these super chunky granny squares look like puffy clouds.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Spun Cloud from Knit Collage
YARDAGE: Two 200 g skeins of the main colour and one 100 g skein in a contrasting colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 12 mm crochet hook.
Beginner Granny Square Scarf Pattern from Make & Do Crew
This free, easy pattern comes together quickly. It features the fun look of granny squares, without too much fiddly joining or ends to weave in. There are only a few squares to join together, and the bulk of the scarf is crocheted in basic granny stitch.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Wool-Ease.
YARDAGE: Approximately 715 g total. You’ll need 540 g of the main colour, and the rest of the scarf is made up of small amounts of contrasting colours for the granny square motifs.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
Tulip Square Scarf from Wilmade
The Tulip Square Scarf is a free pattern featuring granny squares and triangles, finished with fun tassels. The finished scarf is 10″ (25.5 cm wide and 76″ (193 cm) long. The pattern includes written instructions and a full video tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Touch of Alpaca from Lion Brand.
YARDAGE: Three 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) and 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hooks.
Granny Square Scarf Crochet Pattern from Gina Michele
This is an easy pattern that uses yarn cakes to create a cohesive colour scheme.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Cinnamon Swirl Cakes from Caron.
YARDAGE: Two 8-ounce (227 g) skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.25 mm (I) crochet hook.
Mini Granny Scarf Pattern from D60 Crochet
This quick and easy skinny scarf is the perfect scrap-buster project—and I think it’s super cute too! The finished scarf is made from 35 mini granny squares and measures 2¼” x 78″ (6 cm x 198 cm). It’s finished with a simple single crochet edging around the entire scarf, plus a slightly more decorative border on each of the short ends.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
Crochet Summer Scarf with Granny Squares
This lacy scarf is perfect for summer. The lightweight mesh stitch works up really quickly. You’ll need five contrasting colours for this scarf. The finished scarf measures approximately 80″ (203 cm) long and 9″ (23 cm) wide after blocking.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight cotton yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton.
YARDAGE: 656 yards (600 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Peachy Scarf from Betsy Makes
Granny square scarves don’t have to be a riot of colour. This beautiful version uses a lacy granny square design worked in a single colour. It’s made from 50 granny squares joined using the join-as-you-go method, which keeps the structure of the scarf light, lacy, and loose.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
YARDAGE: One 100g skein – 437 yards (400 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
Yarn Scrap Granny Square Scarf Pattern from Lucy Kate Crochet
This beginner-friendly pattern can be made in any type of yarn.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
The Polychrome Grid Scarf by Amy Gunderson
This free PDF pattern includes details for three different types of granny squares and three different colour combinations. It includes written instructions and charts for the motifs.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., ELLE by Me Charlotte.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
The Hazel Scarf from Craft with Ash
A classic granny square scarf made with vintage colours.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Loops & Threads Soft Classic.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
Mini Granny Square Scarf from Yarnspirations
This is a great project for trying out the new All-In-One Granny Square yarns, but it would also be great for using up your yarn scrap stash. Each motif measures 4″ (10 cm) squares, and the finished scarf is approximately 12″ x 96″ (30.5 cm x 244 cm) excluding the fringe.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart All In One Granny Square Petite
YARDAGE: Three balls in three different colourways.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
The Petal Patch Scarf from Bethany Lynne Makes
This pretty granny square scarf was inspired by patchwork quilting. It uses three different sizes of granny squares to create the patchwork effect. The overall size isn’t too important for this pattern, so you can use any yarn weight you like. Details for the materials used in the sample shown are included below.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
The Robin Scarf from TL Yarn Crafts
Make this cozy and chunky granny square scarf with the help of this great free pattern and video tutorial. It includes instructions for a matching beanie, too.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
Women’s Granny Scarf Crochet Pattern from Katia
This beautiful scarf uses Fair Cotton Granny by Katia. Each skein has colour cycles that create 12 granny squares in three different effects—gradient, multicolour, and solid. The yarn does all the colour work for you, so there are no extra colour changes and hardly any ends to weave in. You’ll need to create a free account to download the PDF pattern.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., Fair Cotton Granny from Katia.
YARDAGE: Two 150 g balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
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