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Keep cosy and warm with this easy crochet sweater scarf pattern! Throw it on for crisp autumn walks, chilly winter days or whenever you fancy an extra layer that looks just as good as it feels. With a beautiful crossover stitch and sizes to fit XS to 5XL, you’ll be reaching for this scarf with sleeves over and over.
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make a crochet sweater scarf step by step, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Easy Sweater Scarf Pattern
Wrap yourself in something sumptuous with the Sombra Crochet Sweater Scarf! The beautifully textured crossover stitch creates a wonderfully cosy fabric, while the clever wraparound design gives you all the comfort of a scarf with the ease of a sweater.
⭐⭐⭐ Difficulty level: Easy – using basic stitches and a textured crossover stitch
💬 Hook Size: 4.5mm
📏 Sizes: XS/S/M (L/XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL/5XL)
✨ Crochet Technique: crossover stitch
⚖️ Yarn Weight: Merino/acrylic blend DK (category 3)
🧶 Yarn Used: Katia Basic Merino
🕐 Approx Crochet Time: 8-10 hours depending on your pace
👍 Perfect For: cosy autumn walks, layered over jeans or a dress, or even wear it to a wedding
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Things you’ll love about this crochet sweater scarf
Easy Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern Materials
- A 4.5mm(G) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Along with the above you will need the following yarn for your sweater scarf:
Katia Basic Merino – US / Katia Basic Merino – UK/EU, 52% Merino Wool, 48% Acrylic, 131yds/120m/50g
You will require approximately 1200 (1653, 2420) metres, 1310 (1808, 2646) yards of yarn to crochet the scarf with sleeves: 11 (14, 21) balls of the recommended yarn.
It’s a category 3, DK weight yarn which is what gives the sweater scarf its glorious detail. Find out more about yarn weights and categories with our handy yarn weight chart.
I chose to create my sweater scarf in the Whitish Green (80) colour but there are so many to choose from!
See my other crochet patterns using DK yarn – you might find your next project there too!
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- MillaMia Soft Merino, 100% Merino Wool, 137yds/125m/50g
- Gloss DK, 70% Merino, 30% Silk, 123yds/113m/50g
- Mellowspun DK, 100% Acrylic, 284yds/260m/100g
I absolutely love sweater scarves! They’re one of those wonderfully simple crochet garments that I find myself wearing again and again, whether it’s with jeans for everyday cosiness or thrown over a dress as a little cover-up for an evening out. And if you love this one, you might like my other two versions too!
The Mirabilis crochet sweater scarf pattern free on the blog which uses category 4 worsted weight yarn and is packed with gorgeous texture, while the Eleanor easy scarf with sleeves is an easy scarf with sleeves crochet pattern that you can work either vertically or horizontally.
Each has something a little different to offer, so there’s plenty of choice depending on the look and feel you’re after!
Sizing
XS-M (L-2XL, 3XL-5XL)
Total length: 99 (108, 122.5) in, 251.5 (274, 311) cm
Main body length (between sleeves): 76.5 (86, 100) in, 194 (218, 254) cm
Sleeve length: 11 in, 28 cm all sizes
Body depth: 12 (15.5, 20) in, 30.5 (39.5, 51) cm
Glossary and Abbreviations
- beg – beginning
- blo – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain(s) (chain stitch tutorial)
- flo – front loop only
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sp – space
- ss/sl st – slip stitch (how to crochet a slip stitch)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
- Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The Sombra Sweater Scarf crochet pattern is in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (how to do the single crochet)
dc – double crochet (double crochet stitch tutorial)
Special Stitches
blo – back loop only
To work the back loop only, turn your work so that the top is facing you to see the front and back loops. Work into the back loop by inserting the hook into the loop furthest from you.
Cross Over Stitch
To work the cross over stitch you need to skip a stitch, work a double crochet into the next 3 sts then working around those 3 sts work a double crochet into the skipped stitch.
This will mean that this stitch slants across the 3 sts and you will need to pull it up to the height of the row to make sure the work stays consistent.
Be sure to work around the 3 sts so that they are enclosed within the cross over stitch – full details in the video tutorial.
And why stop at a sweater scarf when you can have the matching accessories too?! 🧶 If you’re loving the gorgeous crossover texture of the Sombra Sweater Scarf, I’ve got two more cosy makes for you to try!
Sombra Fingerless Mitts – wonderfully cosy with a deep ribbed cuff, and so simple to make from a flat rectangle.
Sombra Textured Hat – a beautifully textured hat with your choice of a straight or turned-up brim, in sizes from newborn right through to adult.
Sombra Collection
All 3 patterns in the Sombra Collection for those who are all about texture and simple stitches! They are all made with a flat construction and look much harder than they actually are to make! A sophisticated collection perfect for layering.
Foundation single crochet (Fsc) – optional for start
Step 1: Ch2, insert hook into second ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]
Step 2: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch1. This creates the first “chain” in your foundation row. [still 2 loops on hook]
Step 3: Yarn over and pull through both loops to complete the first Fsc.
Step 4: Next stitch and subsequent stitches: Insert hook into “chain” created in Step 2, yarn over and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]
Step 5: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch1. This creates the next “chain” in your foundation row. [still 2 loops on hook]
Step 6: Yarn over and pull through both loops to complete the next Fsc.
Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 as required.
How do you Make a Crochet Sweater Scarf?
- The Main Body and Sleeves are worked in long horizontal rows.
- There is a four row repeat pattern that is worked throughout the pattern until it reaches the desired depth for the Body.
- Once complete, the sleeves are seamed to join the first row to the last row and create the desired shape.
Pattern Gauge
Gauge: 17 sts and 14 rounds = 4″ by 4″ using 4.5mm hook
Making a crochet gauge swatch is important when crocheting projects to ensure that it ends up the desired size.
- A ch1 at the beg does not count as a st. Any other chains within a row do count as stitches.
- The pattern is worked in turned rows.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Instructions are given for the smallest size, with larger sizes in brackets ( ). E.g. XS-M (L-2XL, 3XL-5XL)
- If an instruction does not apply to a particular size then a – is used instead of a number. E.g. 2 (-, 4) means that the L-2XL does not apply to this instruction.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each row. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous Row.
Video Tutorial for the Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern
Come along as I crochet this sweater scarf pattern and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
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SEAMING AND FINISHING
BLOCKING
Before seaming the Sleeves, make sure to block your project to measurements while it is still flat.
Once blocked, we can now seam the Sleeves.
SEAMING SLEEVES
With WS facing you, line up the first and last rows of each Sleeve so that the stitches match up.
Using the tail from the Last Row, seam the 47 stitches of the Sleeve using your preferred method. (I used a slip stitch seam). You can continue to seam into the Main Body to create a longer sleeve if desired.
Using a new piece of yarn, seam the other Sleeve to match the first.
You can crochet the seams of the Sleeve together if you prefer.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends to finish.
Congratulations on crocheting your very own crochet coffee cup holder! 🌟 Now that you’ve crafted this fun project, why stop here? Dive into my other crochet home decor patterns, each waiting to be transformed into your next crochet masterpiece.
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More Beautiful Crochet Wraps and Accessories to Try
I hope you’ve loved making your Sombra Sweater Scarf as much as I’ve loved designing it! And if you’re already wondering what to make next, I’ve got plenty more gorgeous crochet layers for you to explore. From elegant shawls to cosy wraps, here are a few of my favourites that I think you’ll love too!
Granny Square Poncho – A modern take on a traditional favourite, with the option to add sleeves for an extra cosy, wearable layer.
Evelyn Lacy Crochet Wrap – A beautifully lightweight, lacy wrap that you can wear as a shawl or seam to create sleeves. Perfect for dressing up an outfit!
Deidra Poncho – Gorgeous texture and clever construction make this versatile rectangle a wonderful poncho or elegant wrap.
Braided Crochet Ruana – An oversized, cosy layer with delicate braided details and a fluffy fringe. Like wrapping yourself in a beautiful handmade blanket!
Labyrinth Crochet Poncho – Made from just two rectangles, with striking mosaic texture and optional finishing details to make it your own.
