Easy Scarf with Sleeves Crochet Pattern – The Eleanor Sweater Scarf

The Eleanor Sweater Scarf is perfect for all the seasons. The simple scarf with sleeves crochet pattern can be worn in so many ways depending on how cosy you want to feel. 

This deceptively simple and versatile cover-up can be a wrap cardigan, a shawl, a cowl, a regular scarf and more! Made in just one piece with simple seams for the sleeves, you’ll have it made and on in no time. 

In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make this crochet scarf with sleeves, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.

About the Scarf with Sleeves Crochet Pattern

I designed the sweater scarf crochet pattern many years ago for Simply Crochet Magazine and had forgotten all about launching the pattern on the blog until a few years ago when I was wearing it.

It was a bit of a chilly day but had good potential for the sun to come out and so I knew this would be perfect. The crochet sweater scarf is so versatile that you can literally change your outfit in seconds!

I started by wearing it as a regular scarf with a coat on and when the sun came out I took my coat off and wore it as the wrap cardigan you see in the images here.

It’s a great beginner crochet garment pattern or for anyone who wants to avoid shaping or joining.

The simplicity of the construction allows the half double crochet stitch texture to shine through plus it now includes two different construction techniques for you to choose from!

Amigo is a really soft yarn with wonderful, airy volume. It is produced from 100% HB acrylic of very high quality and comes in an enormous selection of colors.

HB stands for high bulk. It is a production technique that uses steam and pressure to make the fibers contract a little and curl so that they become fuller. The result is a light and soft yarn that is both comfortable to work with and to wear on the body.

It’s a category 3, light weight yarn which gives a soft and delicate feel to the scarf. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.

I used Sand for my newest version of the scarf but there are 60 to choose from!

The pink version is made from a discontinued yarn but I thought you might still like to see the different construction option it uses.

The real beauty of this pattern is that it uses just basic crochet stitches (just half double crochet and single crochet), has a super easy construction and is quick to make too.

It features as part of my Mystical Collection that is all being released beginning September 2024 – it would be amazing if you could join me!

Don’t forget to join HanJan Crochet to receive regular discount codes (and more free patterns!) and Pin this scarf with sleeves pattern free to your crochet Pinterest board!

It’s also a great reference to see how to wear a scarf with sleeves!

Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know

Glossary and Abbreviations

beg – beginning

blo – back loop only

ch(s) – chain(s)

ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)

flo – front loop only

rep – repeat

RS – right side

sp – space

ss/sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

WS – wrong side

Yoh – yarn over hook

Stitches

The Eleanor Sweater Scarf is in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)

hdc – half double crochet (UK htr – half treble crochet)

Special Stitches

I love experimenting with texture in crochet and so was so pleased to come up with this stitch pattern! 

It uses beginner stitches (half double crochet) in various loops of the stitch. You alternate the front loop only, back loop only and 3rd loop to create a wonderful texture that looks far more complicated than it really is!

I love it so much that I’ve also used it on my Mystical fingerless crochet gloves pattern and my simple crochet top pattern, plus I have more designs in the works coming soon!

3rd loop

Extra loop created on hdc or from the yarn over. When working in rows it’s the first loop you come to when looking at the stitch. When working in rounds it will be the furthest away from you at the back of your crochet.

flo – front loop only

To work the front loop only, turn your work so that the top is facing you to see the front and back loops. Work into the front loop by inserting the hook into the loop of the ‘V’ nearest you.

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.

Foundation half double crochet (Fhdc)

Step 1: Ch 2, yarn over, insert hook into second ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. [3 loops on hook]

Step 2: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch 1. This creates the first “chain” in your foundation row. [still 3 loops on hook]

Step 3: Yarn over and pull through all three loops to complete the first Fhdc.

Step 4: Next stitch and subsequent stitches: Yarn over, insert hook into “chain” created in Step 2, yarn over and pull up a loop. [3 loops on hook]

Step 5: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch 1. This creates the next “chain” in your foundation row. [still 3 loops on hook]

Step 6: Yarn over and pull through all three loops to complete the next fhdc.

Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 as required.

Construction Options for your Sweater Scarf

I am thrilled to be able to offer 2 different ways to construct the sweater scarf to suit whether you want the stitches to lay horizontally or vertically on you. It also gives you the option to choose between working less rows but with lots of stitches in them (!) or many more rows with far less stitches in them.

Here’s how the options work and the pros and cons to help you decide which is the best for you:

Option 1: made in one long horizontal piece.

Pros and cons of option 1:

• long starting chain
• not as easy to customise
• less rows to work
• sleeves worked as part of scarf

Option 2: made in one short, vertical piece with join as you go sleeves

Pros and cons of option 2:

• short starting chain
• more rows to work
• very easy to customise
• sleeves added afterwards

Here they are pictures side by side so you can also see the different look they achieve:

Making Your Scarf With Sleeves Perfect For You

If you are choosing to make Option 1 then customisation is not as easy but is possible.

To change the length of the Main Body (between the sleeves) you can add or subtract any multiple of 3 to your first row. This row also has the stitches for the sleeves so make sure to take this into account.

Customising Option 2 is much easier to do as you work it.

To change the depth of the scarf, work as many or few stitches in a multiple of 3 for your first row.

To change the length of the Main Body work as many or as few rows in a multiple of 6 plus the foundation row as you like.

To change the length of the Sleeves, work as many or as few chains to begin your sleeve as you like.

To have a looser sleeve, continue working with the larger hook and/or don’t skip as many stitches when joining as you go.

• ch1 at the beg does not count as a st.

• The pattern is worked in turned rows.

• Read through the entire pattern before beginning.

• Before beginning make sure to thoroughly read the construction options and decide which you would like to make along with any customisations.

• 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.

How to wear your crochet sweater scarf

They may look complicated but once you get the hang of putting on your sweater scarf you’ll find that there are loads of possibilities for styling and wearing it!

Have fun experimenting!

There are a few different ways to wear your sweater scarf and it does take a little bit of practise so you don’t get tangled up! Here are some of the options:

1. Cross over at the front and straight at the back
2. Cross over at the back and straight at the front
3. As a regular scarf
4. As a shrug by looping it back over your neck

Here’s a quick little tutorial to show you how to wear a scarf with sleeves:

Eleanor Scarf With Sleeves Crochet Pattern

There are a few options for you to access and enjoy this crochet pattern:

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US Terminology

All Sizes

Row 1: RS: Fhdc 51 (69, 84), turn. [51 (69, 84)]

Row 2: ch1, *hdc in blo of next st, hdc in flo of next st, hdc in 3rd loop only of next st; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 3: ch1, hdc in blo of each st to end, turn.

Row 4: ch1, *hdc in flo of next st, hdc in 3rd loop only of next st, hdc in blo of next st; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 5: Rep Row 3.

Row 6: ch1, *hdc in 3rd loop only of next st, hdc in blo only of next st, hdc in flo of next st; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Rows 2-7 create the Main Set Pattern.

Rows 8-223 (253, 295): Repeat the Main Set Pattern.

Row 224 (254, 296): Repeat Row 2.

Row 225 (255, 297): Repeat Row 3.

Row 226 (256, 298): Repeat Row 4.

Row 227 (257, 299): Repeat Row 5.

Row 228 (258, 300): Repeat Row 6.

If you wish to add more length keep working more rows of the Main Body. Keep in mind that there will be Sleeves to add afterwards.

Continue with yarn and rotate to work Sleeve into the stitches of the last row of Main Body using a Join As You Go Method.

Change to smaller hook if tighter sleeve cuff desired.

Foundation chain: ch48

Row 1: sc into 2nd ch from hook and each along, skip next st on last row of Main Body, ss in next st of Main Body, turn. [47]

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, turn.

Row 3: ch1, sc in blo of each across, ss in next st of Main Body, skip next st of Main Body, ss in next st of Main Body, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 across all stitches of the Main Body. Break yarn leaving a tail long enough to seam with.

Join yarn to the first st of Row 1 of the Main Body and repeat the Sleeve instruction to create the second Sleeve.

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, seam with your preferred method for the stitches of the Sleeve. You can continue to seam into the Man Body to create a longer sleeve if desired.

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.

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More Easy Crochet Garment Patterns You Might Enjoy

I love creating quick and easy crochet garment patterns like this sweater scarf for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a few other of my designs you might like:

• Granny Stitch Sweater Pattern – top down and seamless!
• Side to Side Cardigan – simple stitches and a super easy flat construction too!
• Simple Cocoon Cardigan Pattern – just a simple square that’s seamed for sleeves.

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