Crochet an easy, quick seed stitch scarf with this free pattern. Use a hank of sock yarn from your stash.

What do you do with a hank of sock yarn when you don’t like to make socks? You crochet a quick seed stitch scarf and wear it on your annual wine-tasting trip!

A quick seed stitch scarf is the perfect last minute project when you need an accent accessory and you don’t have a lot of time to make it. 

Design + Construction of the Quick Seed Stitch Scarf

The seed stitch is a simple stitch pattern with a one-row repeat. Double crochets alternate with single crochets across the row to create a subtle texture. I loved how relaxing it was to work up this quick seed stitch scarf. I didn’t have to focus on the stitches because of the simple repeat.

I’m always looking for ways to use up some of the beautiful yarn I have in my stash. Sometimes I can’t help myself when I’m at the yarn shop or at a festival market. Those beautiful colors and soft yarns cause me to buy yarn I don’t necessarily need. It’s not my fault, right?!

Because I had only one hank of this particular sock yarn and it didn’t have a label, I chose the width I wanted and simply started crocheting my quick seed stitch scarf. The intent was to use all of the yarn. That’s exactly what I did – I had less than 12” left when I was done.

The Yarn

Any sock or fingering weight yarn will work for this scarf. The sock yarn I chose from my stash was originally meant for a planned pooling that would result in an argyle pattern. But, I just couldn’t get the gauge right – it was a knit scarf – so the argyle pattern never worked out.

This scarf makes a great stash busting project. You could even use leftovers from other projects and get creative with the colors.

Ideally, one hank, which typically has around 420yds, is what you should have so that your scarf is long enough.

Why buy the PDF for this Quick Seed Stitch Scarf

• The PDF includes a crochet chart for those visual learners among us.
• There are no ads to scroll through.
• The PDF includes tips for how to customize your scarf.

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What you need to know to make the Quick Seed Stitch Scarf

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Yarn

Fingering or sock weight yarn #1 – 1 hank (approx. 4oz)

Hook

US size G-6 (4mm)

Finished measurements

Approx. 60” long x 5.5” wide

Note: The finished size of your scarf will depend upon how much yarn you have in your hank.

Gauge is not important for this scarf.

Skill level: Beginner

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• STsc – Stacked single crochet
• YO – yarn over

Pattern Notes

1. It’s difficult to differentiate the rows of seed stitch. Because of the texture created by the alternating double and single crochets, identifying individual rows is not possible. Simply crochet enough rows for the desired length.
2. The purpose of this scarf is to use an entire skein or hank of sock/fingering weight yarn from your stash. Work until you have just enough yarn to finish a row of sc to even the edge. If you end up losing at yarn chicken, simply frog back the last row and use that yarn for the final row of single crochet.
3. A ‘ch 3’ may be substituted for the STsc without impacting the construction of the scarf. However, the STsc creates a straighter, firmer edge than a turning chain.
4. The STsc or ‘ch 3’ counts as a dc throughout.

Pattern Instructions for the Quick Seed Stitch Scarf

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Ch 27.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (26 sc)

Row 2: STsc, sc in next st, * dc in the next st, sc in the next st; rep from * across, turn. (13 dc, 13 sc)

Rep Row 2 until you have just enough yarn for the Final Row.

Final Row: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across. (26 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Lightly block if necessary.

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More Seed Stitch from MadameStitch

I have a great tutorial on the Seed Stitch that includes a free washcloth pattern. Check it out!

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