Add a crochet skinny scarf to your outfit and step out in style. Save money by shopping your yarn stash and using the free pattern on the blog.

The Sitara Crochet Skinny Scarf

We crocheters LOVE yarn. The colors, the feel, just the display itself – all these things make it impossible for us to leave without buying something.

Over time, we end of up with a collection of yarn that’s absolutely gorgeous but with no projects in mind to use it up. I may be one of the worst offenders. 

Fast forward and now you have an impressive collection of yarn that has no purpose. What do you do?

I took on the challenge to use some of the random hanks of hand-dyed yarn in my collection and create quick, easy women’s accessories with them.

The Sitara crochet skinny scarf is a beautiful accessory that’s simple, functional, and gives the beautiful yarn on my shelf a chance to shine. And, if you have yarn on your shelf that needs a pattern, I’ve got you covered. 

Design + Construction

I love an extra long crochet skinny scarf because it’s just so fun to experiment with the many ways it can be styled.

• Wrap it once around your neck and let it hang long for a bit of drama.
• Adjust the length shorter by wrapping twice or 3 times. Now the flounce becomes the star of the show!

After a row of single crochets, the V-stitch and the granny stitch alternate across each row to create a lightweight, slightly lacy scarf. The V-stitches and granny stitches work so well together they allow the beauty of the yarn to be the highlight of the crochet skinny scarf. 

The 2-row repeat is repetitive and super easy to memorize for the perfect mindful crochet project. I loved crocheting mine during the evening when I relax in front of the TV.

When the crochet skinny scarf is the length you want, you’ll work a row of single crochet to match the beginning edge. Finally, a simple flounce is added to both ends. The flounce is totally optional but I think it’s a fun finishing touch for this simple crochet skinny scarf.

The crochet skinny scarf is worked in one piece. You can stop at any length you like, depending upon your preferences or the amount of yarn you have on hand. If you’re adding the flounce, be sure to reserve about 30 yds (1.5oz) for that purpose.

The Yarn I chose for the crochet skinny scarf

While I do buy a lot of beautiful yarn with no project in mind, this purchase was a little different.

As a Christmas present to myself, I signed up for the Darn Good Yarn’s Yarn of the Month Club. Each shipment includes an eco-friendly yarn produced from scrap material from India. Each month’s yarn comes with a card that describes one of the artisans Darn Good Yarn supports.

I’m a huge fan of Darn Good Yarn because they produce high-quality yarns that are eco-friendly. Part of their business mission is to employ artisans from around the world. I love what they do as well as the yarns they sell.

This particular yarn, the “Darn Good Twist” sport weight silk yarn, is a gorgeous, soft up-cycled yarn. The sheen and color saturation make this a beautiful choice for this simple crochet skinny scarf. I loved working with it.

Each ball in the subscription box had 150 yds. I used 2 balls to make the body of the scarf with a bit from the 3rd ball for the flounce. You can purchase the yarn here.

If you decide to treat yourself to this gorgeous yarn, keep in mind that you can easily shorten the scarf and use less yarn to save a little money. No matter how much you buy, remember that you’re supporting a  great cause.

Yarn Substitutions

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While Darn Good Twist is classified as a sport weight, it really feels more like a DK weight yarn. If you substitute another yarn, lean toward the thicker end of the sport weight spectrum so that your crochet skinny scarf isn’t too skinny!

Because the yarn is a bit pricey, you may want to substitute something that’s more affordable. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Premier Yarns “Cotton Sprout” (DK weight)
• Lion Brand “Coboo” or “Truboo” (DK weight)
• Knit Picks “Comfy Sport” or “Shine Sport” 

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Sitara Crochet Skinny Scarf Free Pattern

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Materials

Yarn

Darn Good Yarn “Darn Good Twist” Sport Weight Silk Yarn (1.8oz/150yd; 50g/137m) – Color: Gumdrop

2 balls for the Body (approx. 300 yds) + .3oz for the flounce (approx. 30 yds)

Any heavy sport weight or light DK weight yarn can be substituted for a scarf of the same size.

Hook

US soze H-8 (5mm)

Finished Size: Approx. 4” x 96” with a 1” flounce on each end

The finished length of your scarf will depend upon how much yarn you have and what your preference is.

Gauge: Rows 2-8 in pattern = 4″ (unblocked)

Skill Level: Beginner

Abbreviations – US crochet terminology

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• rep – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• YO – yarn over

Special Stitches

Granny stitch (GS) – 3 dc in the same st or sp.

Stacked single crochet (STsc) – (This stitch is used at the beginning of a row or round to replace the traditional turning ch-3. It has the appearance of a dc.) – Insert hook in the same st as the loop, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (bottom sc made), insert hook in the left vertical bar of the bottom sc, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (top sc made).

V-stitch (V-st) – (Dc, ch 1, dc) in the same st or sp.

Pattern Notes

1. A ch-2 or ch-3 may be substituted for the STsc at any time. Choose the number of chains that give you an even edge that doesn’t pucker or bow out.
2. There is no right or wrong side. The stitch pattern is reversible.
3. The stitch pattern is a multiple of (3 + 1) + 1 for the foundation chain.

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