C2C crochet scarf pattern
This C2C crochet scarf pattern is a cozy way to practice corner-to-corner crochet while making something you can actually wear. The simple shape, soft texture, and handmade look make it perfect for chilly days, winter outfits, and thoughtful gifts.
Quick answer
This beginner C2C crochet scarf is worked diagonally in one piece using worsted weight (#4) yarn and a J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook. The scarf increases to 12 C2C blocks wide, continues at 12 blocks to create the length, then decreases to the opposite corner. The finished scarf measures approximately 6.5 × 70 inches (16.5 × 178 cm) and can be finished with four corner pom poms.
You may also like my crochet moss stitch scarf pattern, a textured scarf worked flat with an easy two-row repeat.
C2C crochet scarf pattern details
Skill level
Beginner — This pattern uses the corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet technique with chain stitches, double crochet, increasing, decreasing, and simple repeated rows.
Materials needed
- J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) — approximately 660 yards (600 m)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Large pom pom maker, optional
Finished size
The finished C2C crochet scarf measures approximately 6.5 inches wide × 70 inches long (16.5 × 178 cm).
Gauge
7 C2C blocks = 4 inches (10 cm)
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- Each C2C block consists of a ch-3 space and 3 dc.
- Ch 6 when beginning a row with an increase.
- Ch 3 when working additional C2C blocks.
- ↙ indicates a right-side row.
- ↗ indicates a wrong-side row.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
C2C video tutorial
If you’re new to corner-to-corner crochet, this tutorial uses my mini heart square to demonstrate the same C2C technique used for this scarf pattern.
Prefer YouTube? Watch my step-by-step C2C crochet tutorial on YouTube.
C2C crochet scarf pattern instructions
How to work the C2C blocks
First block: Ch 6, dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each of the next 2 chs. This creates 1 C2C block.
Increasing: When beginning a row with an increase, turn, ch 6, and dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each of the next 2 chs. Join to the next block with a sl st in its ch-3 space. Ch 3 and work 3 dc in the same space. Continue across the row, joining each block with a sl st and working ch 3 and 3 dc in the next ch-3 space.
Decreasing: Instead of beginning with ch 6, turn and sl st across the 3 dc of the edge block and into its ch-3 space. Ch 3 and work 3 dc in that space. Continue across the row as directed.
For Rows 1–12, increase until the scarf reaches 12 C2C blocks wide.
For Rows 13–120, stop increasing at the width edge while continuing to grow the length. Keep 12 blocks in each diagonal row.
Beginning with Row 121, decrease at both ends to finish the opposite corner.
↙ Row 1: 1 C2C block
↗ Row 2: 2 C2C blocks
↙ Row 3: 3 C2C blocks
↗ Row 4: 4 C2C blocks
↙ Row 5: 5 C2C blocks
↗ Row 6: 6 C2C blocks
↙ Row 7: 7 C2C blocks
↗ Row 8: 8 C2C blocks
↙ Row 9: 9 C2C blocks
↗ Row 10: 10 C2C blocks
↙ Row 11: 11 C2C blocks
↗ Row 12: 12 C2C blocks
Corner: Begin decreasing on the width end while continuing to increase on the length end.
Rows 13–120: Decrease on the width end while continuing to increase on the length end, keeping 12 C2C blocks in each row.
Corner: Begin decreasing on both ends.
↙ Row 121: 11 C2C blocks
↗ Row 122: 10 C2C blocks
↙ Row 123: 9 C2C blocks
↗ Row 124: 8 C2C blocks
↙ Row 125: 7 C2C blocks
↗ Row 126: 6 C2C blocks
↙ Row 127: 5 C2C blocks
↗ Row 128: 4 C2C blocks
↙ Row 129: 3 C2C blocks
↗ Row 130: 2 C2C blocks
↙ Row 131: 1 C2C block
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail to weave in.
Add the pom poms (optional)
Make 4.
- Wind the yarn around both arches of the pom-pom maker.
- Cut the yarn along the center groove.
- Tie a piece of scrap yarn tightly around the middle.
- Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
- Trim any uneven strands.
Use a yarn needle to securely attach one pom pom to each corner of the scarf.
Finishing
Weave in the ends.
More free crochet scarf and C2C patterns
Looking for another scarf to make? Browse my collection of free crochet scarf patterns for more cozy, textured, and beginner-friendly designs.
Want to try another C2C project? My C2C crochet baby blanket pattern uses the same diagonal block technique to make a cozy blanket.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
