Cute Fall Scarecrow Granny Square Crochet Pattern
This Scarecrow Granny Square Crochet Pattern is the perfect way to welcome the fall season into your crochet projects. The cute 3D scarecrow adds a fun and festive touch, and it’s a great project for beginners. It’s free, easy, and quick to work up, making it ideal for anyone who wants to whip up a seasonal crochet piece. The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Granny Square Projects Ideas
Granny squares are so versatile! You can use them alone or combine them with other motifs to make larger projects. Think of a cozy square blanket, a fun bag, or even a square cardigan.
These squares are also a great way to add a handmade touch to your Thanksgiving decor. Turn them into pillows, a garland, or even an afghan to cozy up your home this season.
Scarecrow Granny Square Crochet Pattern Information
This pattern opens up all sorts of projects and cool ideas. Whether you’re planning a festive blanket or a simple cardigan, this scarecrow square fits right in.
The 3D design adds texture, and it’s a fun detail that stands out in your fall and Thanksgiving creations. So grab your yarn and hook, and let’s bring some autumn vibes into your crochet!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. This easy pattern uses basic stitches and involves color changes and shaping.
Materials for the Scarecrow Granny Square Crochet Pattern
- Hook size: H-8 5 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- Type of yarn weight: Worsted weight yarn/medium weight yarn #4. You will need brown, tan, yellow, orange, green, dark brown, black, and white yarn.
- Tapestry needle/yarn needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Version of the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
This great pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: scarecrow granny square crochet pattern
Finished Size
My basic granny square measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches.
Gauge
16 stitches = 4 inches
9 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- DC = double crochet stitch
- SC = single crochet stitch
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
- HDC = half double crochet stitch
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chain stitches
- st/sts = stitch, stitches
- SL ST = slip stitch
- flo = front loops only
- blo = back loops only
Scarecrow Granny Square Crochet Pattern Notes
- The granny square pattern is written in US terms.
- You will make the granny square first and then add the scarecrow parts.
- The stitch counts are listed at the end of every row/round.
- The granny square is made with the circle to square technique.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Scarecrow Granny Square Crochet Pattern Instructions
You will make the granny square first and then add the scarecrow parts.
Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Tan yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next stitch*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with white yarn (44 stitches)
White yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 10 sts*, join
Rnds 6-8: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space
Hat Pattern
Brown yarn
Row 1: Ch 17, SC in the 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, fasten off (16 stitches)
Skip 3 sts and join yarn to the 4th st
Row 2: Ch 1, SC in next 10 sts, turn (10 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, SC in next 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, SC in next 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, SC in next 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, fasten off (2 stitches)
Sew the hat to the scarecrow.
Eyes Pattern
Make 2 using black yarn.
Ch 2, make 6 SC in the 2nd ch from hook, fasten off
Sew the eyes to the scarecrow.
Nose Pattern
Orange yarn
Row 1: Ch 4, SC in the 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (3 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc3tog, continue to SC around the nose, join and fasten off
Sew the nose to the scarecrow.
Hair Instructions
Use yellow yarn to stitch straw hair sticking straight out from the bottom of the hat.
Mouth Instructions
Use dark brown yarn to stitch a mouth on the scarecrow.
Sprig Instructions
Use green yarn to stitch a small sprig to the corner of the scarecrow hat.
Finishing the Scarecrow Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
Looking for More Free Patterns?
If you like this cute scarecrow pattern, you may also like my basic beanie, sunflower bag, bulky yarn hat, crochet granny squares apron, puff stitches beanie, and my crochet turkey hat.
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