If you’re craving a scarf that makes a statement, this free Pump Up the Volume Crochet Scarf pattern is for you! Super bulky yarn, luscious texture, and oversized length—this scarf isn’t just an accessory, it’s the main event.
Whether you’re bundling up or gifting with flair, this is the bold crochet piece you’ll love to make and wear.
Contents
Materials Needed
- Super bulky weight yarn (10.5 oz / 300 g; 316 yds / 289 m per ball)
- Quantity: 2 balls
- Crochet hook: Size U.S. M/13 (9 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
Measurements
Finished size: Approx. 10″ [25.5 cm] wide x 84″ [213.5 cm] long (excluding tassels)
Gauge
3 pattern repeats and 5 rows = 5″ [12.5 cm]
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cluster = (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times in indicated space. Yoh and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
- Dc = Double crochet
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep(s) = Repeat(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Pattern Instructions
Main Scarf
Ch 30.
1st row (RS): (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times in 5th ch from hook. Yoh and draw through all 4 loops on hook – beg cluster made. Ch 1. Skip next 2 ch. 1 sc in next ch. (Ch 3. Cluster in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next 2 ch. 1 sc in next ch) 5 times. Ch 2. Skip next ch. 1 dc in last ch. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). Cluster in first ch-2 sp. Ch 1. [(1 sc. Ch 3. Cluster) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1] 5 times. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn.
Rep last row until Scarf from beg measures 84” [213.5 cm]. Fasten off.
Tassels (Make 4)
Cut a piece of cardboard 8″ [20.5 cm] wide. Wind yarn around cardboard 50 times. Break yarn leaving a long end and thread end through needle. Slip needle through all loops and tie tightly.
Remove cardboard and wind yarn tightly around loops 1″ [2.5 cm] below fold. Fasten securely. Cut
through rem loops and trim ends evenly. Sew Tassels to each corner of Scarf.
You Did It
This scarf is chunky, funky, and fabulously easy. Whether you’re cozying up or adding drama to a minimalist outfit, the Pump Up the Volume Scarf will keep you warm and wildly stylish.
Don’t forget those tassels — they bring the flair!
