If you love a good crochet scarf pattern that is stylish, practical, and genuinely enjoyable to make, you’re going to love the Bamburgh Breeze Scarf.

This free unisex crochet scarf pattern is written in 10 sizes, works up quickly, and uses a beautifully textured stitch combination that looks delicate but is surprisingly warm. It’s the perfect companion to the Bamburgh Breeze Cowl, which is also a free crochet pattern on the blog, making this scarf the next step in what I’m officially calling the Bamburgh Breeze Collection.

Whether you’re crocheting for yourself, gifting, or planning a matching set, this crochet scarf pattern is designed to be flexible, customisable, and fun from the very first row.

About the Bamburgh Breeze Scarf

The Bamburgh Breeze Scarf was designed as a natural extension of the Bamburgh Breeze Cowl. As soon as I finished the cowl, I knew a scarf version had to follow.

It uses the Open Wave Stitch, which looks fabulous. I have a blog post all about this stitch and how to work it. You can find that post here.

Some stitch patterns just demand more airtime — and this one definitely did.

At first, I’ll admit, I was a little sceptical about the lacy texture of the stitch combination. It looks open, airy, and almost lightweight at a glance. But once the cowl was finished and actually worn, I was completely sold. Not only does it look gorgeous, it’s far warmer than you’d expect, thanks to the way the stitches layer and trap heat.

That same stitch combination shines just as beautifully in scarf form.

Inspiration Behind the Design

The inspiration for this crochet scarf pattern came from wanting to create a cohesive, mix-and-match accessory collection — something that feels intentional rather than “oh, I guess this matches… kind of.”

The Bamburgh Breeze stitch combination has a clean, modern texture that works brilliantly for unisex crochet designs. There’s nothing overly fussy or decorative about it, which means the real personality of the finished scarf comes down to colour choice.

And this is where things get fun.

Will you:

• Raid your scrap buckets and finally use up those part-used skeins?
• Go for a carefully curated, minimalist colour palette?
• Make a bold, striped statement piece?
• Or keep it classic and timeless in a single shade?

The great thing about this crochet scarf pattern is that you can use as many colours as you like, without affecting the construction. One colour, five colours, or a full-on scrap-busting masterpiece — it all works.

Unisex, Customisable, and Written in 10 Sizes

This free crochet scarf pattern is written in 10 unisex sizes, making it suitable for:

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Extra-long or extra-wide preferences

Because scarves are such a popular gift item, I wanted to make sure this pattern worked for everyone. The stitch combination is truly unisex, so once you’ve chosen your colours, the design does the rest.

Yarn Requirements & Project Time

You will need between 145–515 yards of yarn in total, depending on the size you choose to make.

That means:

• ✔️ It’s not a yarn hog
• ✔️ It’s ideal for stash busting
• ✔️ It works up surprisingly quickly
• ✔️ It’s great for last-minute gifts

Any yarn with good stitch definition will really show off the texture, but this pattern is forgiving enough to work with a wide range of fibres and colours.

Stitch Tutorials (Right & Left Handed)

If the stitch combination is new to you — or if you just like a little extra visual reassurance — I’ve got you covered.

I’ve created both right-handed and left-handed video tutorials showing exactly how to work the stitch combination used in the Bamburgh Breeze Scarf.

(Click the images above so you can follow along row by row.)

This makes the pattern suitable for confident beginners and beyond.

Gift to Myself Crochet Along – January Feature

I’m excited to be taking part in the Gift to Myself Crochet Along, hosted by Underground Crafter.

🗓 The free crochet scarf pattern will be featured in the event on January 7th 2026.

If you’re crocheting along and prefer a printable, ad-free PDF, the pattern will also be available in my shops — and it will be on sale for 40% off until January 11th 2025.

How the 2026 Gift to Myself CAL Works

On weekdays from January 2 through January 30, 2026, we’ll share a free crochet pattern that you can make for yourself! You can make these fabulous and free projects to keep, for gifts, or to donate to charity while chatting with other crocheters in the Underground Crafters Facebook and Ravelry groups and sharing your projects to win giveaway prizes!

We’ve partnered with Forbidden Fiber Co., Furls, GlassEyesOnline, Knitter’s Relief Balm, LennyMudPottery, LumosLumos, MBT Creates, Unicorn or WalnutFarmDesigns to bring you some great prizes in our end-of-CAL giveaway. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway in this blog post on Underground Crafter by Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern.

How To Join the 2026 Gift to Myself CAL

• Sign up for Crochet Along updates and the Underground Crafter newsletter to get regular updates, including an email as each CAL pattern is released, or visit the main CAL page to get links to each pattern as it goes live.
• You can join in by crocheting the patterns as you have time.
• Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #gifttomyselfcal and #undergroundcrafter on all social media.
• If you’d like to chat with other crocheters, join the Underground Crafters Facebook group or visit this thread in the Underground Crafters Ravelry group.
• By the end of the CAL, you’ll have up to 21 awesome projects for YOU! Do some “selfish” crocheting by making gifts for you with us!

Visit Underground Crafter to learn more about the prizes, enter the end-of-CAL giveaway, and to get links to each Gift to Myself CAL pattern as it is released.

Ad-Free PDF Version

If you’d rather crochet without distractions, you can grab the ad-free, printable PDF version of the Bamburgh Breeze Scarf pattern for a small fee.

The PDF includes:

• Clean, easy-to-read formatting
• All 10 sizes
• Stitch explanations
• Perfect for printing or using on a tablet

If you’d like an ad-free, easy-to-print version of the pattern, you can grab the PDF in my shops for a small fee.

Purchasing the PDF helps support my designs and allows me to keep creating free patterns for the

Other Patterns You May Like

If you enjoyed making the Bamburgh Breeze Scarf, here are a few more crochet patterns from the blog that you might love next. These designs are perfect if you enjoy textured stitches, unisex accessories, and projects that are both practical and giftable.

• Bamburgh Breeze Cowl
  The perfect match to this scarf! Made using the same stitch combination, this free crochet cowl pattern creates a coordinated set that looks intentional and stylish while still being easy to wear.
• Pomander Scarf
  A beautifully textured crochet scarf pattern with a timeless, unisex feel. Ideal if you enjoy stitch patterns that look impressive but are relaxing to work.
• Pomander Hat
  A confident beginner crochet hat pattern designed to complement textured accessories. A great option if you’re looking to turn your scarf into a full matching set.
• Houndstooth Earwarmer
  A quick and stylish crochet accessory using two colours and simple stitches. Perfect for gifting or adding variety to your accessory makes.

If you’re building a handmade wardrobe or crocheting gifts for loved ones, these patterns are all designed with wearability, texture, and ease in mind.

Free Crochet Scarf Pattern – Bamburgh Breeze Scarf

Below you’ll find the free crochet scarf pattern, including all the details you need to get started.

Pattern Details

• Pattern Name: Bamburgh Breeze Scarf
• Pattern Type: Free crochet scarf pattern
• Sizes: 10 unisex sizes
• Skill Level: Confident beginner

Materials

•  Any 4 weight yarn of your choosing – I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn for my pink and white version.
• 5mm (H) hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Measuring Tape
• 2 Stitch Markers (optional) – one for each of the first and last st if you prefer to mark those.

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this crochet scarf pattern, but consistent tension will ensure the best drape and finished size.

For reference, my gauge was 17 sts and 11 rows of main body (open wave) stitch per 4”

Abbreviations (US Terms)CH(s) – chain(s)

Notes

• Written in US terms.
• CH stitches at the beginning of each row do not count as a st unless otherwise stated.
• CH sts that are not the turning chain to start the row do count as stitches.
• The stitch count remains the same for each row. They are given at the end of row 1 when each round maintains the same stitch count.
• Where pattern is different per size this will be shown as 3-5 (5-7, 8-10, teen, women’s small)(women’s med, women’s large, men’s small, men’s med, men’s large)
• The main body of this scarf is worked in long rows. The trim is added on at the end.
• You will need to end your body of your scarf with a repeat of row 3 if changing colours every 2 ‘waves’, or either row 3 or 6 if changing colours after each ‘wave’.
• I changed colours at the end of rows 3 and 6 for my pink and white scarf it give me one set of ‘waves’ per colour. It equally looks great if you change colours at the end of row 3 only which will give you two ‘waves’ per colour.
• This pattern is reversible.

Special Stitches:

Treble Crochet: 

YO twice, insert hook into next st, YO and pull through, [YO and pull through 2 loops] 3 times. Stitch completed.

Back loop: The photo below shows you which loop is the back loop. 

Front Post half double crochet:

Yarn over (yo) and insert your hook from front to back between the posts of the first and second double crochet of the row below, and then from back to front again between the posts of the second and third stitches. The hook should now be positioned horizontally behind the double crochet that you’re working around. YO and pull the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have 3 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 3 loops on your hook. One front post half double crochet (FPhdc) is complete.

You can see this in my fpdc video 

Right handed – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmWe76Y4v08

Left handed – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biHxNSKo5Vw&t=2s

Back post half double crochet:

Yarn over (yo) and insert your hook from back to front between the posts of the first and second double crochet in the row below, and then from front to back again between the posts of the second and third stitches. The hook should now be positioned horizontally in front of the double crochet that you’re working around. Yarn over and pull the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. One back post half double crochet (BPhdc) completed.

You can see this in my bpdc video

Right handed video tutorial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTPKAPQblkE

Pattern Instructions

Main body of the scarf:

Row 1: Ch146 (178, 194, 242, 274)(290, 290, 290, 306, 322) SC into second ch from hook and each ch across. (145 (177, 193, 241, 273)(289, 289, 289, 305, 321))

Row 2: Turn, Ch1, sc in first st, sc in next st, *ch1, sk1, hdc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, tc in next st, ch1, sk1, tc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, hdc in next st, ch1, sk1,^ sc in next 3 sts* Rep from * to * ending the final repeat at ^ when you will have 2 sts left. Sc in last 2 sts.

Row 3: Turn. Ch1, sc in first st and each st and ch1 sp across.

Row 4: Turn, Ch1, sc BLO in first st and each st across.

Row 5: Turn, ch5 (counts as tc), *tc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, hdc in next st, ch1, sk1, sc in next 3 sts, ch1, sk1, hdc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, tc in next st, ch1, sk1*. Rep from * to * across until you have 1 st left. Tc in last st.

Row 6: Rep row 3.

Row 7: Rep row 4.

Rows 8 on: Rep rows 2-7 until your scarf measures 4 (4, 5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7, 8, 8)” wide. 

Note: Be sure to end on a row 3 or 6 and consider if you need to colour match the start and end of your work. (You will have only worked one wave instead of 2 before changing colour if you are doing 2 waves per colour).

FO and weave in ends

Edging along the short sides of your scarf:

Now we will work the edging. 

This will be repeated on both short sides.

In your colour of choice…

Row 1: Turn your scarf so you are working around one short side, attach your yarn that you will be using.  

Ch1, Hdc evenly along one short side of your scarf ensuring you have an odd number of sts across. 

Note: I found that if I hdc in each sc and worked 3 hdc into each tc st that worked well for me.

Row 2: Turn, Ch1, hdc in first st, *FPhdc around next st, BPhdc around next st.* Rep from * to * until you have 1 st remaining. Hdc in last st. 

Row 3: Turn, Ch1, hdc in first st, *BPhdc around next st, FPhdc around next st.* Rep from * to * until you have 1 st remaining. Hdc in last st. 

Rows 4 – Rep rows 2 and 3 until your edging is approximately 0.75 (0.75, 1, 1, 1)(1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5)” wide.

FO and weave in ends.

Final Thoughts

The Bamburgh Breeze Scarf is one of those crochet projects that looks impressive, feels great to wear, and is genuinely enjoyable to make. Whether you’re creating a matching set with the cowl, experimenting with colour, or just looking for a reliable free crochet scarf pattern, this one ticks all the boxes.

If you make one, I’d love to see it — be sure to tag me on social media or leave a comment below and tell me which colours you chose!

Happy crocheting 🧶💛