Quick and Free Crochet Scarf Pattern: The Little Dots Scarf in 10 Sizes!
I’m so excited to introduce my latest free crochet scarf pattern—the Little Dots Scarf! Designed in 10 sizes from age 3 to adult men’s large, this versatile and textured scarf is a wonderful addition to the Little Dots collection and a fantastic stash-busting project for all seasons.
About the Little Dots Scarf
The Little Dots Scarf uses the same beautiful stitch combination found in my other Little Dots designs—the bib, preemie baby hat, blanket, washcloth, and preemie cocoon, as well as the Gorgeous George Blanket. This signature texture is created using treble crochets and slip stitches, resulting in a unique pattern of raised dots that lie flat when worn, making it comfortable for even the smallest of wearers.
This crochet scarf pattern was designed as part of the From Us to You Donation Challenge Event in 2025, which encourages makers to craft and donate handmade items to those in need. The Little Dots Scarf is a perfect candidate for charity projects, gifting, or adding a stylish handmade accessory to your wardrobe.
The From Us to You Donation Challenge Event
When we were discussing the stitches and stitch combinations we wanted to include for 2025, Sandra suggested this combination of treble crochets and slip stitches. Of course, I loved the idea—I had been waiting for the perfect opportunity to design a scarf with this one for quite a while! The timing was perfect.
We started the From Us to You Donation Challenge in 2024 and knew we wanted to continue it into 2025, but with some exciting tweaks. Each month, there is one hat and one scarf that share the same stitch combination somewhere within the design, so you can create matching sets! Sandra has already released the hat on her blog, and this scarf finishes off the set for February.
If you love creating coordinated handmade pieces, this challenge is a wonderful way to participate while also making beautiful, meaningful items for donation or gifting.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Scarf Pattern
- 10 inclusive sizes – from toddler to adult men’s large.
- Beginner-friendly texture – uses basic stitches to create an eye-catching design.
- Perfect for baby accessories – the dots flatten when weight is added, making it soft and cozy.
- Versatile & customizable – add or remove rows of dots easily.
- Practical design – the main body of the scarf is worked in double crochets in the back loop only (BLO) and half double crochets, ensuring warmth without bulk.
- Zipper & hair-friendly – the limited number of raised dot rows prevents snags while still showcasing the gorgeous texture.
Yarn & Materials
- Yarn: #4 weight (Aran) yarn – I used Paintbox Simply Aran.
- Hook Size: Recommended 5mm hook (H-8) but can be adjusted for tension.
- Notions: Scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Yarn Substitutions & Customization
One of the best things about this pattern is its flexibility! The stitch multiple and easy repeats make it very simple to use any yarn weight with an appropriately sized hook. Whether you prefer a lighter DK version for a spring accessoryor a chunky weight for extra coziness, you can easily adapt the pattern to suit your needs.
Best Yarn for Donations
If you are planning to donate your scarf, I recommend avoiding yarn with a high wool content, as many people are allergic to wool. Acrylic yarns are an excellent choice for donation projects because they wash well, are easy to care for, come in a wide variety of colors, and are generally hypoallergenic.
Get the PDF pattern!
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How to Customise Your Scarf
While I’ve kept the number of raised dot rows minimal to avoid catching on coat zippers, you can easily adjust the pattern to add more dots if you prefer! I’ve included clear notes in the crochet scarf pattern on how to modify it to suit your style.
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The Robin Sleeved Wrap – this is a paid pattern but is just gorgeous and perfect for dressing up or wearing casual!
Harbor Breeze Unisex Scarf pattern is free on the blog post – and the texture is just fabulous!
The Rebecca Cowl is a free pattern on the blog post. It has one of my all time favourite textures in it and is so easy to wear.
Solomon’s Grid scarf is perfect if you want to try something a little different and have a much lacier scarf. Definitely for the more advanced or confident intermediate crocheters!
Get the Free Crochet Scarf Pattern!
The Little Dots Scarf crochet scarf pattern is completely free on my blog. Scroll down for the full written instructions and start making your own today!
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Let’s get crocheting! 💛
Materials:
- Any 4 weight yarn of your choosing – I used Paintbox simply aran in red and white for mine.
· 5mm (H) hook
· Scissors
· Tapestry Needle
· Stitch Markers (optional) –2 for the first and last st if you prefer to mark those.
Gauge:
My gauge was 8 sts and 5 rows of repeats of rows 12 and 13 in 2”.
Sizing:
This scarf is written for several sizes:
| Age | Approx yardage |
| 3-5 | 170 yds / 156m |
| 5-7 | 200 yds / 183m |
| 8-10 | 234 yds / 214m |
| teen | 262 yds / 240m |
| Women’s small | 308 yds / 282m |
| Women’s medium | 350 yds / 321m |
| Women’s large | 423yds / 387m |
| Men’s small | 410 yds / 375m |
| Men’s medium | 456 yds / 417m |
| Men’s large | 483 yds / 442m |
Abbreviations used:
Ch(s) – chain(s)
St(s) – stitch(es)
Rep – repeat
Sc – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
Fhd – Foundation half double crochet
DC – double crochet
CS – Camel Stitch
TC – treble crochet
Ss – slip stitch
*to* – repeat between the * and *
FO – fasten off
YO – yarn over
CA – Colour A
CB – Colour B
Pattern Notes:
- Written in US terms.
- Where instructions differ for sizing these will be noted as: 3-5 (5-7, 8-10, teen, women’s sm, women’s med, women’s lg, men’s sm, men’s med, men’s lg)
- Your stitch counts for each row will remain the same i.e 15 (15, 19, 19, 23, 23, 27, 27, 31, 31)
- This pattern is worked in short rows from bottom to top.
- Chain stitches at the beginning of any rows do not count as a st until specifically stated.
- Even numbered rows are the right side of your scarf.
- If you are making this in two colours as I have please pay attention to where it tells you to change colour within the pattern.
- When working your slip stitches, they do count as a stitch in row 5 so be sure not to work them too tightly as you will be working into them on the next row!
- To amend the length of your scarf, you can repeat either rows 7-8 or rows 12-13 (12-13, 12-13, 14-15, 14-15, 14-15, 14-15, 16-17, 16-17, 16-17) to make these sections larger.
Special stitches:
Treble Crochet – YO twice, insert hook into next st to be worked, YO and pull through (4 loops on hook). *YO and pull through 2 loop on hook*. Rep from * to * twice more until you have 1 loop on hook. Treble crochet completed.
Back loop: The photo below shows you which loop is the back loop.
Foundation half double crochet – You can find my tutorial on the foundation stitches (you will find the hdc at about 14:20 mins into the videos):
For right handed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPHOG4VIi_Q&t=109s
Left handed – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqkTFzCja-A
Camel Stitch: This is also known as “third loop” hdc. To do this:
YO, insert hook into the THIRD loop of the HDC from the previous row (this will be a horizontal bar below the two loops you normally work into. If working in rows, it will be on the side facing you). Pull up a loop, YO and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
You can find my video for this stitch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUuktGH7tmw
Little Dots Free Crochet Scarf Pattern:
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Row 1: In CA CH 16 (16, 20, 20, 24, 24, 28, 28, 32, 32) HDC in second CH from hook and each CH across.
OR FHDC 15 (15, 19, 19, 23, 23, 27, 27, 31, 31)
Row 2: Turn, Ch1, HDC in 1st st and each st across.
Row 3: In CB Turn, Ch1, CS in first st and each st across.
Row 4: Turn, Ch1, SC in first st and each st across.
Row 5: In CA Turn, Ch1, HDC in first st, *TC in next st, ss in next st* Rep from * to * until you have 2 sts left. TC in next st, HDC in last st.
Row 6: In CB Turn, Ch1, HDC in first st and each st across.
Rows 7-8 (7-8, 7-8, 7-10, 7-10, 7-10, 7-10, 7-12, 7-12, 7-12): Rep rows 5-6.
Row 9 (9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 13): Rep row 4
Row 10 (10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14): In CA Rep row 2.
Row 11 (11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15): Staying with CA, rep row 3.
Row 12 (12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16): Turn, Ch3 (counts as a DC), DC BLO in next st and each st across.
Row 13 (13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 17, 17): Turn, CH1, hdc in first st and each st across.
Rows 14 (14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18) on: Rep rows 12-13 (12-13, 12-13, 14-15, 14-15, 14-15, 14-15, 16-17, 16-17, 16-17) until your work is approximately 33 (41, 47, 53, 60, 64, 64, 63, 65, 70)” long.
Note 1: Be sure to end with a repeat of row 13.
Note 2 : From this point I will just continue the numbering of rows where I left off.
Rows 15-19 (15-19, 15-19, 17-21, 17-21, 17-21, 17-21, 19-23, 19-23, 19-23): Rep rows 2-6.
Rows 20-21 (20-21, 20-21, 22-25, 22-25, 22-25, 22-25, 24-29, 24-29, 24-29): Rep rows 5 and 6.
Rows 22 (22, 22, 26, 26, 26, 26, 30, 30, 30): Rep row 4 once for each size.
Row 23 (23, 23, 27, 27, 27, 27, 31, 31, 31): In CA rep row 6
Row 24 (24, 24, 28, 28, 28, 28, 32, 32, 32): Rep Row 3
Row 25 (25, 25, 29, 29, 29, 29, 33, 33, 33): Rep row 2
Row 26 (26, 26, 30, 30, 30, 30, 34, 34, 34): Rep row 2
IF you started with FHD rep row 2 once more.
FO and weave in ends.
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