Super Easy Chunky Chain Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

Learn how to crochet an easy chain scarf perfect for scraps of chunky yarn with this free crochet pattern.

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This post is one of my firsts, published in July of 2014 – back when Red Heart Sashay Yarn was a thing, and finger knitting was just taking off as a trend. I had found some on sale at Pottery Barn, and bought up so much, that 12 years later in 2026, I still have a lot in my collection, haha! The bonus in 2026 is that Knitting Fever now has EuroYarns Brilliance and EuroYarns Broadway that both work excellent as alternatives to the discontinued Red Heart Sashay.

One of the really cool things about crochet chain scarves is that you can easily use any yarn that you have in your stash, including yarns that might otherwise be more challenging to work with, like ribbon yarn.

To get a chunky chain, you’ll want to use a really thick yarn. In this tutorial, I used one strand of the ribbon yarn for some of the scarves, but for the other scarves, I needed to use two strands of super chunky #6 weight yarn held together to achieve the same thickness. You can have a lot of fun creating beautiful colorways and textures by holding different yarn strands together as you work!

Another awesome thing about crochet chain scarves is that you can easily make them any length desired by simply working more or less chains making this an excellent crochet project for scraps of yarn and easy to adjust for the desired season as chain scarves with less chains would be more appropriate for warmer weather and chain scarves with more chains would be more appropriate for cooler weather, depending on your yarn choice.

If you don’t crochet or don’t want to use your crochet hook for this project, you can easily use your fingers to crochet a chain scarf. For me, the idea of using my fingers, and getting loops that may come out inconsistent in size brings me anxiety, so I prefer to use a large crochet hook to replicate the look of a finger knit chain.

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Materials:

• 1-2 skeins of Super Bulky Yarn – I used Red Heart Boutique Sashay Yarn and Lion Brand Hometown USA
• P11.5/15mm Hook
• Scissors
• Optional, Small Crochet Hook (like a 2mm) with a large mouth to weave in the ends

Yarn Talk:

Red Heart Boutique Sashay Yarn comes in 30 yard skeins and Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn comes in 81 yard skeins.

You can easily use any yarn that you have in your stash.

To get a chunky chain, you’ll want to use a really thick yarn. In this tutorial, I used one strand of Red Heart Sashay Yarn for some of the scarves, but for the other scarves, I needed to use two strands of Lion Brand Hometown USA, which is a super chunky #6 weight yarn, held together to achieve the same thickness.

Sadly, Red Heart Sashay Yarn has been discontinued, but as of June 2026, Knitting Fever has EuroYarns Brilliance, which has shimmery, solid colors, and EuroYarns Broadway, which has fun, variegated colorways, that both work excellent as alternatives.

For the Hometown USA Yarn, I used the tail ends from both sides of the skein and worked until I ran out of yarn, but to make it easier to work with, you could also use one strand from two different skeins or wind your skein into a cake with the double strands together.

You can have a lot of fun creating beautiful colorways and textures by holding different yarn strands together as you work! You could try 6-8 strands of a lightweight #3 yarn, 4-6 strands of a worsted weight #4 yarn, 2-4 strands of a chunky weight #5 yarn or any combination that speaks to you!

Crochet chain scarves can easily be made to any length desired making this an excellent crochet project for scraps of yarn and easy to adjust for the desired season as chain scarves with less chains would be more appropriate for warmer weather and chain scarves with more chains would be more appropriate for cooler weather. Your fiber choice can also play a role in where they fit. The smaller scarves of Red Heart Sashay feel like an accessory I could wear in the Summer, whereas the same size scarf in Lion Brand Hometown USA is too hot, even though it’s an acrylic yarn.

Tools & Notions:

We have lots of great crochet hooks in our Yarn Crafts and Coffee Yarn Shop. The most popular, and preferred by Candace and Emily, are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks with the soft handles and smooth metal hook. Alexandra prefers metal crochet hooks with large, ergonomic clay handles and just loves the fun designs from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! If your preference is wood, the LYKKE brand are lovely, smooth and sturdy.

While you can absolutely use your fingers to crochet a chain scarf, the idea of getting loops that may come out inconsistent in size brings me anxiety, so I prefer to use a large crochet hook to replicate the look of a finger knit chain, reaching for my P11.5/15mm Hook. A 17 / 12.75mm crochet hook, which you can find in LYKKE brand, or a 12mm, Q / 15mm crochet hook, which you can find in Clover brand, would also be good options.

Scissors are an essential tool. When I’m working on the go, I like to carry a pair of folding scissors as they fit perfectly in even the tiniest of bags. When I am working at home or have more space in my bag for a larger notions pouch, I like to use a pair of lightweight, all-purpose scissors as they are so versatile and great for a variety of things from cutting plastic canvas mesh to trimming yarn ends after weaving in to cutting out a care card to include with a handmade gift.

You do not have to weave in the ends of this scarf, you can tie a square knot and call it a day, but for added security you may want to add fabric glue to the ends of your knot or weave in the ends using either a large eyed tapestry needle or small crochet hook.

Tapestry Needles with the blunt, round end are essential for sewing and finishing on a number of yarn crafts, including crocheting, knitting as well as needlepointing on fabric and plastic canvas. The blunt, rounded end allows the needle to pass easily through the fabric created by yarn and holes on canvas without snagging (or getting your fingers) in the process. More specifically for crocheting and knitting, a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle makes weaving, grafting and sewing so much easier on the hands. The long oval eye makes threading strands of yarn easier, though you may still want to use a needle threader.

I find a small crochet hook, like a 2mm, with a large mouth, such as that you would find on a Clover Amour crochet hook, to work really well for weaving in the ends of ribbon yarn.

Time Spent:

15 Minutes

Measurements:

100″ Long in Circumference

Pattern Note:

I have a photo tutorial for How to Crochet a Chain, if needed.

Pattern:

Make a long, continuous chain of 480 (or desired length).

After finishing your last chain, pull the yarn tail through that chain to break the yarn loop.

To make it a continuous chain, take the beginning and end tails and tie them in a square knot, 2 – 3 times.

You can simply cut off the remaining yarn and be done with it – the Red Heart Sashay and Hometown USA yarns hold well with the knot, but for added security you may want to add some fabric glue to your knot.

When the knot is strategically placed, you will not even notice it, but you may opt to cover in a decorative way by crocheting a small wrap piece to put around it or even use a piece of scrap felt (I love felt because it doesn’t fray – it’s beginner friendly).

You can also crochet a rectangle with buttonhole and button that you can use to wrap around all the layers together and have the flexibility of being removable, or for something more permanent, you can yarn wrap the layers together.

Only Have Scraps?

I used scraps to make this one, and just worked until I ran out of yarn – makes for a cute layered necklace.

Try Wearing it Like This…

Wrapped around many times to get a layered look…

Fold in half, then fold in half again. Lay against the back of your neck, and pull one free end through the folded loop end.

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