Free Tunisian Crochet Skinny Scarf Pattern & Video Tutorial

This post contains affiliate links

Quick to make and stylish to wear – this Tunisian crochet skinny scarf is a great addition to your wardrobe. It is so easy to pair with any outfit for any occassion.

---

If you’ve been looking for a quick and stylish project to elevate your handmade wardrobe, this free Tunisian crochet skinny scarf pattern is just what you need!

Perfect for beginners who want to try out Tunisian crochet or experienced makers looking for a relaxing project. This skinny scarf crochet pattern is light, modern, and effortlessly chic.

Made using the Tunisian purl stitch, it’s an easy crochet project that works up beautifully with just a small amount of yarn — making it ideal for stash-busting or last-minute gift ideas.

Whether you’re accessorizing for spring, fall, or anything in between, this free crochet scarf pattern is sure to become a favorite in your collection.

Scroll down for the free pattern, or pin it for later so you can hook it up anytime inspiration strikes!

PIN THIS PATTERN FOR LATER

Tunisian Crochet Skinny Scarf Pattern Details

I am in love with this super cute Tunisian crochet skinny scarf. It is an easy and portable project to work on you can take pretty much anywhere.

The easy Tunisian purl stitch is a joy to make and a stitch that you don’t have to think about. So you can easily crochet your skinny scarf while watching your favourite TV show.

You will also incorporate increases at the beginning to create a pain as well as decreases on the other end of the scarf.

So you will not only have a stunning skinny scarf at the end of it, you will also learn some new crochet skills in the process.

I used a fingering weight merino wool yarn which is lovely to wear around your neck. However, any fingering weight yarn will work just as fine even cotton.

Get the ad-free PDF crochet pattern from my shops below:

Tunisian Crochet Skinny Scarf Main Pattern

This pattern is also available inside The crAFTER Design Lab – a crochet playground with over 200 patterns, tutorials and classes!

Materials

• Palette Yarn (fingering /category 1 weight yarn; 100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 231 yds/ per 50g/1.75 oz) 1 ball in Celadon Heather
• 5 mm Tunisian crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Yarn Substitutes

Stroll – The rich solid colors of this high-grade Merino wool and nylon blend show off texture, lace and cables without distraction.

Gloss Fingering –  is a luxurious blend of soft, cushiony merino with the sheen and velvety texture of silk

Capretta Superwash – This cushiony-soft fingering-weight yarn is sure to be love at first stitch; blending Merino and cashmere together with a touch of nylon for strength.

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

ch – chain stitch

tps – Tunisian purl stitch – pull working yarn to front, insert hook under next vertical bar, anchor yarn loop at the bottom of vertical bar with thumb, yarn over and pull up a loop

tps2tog – work the following two stitches together to decrease – pull yarn to front, insert hook under next 2 vertical bars, anchor yarn loop at the bottom of vertical bars with thumb, yarn over and pull up a loop

tps3tog – work the following three stitches together to decrease – pull yarn to front, insert hook under next 3 vertical bars, anchor yarn loop at the bottom of vertical bars with thumb, yarn over and pull up a loop

FP – forward pass

RP – return pass

Tunisian Crochet Skinny Scarf Finished Size

128 cm/50 inch length x 8 cm/ 3.15 inch width

Tension/Gauge

13 tps x 11 rows = 2 x 2 inch / 5 x 5 cm

For a gauge swatch chain 18.

Row 1 (FP): starting in 2nd ch from hook, *insert hook into next chain, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook; repeat from * across.

[18 loops on hook]

Row 1 (RP): yarn over and pull through first loop, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops; repeat from * across until you have 1 loop left on hook.

Row 2 (FP): 1 loop on hook, 1 tps across to last st, insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook.

Row 2 (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Repeat Row 2 until you have 15 rows in total.

Then measure out a 5 x 5 cm / 2 x 2 inch area in the middle of your swatch. Count how many stitches and rows fit into this area.

If you have less than 13 sts and 11 rows, you need to use a smaller hook.

If you have more than 13 sts and 11 rows, you need to use a larger hook.

Pattern Notes

• the skinny scarf is worked in rows across the shorter side
• you will start with 3 stitches and increase to 21 which is the full scarf width
• each increase row is followed by a standard row to space the increases out and make the point more subtle
• the length is completely customisable as you can repeat the full row as many times as you wish to until you reach the desired size of the scarf
• once you are happy with the length of the scarf, we will end the pattern with decreases to mirror the starting point
• you will again work decrease row followes by a standard row

Tunisian Crochet Skinny Scarf Pattern Video Tutorial

I have filmed a step-by-step video tutorial for this amazing Tunisian crochet skinny scarf pattern.

You can watch it right here on the blog, just press the PLAY button below.

Note: if you enabled an ad-blocker, you will not see the video.

Alternatively, you can also watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn the notifications on.

Tunisian Crochet Skinny Scarf Written Pattern – Azura Scarf

Increases

Chain 3.

Row 1 (FP): starting in 2nd ch from hook (first loop on hook counts as first st), *insert hook in next ch, yarn over and pull up loop, leave on hook; repeat from * across the foundation chain.

[3 loops on hook]

Row 1 (RP): yarn over and pull through first loop, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops; repeat from * across until you have 1 loop left on hook

Row 2 (FP): insert hook under vertical bar between first two stitches to increase, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook, 1 tps in next, insert hook under vertical bar between last two stitches to increase, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook, insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook.

[5 loops on hook]

Row 2 (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Row 3 (FP): 1 loop on hook, work 3 tps, insert hook under both vertical loops of the last st and pull up a loop.

[5 loops on hook]

Row 3 (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Row 4 (FP): insert hook under vertical bar between first two stitches to increase, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook, 3 tps, insert hook under vertical bar between last two stitches to increase, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook, insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook.

[7 loops on hook]

Pattern continues…

Row 4 (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Row 5 (FP): 1 loop on hook, work 5 tps, insert hook under both vertical loops of the last st and pull up a loop.

[7 loops on hook]

Row 5 (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Row 6 (FP): insert hook under vertical bar between first two stitches to increase, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook, 1 tps in each st across to last st, insert hook under vertical bar between last two stitches to increase, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook, insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, leave on hook.

[9 loops on hook]

Row 6 (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Row 7 (FP): 1 loop on hook, work 1 tps across to last st, insert hook under both vertical loops of the last st and pull up a loop.

[9 loops on hook]

Row 7 (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Repeat Rows 6 – 7 FP and RP another 6 times increasing to 21 loops on hook.

Row 20 (FP): 1 loop on hook, work 19 tps, insert hook under both vertical loops of the last st and pull up a loop.

[21 loops on hook]

Row 20 (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Repeat Row 20 FP and RP another 190 times or until you reach the desired length.

Decreases

Decrease Row (FP): 1 loop on hook, 1 tps2tog, 1 tps across to last 3 sts, 1 tps2tog, insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop.

[19 loops on hook]

Decrease Row (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Standard Row (FP): 1 loop on hook, work 1 tps across to last st, insert hook under both vertical loops of the last st and pull up a loop.

[19 loops on hook]

Standard Row (RP): as Row 1 RP.

Repeat Decrease Row and Standard Row until you have 5 sts left.

Next Row: 1 loop on hook, 1 tps3tog, insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop.

[3 loops on hook]

Next Row (RP): as Row 2 RP.

Fasten off and cut yarn.

Sew in both ends firmly on the wrong side of the scarf.

Block lightly to dimensions stated.

---

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this free Tunisian crochet skinny scarf pattern. If you think your crafty friends will like this pattern, why not share it with them?

You might also like these crochet patterns:

1. 7 Useful Things you need to know about Tunisian Crochet
2. 35 Free Crochet Head Scarf & Bandana Pattern Ideas
3. 45 Great Free Crochet Stash & Scrap Busting Patterns
4. 35 Thoughtful Free Crochet Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Firstly, you can share a direct link to this pattern on your social media. 

Secondly, do not forget to pin this page to your favorite Pinterest Board so you can easily find it later too.

Thirdly, I also send out a fun and free newsletter that is packed with crochet goodies! It is full of free crochet patterns, hand-picked round-ups, and stitch tutorials. 

You will also become one of my VIPs! Receive exclusive discount codes on newly released patterns that I do not share anywhere else! 

So, my crochet newsletter is THE place to be! Sign up below today for a free PDF delivered straight to your inbox right after you sign up!