Easy Crochet Sweater Scarf
Learn to crochet a scarf with sleeves, crochet sweater scarf, or a crochet thneed.
No matter what you call it, this highly versatile scarf sweater is an easy, beginner friendly crochet pattern that’s worked all in one piece and can be styled and worn several different ways!
You’ll find the crochet scarf with sleeves pattern free below, or an ad-free print friendly PDF (including all photo tutorials) on Love Crafts, Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).
It’s more than just a scarf crochet pattern, it’s the most convertible garment you’ll ever own!
Wrap it around your neck for a warm winter scarf. Or transform it into a lightweight sweater wrap by inserting your arms into the sleeves and pulling the scarf down. Play around with crossing it in the front or crossing it in the back to discover your favorite way to wear it!
Pair it with your favorite jeans for a casual vibe during the day, then wear it loosely draped over your shoulders with a little black dress for a night out on the town.
I’ve been wanting to design a simple wrap around sweater scarf for several years. They’re so versatile that you can wear it to stay cozy around a campfire with friends, or out on a date with your special someone.
If you crochet yourself anything this winter, make it a convertible crochet scarf with sleeves. that you can adapt to your daily style and that will keep you cozy and warm all winter long!
How to Crochet a Scarf with Sleeves
This scarf with sleeves is an easy crochet pattern that’s perfect for beginners!
It’s crocheted all in one piece by working back and forth in rows, from one sleeve cuff to the other.
The sleeve cuffs are built into the crochet pattern so you will crochet them at the same time as you crochet the body of the wrap around sweater scarf with sleeves.
The scarf sleeves are worked in single crochet in back loops only at the beginning and end of each row. I also added in a few easy crochet short rows in the sleeve section to make sure the circumference of the sleeves is much narrower than the crochet wrap sweater portion of the pattern.
Don’t let short rows scare you! They’re super simple and I’ve included a step-by-step photo tutorial to guide you.
The textured portion of the scarf with sleeves crochet pattern is made using one of my favorite crochet stitch patterns, the griddle stitch. It is a great crochet scarf stitch.
The crochet griddle stitch is also referred to as the crochet lemon peel stitch and seed stitch, along with a few other names. It is a very simple, beginner-friendly crochet stitch pattern.
It creates a nice solid crochet fabric that doesn’t have a lot of small holes like so many other crochet stitches do. This makes it the perfect crochet stitch pattern to make a warm and cozy sleeve scarf!
Once you’ve finished crocheting the sweater scarf with sleeves, you’ll fold it in half lengthwise and seam the stitches in the sleeve cuffs with a simple whipstitch.
After you’ve seamed the sleeves, there’s only one thing left to do, play around with it to find your favorite way to wear it!
Related: If you love the crochet griddle stitch pattern (aka lemon peel stitch), I have several other crochet patterns that use this crochet stitch. Projects ranging from crochet beanies to crochet blankets, gifts to crochet, and home decor.
Size & Yardage Chart
This sweater sleeve scarf includes written instructions for three sizes: XS/S/M, L/XL/2X, & 3X/4X/5X. You’ll find the finished measurements in the size chart below, and I’ve also included measurements throughout for you to use to make sure your gauge is on track.
Yarn
I chose a worsted weight yarn because I wanted to make sure my crochet sweater scarf pattern was warm enough to wear as an overcoat alternative. And when I needed to wear it as a crochet scarf or cowl, I wanted to make sure it was a warm scarf.
I used Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease for this thneed crochet pattern shown in this blog post. This is, hands down, one of my favorite worsted weight yarns!
Wool Ease is a worsted weight / 4, acrylic wool blend yarn and it’s currently available in 31 fabulous colors! You’re sure to find the perfect color for your sweater scarf wrap.
There are several other worsted weight yarns that would make great substitutions. Lion Brand Wool Ease Recycled, Lion Brand Heartland, Lion Brand Pound of Love, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice… just to name a few.
I’d love to see a crochet shawl with sleeves in an ombre yarn too!
Self-Striping Yarn: If you choose a self-striping yarn, your stripes will be horizontal, from sleeve cuff to sleeve cuff.
Scarf with Sleeves Crochet Pattern
The crochet scarf with sleeves pattern is free below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.
Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Love Crafts, Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).
Purchase this scarf sweater wrap kit! (aff): Lion Brand has a full kit of the Crochet Sweater Scarf, available on their website. The crochet kit includes your choice of colors and a digital copy of the crochet pattern.
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MATERIALS
- Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, (Lion Brand Wool Ease in Linen was used for the sample in the photos) 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yds / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz).
- Yardage: See size & yardage chart above.
- Crochet Hooks: H/8/5.00mm; I/9/5.50mm; K/10.5/6.50mm; 7.00mm or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).
- If you do not have a 7.00mm crochet hook, simply use a 6.50mm hook and chain a little loosely.
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- yo: yarn over
- SM: stitch marker
- Rep: repeat
- RS: Right Side
- BLO: back loop only
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
- Confident Beginner / Easy
GAUGE
- In BLO sc with 5.00mm hook: 14 sts = 3.5″ W; 10 rows = 2.5″ H
- In griddle stitch (sc in next st, dc in next st) with 6.50mm hook: 10 sts = 3.5″ W; 10 rows = 4″ H
Sizes
- XS / S / M
- L / XL / 2XL
- 3XL / 4XL / 5XL
- See chart above.
PATTERN NOTES
- Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
- The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the beginning chain, unless noted otherwise.
- Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease was used for the samples. Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
- Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease: 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yds / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
- Yardage
- Linen: #620-096A 6 (7, 8) balls
- 1,400 (1,600, 1,800) yards
- Changes for Sizes as Follows: XS/S/M (L/XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL/5XL)
- If you do not have a 7.00mm crochet hook, simply use a 6.50mm hook and chain a little loosely.
- Scarf Wrap with Sleeves Construction: The crochet sweater scarf with sleeves is worked in long rows from cuff to cuff. After crocheting a wide rectangle, you will fold the crochet scarf wrap in half lengthwise and seam the two sleeve cuffs with an easy whipstitch seam.
Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern
Note: You will use a 5.00mm hook for each of the cuff sections and a 6.50mm crochet hook for the griddle stitch section.
Changes for sizes as follows: XS/S/M (L/XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL/5XL).
Set-up: With yarn & a 5.50mm crochet hook, ch 56 (56, 56), then switch to a 7.00mm crochet hook and ch 200 (230, 270), then switch to a 5.50mm crochet hook and ch 57 (57, 57). (313, 343, 383 chs)
Row 1: Switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, working in the back hump of the ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 55 sts, switch to a 6.50mm crochet hook, (sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch) rep from ( to ) across to the last 56 chs, switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, sc in each remaining ch across. Turn. (312, 342, 382 sts)
The length of Row 1 should measure approximately 98″ (108.5″, 122.5″).
Rows 2 – 5: With a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, BLO sc in each of the first 56 sts, switch to a 6.50mm crochet hook, BOTH LOOPS (sc in the next st, dc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 56 sts, switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, BLO sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (312, 342, 382 sts)
Photo Above: Shows Rows 1 – 5 complete of a small swatch.
Row 6: With a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, BLO sc in each of the first 56 sts, switch to a 6.50mm crochet hook, BOTH LOOPS (sc in the next st, dc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 56 sts, switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, BLO sc in the next st, skip the remaining 55 sts. Turn. (257, 287, 327 sts)
Photo Above: Shows Row 6 complete.
Row 7: With a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, BLO sc in the first st, switch to a 6.50mm crochet hook, BOTH LOOPS (sc in the next st, dc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 56 sts, switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, BLO sc in the next st, skip the remaining 55 sts. Turn. (202, 232, 272 sts)
Photo Above: Shows Row 7 complete.
Row 8: With a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, BLO sc in the first st, switch to a 6.50mm crochet hook, BOTH LOOPS (sc in the next st, dc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 56 sts, switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, BLO sc in the next st and in each skipped stitch from the end of Row 6. Turn. (257, 287, 327 sts)
Photo Above: Shows Row 8 worked to the BLO sc section.
Photo Above: Shows the end of Row 8, BLO sc in the next st.
Photo Above: Shows the end of Row 8, BLO sc in each skipped st from Row 6.
Photo Above: Shows Row 8 complete.
Row 9: With a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, BLO sc in each of the first 56 sts, switch to a 6.50mm crochet hook, BOTH LOOPS (sc in the next st, dc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 56 sts, switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, BLO sc in the next st and in each skipped stitch from the end of Row 7. Turn. (312, 342, 382 sts)
Photo Above: Shows Row 9 worked to the BLO sc section.
Photo Above: Shows the end of Row 9, BLO sc in the next st.
Photo Above: Shows the end of Row 9, BLO sc in each skipped st from Row 7.
Photo Above: Shows Row 9 complete.
Rows 10 – 15: With a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, BLO sc in each of the first 56 sts, switch to a 6.50mm crochet hook, BOTH LOOPS (sc in the next st, dc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 56 sts, switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, BLO sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (312, 342, 382 sts)
Rows 16 – 40 (40, 50): Repeat Rows 6 – 15, ending with a Row 10.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Seaming Sleeves. Your sweater scarf should measure approximately 16″ x 98″ (16″ x 108.5″, 20″ x 122.5″).
Seaming Sleeves
Step 1: Choose a right side for your sweater scarf. Both sides are identical so it doesn’t matter which side you choose.
Step 2: Fold your sweater scarf in half lengthwise, lining up the stitches from each sleeve. You may find it helpful to use a few locking stitch markers to hold both layers of the sleeve together while seaming. They will help to keep your stitches lined up.
Step 3: With a length of yarn that is 3 – 4 times the length of the sleeve and a yarn needle, whipstitch the first row of the sleeve to the last row of the sleeve. Each sleeve has 56 BLO sc that you will be seaming together.
Step 4: Weave in all remaining ends.
Fold your sweater scarf in half lengthwise (like the swatch above) and use locking stitch markers to hold together to stitches of each cuff while seaming.
The photo above shows it worn as a cowl with sleeves.
Style it your favorite way! Wear as a unique shawl that will stay in place thanks to the sleeves or wrap it around and wear it as a scarf. Any way you wear it, it will keep you warm and cozy this winter.
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MORE FREE CROCHET SCARF, SHAWL & COWL PATTERNS
If you’re looking specifically for a scarf, shawl, or cowl pattern, we have a variety of styles.
When you’re ready to venture out into crocheting a sweater, the Aurora Cardigan is perfect for someone who’s never made a garment before. It’s a available in both adult and kids sizes.
I would most definitely love to see this in kids sizes! It would perfect for the fall where you don’t need to drag a coat but where it might be a little chilly later on.
I believe my granddaughters would love this design scarf/sweater it is a cool design! My grands are ages 7 & 8 but I believe younger children would prob love this too!
This is brilliant! My thoughts were my granddaughter would love this. Thank you for your generosity of sharing your talent and skills. I appreciate you.
Thank you, Nancy! I hope they love it!
Happy Crocheting,
Jennifer
Love this! I’m making it for my sister-in-law. Curious what size your model is wearing. Thank you!
Hi Heather,
She is wearing the smallest size and she wears a women’s medium.
Jennifer
Hi just curious do you continue to repeat rows 6-15 until you have almost reached the 16” width then do rows 6-10 thanks loving my sweater scarf so far!
Hi Michelle,
No, you repeat Rows 6 – 15 for as many rows as the pattern states. The smallest two sizes say for Rows 16 – 40 (this is 25 rows total), and largest is Rows 16 – 50 (35 rows total). Rows 6 – 15 = 10 rows. So for the smallest two sizes you’ll work Rows 6 – 15 twice, then finish with Rows 6-10. For the largest size you’ll work Rows 6 – 15 three times, then finish with Rows 6 – 10.
I hope this helps.
Jennifer
I made two of these for my daughter and one of her friends. My 16 yr old granddaughter tried it on and she looked fabulous in it! Great pattern!
I’m glad to hear that, Jan. Thank you!
Such a great idea! Can’t wait to make!
What a gorgeous pattern!! Cannot wait to get this started on my hook!
I am curently working on this using Mandala yarn in colorway Centaur. Loving the pattern, so easy to follow. Thanks fo sharing!
I am thinking this MUST be my next project! I’ll even use it while I’m working!
This is absolutely amazing, need to try and make this one for my mum 🙂
I plan to make this soon.
I have been looking for one of these and this pattern looks perfect! Added to my Ravelry que!
So excited to try this one, I’ve seen a bunch but I think I like yours best! Hopefully striping yarn will look good….
I really like this pattern looking thru the details it looks like one that I could do in no time….and I think you could make it in lots of different colours (mixes) to make it casual and evening. cheers Debz from Oz
I love your patterns and am excite to try this beautiful sweater scarf! it would be perfect for a day that I get chilly at work.
I love this idea!
This is such a unique pattern to me. I can see a variety of reasons that you might wear. Super cute!
I can’t wait to make this! Beautiful!!
This is a terrific idea and I just can’t wait to make it! Thanks!
I am moving this to next on my list. What a beautiful and unique scarf/shawl.
Jennifer your patterns are all so nice. But this sweater shawl is stunning. Looks so pretty. I am going to attempt to make for my sister. Thank you for sharing your patterns. Happy New Year. your friend in crochet, Linda
I absolutely love this! I’m thinking it will be a “for me” project.
I’ve been looking at sweater scarf patterns for a while now and what I love about your design is that it’s worked completely flat and then you go back and seam the sleeves which makes it really easy to adjust the sizing without guessing.
This would look so adorable on me! I can’t wait to make one, for all the envious stares. ❤️
This is absolutely on my list of things to make. Very creative pattern.
this is such a beautiful pattern. I’m a heavy woman and haven’t really really made a wearable for myself besides scarf and hat, but might actually take the plunge for this.
I love this!! Would love to see kids sizes in it for a mommy and me matching outfits.
this is a beautiful sweater pattern. I’m a bigger woman and have only made a scarf and hats for myself. I might actually make this for myself.
Starting this one right now, hope it looks great!
this looks so cosy, think this may have to be my next project. thank you.
I love this pattern,such a versatile scarf
This is so unusual and absolutely gorgeous I think my sister would love it
I LOVE this!! I made one for my granddaughter. The pattern is easy to follow. Thanks!!
I bought the kit for this. now that Christmas is over, I hope to start it
I am fascinated by this design and how versatile it is! I will definitely add it to my “to make” list!
so funny my cat immediately claimed it as he also.
Too funny, Nia!
Happy Crocheting,
Jennifer
I love the look of this scarf. Just to help keep me on track, what is the expected length of the sleeves and the scarf? Sometimes, my gauge/tension gets off.
Hi Heather,
The sleeves should be 14″ wide.
Happy Crocheting!
Jennifer
Love this pattern! Quick question, when doing the double and single crochet in the middle. Should the double stitches stack up on each line or should it stagger?
Hi Daica,
The single crochet should be worked into the double crochet and vice versa.
Happy Crocheting,
Jennifer
This is something I was looking for to complement my winter travel outfits! I love to wear vests rather than coats… So this is a great solution! It will provide sleeves and a cowl scarf at the same time under my puffer vest. As the day goes on and it gets warmer it’s easy to remove and I can still wear one or the other without having to drag a coat around for the whole day.
Additionally, it will be perfect for airplanes!
Hi Kristin,
I hadn’t thought of that, but it will be perfect for airplanes!
Happy Crocheting,
Jennifer
How hard would it be to substitute a Suzette stitch instead of a griddle?
Hi KD,
Because both stitch patterns use a two stitch repeat and the same stitches, yes, you could substitute the suzette stitch in place of the griddle stitch.
Happy Crocheting,
Jennifer
What size do you recommend for a size 14/16 who wants to wear it not too snug? Hoping for a cozy but flattering look.
Hi Cami,
Does she wear a women’s XS?
Jenn
Depends on the brand but XL in many things. Some things, L. Larger midsection.
Oh I apologize! When you said 14/16, my brain went to young girls sizes. I’m guessing because I have one that can wear a girls 14/16 and women’s XS. It’s funny hour our brains interpret things. lol
I would go with the L/XL/2X size. 🙂
Using a worst weighted ombré yarn…. I want to make this for my sister as she is cold everywhere. So far this looks way more interesting compared to a blanket or a straight scarf but so beautiful and feminine. I look forward to seeing the finished product and will likely make it atleast one more time for myself with how wonderful this looks.
Hi Amber,
I can’t wait to see them! Please share a photo or two.
Happy Crocheting,
Jennifer
Jennifer, this is Rita, the mom of the Cami, who posted to you a couple of weeks ago. I am stuck on starting row 6 because I can’t imagine how this is going to work out. I have to admit I’ve been a beginner my whole life, I am now 75, because I’ve never worked up past scarfs and beanie hats, so this is a challenge for me. Can you help to explain what the changes in rows 6 to 10 will do to the whole project, also maybe just encourage me to just follow the instructions and it will come in my mind of what is happening. Thanks, in advance, for anything that you can do to help.
Hi Rita,
In Row 6, you’ll work your first short row. These shorter rows help shape the sweater scarf and help to keep the sleeves from becoming too big.
If you do not work the short rows, your sleeves could come out big and baggy.
Does this help clarify things? If not, please feel free to send me an e-mail: [email protected]
Happy Crocheting,
Jennifer
thanks Jennifer, one more question, rows 16 -40. Do I interpret those rows as repeating 6- 15 and finishing with row 10 for the remaining 25 rows to equal 40 total?
Hi Rita,
Yes, that is correct! 🙂
Happy Crocheting,
Jennifer
Jennifer, I hope you had a very Merry Christmas. I’m still with26 rows to go, but they will all be row 10 format, right? I believe my only other question left is knowing the widths of the sleeve parts, and my concern of the width of the scarf part of 16 in.My first 14 rows already measure to 9 inches with 26 rows left, the scarf part will end up being 25 in wide. I realize that my gauge is a bit off,so just in summary I’m asking for wĥat the width of the sleeves should in inches and how i can adjust my scarf rows to meet the 16 inch final width of the scarf part. Rita
Hi Rita,
For Rows 16 – 40, you’ll work:
– Rows 16 – 25: Rep Rows 6 – 15.
– Rows 26 – 35: Rep Rows 6 – 15.
– Rows 36 – 40: Rep Rows 6-10.
And theoretically, Your sleeve width should correspond to the height of the body. So once your height reaches 16″, your sleeves should be the proper height as well
does this make sense?
thx jennifer, don’t really understand all of it, but I believe in your pattern, I just haven’t been able to picture how it is going to go. I do understand that by making some of my rows 6-10, it’s going to adjust both the scarf and the sleeves. I shall carry on! thx again
Jennifer, this is Rita, close to finishing my daughter’s sweater scarf, last 5 rows to go, but I’m concerned about the height of the scarf part has already reached the 16 inches, before I finished the last 5 rows of 6 -10 with the sleeve parts skips. What do you recommend that I do, should I continue to finish and the height probably reach to between 17 and 18 inches or should I stop and just finish off with a single crochet row like I had started in the beginning. Thx again for all your help!!