How to make a handmade scarf. Popular cute designs
These days, 100-yen shops sell all kinds of cute yarn and knitting tools, so it’s become easy to try knitting casually.
When winter comes, more people may find themselves wanting to make a handmade scarf.
In this article, we’ll introduce everything from easy-to-make handmade scarves to cute design ideas.
You’ll also find various techniques like knitting with needles, crochet, finger knitting, and wrist knitting, so try finding the method that suits you best.
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How to make a handmade scarf: Popular cute designs (1–10)
A baby scarf you can crochet using only single crochet stitches
You might be thinking, “I want to hand-knit a scarf for my child, but I’ve never done any knitting…” If so, don’t worry.
This is an easy scarf made using only single crochet stitches with a crochet hook—perfect for beginners.
You insert the hook into a stitch, draw up a new loop, then pull it through together with the loop already on the hook—that’s the single crochet.
You simply repeat this, working the wrong side and right side, until it reaches your desired length.
It’s very simple and beginner-friendly.
It’s a baby scarf, but it can be used through the toddler years as well, so it’s great for little ones.
Chic and cute ribbon scarf for adults
Make your neckline look cute yet sophisticated with a big ribbon! This is a ribbon-shaped scarf idea where you thread one end through the hole at the edge.
Since it’s not the type you wrap around your neck, it’s easy to maintain a clean silhouette.
You might associate “ribbon” with a childlike vibe, but if you knit it in a gradient using yarn in calm, subdued tones, it will match a more mature image.
This one is about 75 cm in total length, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a scarf that isn’t too long.
Short muffler with loop
Here’s a handmade scarf idea that’s easy to wrap around your neck—just thread one end through the loop.
It’s a non-bulky type of scarf, perfect for wearing at home while doing chores or gardening! You start from the loop section and basically use front post crochet stitches, so if you’re new to crocheting, you might want to begin by learning how that works.
That said, if you use markers properly, count your stitches, and proceed slowly but steadily, you’ll definitely be able to do it!
How to Make a Handmade Scarf: Popular Cute Designs (11–20)
Checkered scarf
In recent years, fashion featuring check patterns has been drawing attention again.
My suggestion is a check-patterned scarf.
“Checks” come in many forms—by changing the size and color scheme, you can create the vibe you like.
If you want an even more stylish finish, try using melange yarn.
Melange refers to yarn that contains multiple colors, and you can actually find it at 100-yen shops.
It changes the overall impression surprisingly much, so give it a try!
Reversible patterned knit scarf
You might be thinking, “I want to give a hand-knit scarf as a gift, but I don’t want it to look obviously handmade at first glance.” I believe one of the reasons a piece looks hand-knit is that the pattern often differs between the front and back.
That’s why I’d like to introduce a reversible cable-pattern scarf.
As the name suggests, it features a reversible cable design, so the front and back look exactly the same.
The knitting method takes a bit of finesse, but the result is all the more polished.
Striped scarf made with a 100-yen store knitting loom
A striped scarf is a classic pattern that’s popular across all ages.
Some people may think, “It’s cute, but it looks hard to make.” In that case, how about using a knitting machine you can buy at a 100-yen shop? By simply winding two types of yarn onto the machine, you can easily create stripes.
Prepare yarn in your favorite colors and alternate the strands as you knit.
Once the scarf is finished, trim any excess, such as where you switched yarns, and you’re done.
Even beginners can enjoy making this handmade scarf, so give it a try!
Scarf made with warm fabric
You might be thinking, “I want to hand-knit a scarf and give it as a present, but I’ve never knitted before,” or “I’m not good at knitting.” In that case, I recommend a no-knit, fabric-made scarf! You might wonder, “Can you really make one with fabric?” but if you use a warm material like wool, it will turn out nice enough to gift to an adult man.
Let the threads at the ends of the fabric intentionally come loose to create fringe.
Pull out a bit more than your desired length, then take about ten threads at a time and tie them so they won’t unravel any further.
Sew along the sides with a sewing machine, and you’re done—it’s simple!