Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to crochet the Color Block Shay Scarf, an easy single crochet scarf! There are 4 sizes included so you can make one for everybody in the family.
Shay is an easy crochet line that features simple single crochet stitches. This is a beginner friendly series, and this scarf is great project to pair with watching your favorite TV show or movie. Use a soft tape measure to measure as you go, and stop at the length desired. Working in a color block pattern, you'll want to count once you've reached this measurement just to make sure the blocks are of even rows.
Make a matching Shay Cosmetic Bag (or Hook Pouch) to go with it: youtu.be/eUY7ujJQVxs
Looking for another easy crochet scarf tutorial? Check out the:
- Brett Haylee Scarf: youtu.be/wLqWwiRPDyU
- Colin Drew Scarf: youtu.be/XhmYi3sIHpA
You'll need 135 (270, 390, 600) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Dark Orchid, Medium Purple and Orchid (I think) colorways for the Adult Small size; Respectively, it's 45 (90, 130, 200) yards per block, a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends and if Gauge is essential or to measure as you go then a Soft Tape Measure.
Material Notes:
I've used Red Heart Super Saver for my scarf, but you can use any worsted weight yarn from your stash - pick your favorite! If the finished size is essential to you, then check your gauge, but if not, then just start crocheting - you can even go up to a #5 chunky weight yarn for an oversized, cozy scarf.
I picked Red Heart Super Saver because I wanted to use yarn that I had in my stash already, and after the first wash, it gets softer and cozier. Some of my other favorite worsted weight yarns for scarves, especially against the wind, are Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool and acrylic blend) and WeCrochet Swish (100% superwash merino wool). They're soft, squishy, warm and hold up so well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying.
Shop Wool Ease (affiliate link): shrsl.com/2bnl2
Shop WeCrochet Swish (affiliate link): shrsl.com/38yuc
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
I worked up the adult small size in just over five and a half hours.
Sizes Included:
Toddler, Child, Adult Small & Adult Large
Gauge (Not Essential):
Measure width of scarf after about 6 rows, and it will equal, respectively about: 3 1/2", 5 1/4", 5 3/4", 6 1/2".
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2023/10/color-block-shay-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3NF7giN
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-block-shay-scarf
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
02:56 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:30 How to Crochet a Chain & Chart
04:19 Row 1 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
05:01 How to Count Single Crochet Stitches
05:15 Number of Stitches Per Row
05:38 Row 2 & Remaining Rows
06:42 How to Change Yarn Colors in Crochet
08:42 Number of Rows for Solid Colored Scarf
08:52 Number of Rows for Color Block Scarf
09:26 How to Evenly Crochet a Single Crochet Border
14:46 How to Slip Stitch Join the Round
15:02 Fasten Off
15:28 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
19:02 Outro
How to crochet the Color Block Shay Scarf, an easy single crochet scarf! There are 4 sizes included so you can make one for everybody in the family.
Shay is an easy crochet line that features simple single crochet stitches. This is a beginner friendly series, and this scarf is great project to pair with watching your favorite TV show or movie. Use a soft tape measure to measure as you go, and stop at the length desired. Working in a color block pattern, you'll want to count once you've reached this measurement just to make sure the blocks are of even rows.
Make a matching Shay Cosmetic Bag (or Hook Pouch) to go with it: youtu.be/eUY7ujJQVxs
Looking for another easy crochet scarf tutorial? Check out the:
- Brett Haylee Scarf: youtu.be/wLqWwiRPDyU
- Colin Drew Scarf: youtu.be/XhmYi3sIHpA
You'll need 135 (270, 390, 600) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Dark Orchid, Medium Purple and Orchid (I think) colorways for the Adult Small size; Respectively, it's 45 (90, 130, 200) yards per block, a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends and if Gauge is essential or to measure as you go then a Soft Tape Measure.
Material Notes:
I've used Red Heart Super Saver for my scarf, but you can use any worsted weight yarn from your stash - pick your favorite! If the finished size is essential to you, then check your gauge, but if not, then just start crocheting - you can even go up to a #5 chunky weight yarn for an oversized, cozy scarf.
I picked Red Heart Super Saver because I wanted to use yarn that I had in my stash already, and after the first wash, it gets softer and cozier. Some of my other favorite worsted weight yarns for scarves, especially against the wind, are Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool and acrylic blend) and WeCrochet Swish (100% superwash merino wool). They're soft, squishy, warm and hold up so well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying.
Shop Wool Ease (affiliate link): shrsl.com/2bnl2
Shop WeCrochet Swish (affiliate link): shrsl.com/38yuc
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
I worked up the adult small size in just over five and a half hours.
Sizes Included:
Toddler, Child, Adult Small & Adult Large
Gauge (Not Essential):
Measure width of scarf after about 6 rows, and it will equal, respectively about: 3 1/2", 5 1/4", 5 3/4", 6 1/2".
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2023/10/color-block-shay-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3NF7giN
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-block-shay-scarf
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
02:56 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:30 How to Crochet a Chain & Chart
04:19 Row 1 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
05:01 How to Count Single Crochet Stitches
05:15 Number of Stitches Per Row
05:38 Row 2 & Remaining Rows
06:42 How to Change Yarn Colors in Crochet
08:42 Number of Rows for Solid Colored Scarf
08:52 Number of Rows for Color Block Scarf
09:26 How to Evenly Crochet a Single Crochet Border
14:46 How to Slip Stitch Join the Round
15:02 Fasten Off
15:28 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
19:02 Outro
