Easy Self-Striping Yarn Tunisian Crochet Scarf Pattern

Take your crochet skills to the next level with our Tunisian crochet scarf pattern. It’s an easy project that uses self-striping yarn plus two easy-to-learn Tunisian crochet stitches.

Tunisian crochet, also known as the “Afghan Stitch,” blends knitting’s elegance with crochet’s flexibility. Learning this technique opens up a world of creative possibilities. It’s perfect for making a stylish scarf from self-striping yarn.

If you’ve visited our website before or made any of our patterns, then you know we’re a little obsessed with Tunisian crochet + self-striping yarn.

I first discovered my love of both when I designed the Autumn Ombre Scarf. I mixed a solid-colored yarn and a self-striping yarn with the Tunisian Simple Stitch, and well, the rest is history. I went on to create many more patterns combining these two loves. (I link a few at the bottom of this post!)

For those new to Tunisian crochet, I highly recommend downloading our Beginner’s Guide, which you can find here. This guide walks you through the basics and will help you start on the right foot.

Alright, let’s explore everything you need to make this scarf, including the stitch tutorials and the pattern itself!

Essential Materials and Tools for Your Tunisian Crochet Scarf

Making a beautiful Tunisian crochet scarf begins with the right materials.

You’ll need self-striping yarn, like Lion Brand Mandala, for its stunning colors. Also, you’ll need the right Tunisian crochet hooks and tools to get the scarf’s texture and look just right.

Choosing the Perfect Self-Striping Yarn

There are many self-striping yarns to choose from for your scarf. Lion Brand Mandala yarn is a favorite of mine, with lots of gorgeous colorways. Its special self-striping feature makes crocheting easy and fun.

I’ve worked with this yarn extensively and have always been pleased with the results of my projects. But if you’d like to explore other options for self-striping yarn, visit YarnSub.com.

Required Tunisian Crochet Hooks and Accessories

• Size 6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook – You can either use a long one with a stopper on the end like this one or one that has a cable like these
• Tapestry needle: This tool is great for weaving in ends and finishing your scarf.
• Stitch markers: They can help making sure you insert your hook into that right spot on the ends

Self-Striping Yarn Tunisian Crochet Scarf Pattern

The Stitches

For this scarf, you’ll need to know two Tunisian crochet stitches. The Tunisian crochet reverse stitch and the smock stitch.

Tunisian Crochet Reverse Stitch

This stitch adds fantastic texture to your crochet projects. It also helps with curling.

If you’re familiar with Tunisian crochet, then you might know the issue with curling. This keeps a lot of people from continuing on with this fiber craft because they get annoyed with the curling and I totally get that!

But there are ways you can prevent it and one of those ways is beginning your project with a stitch that doesn’t curl – such as the Tunisian crochet reverse stitch.

For more ways to prevent curling in Tunisian crochet, you can download our beginner’s guide, which includes a section on this topic, or visit this post, “9 Ways to Prevent Tunisian Crochet from Curling.”

For written instructions for this stitch, see the section titled “Special Stitches” below.

Tunisian Crochet Smock Stitch

I have a full video and photo tutorial for this stitch here. The video tutorial shows how I did this stitch with two colors, but the photo tutorials show it with just one color.

For written instructions for this stitch, see the section titled “Special Stitches” below.

Written Instructions

NOTES:

• Finished size measures 8″ wide x 79 1/2″ long
• To change the width, chain an even number
• To change the length, simply add more rows
• Tunisian crochet smock stitch video tutorial is HERE
• Tunisian crochet reverse stitch video HERE
• See “special stitches” section for how to do the very last row with Tslst trs

MATERIALS:

HOOK(S)

6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook (with cable) or

6.0 mm long Tunisian crochet hook with stopper

Since this scarf is only 8 inches wide, you can use a long Tunisian crochet hook instead of having to use one with a long cable if you’d like. The links above go to my Amazon store, which include links to both types of hooks.

YARN A

Weight 3 • approx. 712 yds (2 cakes)

Lion Brand Mandala Yarn

Color: Warlock

NOTIONS

Scissors

Tapestry needle

GAUGE (4 x 4″)

10 smock sts x 10 1/2 rows

ABBREVIATIONS:

ch chain

rep repeat

yo yarn over

FwP forward pass

RetP return pass

Trs Tunisian reverse stitch

Tss Tunisian simple stitch

Tss2tog Tunisian simple stitch 2 together

yu yarn under

Lts last Tunisian stitch

sk skip

sl st slip stitch

Tslst Tunisian slip stitch

st(s) stitches

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Trs Tunisian reverse stitch

Insert hook in back vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop.

Reverse stitch video tutorial HERE

Tss2tog Tunisian simple stitch 2 together

This is a simple stitch decrease. Insert your hook in the next two vertical bars and bring up a loop

yu yarn under

Instead of yarning over, bring the yarn to the front of your work (as for Tunisian purl stitch) and hold the yarn in place on your hook when you pull up a loop

Smock stitch video tutorial HERE

Lts Last Tunisian stitch

insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch

RetP Return Pass

ch 1, *yo, pull through the next 2 loops*, repeat between * and * until only one loop remains on the hook

Tslst Trs

Bring up a loop in the back vertical bar, pull through loop on hook as for slip stitch

Tunisian Crochet Smock Stitch Scarf

Elevate your accessory game with the Tunisian Crochet Smock and Reverse Stitch Scarf! This stunning pattern combines the intricate texture of the smock stitch with the smooth finish of the reverse stitch, creating a beautifully balanced design. Made with Lion Brand Mandala Yarn, it’s a quick and satisfying project with endless colorway possibilities to suit any style. Perfect for adding a pop of color or a touch of elegance to your wardrobe, this scarf is lightweight, versatile, and an absolute delight to crochet!

Foundation row Ch 38, pull up a loop in 2nd back bump and in each back bump across (38 loops on hook), regular RetP

Row 1 Trs across to last stitch, working the last st as for Lts (38 loops on hook), RetP

Rows 2 – 7: Rep row 1

Row 8: *Tss2tog, yu* repeat from * to * to last st , working the last st as for Lts (38 loops on hook), RetP

Row 9: Tss 1, *tss2tog, yu* repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, tss 1, working the last st as for Lts (38 lops on hook), RetP

Rows 10 – 214: rep rows 8 and 9

Row 215: Tss across to last st, working the last st as for Lts (38 loops on hook), RetP

Row 216: Trs across to last st, working the last st as for Lts (38 loops on hook), RetP

Rows 217 – 222: rep row 216

Row 223: Tslst Trs across to last st, working regular Tslst on last st, fasten off, weave in all ends

Enjoy your new scarf!

Check Our More Self-Striping Yarn Crochet Patterns:

• Tunisian Crochet Triangle Scarf Pattern
• Tunisian Crochet Blanket Scarf Pattern
• Tunisian Crochet Puff Stitch Scarf
• Striped C2C Tunisian Crochet Baby Blanket
• No-Curl Tunisian Crochet Camping Blanket