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Easy Tunisian Crochet Blanket Scarf Pattern with Rope Tassels

Easy Tunisian Crochet Blanket Scarf Pattern with Rope Tassels

If you’re looking for the perfect cold-weather accessory that combines style, warmth, and a bit of modern charm, look no further! This Tunisian Crochet Blanket Scarf is thick, squishy, and oh-so-comfortable, making it ideal for those chilly days and nights.

Whether you’re heading out for a brisk walk, sitting by a cozy campfire, or simply wrapping up for warmth at home, this scarf is versatile enough to meet all your needs.

With its combination of two yarns for a striking effect and finished off with stylish rope tassels, it’s sure to become a favorite.

In this post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to make this scarf, including the yarn used, the stitch involved, and of course, the pattern itself. Let’s dive in!

The free pattern is below or you can purchase a printable PDF copy via our Etsy store here or our ICCT shop here.

Yarn Used

For this project, I chose to use Lion Brand Pound of Love and Lion Brand Ferris Wheel yarns. These two yarns come together beautifully to create a scarf with an eye-catching contrast between the solid color and the multi-colored stripes of the roving yarn.

  • Lion Brand Pound of Love: This is a great choice for a solid, dependable base. It’s soft and lightweight, yet provides great warmth and structure to the scarf.
  • Lion Brand Ferris Wheel: Ferris Wheel adds a bit of magic to the project with its vibrant, self-striping colors and roving texture. This yarn transitions beautifully, giving the scarf a fun, colorful look without the need for constant color changes.

The combination of these yarns results in a scarf that is both visually stunning and functional. It’s thick enough to keep you warm, but the variety in texture makes it feel light and cozy around your neck.

Stitch Used

This scarf uses the Tunisian Half Double Crochet (THDC) Stitch, which is perfect for creating a dense, textured fabric that’s still flexible and soft.

If you’ve never tried Tunisian crochet before, this is a great project to start with! The THDC stitch is relatively simple to learn and gives the scarf its squishy, cozy texture.

Tunisian Half Double Crochet creates a nice, neat fabric with a bit of stretch, making it perfect for scarves. The best part is that the scarf holds its shape well and doesn’t curl, which is often a concern with Tunisian crochet.

You’ll need a Tunisian crochet hook with a long cable. Here are a few of my favorite sets:

For this scarf, I recommend a size 6.5mm Tunisian hook to achieve the perfect balance of stitch definition and drape.

Here are a few other patterns made with this same stitch:

The Quinn Camping Blanket

Triangle Scarf Pattern

Cozy Fall Blanket

Tunisian Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

The free pattern is below or you can purchase a printable PDF copy via our Etsy store here or our ICCT shop here.

Rope Tassels Video Tutorial

This scarf is finished off with rope tassels. Here is a video tutorial for making those. Just note that for this video, you hold 4 strands of yarn together but for the Blanket Scarf Pattern, you’ll only hold 3 together.

Tunisian Crochet Blanket Scarf Pattern Instructions

The free pattern is below or you can purchase a printable PDF copy via our Etsy store here or our ICCT shop here.

Introducing the perfect cozy companion for chilly days: the Tunisian Crochet Blanket Scarf! This thick and squishy scarf blends the beauty of solid-colored yarn with the unique texture of roving yarn, creating a stunning stripe pattern that stands out.

Whether bundling up for a night out or sitting by the campfire, this scarf provides warmth and comfort, wrapping you in softness. The classic rope tassels add a rustic yet modern touch, completing this versatile piece. Easy to style and perfect for layering, this scarf is your new go-to for cold-weather adventures.

This blanket scarf will quickly become a favorite in your winter wardrobe, ideal for those who love both style and warmth!

NOTES

  • Finished size measures 19 1/2″ wide x 75″ long
  • To change the width, chain any number
  • To change the length, simply add more rows
  • Tunisian half double crochet stitch video tutorial is HERE
  • Rope Tassels tutorial HERE

MATERIALS

HOOK(S)

6.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook with cable

*I have this set and love it

*You can also purchase sets via Amazon or WeCrochet

YARN

Weight 4 • approx. 675 yds

Lion Brand Ferris Wheel, 3 cakes

Color: Vintage Carousel

Weight 4 • approx. 730 yds

Lion Brand Pound of Love, 1 skein (you won’t use all of it)

Color: Sugar Cookie

NOTIONS

Scissors

Tapestry needle

GAUGE (4 x 4″)

14 sts x 11 1/2 rows in pattern

ABBREVIATIONS

ch chain

rep repeat

Thdc Tunisian half double crochet

yo yarn over

FwP forward pass

RetP return pass

Lts last Tunisian stitch

sk skip

sl st slip stitch

Tslst Tunisian slip stitch

st(s) stitches

SPECIAL STITCHES

Thdc (Tunisian half double crochet) Video tutorial HERE

Start with a Foundation Row: Begin by chaining any number of stitches. This will be your foundation row.

Forward Pass:

  • Step 1: Yarn over and insert your hook into the second back bump from the hook.
  • Step 2: Yarn over again and pull up a loop. Keep the loop on your hook.
  • Step 3: Continue this process across the chain – yarn over, insert the hook into the next back bump, yarn over, and pull up a loop, keeping all loops on the hook.

Return Pass:

  • Step 1: To start the return pass, yarn over and pull through one loop on the hook (this is essentially a chain 1).
  • Step 2: Then, yarn over and pull through three loops. Repeat this step (yarn over and pull through three loops) all the way across.

Subsequent Rows:

  • Step 1: Yarn over (skipping the first two vertical bars) and insert hook under both of the next two vertical bars, pull up a loop.
  • Step 2: Yarn over and insert hook under both of the next two vertical bars; continue all the way across until you get to the end.
  • Step 3: Yarn over and pull up a loop in the last Tunisian stitch.
  • Step 4: Return pass as stated above

INSTRUCTIONS

Yarn A: Lion Brand Pound of Love

Yarn B: Lion Brand Ferris Wheel

You are switching yarns at the end of the Return Pass when you have 3 loops on your hook. Do not fasten off yarns, but instead carry it up the sides.

Foundation row with Yarn A, Ch 70, Thdc in 2nd back bump from hook and in each back bump to end (don’t forget the yarn overs!)

Return Pass: Ch-1, * yo pull through 3 loops * repeat to end, change to Yarn B when you have 3 loops left on your hook

Row 1 With Yarn B, sk first two vertical bars, Thdc in each st across until last st, yo, working the last st as for Lts, RetP, switching to Yarn A when you have 3 loops left on your hook

Row 2 With Yarn A, sk first two vertical bars, Thdc in each st across until last st, yo, working the last st as for Lts, RetP, switching to Yarn B when you have 3 loops left on your hook

Rows 3 – 207 repeat rows 1 and 2 until blanket scarf measures about 72″ long or until it’s the size you want

Last row Tslst in each vertical bar across row, going under 2 vertical bars at a time (just like you did for the Tunisian half double crochet stitch, but without the yarn over) to bind off, inserting hook as for Lts on the last st.

Fasten off both yarns and continue to tassel instructions.

Rope Tassels: Video tutorial HERE

For tassels

Cut 210 12 inch pieces of yarn (half Pound of Love yarn and half Ferris Wheel yarn), with 5 mm hook and 3 pieces of same color yarn held together, attach tassels on the ends every other chain. Follow tassel instructions from video.

You should have 70 tassels total.

Conclusion

And there you have it—your new favorite cold-weather accessory!

This Tunisian Crochet Blanket Scarf combines the best of both worlds with its soft, solid-colored base yarn and the fun, self-striping Ferris Wheel yarn.

Not only is it practical for staying warm, but it’s also a stylish piece that you can wear anywhere. The rope tassels add a fun, rustic finishing touch, making it a standout scarf for your fall and winter wardrobe.

So grab your hook, some cozy yarn, and start stitching this gorgeous blanket scarf today. It’s perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself.

And trust me, once you’ve worn it, you’ll want to make one in every color combination!

Teena

Tuesday 1st of October 2024

Love the look of this scarf. Do the color changes occur in the rows or only at the beginning of each Ferris Wheel row? The pictures of the scarf look like the same color is all the way across the row.

Thanks!

Julie

Wednesday 2nd of October 2024

Hi Teena, Thank you! :)

I guess I'm not completely understanding your question. The Ferris Wheel yarn does all of the color changing for you, so the color changes happen naturally. I'm not sure if that answers your question, but let me know what I can clarify for you!