A cozy crochet wrap you’ll wear everywhere.

If there’s one piece I keep reaching for lately, it’s this sweater scarf. It’s that perfect in-between layer, when you don’t want a full coat, but you still want something cozy wrapped around you.

When I sat down to design this sweater scarf, my main goal was to make a Tunisian crochet project that felt totally approachable. Even if you’re newer to Tunisian.

I wanted simple stitches, long relaxing rows, and as few ends to weave in as possible.

I also designed the sleeves so you don’t have to fasten off and reattach yarn to seam, which keeps things easier, cleaner, and way more enjoyable to make.

And beyond the making, I wanted it to be a piece you’d actually reach for in real life.

Something you could throw on over a tee and jeans, but also dress up with boots and a flowy top. Something that feels casual enough for everyday wear, but polished enough to take out to dinner.

And honestly? I love this design so much! Both the making of it and the wearing of it. 🙂

Why You’ll Love This Sweater Scarf

This piece is worked in Tunisian half double crochet, which gives it that beautiful knit-like texture without actually knitting. The fabric is soft, warm, and drapey not stiff or bulky. And...this stitch doesn't curl!

You can wear it:

Over a simple tee and jeans
With leggings and boots
Layered over a dress
At a chilly movie theater
Running errands
Traveling
Or curled up on the couch with your morning coffee

It truly works for everyday life.

Let’s Talk Colorways

I ended up making three different versions of this sweater scarf:

A solid color
A solid + variegated
A solid + self-striping

Each one gives off a totally different vibe. The pattern in this blog post is the solid + variegated version, which is the one you’ll see in all the photos here.

That mix of a solid base with the subtle color changes from the variegated yarn gives it so much dimension and it’s still very wearable.

If you’d like:

The solid-only version
The self-striping version
Plus all three sizes and full yarn info

You’ll find everything inside the paid PDF pattern.

👉 Get the full pattern on Etsy, Ravelry, or the ICCT Shop

Sizes + Finished Fit

The sweater scarf is designed with positive ease, so it wraps beautifully and gives you that relaxed, cozy feel without being restrictive.

The full paid pattern includes:

XS/S/M
L/XL/2XL
3XL/4XL/5XL

This blog post includes the XS/S/M size only for the solid + variegated version.

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

I walk you step-by-step through the entire process — from starting the Tunisian body to building the sleeves and finishing the edges.

🎥 Watch the tutorial here:

Free XS/S/M Pattern – Solid + Variegated Version

✅ To get all sizes, full yardage for each size, and all three colorways, grab the ad-free PDF on Etsy, Ravelry, or the ICCT Shop.

Materials

Lion Brand Pound of Love, Color: Oxford Grey (Worsted #4) – approx. 675 yards (Buy HERE on LionBrand.com)
Red Heart Roll With It Melange, Color: Showtime(Worsted #4) – approx. 425 yards (Buy HERE on Michaels.com or HERE on Amazon.com)
6.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook - buy my favorite set HERE
5 mm regular crochet hook - my favorite ergonomic hooks HERE
Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers

Gauge

12 sts × 10 ½ rows = 4″ in Tunisian Half Double Crochet

XS/S/M Finished Measurements

To fit chest: 28–38"
Main body length: 76"
Body width: 13"
Finished length including sleeves: 97"

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

Body – Tunisian Section

With 6.5 mm Tunisian hook and solid yarn, ch 40.

Row 1 (Foundation)

Yarn over, pull up a loop in the second back bump from the hook.
Yarn over, pull up a loop in each back bump across to the end. (Don't forget the yarn overs!)
Return pass: yo, pull through 1 loop; yo, pull through 3 loops across.

Switch to Red Heart Roll With It Melange yarn on the return pass

Rows 2–192

Work Tunisian Half Double Crochet across each row.

Alternate colors every row between solid and variegated yarn.

✅ Row 192 is worked with the variegated yarn
After completing the row:

I highly recommend that at this point before fastening off and before the bind off, you wrap the scarf around your body and see how you like the fit. Then...
Switch back to solid yarn
Fasten off the variegated

Tunisian Bind-Off

With solid yarn: Tunisian slip stitch row
Insert hook under both vertical bars, yo, pull through both the bar and the loop on the hook across.

Do not fasten off.

First Sleeve

Switch to 5 mm hook.

Ch 1, sc evenly along the long edge of every row.
Join with sl st to first stitch of short edge

Ch 44
Sc in 2nd chain from hook

Sc down in every chain (43 sc)

Sl st into next 2 stitches along scarf edge, Turn

*Sc both loops first st, sc BLO across, sc both loops last st, ch 1, turn

Sc both loops first st, sc BLO across, sc both loops last st

Sl st into next 2 stitches along scarf edge*

Repeat from * to * for 40 total rows, ending at the cuff.

Seaming the Sleeve

Ch 1
Fold sleeve with right sides together

Slip stitch using:

Both loops on one side
Back loop only on the other side

At cuff end, sl st through both loops of both sides

Elbow Seam + Border

Continue slip stitching up the scarf for 11 rows, under both loops on both sides
Ch 1, Work 2 sc into that same spot (this reinforces it)

Sc evenly along the long outer edge
Join with sl st to first st on short edge

Second Sleeve

Repeat the same steps for the second sleeve:

40 rows
Seam the same way
11 rows up for the elbow seam
Ch 1, 2 sc in the same spot
Fasten off
Weave in all ends
Turn right side out
Enjoy your new sweater scarf!

Final Thoughts

This sweater scarf is one of those pieces you’ll reach for again and again. It’s cozy without being bulky, stylish without trying too hard, and practical for real life. Whether you’re heading out the door or curling up at home.