Farmhouse Infinity Scarf Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
The Farmhouse Infinity Scarf is a long, cozy loop that brings a little rustic charm to any outfit. It's designed for crocheters who know their basic stitches and are ready to try something with a bit more texture, but it's still a relaxing, repetitive project you can work on while watching TV. The linen stitch gives the fabric a dense, woven, almost knit-like look with a soft nubby feel, and the wide stripes in rust, cream, sage green and mustard feel warm and homey. Two little crocheted leaves near the seam add a sweet handmade detail that makes it feel extra special.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Sport weight (2 Fine) yarn, 100% cotton, 200 yards per 50g skein. Color A (Rust): 200 yards; Color B (Cream): 200 yards; Color C (Sage Green): 100 yards; Color D (Mustard): 100 yards.
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F/5) crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing leaves, scissors, stitch markers (optional)
- Finished size: 60 inches circumference x 8 inches wide
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- sk — skip
- sp(s) — space(s)
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- RS — right side (the front, outward-facing side of the fabric)
Gauge
28 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in linen stitch. To check it, crochet a small swatch in pattern and measure a 4-inch section in both directions; if you have more stitches than 28, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.
Tips Before You Start
- Linen stitch is dense, so keep your chain-1 spaces loose and even — this keeps the fabric from feeling stiff and helps your stitch count stay accurate.
- Always work your single crochet into the single crochet of the row below and your chain-1 over the chain-1 space. This is what creates the woven texture.
- Count your stitches at the end of every few rows. You should always have 28 sc and 28 ch-1 spaces.
- Change colors at the end of a row for clean stripe edges, and carry your unused colors loosely up the side rather than cutting every time.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Scarf (worked flat in linen stitch)
Setup: With Color A, ch 57.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk 1, sc in next ch] across, turn (28 sc, 28 ch-1 sps).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next sc] across, turn (28 sc, 28 ch-1 sps).
Rows 3-144: Repeat Row 2, following the stripe sequence below (28 sc, 28 ch-1 sps each row).
Stripe sequence: 12 rows A, 12 rows B, 12 rows A, 12 rows B, 12 rows C, 12 rows D, 12 rows C, 12 rows D, 12 rows A, 12 rows B, 12 rows A, 12 rows B (144 rows total).
Finishing the strip: Fasten off.
Join Short Ends
With RS facing, align the two short ends. Join Color A and work sc through both layers across the short end, joining the strip into a loop (28 sc). Fasten off.
Leaf Appliqué (make 2)
Setup: With Color C, ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in last, ch 1, turn to work along the opposite side of the chain: sc in same st as last sc, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in last (10 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, hdc in next, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in next, sc in next, hdc in next, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next, sc in last (12 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail for sewing.
Edging
With Color B, join yarn at the join seam. Sc evenly around the entire outer edge of the scarf, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew the two leaves onto the scarf near the join seam, overlapping them slightly and using the photo as a guide. Use the 6-inch tails to stitch each leaf securely in place. Weave in all ends on the wrong side of the fabric. Block the scarf gently by misting with water and laying it flat in its loop shape to dry, which helps even out the linen stitch texture and the stripe edges.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Change the palette: Swap in any four sport-weight cotton colors you love — the stripe sequence works with almost any combination.
- Make it wider or narrower: Add or remove chains in multiples of 2 to adjust the width, keeping the same 12-row stripe depth.
- Skip the leaves: Leave the appliqués off for a clean, minimal look, or add a small crocheted flower instead for a different farmhouse touch.
