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For the past year, I’ve been secretly trying to figure out how to make a crochet scarf pattern with fur yarn. After a few disastrous attempts, I found a really fun pattern on Etsy that featured a tartan scarf with fur muffs on the end, and I was in LOVE. This crochet scarf with fur muffs is my version, and I think it came out nicely!
Whether you love it or hate it, faux fur yarn crochet projects are trending this year! I’ve seen faux fur on vests, as well as fur pom poms on hats, fur trimmed boot toppers, and more! As some of you may have guessed, I have a serious addiction to fur yarn.
So why do I love this scarf so much? The fur trim actually doubles as a muff, which is just a fun word for an open pocket designed to keep your hands warm. So clever, right? Now, I’ve chosen to leave mine unlined because I live in Florida, but it would be very simple to sew in some fleece to help block the wind if you live somewhere truly cold.
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Materials
2 Skeins Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn, 197 yds / 3 oz; 80% acrylic, 20% wool, Worsted (4) weight yarn; 1 Ball Lion Brand Romance Yarn 27 yds; 84% Nylon 16% polyester Super bulky (6 ) weight yarn; Approx 200 yds scrap yarn in color matching the fur yarn, if desired to help work the fur section; I/9 5.5mm Crochet Hook; N 10mm Crochet hook; Scissors; Yarn Needle
Abbreviations
Ch- chain
Sc- single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Lp – loop
Sk – skip
Special Stitches
HDC through 3rd Lp: Insert your hook under the 3rd loop
Gauge / Finished Size
Gauge is not crucial to this project. Finished scarf measures 5’ long excluding fur trim, which will be made to match the width of your hand on either end.
Notes
Turning chains do NOT count as a stitch.
Scarf Portion
With Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn and smaller hook:
Row 1: FHDC 190. [190] (alternately, Ch 192, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each st across.)
Row 2: Ch 2, turn; working through 3rd loops, hdc in each st across. [190]
Row 3: Ch 2, turn; working through the back loop only, hdc in each st across. [190]
Row 4-17: repeat Rows 2-3 seven more times.
Fur Muffs
With Lion Brand Romance (and complementary colored yarn held double if desired), make one on each short end of the scarf.
Row 1: Make a slip knot, then work a standing DC in the corner of the scarf, dc in each row end across. [17]
Row 2: Ch 2, turn; dc in each st across. [17]
Row 3-17: Repeat Row 2 until the fur yarn is twice as long as the width of your hands.
Row 18: Slip stitch to the base of the edge of the scarf to join into a tube.
Repeat on other end of scarf.
Finishing Instructions
Weave in all ends securely. Block as desired.
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Susan says
Lion Brand Romance yarn has been discontinued, is there another faux fur that you can recommend?
Katie says
Hi Susan!
I really like LB Fun Fur, it has a really similar weight, but it’s not quite as soft. Lots more fun colors though! Some of my blogger friends really like a fur yarn by James C. Brett, I believe? Really, the pattern is so versatile that you could substitute just about any 5 weight fur yarn and have it work out ok. The new Lion Brand Go for Faux might get a bit more bulky, but it’d be worth experimenting with if you like fur yarn that much anyway. 🙂
They discontinued it while I was editing this pattern, LOL! My eternal struggle.
Happy hooking,
Katie
Joy says
Clever idea, but the scarf should be much wider–at least the same width as the fur “muff.” Additional width will also add additional warmth, especially with this open stitch. Thanks for the idea to play with!
Katie says
Hi Joy!
This scarf actually is about as wide as the muff is- it’s just a nice knit-like ribbing, so it has a bit of a curl to it. I could have steam blocked or pressed it out, but I like my photos to be as true to life as possible! 🙂 But happy experimenting! There’s definitely more room for improvement, and I can tell by your thoughtful reply you’re going to end up with an absolutely luxurious scarf.
Happy crocheting!
Katie