Super Easy Free Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern for Beginners

Stay warm and stylish this winter with this free crochet neck warmer pattern! Featuring basic crochet stitches and a beautiful texture, this design includes written instructions to guide you every step of the way. Best of all, it’s quick to make, requires no sewing, and works with any yarn weight—your new go-to winter accessory is just a few stitches away!

Made from a simple rectangle and using a jumbo crochet hook, the Last Minute Neck Warmer pattern works up in a flash. So whether you need a quick splash of color for your winter wardrobe or a last minute gift, this pattern has got you covered.

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More Free Crochet Patterns?

This pattern was released as part of the Scarf of the Month Crochet Along (CAL) hosted by Oombawka Design Crochet and the Stitchin Mommy. They have both released a free crochet pattern for a neck accessory as part of the CAL. Be sure to check them out via the links below:

• Winter Frost Scarf by Oombawka Design Crochet
  
  
• Lenny Cowl by Stitchin Mommy

Do I have to hold the yarn double to make this pattern?

No, you don’t have to hold the yarn double. In the Notes section of the pattern, I’ve included tips to help you use any yarn weight you prefer. So, if you’ve got a stash of worsted weight yarn you’d like to use, be sure to check that out!

Just keep in mind that the amount of yarn needed may vary with this swap. Since I can’t account for every yarn or personal gauge when using a different weight, I’m unable to provide exact yardage for alternate yarn choices.

How many stitches for a neck warmer?

Because we are working with such a bulky yarn (two strand of bulky yarn held together as one), we will only need 16 stitches for the adult size of this project and 12 for child size.

I’ve given you the instructions needed to make this neck warmer any size that you like so the number of stitches you have will depend on the amount of chains that you choose to start with if you choose to resize this design.

How wide should a crochet neck warmer be?

The width of a crochet neck warmer really depends on personal preference and how snug or loose you’d like it to fit. For my Last Minute Neck Warmer, it’s worked lengthwise (end to end), so the “width” is actually the height when worn—7.5 inches tall. This gives it a cozy fit that offers plenty of coverage without being bulky. It allows you to fold the top over or wear it at it’s full height to keep you extra cozy.

If you’re adjusting this pattern (see notes for help on doing that), somewhere between 6 and 8 inches wide works well for most adults, depending on the look and feel you’re going for. For kids, you’ll want to scale it down a bit to about 4 to 6 inches wide for a comfortable fit.

Ultimately, the “right” width is whatever keeps you warm and feels great to wear!

Disclaimer

Feel free to sell the finished products created with this free pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me as the crochet designer when posting online, and please provide a link to my blog: https://theloopylamb.com.  Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, or claim this pattern as your own work, patterns or design.  Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items. This pattern is for personal use only.

Skill Level:

• Beginner

Terminology:

• US Terms

Supplies:

• PP / 15.0 mm Hook – I used this ergonomic crochet hook (my absolute favorite!)
  
  
• Bernat Fluffee (90% Polyester/10% Nylon, Bulky yarn (5), 415 yds/380m, 280g/9.8oz), 1 skein of:
  
  • Ocean Depths (approx. 193 yds / 130g for Adult Size & 143 yds / 97 g for Child Size)
    
    
• Scissors
  
  
• Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
  
  
• Stitch Markers (optional)
  
  

Abbreviations:
(Click links below to view photo and video tutorials for that stitch/technique)

• BLO = Back Loop Only
  
  
• CH(s) = Chain(s)
  
  
• FO = Finish Off
  
  
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
  
  
• SL ST = Slip Stitch
  
  
• ST(s) = Stitch(es)

Finished Sizes:

• Adult: 7.5” tall x 20.5” around.
  
• Child: 6” tall x 19” around
  
  
• See notes to adjust size.

Gauge:

• Approx. 8 sts x 5 Rows = 4 inches

NOTES:           

• This project is worked with the yarn held double (meaning two strands of yarn are held together and worked as if it is one strand).  Pull from both sides of the skein or make a second yarn ball/cake of each colour before starting.
  
  
  • Need help with this step? Check out my tutorial for how to hold yarn double from a single skein here: https://theloopylamb.com/how-to-hold-yarn-double-using-two-strands-from-one-skein/
    
    
• If you prefer not to work two strands together or with a different yarn weight: a yarn of your preferred yarn weight can be substituted. You will need to adjust your hook size according to your yarn weight and work to the measurements given in the pattern (7.5” tall x 20.5” long for Adults and 6” tall x 19” for Child Size).
  
  
• Gauge is not vital to the piece if you work to the measurement given in Rows 3 – 28 for adult size and Rows 3 – 24 for child size. Not matching gauge may mean that you have to work more or fewer rows than given in the pattern in order to reach that measurement and it may affect how much yarn is needed.
  
  
• This pattern is worked in turned rows (unless stated otherwise). Placing a stitch marker in the first and/or last stitch of the round can help prevent losing or picking up extra stitches.
  
  
• This pattern is worked side-to-side along the short end of the piece.
  
  
• To adjust the height: add or omit chains to your desired height and then follow instructions for pattern.
  
  
• To adjust length: add or omit rows until you reach your desired length.

Here’s a Video Tutorial That Can Help you WIth Making This Neck Warmer Design

Adult Size

With the yarn held double, CH 17.

Row 1: HDC in the 2^nd CH from the hook and each CH across. (16)

Row 2: CH 1 and turn. HDC in the BLO of the first ST and each ST across. (16)

Rows 3 – 28: Repeat Row 2 (or until the piece measures 20.5” long when laid flat).

Row 29 (Seaming Row): CH 1 and turn. Bring short ends of the piece together. Working through the BLO of Row 28 and the unworked loops from your foundation chain, SL ST into the first ST and each ST across to seam the ends together.

FO and weave in ends. Turn piece so the seam is on the inside.

Child Size

With the yarn held double, CH 13.

Row 1: HDC in the 2^nd CH from the hook and each CH across. (12)

Row 2: CH 1 and turn. HDC in the BLO of the first ST and each ST across. (12)

Rows 3 – 24: Repeat Row 2 (or until the piece measures 19” long when laid flat).

Row 25 (Seaming Row): CH 1 and turn. Bring short ends of the piece together. Working through the BLO of Row 28 and the unworked loops from your foundation chain, SL ST into the first ST and each ST across to seam the ends together.

FO and weave in ends. Turn piece so the seam is on the inside.