Cozy Crochet Sweater Wrap Scarf: A Must-Have Winter Accessory

The crochet sweater wrap scarf is a cozy and versatile accessory that adds a touch of warmth and style to any outfit. Its soft embrace feels like a hug from your favorite sweater, keeping you snug and stylish on chilly days. Whether you wear it draped casually over your shoulders or wrapped snugly around your neck, this piece is sure to become a staple in your winter wardrobe.
Materials Needed
Yarn Bee Yarntopia – 4oz/113g – 312 yd/285 m – 100% Acrylic – Category 2 Fine Yarn – (6, 7, 8) skeins (options for substitution: Knit Picks Brava Sport, Universal Yarn Uptown DK, Hobbii Bingo, Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday DK)
Hook: H (5.00mm)
Gauge:
- Body Section: 4” x 4” = 20 sts x 8 rows in wave pattern
- Sleeve Section: 4” x 4” = 20 sts x 21 rows in sc in front loop pattern
Size Chart
Pattern sizes (XS-M, L-2X, 3X-5X)
Wearer’s bust measurement for each size is (28 – 38, 40 – 50, 52-62] inches
Scarf Width (16, 16.75, 17.5) inches
Cuff to Cuff Length (106, 112.5, 125.5) inches
Sleeve Length (14.5, 15.5, 16) inches
Body Section Length (78.5, 81, 92.5) inches
Body Instructions
Body:
Chain (394, 408, 464)
Row 1: Dc in 3rd chain from hook twice. Dc once in the next 3 stitches. Dc3tog, twice. Dc once in the next 3 stitches. Dc three times in the next stitch. *Dc three times in the next stitch. Dc once in the next 3 stitches. Dc3tog, twice. Dc once in the next 3 stitches. Dc three times in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * till the end of the row.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as a dc). Dc twice in the first st of the previous row. Dc once in the next 3 stitches. Dc3tog, twice. Dc once in the next 3 stitches. Dc three times in the next stitch. *Dc three times in the next stitch. Dc once in the next 3 stitches. Dc3tog, twice. Dc once in the next 3 stitches. Dc three times in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * till the end of the row. The last group of three stitches will be in the top of the chain from the previous row.
Repeat row 2 until there are a total of (32, 34, 35) rows, or desired width is achieved.
Bind off.
Sleeve Instructions
Sleeve:
Make 2
Chain (14, 9, 11)
Sc in the second chain, and in each chain until the end of the row. (13, 8, 10) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in front loop of each sc of previous row. At the end of the row chain (11, 8, 6).
Row 3: Sc in 2nd chain from hook until the end of the ch section. Sc in the front loop of each sc of the previous row.
Repeat Row 2 and 3 for a total of (6, 10, 14) increase sections. Total sts (73, 78, 80)
Work (42, 46, 50) rows of sc in front loop with a chain 1 for a turning chain. (56, 68, 80) rows total.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (68, 75, 78). Leave the next (5, 3, 2) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (58, 68, 73). Leave the next (10, 7, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (48, 61, 68). Leave the next (10, 7, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (38, 54, 63). Leave the next (10, 7, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (28, 47, 58). Leave the next (10, 7, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (18, 40, 53). Leave the next (10, 7, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Size L-2X and 3X-5X: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (0, 33, 48). Leave the next (0, 7, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (0, 26, 43). Leave the next (0, 7, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (0, 19, 38). Leave the next (0, 7, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (0, 0, 33). Leave the next (0, 0, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Size 3X-5X only: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (0, 0, 28). Leave the next (0, 0, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (0, 0, 23). Leave the next (0, 0, 5) sts unworked.
Ch 1 and turn. Work row with sc in front loop.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the front loop of (0, 0, 18). Leave the next (0, 0, 5) sts unworked.
All sizes: Bind off.
Seaming and Cuff Instructions
Join short sides of wave body section to the large section of sleeves. Suggested to use a zipper join stitch.
Seam length of sleeves together to form a tube. At cuff Ch 1 and single crochet evenly around. Slip stitch in 1st sc.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in each st. Slip stitch in 1st sc.
Bind off.
Optional: Seam the sleeve tube up into the body to create a longer sleeve. This will create a smaller section of the wrap to go around the body.
How to Wrap
To wear with cross in front: Insert right arm. Wrap scarf section around the front of the body, over the left arm, around the back, over the right arm, and insert left arm.
To wear with cross in back: Insert right arm. Wrap scarf section around the back of the body, over the left arm, around the front, over the right arm, and insert left arm.