The Enchanted Keyhole Scarf
This first published pattern of 2021 is an easy crochet keyhole scarf! This was a fun and simple crochet pattern to kick off the year with a crochet along!
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Pattern Details:
This is an easy and simple crochet keyhole scarf pattern. Also known as a pull through scarf. This type of scarf fits really nicely under a jacket but also looks very nice over a sweater. The feature that makes this scarf different than any other is the keyhole. It is a scarf that has some kind of hole where the rest of the scarf is pulled through in order to be worn.
This easy crochet keyhole scarf design can be a little less bulky than some other winter crochet scarves.
The stitches used in the scarf are chains, single crochet and double crochet stitches. It is also an easy 2 row repeat so you can work this up while watching tv.
A bulky weight yarn and a size 8mm crochet hook are used to make this scarf. Using a bulky weight yarn and a large hook, this easy crochet keyhole scarf can be worked up pretty quickly.
I made 2 of these keyhole scarves with different yarns. I used Red Heart Hygge and Loops & Threads Eco-Cozy yarn.
I was drawn to the Eco-Cozy yarn for 2 reasons. 1 is that it is a recycled yarn made from recycled plastic bottles! It is actually very soft and I love that it is a single ply yarn. A single ply yarn really gives some more definition to the crochet stitches.
I also love Red Heart Hygge Yarn for so many things. It doesn’t show the stitches as well because of its fuzzy feature but its fuzzy appearance is why I love it!
Many bulky weight yarns should work fine with this pattern. Always check gauge to make sure you are on the right track though since yarns do behave differently.
You can view more of my free crochet patterns HERE. The Cascade Beanie also uses Red Heart Hygge Yarn which you can find HERE.
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Materials:
- Yarn: 165 yards of #5 bulky weight – Red Heart Hygge or Loops & Threads Eco-Cozy or suitable substitute
- Hook: US Size (L/11) 8.0 mm crochet hook
- Other Tools: Yarn Needle, Scissors
Difficulty:
- Easy
Size:
- Adult – 10” x 35”
Gauge:
- 10 sts x 5 rows of stitch pattern = 4”/10 cm
Stitches/Abbreviations: US Terms
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- st (s) – stitch(es)
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together
Notes:
- This is worked from the bottom up.
- Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
- The keyhole is formed at the very end.
- Sizing Notes:
- Adjust width by adding or subtracting in multiples of 3 to the starting chain number.
- Adjust length by working more or less row repeats
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Instructions:
Ch 24.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in next, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in next 2; repeat from * across, turn – 16 sc, 7 ch sps.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in next 2, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 2; repeat from * across, turn – 16 dc, 7 ch sps.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 2, *ch 1 sk 1, sc in next 2; repeat from * across, turn – 16 sc, 7 ch sps.
Rows 4-43: Repeat Rows 2-3. Do not turn after Row 43.
Continue more repeats if you need or want more length.

Border & Keyhole:
Ch 1, sc evenly around 3 sides (long, short, long). When you reach the last short side, sc2tog across, sl st into that first sc2tog st you made.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
I hope you have enjoyed this easy keyhole scarf pattern! If you like this scarf design you may also like the Waterfall Wrap Scarf which also incorporates keyholes.
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Where are directions for keyhole portion of the scarf
Under the Border & Keyhole section. When working the border for the last short side the slip stitch is what creates the hole that the scarf will be pulled though. The slip stitch joins the last stitch with the first stitch of that same border row and that is the keyhole.
Where is the keyhole in the pattern? Are there some steps missing?
Me too. How does the keyhole work?
Under the Border & Keyhole section. When working the border for the last short side the slip stitch is what creates the hole that the scarf will be pulled though. The slip stitch joins the last stitch with the first stitch of that same border row and that is the keyhole.