Beginner Crochet Hat and Scarf Set

This free crochet hat and scarf set from Bernat Yarns is great for the beginner crocheter. This granny square technique is great for anyone to use and the Softee chunky yarn will keep you nice and warm.  This pattern is great for men and women alike, and both patterns work up quickly and easily.  This crochet set also makes a great gift for a friend or family member.  For those who are new to crochet or who are looking for an easy pattern to get you through the winter, this is the pattern for you!

Materials:

• Ball of Bernat® Softee Chunky yarn in True Taupe (A)
• Ball of Bernat® Softee Chunky yarn in Berry Red (B)
• Ball of Bernat® Softee Chunky yarn in Natural (C)
• Ball of Bernat® Softee Chunky yarn in Hot Blue (D)
• Ball of Bernat® Softee Chunky yarn in Dark Blue (E)
• Ball of Bernat® Softee Chunky yarn in Hot Lime (F)
• 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) and 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 

• Hat: 12½ dc and 6½ rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with smaller hook.
• Scarf: 12 dc and 6 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger hook.

Instructions:
Hat: To fit Teen (Adult).
Scarf: Approx 8 ins [20.5 cm] wide x 75 ins [190.5 cm] long.

Stripe Pattern

• With A, work 1 row.
• With B, work 1 row.
• With C, work 1 row.
• With D, work 1 row.
• With E, work 1 row.
• With F, work 1 row.
• These 6 rows form Stripe Pat.

Hat
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.

1. With smaller (larger) hook and B, ch 6. Join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
    
2. 1st rnd: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). (3 dc in ring. Ch 2) 4 times. 2 dc in ring. Join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 5.
    
3. 2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in same ch-2 sp. [Ch 1. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 4 times. Ch 1. Join with sl st in top of ch 3.
    
4. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (1 dc. Ch 1. 2 dc) in same ch-2 sp. [Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. (2 dc. Ch 1. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 4 times. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. Join with sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
    
5. 4th rnd: Join F with sl st in any ch-1 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same ch-1 sp. (Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Join with sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off. 15 3-dc groups.
    
6. 5th rnd: Join A with sl st in any ch-1 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
    
7. 1st row of Stripe Pat is complete.
    
8. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last rnd 9 times more.
    
9. Edging: Join D with sl st in any ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 3 dc. 1 sc in each of last 3 dc. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Scarf
Notes: Join new color at end of each row.
To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw a loop of new color through last 2 loops on hook to complete st and proceed in new color.

1. With A, ch 203. Place marker on every 50th ch for easier counting.
    
2. 1st row: (WS). With A, 1 dc in 8th ch from hook (counts as dc, ch 2 and 1 dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. *Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. Rep from * to last 3 ch. Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in last ch. Join B. Turn. 39 3-dc groups.
    
3. 2nd row: With B, ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-2 sp. *Ch 2. 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * to last 3-dc group. Ch 2. 2 dc in turning ch. 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Join C. Turn.
    
4. 3rd row: With C, ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). *3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Rep from * to last 3-dc group. Miss next 2 dc. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Join D. Turn.
    
5. First 3 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
    
6. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last 2 rows until Stripe Pat had been completed twice. Fasten off.

Motif (Make 4)

1. With B, ch 5. Join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
    
2. 1st rnd: Ch 5. (3 dc in ring. Ch 2) 3 times. 2 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.
    
3. 2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp. [Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 3 times. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
    
4. 3rd rnd: Sl st in each of next2 dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp. [Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 3 times. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
    
5. FINISHING: Sew 2 Motifs tog. Sew Motifs to each end of Scarf.