Scarves and shawls

A crocheted or knitted scarf is easy for beginners

There are many who seek beginner-friendly crafting projects, and here a crocheted or knitted scarf can be an obvious choice. Most of our scarf patterns are quite simple, designed without complicated shaping such as increases and decreases. Instead, you can focus on mastering the basic techniques, whether you're making a crocheted or knitted scarf.

A handmade scarf can be a great gift for someone close to you. Getting started is easy, as you don't have to worry about the fit of the scarf. After all, a scarf is just a scarf. This means you don't need to concern yourself with gauge for a crocheted or knitted scarf; if it ends up a bit wider or narrower, that's fine as long as the length is right, and adjusting the length is thankfully straightforward.

If you want an even easier project, you might consider making a crocheted or knitted dishcloth instead. Here, you don't need to worry if you drop a stitch or make a small mistake.

Choosing yarn for a crocheted or knitted scarf

We've suggested various lovely yarn qualities for our crocheted and knitted scarves, but you can also choose another type of Mayflower yarn, as long as you select the right size of knitting needles or crochet hook. However, be aware that wool yarn is absolutely the best choice for making a crocheted or knitted scarf.

Wool yarn feels incredibly luxurious in your hands when making crocheted or knitted scarves. Wool also provides wonderful warmth, which is a definite advantage for a scarf. Additionally, you can easily choose a yarn type that is a wool blend, such as wool and nylon. This type of yarn also provides great warmth and is incredibly durable.

Many people worry about wool scarves being itchy. However, you can confidently make a crocheted or knitted scarf in Mayflower's wool yarn, as the high quality ensures it won't be itchy.