Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

About the Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

The Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf is a textured crochet sweater scarf pattern inspired by hand-dyed yarn, winter light, and the quiet beauty found in small details. Designed in collaboration with Canadian yarn dyer Arcane Fibre Works, this piece was created to showcase their merino nylon DK weight yarn in the colourway Blessed Bluebird, a soft, wintry blue inspired by nature.

From the moment the yarn arrived, I knew it needed a design that would let its colour and movement shine. Rather than overpowering the hand-dyed variations, this crochet sweater scarf pattern uses a thoughtful combination of moss stitch, delicate spike stitches, and the beautifully textured birdsfoot stitch to create a fabric that feels both relaxed and refined.

The long, wrap-around scarf drapes effortlessly and can be worn as a traditional scarf or styled like a lightweight sweater, making it a versatile and cozy accessory for cooler days. To me, the finished fabric looks like a snowy path that has just been traveled by a small hermitage of bluebirds, their delicate footprints leaving quiet texture behind.

Whether you’re drawn to hand-dyed yarn, subtle stitch texture, or timeless accessories, this crochet sweater scarf pattern is designed to be a soothing project and a piece you’ll reach for again and again.

Featured Yarn: Blessed Bluebird by Arcane Fibre Works

Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

This design was created using Blessed Bluebird by Canadian yarn dyer Arcane Fibre Works, and I couldn’t imagine a better match for this sweater scarf. The merino nylon DK weight yarn is soft, resilient, and a dream to work with, offering beautiful stitch definition while still allowing the hand-dyed color variations to shine. The gentle blues and subtle speckling bring so much depth to the finished fabric and truly elevate the texture of the stitches. If you love thoughtfully dyed yarn with nature-inspired colorways, Arcane Fibre Works is well worth exploring.

Why You’ll Love the Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

• A relaxing crochet sweater scarf pattern with repeating stitches that are easy to memorize
• Designed to highlight hand-dyed yarn without overwhelming the colourwork
• Cozy but lightweight with beautiful drape
• Long, wrap-around shape that can be worn as a scarf or styled like a sweater
• Perfect for slow, mindful crochet sessions and everyday wear

Where Can I Buy The Pdf?

The entire pattern is available to view for free on this page (you just have to scroll down to see it). But if you would prefer to have a printable pdf copy of the pattern, you can purchase it for a small fee from my Ravelry and Etsy stores. Just click the graphics below.

This pattern is 10 pages long and contains 2 full picture tutorials for the crochet spike stitch and birdsfoot spike stitch, as well as 16 additional pictures and detailed instructions of how to complete your crochet sweater scarf. A printable pdf will be easier to follow, and you can make notes on it as you go. I find it to be the easier option. But if you like to use the online version, it is here 24/7 for you to view. Enjoy!

Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

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Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

Notes:

Ch1 at the beginning of a row is never considered a stitch. 

The model above (that’s me) has a 40” bust and is wearing a size L.

Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

Instructions

We will begin by making one sleeve, and then create the body of the sweater scarf followed by the other sleeve. Then, we will finish the edges with a round of single crochet. 

With 5mm hook (or hook used to obtain gauge)

First Sleeve

The sleeve is worked flat, then seamed closed using slip stitches. 

1. Ch 64. Working in back hump of ch: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.   – 63 st
2. (RS) Ch1. Sc in blo of 1st st and each st until only 1 left. Sc in both loops of last st. Turn.   – 63 st
3. (WS) Ch1. Sc in 1st st. Sc in blo of next st and each st across. Turn.  – 63 st

Note: One end of your work contains the beginning yarn tail. Use this as a marker to keep track of which side contains the sc in both loops. This will also be the “wrist end” of your sleeve.

Measurement Check: Your project should be approximately 14 ½” wide. You may want to work at least 6-8 rows before checking to get an accurate measurement. 

Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you have a total of 38 (38, 38, 40, 40, 40, 42, 42, 42) rows, ending with a repeat of row 2. Your project should be 14 ½” wide by 7 ½” (7 ½”, 7 ½”, 8”, 8”, 8”, 8 ½”, 8 ½”, 8 ½”) tall. Do not bind off. 

We will now slip stitch the sleeve closed:

• Fold your sleeve in half with the right sides together. 
• Working through both loops of your last row and the other side of your starting chain, ss the side of the sleeve closed (see Figures 1 & 2 – these are shortened examples, so yours will be longer). 
• Turn your sleeve right side out (see Figure 3). Do not bind off. 

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

At this point you should try on your sleeve. Slip it over your forearm. It should fit snugly but comfortably. You are welcome to pull out your slip stitches and add or subtract rows to adjust the fit of your sleeve. Just keep in mind that you will need to improvise the first row of the main body so that you have enough stitches for row 1. 

Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

Main Body

We will now create the main body of the sweater scarf. This part of your project is worked flat. The first row is worked off of the ends of the sleeve rows (see Figures 4 & 5).

Figure 4

Figure 5

1. (RS) Follow the directions marked with your size.
   Sizes XS-M: Ch1, work sc in end of 1st row. Work 2sc into ends of next 3 rows. Sc in end of next row. *2sc in ends of next 2 rows. Sc in end of next row.** Repeat from * to ** until all rows have been worked. Turn.
   Sizes L-2XL: Ch1, work sc in end of 1st row. Work 2sc into ends of next 3 rows. Sc in end of next row. *2sc in ends of next 4 rows. Sc in end of next row.** Repeat from * to ** until all rows have been worked. Turn.
   Sizes 3XL-5XL: Ch1, work sc in end of 1st row. Work 2sc into ends of next 10 rows. Sc in end of next row. *2sc in ends of next 9 rows. Sc in end of next row.** Repeat from * to ** until all rows have been worked. Turn.
   – 63 (63, 63, 71, 71, 71, 79, 79, 79) st
2. (WS) Ch1, sc in 1st st. *Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next st.** Repeat from * to ** across. Turn.   – 63 (63, 63, 71, 71, 71, 79, 79, 79) st
3. Ch1, sc in 1st st. Spsc in next st. [Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next ch1 sp. Ch1, sk1 st, spsc in next st.] Repeat from [ to ] 1 more time. *Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next ch1 sp.** Repeat from * to ** until 11 sts left. Ch1, sk1 st, spsc in next st. Repeat from [ to ] 2 more times. Sc in last st. Turn.   – 63 (63, 63, 71, 71, 71, 79, 79, 79) st
4. Ch1, sc in 1st st. *Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next ch1 sp.** Repeat from * to ** until 2 sts left. Ch1, sk1 st, sc in last st. Turn.   – 63 (63, 63, 71, 71, 71, 79, 79, 79) st
5. Ch1, sc in 1st st. Sc in next ch1 sp. Ch1, sk1 st, spsc in next st. Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next ch1 sp. Ch1, sk1 st, spsc in next st. *Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next ch1 sp.** Repeat from * to ** 2 more times. [Ch1, sk1 st, bfst. Repeat from * to ** 3 times.] Repeat from [ to ] until 9 sts left. {Ch1, sk1 st, spsc in next st. Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next ch1 sp.} Repeat from { to } 1 more time. Sc in last st. Turn.   – 63 (63, 63, 71, 71, 71, 79, 79, 79) st
6. Repeat row 4. Be sure that your sc sts actually land in the ch1 sp. Do not bisect the bfsts. 
7. Repeat row 3. 
8. Repeat row 4. 
9. Ch1, sc in 1st st. Sc in next ch1 sp. Ch1, sk1 st, spsc in next st. *Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next ch1 sp.** Ch1, sk1 st, spsc in next st. Repeat from * to ** 5 times. Ch1, sk1 st, bfst. [Repeat from * to ** 3 times. Ch1, sk1 st, bfst.] Repeat from [ to ] 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) more times. Repeat from* to ** 5 times. {Ch1, sk1 st, spsc in next st. Ch1, sk1 st, sc in next ch1 sp.} Repeat from { to } 1 more time. Sc in last st. Turn.   – 63 (63, 63, 71, 71, 71, 79, 79, 79) st
10. Repeat row 6. 

Repeat rows 3-10 until you have a total of 220 (234, 264, 280, 310, 324, 356, 370, 400) rows. The scarf portion (not including the sleeve) should be approximately 50 ½” (54”, 61”, 64 ½”, 71 ½”, 75”, 82”, 85 ½”, 92 ½”) long. If you are using a natural fiber like wool, remember that your project might grow a bit after blocking. 

Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

Decrease Row

Note: If you had to adjust the number of rows in your first sleeve, you will need to improvise your decrease row. Work your decreases evenly across, making sure you end up with the same number of stitches as the number of rows in your first sleeve. For example: If you have 36 rows in your first sleeve, decrease until you have 36 stitches. 

1. (RS) Follow the directions marked with your size.
   Sizes XS-M: Ch1, sc in 1st st. Sc2tog 3 times. Sc in next st. *Sc2tog 2 times. Sc in next st.** Repeat from * to ** across. Turn.
   Sizes L-2XL: Ch1, sc in 1st st. Sc2tog 3 times. Sc in next st. *Sc2tog 4 times. Sc in next st.** Repeat from * to ** across. Turn.
   Sizes 3XL-5XL: Ch1, sc in 1st st. Sc2tog 10 times. Sc in next st. *Sc2tog 9 times. Sc in next st.** Repeat from * to ** across. Turn.
   – 38 (38, 38, 40, 40, 40, 42, 42, 42) st 

Second Sleeve

The 2nd sleeve is created by working short rows off of each stitch at the end of the Main Body. 

1. Ch64 (see Figure 6 – these are shortened examples, so yours will be longer). Working in back hump of ch: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (see Figure 7). Ss to st you just chained from on main body. Ss to next st on main body (see Figure 8). Turn.   – 63 st + 2 ss
2. Sk 2 ss. Sc in blo of 1st st and each st until 1 left. Sc in both loops of last st (see Figure 9). Turn.  – 63 st
3. Ch1. Sc in 1st st. Sc in blo of next st and each st across (see Figure 10). Ss to next unworked st of main body. Ss to next st (see Figure 11). Turn.   – 63 st + 2 ss

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 10

Figure 11

Repeat rows 2 & 3 across the last row of the main body. You should end on a repeat of row 2 (see Figure 12). We will now slip stitch the 2nd sleeve closed:

• Fold your sleeve in half with the right sides together. 
• Working through both loops of your last row and the other side of your starting chain, ss the side of the sleeve closed (see Figures 13 & 14). 
• Turn your sleeve right side out (see Figure 15). Do not bind off. 

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 15

Figure 16

Finishing

We will now add a round of sc to the edge of the main body. With the right side facing you. 

1. Ch1. Work 1 sc into the end of each row (see Figure 16). Work this way all the way around. Ss to join to the 1st st. Bind off. 

Weave in your ends, and you’re done! 

I can’t wait to see your take on the Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf. Be sure to share your finished photos over on Ravelry so we can all admire your beautiful makes and yarn choices. 💙

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And if you enjoyed making this sweater scarf, be sure to explore my other crochet patterns for more textured, wearable designs you’ll love stitching up next.

Free Crochet Sweater Scarf Pattern – Blessed Bluebird Sweater Scarf

And until next time… Happy Hooking! 😉

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