15 Sleeve Scarf Patterns To Knit And Crochet

A sleeve scarf is a long scarf with a cuff at each end that you wear like a cardigan, a shawl or a cowl. Below are 15 sleeve scarf patterns, 9 crochet and 6 knit. Each one links straight to its written pattern, and where the designer has filmed a tutorial, the video link is included too.

Already made an Eleanor or a Snowfall? This list is all fresh designs: faux fur, Tunisian, lace shawls with sleeves, a child-size version and classic knit wraps. Here is why sleeve scarves keep trending every autumn:

Garment results with scarf effort. You make one long rectangle and add two cuffs. There is no neckline and no armhole shaping.
Four outfits in one. You can cross it in front or in back, wear it as a scarf, or drape it off one shoulder.
Size-inclusive by design. Most patterns here run from XS to 5XL, and the generous positive ease forgives small gauge differences.
Gift-friendly. You don’t need exact measurements to make one for someone else.

All 15 sleeve scarf patterns at a glance

Quick picks: fastest make, the Faux Fur Sweater Scarf (#2); best free pattern with a full video, Winter Wheat (#3); for kids, the Ballerina Scarfigan (#9); with a hood, Celine (#14); lightest and most bridal, Cloudscape (#10).

#	Pattern	Craft	Level	Yarn weight	Sizes	Price	Video
1	Crochet Sweater Scarf by Wilmade	Crochet	Easy	Worsted	S to 5XL	Free / €6 PDF	Yes
2	Faux Fur Sweater Scarf by Wilmade	Crochet	Easy	Super bulky faux fur	XS to 5XL	Free	Yes
3	Winter Wheat Sweater Scarf	Crochet	Intermediate	Worsted	XS to 5XL	Free / paid PDF	Yes
4	Delphine Scarf with Sleeves	Crochet	Easy	DK	One size, fits most	Free / $6 PDF	No
5	Melody Sweater Scarf	Crochet	Easy	Worsted	XS to 5XL	$2	Yes
6	Tunisian Sweater Scarf	Tunisian crochet	Intermediate	Worsted	XS to 5XL	$7.50	Yes, full project
7	Camellia Shrug (Shardi)	Crochet	Easy	DK / sport	28 to 64-inch bust	Free / paid PDF	No
8	Magnolia Shardi	Crochet	Easy	Sport	XS to 2X	Free on blog / $5 PDF	No
9	Ballerina Scarfigan	Crochet	Beginner	DK	Child	Free / paid PDF	Photo tutorial
10	Cloudscape Sweater Scarf	Knit	Beginner	Lace (suri)	See pattern	$8	No
11	Knit Wrap Sweater Scarf	Knit	Intermediate	Worsted	XS to 5XL	Paid	Yes
12	Wrap Around Shrug with Sleeves	Knit	Beginner	Chunky	XXS to XXXL	Paid	No
13	Rust Sweater Scarf	Knit	Beginner	Chunky	See pattern	Paid	Step-by-step photos
14	Celine Hood Scarf with Sleeves	Knit	Beginner	Worsted	One size, adjustable	$6.50	No
15	Sleeve Scarf Sweater Wrap	Knit	Easy	Worsted	S to XL	$5.99 (Etsy)	No

Crochet sleeve scarf patterns (1 to 9)

This section has something for every crocheter: super-fast faux fur, textured wheat stitch, Tunisian, airy lace “shardis” and a pint-sized version for kids.

1. Crochet Sweater Scarf by Wilmade

Wilma Westenberg’s design is worked sideways, so the double crochet rows run vertically and give it a ribbed, sweater-like look. Short rows shape the ends so the cuffs hug your arms. It is size-inclusive and one of the most-made free sleeve scarves on Ravelry.

Yarn: worsted (Lion Brand Jeans used), 930 to 1,422 yards
Hook: 6.0 mm (J)
Gauge: 10 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet
Sizes: S to 5XL; 14 (17.5) x 94.5 (110) inches
Best for: an everyday denim-look layer
Pattern: Free pattern on Wilmade or the €6 ad-free PDF on Ravelry
Video: the pattern includes a video tutorial; you can also find it on Wilma’s YouTube channel

2. Faux Fur Sweater Scarf by Wilmade

The quickest project on this list. Faux fur yarn on a 12 mm hook works up in a few evenings, and the fluffy texture hides every stitch, so beginners get a flawless result. It is single crochet in rows, with a photo tutorial for each step.

Yarn: super bulky faux fur (Lion Brand Go for Faux used), 394 to 656 yards
Hook: 12 mm
Gauge: 6 sts and 6 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
Sizes: XS to 5XL
Best for: a luxe holiday or winter-wedding wrap
Pattern: Free pattern on Wilmade or the PDF on Ravelry
Video: a video tutorial is available on Wilma’s YouTube channel

3. Winter Wheat Sweater Scarf by Briana K Designs

The signature Wheat Stitch, a four-row repeat with puff stitches, gives this scarf a rich, woven texture that looks like a store-bought knit. It is worked back and forth in rows with ribbed cuffs at each end. Briana walks you through the whole thing in a video on the pattern page.

Yarn: worsted, 1,120 to 3,400 yards depending on size
Hook: 5.0 mm (H)
Gauge: 15 sts and 14 rows = 4 inches
Sizes: XS to 5XL (9 sizes)
Stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch, puff stitch
Best for: intermediate crocheters who want a textured statement piece
Pattern: Free pattern on Briana K Designs or the PDF in her shop; also sold as a yarn kit by Mary Maxim
Video: full video tutorial embedded on the pattern page

4. Delphine Scarf with Sleeves by Heart Hook Home

Named after the Delphinus constellation because it uses the star stitch, the Delphine has a plush, almost quilted texture and fitted ribbed cuffs (front and back post double crochet). The body is about 60 inches long before the cuffs, and you can add or remove rows in the middle to adjust it.

Yarn: DK (Brava Recycle used), about 1,100 yards
Hook: 5 mm (H)
Size: one size, fits most
Best for: crocheters who want to learn the star stitch
Pattern: Free pattern on Heart Hook Home or the $6 printable PDF
Video: no full video; if the star stitch is new to you, watch a short star stitch tutorial before you start

5. Melody Sweater Scarf by Barbie Dee (Ms. Craftsalot’s Lair)

A budget-friendly pick at $2 that uses the easy griddle stitch (alternating single and double crochet) and economical yarns like Red Heart Super Saver or Caron One Pound. It comes with a free YouTube video that follows the whole pattern.

Yarn: worsted, 791 to 1,850 yards
Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
Gauge: 12 sts and 11 rows = 4 inches in griddle stitch
Sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/5XL
Best for: a cheap, cozy make from budget yarn
Pattern: Melody Sweater Scarf on Ravelry ($2)
Video: Full tutorial on YouTube

6. Tunisian Sweater Scarf by I Can Crochet That (Julie Bonner)

A brand-new Tunisian design built for approachability. It uses only Tunisian half double crochet, which looks knit-like and doesn’t curl. The sleeves are made without fastening off to seam, so there are very few ends to weave in. The pattern comes in three yarn versions: solid, solid plus variegated, and solid plus self-striping.

Yarn: worsted (Lion Brand Pound of Love, Red Heart Roll With It Melange), 1,100 to 1,800 yards
Hooks: 6.5 mm (K) Tunisian hook and 5.0 mm (H)
Sizes: XS/S/M, L/XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL/5XL; 97 (108, 122) inches long
Level: intermediate (confident beginners with some Tunisian experience)
Pattern: Pattern page on I Can Crochet That or on Ravelry ($7.50)
Video: a full step-by-step video covers the body, the sleeves and the finishing

7. Camellia Shrug (Shardi) by Two Brothers Blankets

A “shardi” (shawl plus cardigan) is a wider, more shawl-like sleeve scarf. The Camellia is a single rectangle that you fold in half, and then you crochet the sleeves in the round on each end. It is easy to make, machine washable and very soft, and it is now free on the blog.

Yarn: DK / light weight
Hook: 5.0 mm (H)
Sizes: 3 sizes, to fit a 28 to 64-inch bust
Best for: a lightweight transitional layer for spring and autumn
Pattern: Free pattern on Two Brothers Blankets
Video: none; the post includes step photos for attaching the sleeves

8. Magnolia Shardi by Two Brothers Blankets

The Camellia’s lacier older sister, in sport-weight yarn. It is rated easy, uses very basic stitches and needs no sewing. It also belongs to a matching Magnolia collection (tee, cardigan and scarf) if you want a set.

Yarn: sport weight (Knit Picks Brava Sport used), 850 to 1,000 yards
Hook: 5.0 mm (H)
Gauge: 16 sts and 9 rows = 4 inches
Sizes: Small (XS to M) and Large (L to 2X)
Pattern: Pattern on Two Brothers Blankets (free for blog subscribers) or the $5 PDF on LoveCrafts
Video: none

9. Ballerina Scarfigan by Start Crochet (kids’ size)

The only children’s sleeve scarf on this list. It is a half double crochet body with colorful sleeves, designed for a child, and the free blog version shows every step in photos. It is a great way to use a multi-color yarn pack, and a sweet “mommy and me” match for any of the adult patterns.

Yarn: DK / light (Paintbox Yarns 5-color pack used)
Hooks: 4.5 mm and 3.5 mm
Level: beginner
Pattern: Free pattern on Start Crochet or the 28-page PDF on LoveCrafts
Video: none; step-by-step photo tutorial

Knit sleeve scarf patterns (10 to 15)

From a cloud-light laceweight wrap to chunky beginner shrugs and a hooded version, these knit patterns are all different from the classic stockinette sweater scarf.

10. Cloudscape Sweater Scarf by Knitatude

The newest and lightest design in Knitatude’s sweater scarf collection. It is knit in laceweight suri alpaca, which gives a billowy, wispy halo that looks ethereal over a slip dress or a wedding gown. Despite the fine yarn, it is rated beginner and uses only knit, purl, increases and decreases.

Yarn: laceweight (suri), about 2,095 to 2,255 yards
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Languages: English and Finnish
Best for: brides, bridesmaids and spring evenings
Pattern: Cloudscape Sweater Scarf on Ravelry or LoveCrafts ($8)
Video: none for this pattern; the designer’s Wrap Me Up page has a video showing the three ways to wear her sweater scarves

11. Knit Wrap Sweater Scarf by City Farmhouse Studio

A raised slip-stitch and yarn-over pattern gives this wrap a sculpted, 3D texture you rarely see in sleeve scarves. The designer recommends watching her video before you start so you get the slips and yarn overs right. (There is also a separate machine-knit version if you own a knitting machine.)

Yarn: worsted (Caron used)
Sizes: three sizes covering a 28 to 62-inch bust (XS to 5X)
Level: intermediate
Pattern: Knit Wrap Sweater Scarf on Ravelry or LoveCrafts
Video: a video tutorial link is included in the pattern

12. Wrap Around Shrug with Sleeves by Camexia Designs

With tens of thousands of projects logged on Ravelry since 2015, this chunky wrap is one of the most-made sleeve wraps of all time. It is beginner-level (basic knit stitches only), quick in chunky yarn, and converts into a winter scarf.

Yarn: chunky
Sizes: XXS to XXXL
Level: beginner
Pattern: Wrap Around Shrug with Sleeves on Ravelry
Video: none; easy written pattern

13. Rust Sweater Scarf by Camexia Designs

The designer’s dedicated sweater scarf, made for self-striping chunky yarn like Lion Brand Landscapes so the color does the work. It is written step by step with photos, in English and French.

Yarn: chunky (Lion Brand Landscapes used)
Needles: 6 to 7 mm (US 10 to 10.5)
Level: beginner
Pattern: Rust Sweater Scarf on Ravelry
Video: none; step-by-step photos

14. Celine Hood Scarf with Sleeves by LiliaCraftParty

The only hooded design here: a long scarf with long, fitted sleeves at each end and a hood option, so it doubles as a hat on windy days. It is knit from arm to arm with just two stitches, and the designer has written it for beginners.

Yarn: worsted, 750 to 800 yards
Needles: US 10 (6 mm)
Gauge: 8 sts and 10 rows = 2 inches in stockinette
Size: scarf 60 inches long, sleeves 23 to 24 inches (adjustable to your arm)
Pattern: Celine Hood Scarf with Sleeves on Ravelry ($6.50)
Video: none for this pattern; her sister design, the Khloe Hood Scarf with Sleeves, comes with a YouTube video for its special stitch

15. Sleeve Scarf Sweater Wrap by Lake House Knits

A classic that has been on Pinterest boards since 2014 and has thousands of favorites on Ravelry. It is an easy, multi-use sleeve wrap that you can wear as a scarf, a cowl or a shrug.

Yarn: worsted
Sizes: women’s S, M, L and XL
Level: easy
Pattern: Sleeve Scarf Sweater Wrap on Ravelry (sold on Etsy, $5.99)
Video: none

How to customize any sleeve scarf pattern

Almost every pattern above is one rectangle plus two cuffs, so a few simple changes let you make it your own:

Change the length: add or remove rows (or repeats) in the middle of the body, never in the cuffs. Most designers, including Heart Hook Home for the Delphine, tell you exactly where.
Change the width: for side-to-side patterns (Wilmade, Ballerina), change the starting chain; for end-to-end patterns, work more or fewer rows.
Fix tight cuffs: go up one hook or needle size for the cuffs, or skip some of the decreases. Try a cuff on before you seam.
Make it lighter or warmer: you can swap yarn weights, but swatch first and recalculate stitch counts. Going from DK to bulky roughly halves the stitch count.
Play with color: self-striping and gradient yarns are made for this shape, since the stripes run neatly from cuff to cuff. The Tunisian Sweater Scarf (#6) even includes separate versions for variegated and self-striping yarn.

How to care for your sleeve scarf

Acrylic and acrylic blends (most patterns here): machine wash on gentle and tumble dry low, or lay flat to dry to keep the length.
Wool, alpaca and suri (Cloudscape, wool-blend versions): hand wash in cool water with wool wash, roll in a towel and dry flat.
Faux fur (#2): hand wash, then shake it out and air dry; never iron it.
Storage: fold, don’t hang. A long, heavy scarf stretches on a hanger.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a sleeve scarf, a sweater scarf and a shardi? They are the same idea: a long wrap with a cuff at each end. “Sweater scarf” usually means a narrower, scarf-like piece, while “shardi” (shawl plus cardigan) is wider and drapes more like a shawl, as with the Camellia and Magnolia (#7, #8).

Can kids wear a sleeve scarf? Yes. The Ballerina Scarfigan (#9) is sized for a child. For a teen, use the smallest size of any adult pattern and shorten the body.

Can I make a sleeve scarf with a hood? Yes. The Celine Hood Scarf (#14) is designed with a hood option, and LiliaCraftParty’s Khloe is a similar hooded design.

What is the fastest sleeve scarf to make? The Faux Fur Sweater Scarf (#2): super bulky yarn on a 12 mm hook with only single crochet. Chunky knit patterns like the Wrap Around Shrug (#12) are a close second.

Which pattern is best for a wedding? The Cloudscape (#10) in laceweight suri is the most ethereal. The Magnolia Shardi (#8) in a cream sport yarn and the Faux Fur (#2) in white are lovely winter-wedding options too.

Are these patterns free? Six of the 15 have a free version online (#1, #2, #3, #4, #7 and #9). The Magnolia (#8) is free for blog subscribers, and the rest cost between $2 and $8.