Peppermint Scarf by Joey Diehl

Peppermint Scarf

Crochet
December 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in double crochets
5.5 mm (I)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Striped into this free crochet peppermint scarf pattern are all the merriest moments of the winter season—mittens and coats emerging from closets, the temperature falling as quickly as the flakes of snow outside, and the air as cool against your cheeks as the taste of peppermint is on your tongue.

While you patiently wait for the first flakes to fall, there’s no better way to celebrate the snowiest season than with this free crochet peppermint scarf pattern!

Pattern Information:

This free crochet peppermint scarf pattern has a difficulty rating of intermediate.

The finished dimensions of the scarf without the end ruffles are 59.5 inches (height) by 7 inches (width).∗ The optional ruffles add an extra 2.5 inches of length to each end.

You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively.

∗Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, and the following gauge: 13 dc x 8 rows = 4 inches.

Supplies:

  • Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
  • Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors:
  • Yarn A – red (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Cherry Red)
  • Yarn B – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Terminology:

This free crochet peppermint scarf pattern uses English (US) terminology:

  • st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
  • ch = chain stitch
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • dc = double crochet
  • dc2tog = double crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches)
  • dc3tog = double crochet 3 together (over the span of 3 stitches)
  • dc4tog = double crochet 4 together (over the span of 4 stitches)
  • tch = turning chain
  • sk = skip

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