Wrap yourself in cozy color with the Autumn Granny Square Scarf, a vibrant crochet project that celebrates the beauty of fall! 🍂🧶 This design uses warm autumn tones—mustard yellow, pumpkin orange, olive green, plum, and a deep brown frame—to create a timeless accessory perfect for chilly days. Each square is like a little patch of seasonal joy, stitched together to form a scarf that’s as comforting as a cup of cider and as stylish as a walk through falling leaves.
Perfect for crocheters who love classic motifs with a modern twist, this pattern invites you to play with color, texture, and layout. Whether you’re bundling up for a crisp morning stroll or adding a handmade touch to your fall wardrobe, the Autumn Granny Square Scarf is a joyful way to stitch up warmth, personality, and a splash of seasonal charm—one loop at a time! 🧵🍁
🍂 Autumn Granny Square Scarf Crochet Pattern
Nothing says cozy like a handmade granny square scarf! This design uses warm autumn tones—mustard yellow, pumpkin orange, olive green, plum, and a deep brown frame—to create a timeless accessory perfect for chilly days. The scarf is made up of twelve classic granny squares, joined with bold brown seams that give each square a framed, quilt-like look.
✨ Skill Level
Confident Beginner to Intermediate – You’ll need to know how to crochet basic granny squares, change colors, and join motifs.
📏 Finished Size
- Each granny square: approx. 5″ (13 cm) across
- Scarf: approx. 10″ (25 cm) wide × 60″ (152 cm) long
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted/Aran weight):
- Mustard yellow
- Pumpkin orange
- Olive green
- Plum
- Dark brown (for final rounds, seams, and edging)
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers (optional)
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
- FO = fasten off
Each cluster = 3 dc worked into the same space.
🧵 Granny Square Pattern
All squares are worked in four rounds. The first three rounds rotate through the autumn colors, and the final round is always dark brown.
Round 1 (Center)
- With your first color, MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2.
- (3 dc, ch 2) repeat 3 times.
- Join with sl st to top of ch-3. FO.
Round 2 (Second Color)
- Join new color in any corner sp. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp.
- 3 dc in next side sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp. Repeat around.
- Join. FO.
Round 3 (Third Color)
- Join new color in corner sp. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, 3 dc in each side sp.
- Repeat around. Join. FO.
Round 4 (Border in Dark Brown)
- With brown, repeat Round 3.
- This creates the bold framed edge. FO and weave in ends.
👉 Make 12 squares total. Mix the order of mustard, pumpkin, olive, and plum for variety, but always finish with brown.
🪡 Assembly
- Lay out your squares in two vertical columns of six.
- With brown yarn and a whip stitch, sew squares together on the front side. This creates the thick visible seams seen in the design.
- First join vertically, then connect the two columns.
🖤 Border
- With brown, sc evenly around entire scarf.
- Work 3 sc in each corner for smooth edges.
- Join with sl st and FO.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Lightly block your scarf to even out the squares.
- Drape it over a neutral sweater to let those autumn colors pop!
- This scarf is warm, cozy, and full of vintage charm—ideal for fall walks, gifts, or your handmade wardrobe.
🎀 Final Thoughts
This autumn granny square scarf combines the nostalgia of classic crochet with a modern, earthy color palette. The visible brown seams frame each square beautifully, giving it a patchwork quilt vibe that feels both timeless and trendy.
If you love seasonal makes, this project is quick, relaxing, and rewarding—you’ll be reaching for it all season long! 🍁
