Hogwarts scarf

My TikTok video about this scarf was such a hit that it became the most popular on my profile, so I thought I'd make a more detailed tutorial here so that everyone can enjoy it. So welcome 💓

🌿 Materials

• Yarn: Two colours – your main colour (deep blue, red, green, or yellow depending on your Hogwarts house) and a contrast colour for the stripes (silver, gold, black).
• Hook: Tunisian crochet hook 4–5 mm (long hook or with a cable). Honestly for my scarf I’ve used a common hook, but it might be tricky for using Tunisian crochet for the first time
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors
• Optional: A cup of butter bear and your favourite Hogwarts playlist(I’ll link my below)

📏 Gauge

• Big main part 28 stitches × 24 rows = 10 × 15 cm
• Whole block 28 stitches × 31 rows = 24 main color, 2 secondary, 3 main, 2 secondary

Note: You can change this to suit your preferred width.

✨ Step-by-Step Guide

1. Foundation

Chain 28 stitches (or adjust for your preferred width).

Pick up loops along the chain using Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS) – one loop on your hook per chain.

Begin your first row by working into the back bumps and keeping all loops on the hook

2. Forward & Return Pass

For Tunisian crochet, each row is made of two parts:

• Forward pass: Pick up stitches across the row. From the second row work into the vertical bars.

• Return pass: Yarn over, pull through one loop (edge stitch)

Then yarn over and pull through the two remaining loops until only one loop remains.

Here is a wonderful video tutorial on Tunisian Knit Stitch.

3. Main Colour Section

Work 24 rows in your main colour. This forms the first solid block.

💡 Tip: Keep your tension loose to avoid curling.

4. Stripe Section

Change to your contrast colour. Work 2 rows in this colour.

💡 Tip: Change the colour when you close the last stitch of the row to avoid a messy change.

Change to your main colour. Work 3 rows.

And finally change to your contrast colour again and. work 2 rows.

Continue alternating until the scarf reaches your desired length – the traditional Hogwarts scarf has about 12 blocks in total.

5. Finishing

When you’re happy with the length:

• To finish the last row, simply make a single crochet stitch across.
• Cut yarn, leaving a small tail.
• Weave in ends carefully.

6. Wet Blocking (Optional but recommended)

To soften the fabric and relax the stitches:

1. Soak the scarf in lukewarm water for 10–15 minutes.
2. Gently squeeze out the excess water – don’t wring!
3. Lay it flat on a towel, shape evenly, and let it air dry completely.

7. Add Finishing Touches

Add tassels or fringe at both ends if you like. It gives the scarf a classic, wizardly feel.

☕️ Notes from Luchi

Take your time. Feel the yarn. Enjoy the silence and just have fun with it!