These crochet scarecrow patterns will add a touch of fall whimsy to your kitchen!

These delightful characters add a fun whimsical touch to any kitchen or bathroom and they will bring a lot of character to your fall decor all season long. The girl scarecrow features bright orange braids, rosy pink cheeks, and a daisy-adorned hat that perfectly complements her floral-themed towel. Her friendly smile is sure to bring joy! The boy scarecrow sports a cozy green hat accented with a small yellow flower, a rustic bow tie, and a sweet lovable expression.

These free crochet scarecrow patterns are perfect projects for fall fun. The towel toppers are designed with a button closure, making them easy to attach and remove from any towel rod, stove or drawer handle. The combination of playful crochet details and soft, textured towels makes these scarecrows a functional addition to your seasonal decor or a thoughtful gift for someone special.

These adorable Scarecrow Towel Toppers are modeled after the squares I designed for my Fall Granny Square Blanket last year. I knew they would make such sweet towel toppers and I am so happy with how they turned out!

How to Make these Crochet Scarecrow Patterns

For the full written pattern instructions for this set of Scarecrow Towel Toppers scroll down below. The ad-free PDFs are available for both the Scarecrow and Girl Scarecrow Towel Toppers in my shop as a set. The ad-free PDF is also available for FREE to my Lifetime Members as well!

1. Both of these crochet towel toppers are made from two single crochet panels which are worked as a perfect round circle, then sewn together at the end.

2. The Girl Scarecrow face is worked in the single crochet tapestry color work technique. Half the circle made in yellow and half in tan for her face. I decided to drop and fasten off colors rather than carrying and working over the unused yarn. A few more ends to weave in but in this small project not a big deal.

3. I also made a set of braids for the girl scarecrow which are sewn above her face. The hat brim is made separately and then sewn over the braids. I have a complete photo and video tutorial for how to make the braids. The hat brim sports fringe for a straw hat appearance!

4.  The Boy Scarecrow has several stitches of the first round of his hat that are worked in the back loop and then his hat brim is worked into the unused front loop. His hat also uses single crochet tapestry color work. 

5. The hat crown and neck piece are both crocheted separately and then sewn to the front panel at the end.

6. The back panels for these scarecrow towel toppers are also made as a perfect round circle with the addition of a 3″ craft ring which is crocheted into the panels by working several single crochet stitches over the ring to secure it. The ring will be inside the two panels once they are crocheted together which allows the towel to hang from it and be easily removable for washing.

7. Once the face details are added the panels are then crocheted together with the craft ring in between the two panels using a simple stitch. Or you could also choose to seam them together with a long length of yarn as well.

I hope you love making these Scarecrow Towel Toppers!

Tonya

Spruce up your kitchen with my collection of 30 free crochet towel topper patterns, perfect for every season! Featuring a clever hidden 3″ ring for easy towel removal and washing, these whimsical designs include festive Christmas, vibrant spring, sunny summer, and charming gnomes. Easy to crochet and brimming with personality, they’re a delightful addition to your home décor. Check out the full roundup and start stitching your favorites today! 

Supplies for the Scarecrow Towel Toppers

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I used Red Heart Super Saver* yarn for my scarecrow crochet towel topper patterns.  Red Heart Super Saver yarn is a medium weight #4 acrylic worsted weight yarn. But, you could certainly use any yarn you have on hand – a fantastic project for scraps!

I have many towel topper patterns that utilize a hidden 3″ ring* which allows the towel to be removable for washing.  I purchase my rings from Amazon* but you can substitute with inexpensive plastic shower rings, wood rings or even elastic hair ties.  All have been used successfully by other makers. 

You will also need black plastic safety eyes for both towel toppers plus a 3/4″ button for the hanging tab which are sewn on to the tab. I also added a cute flower button embellishment to the corner of their hats that I already had in my stash. Completely optional but I think it adds a sweet touch!

You can also purchase the ad-free PDF of the crochet Scarecrow Patterns for a small fee. You can purchase the individual patterns as a set, or if you love PDFs, you might want to check out my Lifetime Membership. It’s an awesome deal! Never pay for one of my PDFs again!!

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You may also love the following free crochet patterns by Nana’s Crafty Home:

1. Pumpkin Towel Topper free crochet pattern
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Girl Scarecrow Towel Topper free crochet pattern

Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

Red Heart Super Saver Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic, 7 oz / 370 yds)

•     Saffron 0.5 oz / 26 yds (Gold) 
•     Oatmeal 0.2 oz / 11 yds (Tan)
•     Carrot 0.2 oz / 11 yds (Orange)
•     Black 0.01 oz / 1 yd (Black)
•     Baby Pink 0.02 oz / 2 yds (Pink)

Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
1 – 3” plastic ring
2 – 10 mm black safety eyes
1 – 3/4” button
1 – 3/4” flower button embellishment
Embroidery floss for sewing on buttons
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Approximate finished size:  5 1/2” round (not including towel)

Gauge: 5” = 9 rounds of sc

Abbreviations:

• WS = wrong side
• RS = right side
• MC = magic circle
• ch(s) = chain(s)
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern Notes:

• Work in continuous rounds, do not join, instead use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. 
• Towel topper is worked in two panels which are then joined together at the end.
• Plastic ring is crocheted over while working back panel.
• When changing colors on face, carry and work over colors (tapestry crochet method) not being used unless otherwise indicated.

Recommended Tutorials:

How to make a perfect circle tutorial

Tapestry crochet tutorial

How to make Braids Tutorial

Front Panel

Round 1: (RS) With gold, make a MC, ch 1, 3 sc in MC, switch to tan, 3 sc in MC, switch to gold, tighten ring. (6)

Round 2: 2 sc in next 3 sts, switch to tan, 2 sc in next 3 sts, switch to gold.  (12)

Round 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * 2 times, switch to tan, repeat from * to * 3 times, switch to gold. (18)

Round 4: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat from * to * 1 time, 1 sc in next st, switch to tan, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * to * 2 times, 1 sc in last st, switch to gold.  (24)

Round 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts,* repeat from * to * 2 times, switch to tan, repeat from * to * 3 times, switch to gold. (30)

Round 6: 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * 1 time, 1 sc in next 2 sts, switch to tan, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * to * 2 times, 1 sc in last 2 sts, switch to gold. (36)

Round 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * 2 times, switch to tan, repeat from * to * 3 times, switch to gold. (42)

Round 8: 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * 1 time, 1 sc in next 3 sts, switch to tan, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * to * 2 times, 1 sc in last 3 sts, switch to gold.  (48)

Round 9: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts,* repeat from * to * 2 times, switch to tan and fasten off gold, repeat from * to * 3 times, sl st to first st. (54)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Back Panel

Round 1: (RS) With gold, make a MC, ch 1, 6 sc in MC.  (6)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st.  (12)

Round 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to end. (18)

Round 4: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat from * to * to last st, 1 sc in last st.  (24)

Round 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. (30)

Round 6: Working your stitches over plastic ring, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, stop working sts over ring, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, 1 sc in last 2 sts.  (36)

Round 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to end.  (42)

Round 8: 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 3 sts, 1 sc in last 3 sts.  (48)

Round 9: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st to first st.  (54)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Hat Brim

Leaving a long tail of gold yarn, ch 18.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. Turn. (17)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc sts in last st. Turn. (19)

Rows 3 – 5: Ch 1, sc in each st. Turn.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

To add fringe to edge of hat brim, cut 19 strands of gold yarn approximately 2” in length.  Add 1 strand as fringe to each st of row 5.  Trim as desired.

Braids (make 2)

To make base for braids, with yellow, ch 7.

Row 1:  Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end.  (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.  Weave in remaining end. 

Cut 18 long pieces of orange yarn approximately 10” long.  Take 2 strands of yarn and add to each stitch of base as fringe.  To form fringe, insert hook into first sc stitch of base, fold 2 strands of yarn in half, place fold of strands on hook, pull through stitch to form a loop, pull ends of fringe through loop and gently tighten to form fringe. Repeat for each of the 6 stitches of base.

To braid, separate yarn fringe into 3 sections of 8 strands of yarn per section.  Braid sections.  Use a long strand of yellow yarn to tie a knot at the bottom of the braid and form a bow. Trim ends.

Hanging Tab

Row 1:  With gold, (leaving a long tail for sewing), ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch. Turn. (4)

Row 2 – 20: Ch 1, sc in each st. Turn.  (4)

Row 21 (button hole row): Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (2 st + 2 ch) 

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 1 sc in last st. (4)

Fasten off.  Weave in end.

With embroidery thread, sew button to non-button hole end of tab 2-3 rows up in order to have room to sew on to topper at the end.

Cheeks (make 2)

With pink make MC, ch 1, 3 sc in MC. 

Fasten off.

Assembly

With long length of yarn, sew braids to front panel just above face.

With long length of yarn, sew hat brim to front panel over braids and above face.

Sew flower button to hat brim.

Attach black safety eyes to front of panel.

With a long length of black yarn, embroider smile.

With long lengths of yarn, sew cheeks to face on each side of smile.

With WS of panels facing (ring to inside of panels, open part of ring at bottom of face), use stitch markers to attach front and back panel together through yellow stitches of hat on front panel through back panel. Be sure that the top part of the ring is at the top part of the panels. With yellow, attach yarn at first stitch marker, sl st in each st through both front and back panels to next stitch marker.

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

With long tail, sew hanging tab to top of back panel.

Weave in remaining ends.

Scarecrow Towel Topper free crochet pattern

Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

Red Heart Super Saver Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic) 

•     Oatmeal 0.4 oz / 21 yds (Tan)
•     Tea Leaf 0.5 oz / 26 yds (Green)
•     Black 0.1 oz / 6 yds (Black)
•     Cafe Latte 0.02 / 2 yds (Brown)

Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
1 – 3” plastic ring
2 – 14 mm plastic safety eyes
1 – 3/4” button
1 – Flower button embellishment
Embroidery floss for sewing on button
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Approximate finished size:  5” round (not including towel)

Gauge: 5” = 9 rounds of sc

Abbreviations:

• WS = wrong side
• RS = right side
• MC = magic circle
• ch(s) = chain(s)
• sc = single crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sk = skip
• sp = space

Pattern Notes:

• Work in continuous rounds, do not join, instead use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. 
• Towel topper is worked in two panels which are then joined together at the end.
• Plastic ring is crocheted over while working back panel.
• When changing colors on face do not work over colors, instead fasten off with each color change.

Recommended Tutorials:

How to make a perfect circle tutorial

Tapestry crochet tutorial

Front Panel

With tan, make a MC.

Round 1: (RS) Ch 1, 6 sc in MC.  (6)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st.  (12)

Round 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to end. (18)

Round 4: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat from * to * to last st, 1 sc in last st.  (24)

Round 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. (30)

Round 6: 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, 1 sc in last 2 sts.  (36)

Round 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to end.  (42)

Switch to green, fasten off tan.

Place stitch marker in first st of round 7, count 24 stitches from the first st and place second stitch marker in next st.

Round 8: Work in BLO to second st marker, then begin working in both loops from marked st to end; 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts,* repeat from * to * 1 time, fasten off green and switch to tan, repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 3 sts. (48)

Switch to green, fasten off tan.

Round 9: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts,* repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, leaving remaining stitches unworked. (31)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Hat Brim

With green yarn, sl st to first unused front loop from round 8.

Row 1: (RS) Ch 1, 1 sc in same st and in each unused front loop to end. Turn. (24)

Fasten off green.

Row 2: With tan yarn, ch 1, sc in each st to end.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Hat Crown

With green leaving a long tail for sewing, ch 13.

Row 1: (WS) Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. Turn. (12)

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st and in each st to end. Turn.

Switch to tan and fasten off green.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st.

Fasten off and weave in ends not left for sewing.

Back Panel

Round 1 – 5: With green, repeat rounds 1 – 5 of Front Panel.

Round 6: Repeat round 6 of Front Panel, except work the first 5 sc stitches over the plastic ring.  Note:  Keep ring to WS of panel. 

Round 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * to end.  (42) 

Round 8: 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 3 sts, 1 sc in last 3 sts.  (48)

Round 9: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st to first st.  (54)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Hanging Tab

Row 1: With green, (leaving a long tail for sewing), ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch. Turn. (4)

Rows 2 – 20: Ch 1, sc in each st. Turn.  (4)

Row 21 (Button hole row): Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (2 st + 2 ch) 

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 1 sc in last st. (4)

Fasten off.  Weave in end.

With embroidery thread, sew button to non-button hole end of tab 2-3 rows up in order to have room to sew on to topper at the end.

Nose

With black, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook.

Fasten off.

Neck Piece

With tan, ch 12.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, *ch 1, sk next st, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat from * to * to end. Turn. (8 sts + 3 ch-1 sps)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 sp to end. Turn. (11)

Fasten off tan leaving a long tail for sewing and switch to brown.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st.

Fasten off and weave in ends not left for sewing.

Neck Tie

Cut a 30” length of brown yarn.

With yarn on tapestry needle, weave needle through open spaces of row 1 of neck piece, tack down at end and weave end back through same open spaces on other side. Pull ends of tie in order to scrunch neck piece together.  Tie ends into a bow.

Assembly

With long tail, sew crown of hat to top of hat behind brim.

Attach black safety eyes to face.

With long length of black, embroider smile.

With long length of black, embroider eyebrows.

Sew nose to face.

Sew flower button embellishment to hat.

Sew neck piece to bottom of face.

Weave in any remaining ends.

With WS of panels facing (ring to inside of panels, open part of ring at bottom of face), use stitch markers to attach front and back panel together through green stitches of round 9 on front panel through back panel. Be sure that the top part of the ring is at the top part of the panels. With green, attach yarn at first stitch marker, sl st in each st through both front and back panels to next stitch marker.

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

With long tail, sew hanging tab to top of back panel.

Weave in remaining ends.

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