With the slightly raised texture from working in the back loop only of some of the pattern rows, the finished scarf and hat have almost an Aran or fisherman's knit look to them. I think if you were to work up a set in an Aran or off-white color, it would more closely mimic that effect.
At approximately 4" wide, it doesn't quite fit into the skinny scarf category, but it's not big and bulky either. As written, the pattern will yield a scarf approximately 60" long, but if you'd like a longer scarf to wrap multiple times or to fold in half and feed the ends through, increase the starting chain in increments of 6 to increase the length by 2" for each increment added. (This scarf is crocheted lengthwise and not by the width, which is the norm).
Anything But Drab Scarf Pattern
Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Sk = skip
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
BLO = back loop only
Foundation: With size I crochet hook and worsted weight yarn, ch 180.
Row 1: In back bump of chain, SC in second ch from hook and SC across (179 SC). Ch 1, turn. (Note: Working in the back bump of chain isn't required, but gives the piece a much cleaner, finished look).
Row 2-4: SC across (179 SC). Ch 1, turn (ch 2 at the end of row 4).
Row 5-9: DC in first st (turning ch becomes the SC), *sk 1, work SC and DC in BLO of next st. Repeat from * across, ending with regular SC in last st. Ch 2, turn (end of row 9, ch 1).
Row 10: SC in first st, SC across in BLO, ending with regular SC in last st. Ch 1, turn.
Row 11-12: SC across (NOT in BLO). Leaving a short tail, cut yarn and pull through last stitch. Weave in ends.
You may print a copy of this pattern for personal use, but if sharing the pattern with friends, please send them the link to the pattern here instead of making printed copies.
Enjoy!
~ Marie Anne
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I love hat and scarf sets. Thank you for sharing.
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