Men's Winter Scarf

Men's Winter Scarf
Skill Level: beginner
Finished Size: 75" long and about 5" wide.
Materials:
- 6.5 oz of DK (light worsted weight) wool yarn; more for a larger scarf or the addition of fringe. Choose a yarn rated #3.
- Hook: size K, 6.5 mm.
Instructions:
- Foundation: Ch 301.
- Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch st across the row. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sc. (300 sc sts.)
- Rows 5 and Up: By now, you might be able to see what the pattern for this crochet scarf is going to be: 3 rows of sl st followed by 1 row of sc st. NOTE: when working the first row after the single crochet, work in front loops only. So, here's what the next set of rows will look like:
- Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st in FRONT LOOP ONLY of the sc from row below. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sc. (300 sc sts.)
- Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st in FRONT LOOP ONLY of the sc from row below. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st. (300 sl sts.)
- Row 12: Ch 1, turn. Work entire row in sl st. (300 sl sts.)
- Continue working in pattern repeat until your scarf is the desired size. To make sure your scarf has a balanced appearance, be sure to end with 3 sl st rows.
End off. Weave in ends. Block if desired.