How to Crochet a Cozy Hooded Scarf

You’ll Need:

3 skeins bulky weight yarn - I used Charisma in Think Pink;

Q hook;

Yarn needle.

Instructions

Ch 90, join with a sl st to the first ch to create a loop, being careful not to twist the chain, ch 1.

Round 1

In the same stitch as the sl st, 2dc, *skip 2 ch, 1sc and 2dc in the next ch.

Round 2

In the same stitch as the sl st, 2dc, *skip 2 dc, 1sc and 2dc in the next sc. Repeat from * 28 more times, join with a sl st in the beginning ch, ch 1 (30 clusters).

Rounds 3-12

Repeat round 2.

Round 13

Sc in each stitch around (90 stitches), fasten off and weave in ends.

Round 14

To create the hood, fold the scarf in half lengthwise, attach yarn to the top of the fold and sl st a 7" seam down the beginning chain side. After 7 inches, continue along one side only of the scarf and sc around, working 3 stitches for every cluster, and then sl st back up the hood seam to reinforce it. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Wearing Instructions

To wear, put the hood on first with the scarf hanging down the front of your body, twist the scarf once and put it around your neck a second time. Adjust the scarf to your liking.