Handy Scarf

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

This cozy keyhole scarf features two mock mittens at the end. This pattern is part of the Crochet Charity Drive with Blackstone Designs. Donate your version to any local organization that distributes handmade winter accessories to teens or adults, but be sure to check with the organization first to see what colors they accept before choosing your yarn.

Measurement

• Finished Size: Teen/Adult: 74” (188 cm) long (from “mitten” tip to tip) x 5” (13 cm) width (across narrow section).
• Gauge: 13 sts = 5” (13 cm) across in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Skills Used

• Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, treble (triple) crochet, slip stitch
• Crocheting flat in rows (for scarf and most of mitten edges), crocheting in the round (for mitten edging)
• Crocheting with 2 strands of yarn
• Increasing and decreasing (by skipping stitches)

Materials:

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn (100% acrylic, 7 oz/198 g/364 yd/333 m) – 1 skein ea in 311 White (MC) and 319 Cherry Red (CC), or approximately 364 yd (333 m) in MC and 185 yd (470 m) in CC in any medium weight yarn.
• US Size K-10.5 (6 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.
• Locking stitch marker.

Skill Level: Easy