Cozy Hooded Scarf

This project, like so many of my other projects, was inspired by a picture I found on Pinterest. The pattern they used was different, of course, but I loved the idea of a hooded scarf. I also liked the stitch they used. It looked like a granny stitch, but was a little different-- the boxed block stitch.

I went into this project knowing I wanted to use this stitch, and I wanted to create a striped pattern. The stitch itself didn't take me long to learn, which was nice. I also found that, unlike the granny stitch, the boxed block stitch is more airtight, and doesn't have as big of gaps in between the cluster stitches. Overall, I really enjoyed creating this pattern and will be making more of these scarves in the future!

Materials:

• Medium-weight yarn, two colors for stripes (I used umber and white)

• 5 mm crochet hook

• Crochet needle

• Scissors

• Stitch marker (optional)

Instructions:

The hood:

Chain 43.

Work 44 rows in the boxed block stitch.

*To do a boxed block stitch, single crochet into the second chain from your hook. Single crochet into the next stitch. Chain 2, skip 2 stitches. Single crochet. Chain 2, skip 2 stitches. Single crochet. Repeat. Finish row with 2 single crochet in a row. Chain 1. For the next row, you'll start with a double crochet. Work 3 double crochet into each chain 2 space from the previous row. End row with a double crochet into the last stitch.

Alternate colors every 3rd row.

Work the 45th row in single crochet. Chain 1, cut yarn, and knot to finish.

Fold the hood in half and use a crochet needle to sew up the back.

The scarf:

Chain 211.

Work 9 rows in the boxed block stitch.

Alternate colors every 3rd row.

Work the 10th row in single crochet. Chain 1, cut yarn, and knot to finish.

Use a stitch marker (or a small piece of yarn) to mark the middle of your scarf. Line up the middle of your hood with the middle of your scarf, and sew the two pieces together. Don't forget to weave in all your loose yarn ends!