Beginner Chain Stitch Hooded Scarf
Here is another pattern for a crochet hooded scarf. My goal was to create another beginner crochet pattern, but I had no idea the scarf would turn out this nice. Perhaps you might not agree, but I just love the texture that the chains and single crochet stitches create.
Another thing that adds to the beauty and luxury of this scarf is the fact that I used Patons Canadiana yarn. The yarn is nice and soft, easy to work with, and creates a nice stretchy fabric. It is a bit more pricy than most other yarns, but the extra price is absolutely worth it.
Material: Patons Canadiana - The New Generation (2 3.5oz/100g balls) I pretty much used up both balls; one for the scarf and one for the hood.
Hook Size: H/8-5.00MM
Gauge: Measures 4"/10cm over 12 chs and 5 sc sts, and over 16 rows. However, the gauge is not that important.
Finished Size: You can make it any size that you want. The scarf pictured measures about 5" wide and 52" long. And when laying flat, the hood measures about 11" from the top down.
Skill Level: Beginner
The Scarf: The scarf is worked lengthwise, but you could also work it across.
The Hood: The hood is done with the same stitch pattern as the scarf. To determine the number of chains to start with, refer to the gauge and the measurement over the head from shoulder to shoulder.
To take the measurement, measure from one shoulder and over the head to the next shoulder. As for the measurement from the front to back, measure along the side, from the front of the head to the center back of the head.
Right Sides and Wrong Sides: The right side and wrong sides are not that much different from each other. The only thing that will differ is the final edge, which should end at an uneven row in order to match the first row.
RS = Right SideWS = Wrong Side
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Ch any multiple of 4 plus 2. I chained 222 for the scarf and 102 for the hood.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 3, sk next 3 chs, sc in next ch, repeat from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, sk next 3 chs, sc in next st, repeat from * to end of row. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until you have reached a desired width, ending with an uneven row. Fasten off. When fastening off for the hood, leave a long enough tail for sewing the hood.
To Assemble the Hooded Scarf
To sew the hood seam, fold the hood so that the right sides are facing each other, and then sew the last row together.
Next, with the wrong sides facing, fold the scarf in half. Then with the right side turned in, take the hood and slide it over the scarf so that the edges and the center of the hood are lined up with the scarf. The right sides of the scarf and hood should face each other. Pin and sew together.
To Block the Seams
Lay the seams in between two damp towels and allow to dry.
