Power's Out, Hook's Out Crochet Scarf

This 70" long by 7" tosh double-knit Madelintosh yarn crochet scarf used a 4mm / G/6 scarf was created while Nova Scotia was going to face a storm. Turning off the computer before the power out, grabbing a hook. I put the time to use for a 100% superwash merino wool scarf.

Madelinetosh Tosh DK Yarn is made by Jimmy Beans Wool. I used 2 hanks in the colour called Bonaire. This is an easy 4-row repeating pattern.

One thing that bothers me the most is when there are fans and trellis stitches, and though it looks nice as one unit, once draped around the neck, one side is upside down. That cannot happen.

Back Seaming Option

I crocheted the scarf as one-half first using one hank from the start until most of the hang was gone, which, in this case, was 35" long.

I then take the second hang and begin again but use the beginning chain of the first section as the base of the second half. This puts the seam behind your neck and ensures that both sides when wearing it are in the same draping position. Essentially, one side is not upside down.

Crochet Diagram

You can print out this diagram if you wish to follow it. This is the Power's Out, Hook's Out Crochet Scarf Diagram.

Similar Stitch Concept

If you love this stitch, it's used in the Boho-Inspired Crochet Bag.

Yarn and Technical Details

Madeline Tosh DK, 225 yds / 205 m. 2 Hanks. Colour use is called Bonaire.

4 mm / G/6 Hook

Scarf is 70" long by 7" wide.

Abbreviations

Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continuity
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)(s)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tr = Treble crochet

Instructions

First half of scarf.

Ch 39.

1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each st to end of chain. Turn. 38 sc.

I recommend you mark the RS with a stitch marker as it will matter when you do the second half of the scarf.

2nd row: Ch 2 (does not count as sc). 1 hdc in first sc. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 4. Skip next 3 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 5. Skip next 4 sc. 1 sc in next sc) 3 times. Ch 4. Skip next 3 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 2. Skip next 2 sc. 1 hdc in last sc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first hdc. (9 dc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in next ch-5 sp) 3 times. 9 dc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in last hdc. Turn.

4th row: Ch 4 (counts as tr). Skipfirst sc and dc. *(1 dc in next dc. Ch 1) 6 times. 1 dc in next st. Skip next 2 dc. Rep from * to end of row, ending last rep by skipping 1 dc.
1 tr in last sc. Turn.

5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first tr. *(1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 3) 5 times. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch-1 sps. Rep from twice more. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 3) 5 times. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp.
1 sc in top of ch-4. Turn.

6th row: Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and ch 1). Skip first ch-3 sp. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. (Ch 4. Skip next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 5. Skip next 2 ch-3 sps. 1 sc in next ch-3
sp) 3 times. Ch 4. Skip next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. 1 tr in last sc. Turn.

7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first tr. (9 dc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in next ch-5 sp) 3 times. 9 dc in next ch-4 sp. 1 sc in 4th ch of ch-6. Turn.

Rep 4th to 7th rows until measures approximately 34". then rep 4th and 5th rows once more. Fasten off.

Second Half of Scarf

Turn the scarf over to the WS (wrong side) and use the beginning chain-row at the base. The first row will be on the WS to ensure the RS of the 3rd row is the same side of the first half's 3rd row. .

Attach at the beginning of the row and repeat 2nd and 3rd rows above.

Rep 4th to 7th rows until measures approximately 34" for this half. then rep 4th and 5th rows once more. Fasten off.

For best results, I suggest blocking the scarf with light light or damp blocking.

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