Walking in the Sand Scarf

This gently textured scarf is a great beginner-friendly project. The unisex design works up quickly and the self-striping yarn does all the colorwork for you. This dude-approved scarf designed to meet donation requirements for the [Knit Your Bit campaign at the National WWII Museum][1], a program that distributes handmade scarves to veterans. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [here][2].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable pdf for sale on Ravelry > includes includes the full pattern in > one printable file without > advertisements. **Skills used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet Working in rows **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Size** Adult: 54” (137 cm) length x 8” (20 cm) width. **Materials** Lion Brand Scarfie (5.3 oz/150 g/312 yds/285 m/100% acrylic) – 1 skein in 206 Cream/Taupe, *or approximately 312 yds (285 m) in any bulky weight yarn.* US Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook, *or any size needed to obtain gauge.* Yarn needle. **Gauge** 11 sts x 9 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm). *Exact gauge is not critical for this project.* This pattern was originally published in October, 2015 as part of my charity crochet series [on Oombawka Design][3]. [1]: http://www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/knit-your-bit/index.html? [2]: http://undergroundcrafter.com/blog/2016/01/20/free-pattern-walking-in-the-sand-scarf/ [3]: http://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/2015/10/knit-your-bit-campaign-at-the-national-wwii-museum-guest-contributor-post.html