Crayon Scarf

# Crayon Scarf A classic chevron stitch pattern shows off the bold rainbow colors in a self-striping yarn to create a lightweight and delightfully drapey summer scarf. This pattern is available as a PDF download from Ravelry and as [a blog post on margaretmakesthings.com][1]. ## Sizing * **Sizing** – The scarf when laid flat measures approximately 12” wide by 72” long. * **Gauge** to get the sizing is (8 ¼ rows and 22 sts in pattern = 4” x 4”) with a suggested 4.5 mm crochet hook. ## Techniques * **Stitches used** – chain, double crochet, double crochet 2 together (“dc2tog”). Instructions for dc2tog are included. * **Construction** – The scarf is worked in a single piece, with the rows running the short way across the scarf. If you are using the recommended self-striping yarn, you don’t need to change colors. If you are using a different yarn and want to make stripes, you should know how to join new yarn into a project. ## Materials * **Yarn** – Queensland Collection Rainbow Cake, which is a 100% cotton fingering weight yarn that comes in a 200 g skein containing 875 yd and has an expected gauge of (4 sc sts = 1"). * 4.5 mm crochet hook – Or size needed to meet gauge. * Tapestry needle * Scissors [1]: https://www.margaretmakesthings.com/blog/free-crochet-pattern-crayon-scarf