Crochet cable stitch scarf for men

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Almost always crochet patterns are designed for women. Only few designs suit men. This is one such pattern. This cable stitch is simple and looks great on a scarf for men.  

Materials Needed:

Medium worsted weight yarn approximately 400 meters

crochet hook H/5 mm

Yarn needle

Size:

Width is 7 inches and length about 56 inches. Length is adjustable.

Stitches/Abbreviations Used:

** - Repeat instructions within asterisks as many times as directed

st/sts - stitch/stitches

ch - chain

sc - single crochet 

dc - double crochet

fptr - front post treble crochet

Watch the video tutorial here

Instruction

Row 1: Ch 28, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (27 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across. Turn. (27 sts).

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1^st st), dc in next 2 sts, **skip next 2 sts, fptr in the next st one row below, dc in the skipped 2 sts working behind the fptr, skip the st where you worked the fptr, dc in next 3 sts** Repeat from ** to ** across. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across. Turn. (27 sts).

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1^st st), dc in next 2 sts, **skip next 2 sts, fptr in the dc one row below the next st, dc in skipped 2 sts working behind the fptr, skip the st where you worked the fptr, dc in next 3 sts** Repeat from ** to ** across. Turn.

 Repeat rows 4 and 5 until you reach the desired length. Fasten off and attach tassels. Weave in all the loose ends.