Crochet cable stitch scarf for men

 

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.