LTC = Learn To Crochet.
This scarf is great for teaching the basics of crochet. It’s simple enough that you can make it as long as you want by making your beginning chain longer (as long as it’s divisible by 3) You can also make it as wide as you like by repeating the rows until it’s what you like. Then you add the edging and Viola you’re done!
You can use any yarn that catches your eye too this is a great project!

1 skein of worsted weight yarn, 200 - 366 yards (I use caron simply soft)
H (5 mm) hook
yarn needle

this scarf can be as long as you'd like it to be.

this pattern is for learning how to crochet and the gauge isn't important.

sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

Ch 3 counts as 1st dc.
Ch 2 counts as 1st hdc.

*For an added feminine touch you could use a length of ribbon and thread it through the edging and tie the ends in a sharp bow.

Body of scarf Ch 151
Row 1 Sc in 2nd chain from the hook. Sc across. (150 sts)
Row 2 Ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Dc across
Row 3 Ch 2 counts as 1st hdc. Hdc across
Row 4 Ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Dc across
Row 5 ch 1 sc across.

Edging, you will now be working all the way around the scarf.
Turn, Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) dc in next stitch. Ch 1. skip next stitch. *1 dc in
the next 2 stitches. Ch 1 skip next stitch. Repeat from * around. The corners
are made by ch 3 instead of ch 1. End with a ch 3 and join in the top of the
beginning ch 3.
Weave in all ends and enjoy!

I was browsing through my copy of The Harmony Guide to Crochet Stitches in search of an adventure and came across the Zig-Zag Lozenge Stitch. I was so enamored by it that I had to adapt it into hat form, and this is what was spawned! I call it a Turtle Shell Hat because to me it looks like a turtle shell. I did this mostly by ear and I've never written a pattern before, so if anyone spots any errors or if anything confusing please point them out and I'll glady fix em.

Blogged Here: http://oddlyweird.blogspot.com/2008/01/turtle-shell-hat.html

Yarn:
CC1 Red Heart Super Saver – dark brown
CC2 Lion Brand Homespun – Prairie

Hook Size: J

Special Stitches:
Dc3tog or dc2tog (Lozenge Stitch)

I wrote this pattern for a medium-largish hat. As said in the notes, just change the increases and decreases where needed to fit your size.

No specific guage -- just make it so it fits!

You can change the size/fit of the hat by omitting or adding more of the increases and decreases indicated. I chose to decrease in the last row a little because I wanted it to fit the shape of my head more -- you don't have to do this.

Also, I used fairly bulky yarn for the lozenge stitch, but normal weight yarn for the hdc rows. You may have to adjust the pattern slightly if you use different weights.

1. CC1: sc 6 into magic ring, sl st in 1st st to join.

2. Ch 1, 2sc increase in each sc, sl st in 1st st to join.

3. Ch 2, hdc in 1st st, *skip 1 st, 1hdc, 1ch, 1hdc, 1ch, 1hdc* around, sl st in 1st st to join.

4. CC2: ch 3, 1dc in 1st st, *1ch, work 1dc3tog in next ch sp, 1 ch, work 2dc3tog (increases every other ch sp) in next ch sp; rep from * to last ch sp, ending in 1ch, dc2tog into top of tch, sl st in 1st st to join.

5. CC1: ch 2, hdc in 1st st, *skip 1 st, 1hdc, 1ch, 1hdc* around, sl st in 1st st to join.

6. CC2: ch 3, 1dc in 1st st, *1ch, work 1dc3tog in next ch sp; rep from * in 3 ch sp, work 2dc3tog in next ch sp*, rep from * to * (increases every 4th ch sp), sl st in 1st st to join.

7. CC1: Repeat Row 5

8. CC2: ch 3, 1dc in 1st st, *1ch, work dc3tog in next ch sp; rep from * to last ch sp, ending in 1ch, dc2tog into top of tch, sl st in 1st st to join.

9. CC1: Repeat Row 5
10. CC2: Repeat Row 8
11. CC1: Repeat Row 5
12. CC2: Repeat Row 8
13. CC1: Repeat Row 5

14. CC2: ch 3, 1dc in 1st st, *1 ch, work 1dc3tog in next ch sp*, work 2dc3tog in next 2 ch sp (decreases), rep from * to * to last 3 ch sp, work 2dc3tog in next 2 ch sp, 1 ch, work 1dc3tog in next ch sp, end in 1ch, dc2tog into top of tch, sl st in 1st st to join. Bind off and weave in ends. Ta dah! Finished!