This pattern has also been tested with Bendigo Woollen Mills 16 ply High Country.

The buttons cleverly fit though the stitches anywhere on the scarf so there’s no need for button holes and you can button it up in different ways.

Finished size:
Width 22 cm (8.5 inches)
Length 80 cm (31.5 inches)
Neck opening ~ 40 cm (when buttoned as shown)

This is a simple pattern suitable for beginners. It uses the following stitches:
SC = single crochet (UK double crochet)
HDC = half double crochet (UK half treble)
DC = double crochet (UK treble)
Ch = chain