Zip Stitch Scarf

This 6 ft long scarf utilizes single crochet for the color blocks and the zip stitch for detail that looks nice front and back. Each zip stitch section is 5 stitches, which makes it easy to alter the width. Select at least two colors to alternate; textured yarn is not recommended for this pattern.

Skill Level: Easy
Terminology: US

Materials
Yarn: Bulky #5 – Lion Brand Color Made Easy in Basalt, Huckleberry, Alabaster, Avocado, and Coal

Hook: L (8.0 mm)

The size of yarn and gauge are not important. Whatever yarn you select, use a crochet hook at least 1 size larger than recommended on the skein to give you a pliable, rather than stiff, scarf.

Measurements: 9 x 74 inches

Stitch glossary
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
yo = yarn over
Zip stitch:

• In the top row, yo, insert hook into first sc, pull up a loop to the top of your work, yo, pull through all loops.
• In the next row down, yo, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop to the top of your work, pull through all loops.
• Two rows down from top: yo, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop to the top of your work, pull through all loops
• Three rows down from top: yo, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop to the top of your work, pull through all loops
• Four rows down from top: yo, insert hook into next st, pull up a loop to the top of your work, pull through all loops

Video for zip stitch
Find video here: https://youtu.be/snK_vT3sHcc