How to Crochet the Next Row of a Scarf

A scarf is an excellent first project for a beginning crocheter just learning this fun craft. Each row is short, so it isn't long before the project begins to look like a scarf. Mistakes can be pulled out without undoing much of the work already done, making it easy to practice more complicated stitches. Read on to learn how to crochet the next row of a scarf.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Row counter
• Ruler

1. Complete the last stitch in the row.

2. Yarn over (loop the yarn over the hook) and pull through the loop to create one chain stitch.

3. Turn the scarf around right to left.

4. Make your first stitch in the second stitch of the previous row. The chain stitch takes the place of the first stitch in the row.

5. Continue to the last stitch of the row, then repeat these steps. When finished, you will have learned to crochet a scarf.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're crocheting your scarf from a set of instructions, it's helpful to have a row counter. Advance the counter by one every time you finish a row to avoid losing count and having to count the number of rows you've completed before continuing.
• Many crochet patterns come with a gauge that will tell you how many inches a certain number of stitches and rows should measure. Check the gauge after the first few rows and change to a different size crochet hook if necessary. Continue to check the gauge periodically.
• As you make the scarf, the rows you've completed will be heavy and pull on your stitches. Take care not to allow the stitches to become tighter or your scarf will be misshapen.