SCARF

Ch 17, s c in 2nd st from hook, * 1 d c in next st of ch, s c in next ch, repeat from * across ch, d c in last ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: S c in front loop of each d c, d c in back loop of each s c (pattern). Repeat 2nd row for 9 inches. NEXT 2 ROWS: (Dec) Skip 1st d c, d c in next s c, complete row in pattern. Work even in pattern (starting each row with d c in s c) for 10 inches. NEXT 2 ROWS: Repeat 2 dec rows. Place a marker. Work even for 13 inches from marker. NEXT 2 ROWS: Inc 1 st at end of each row; (to inc: work 2 sts in 1 st). Continue even in pattern until scarf measures 48 inches, but do not cut yarn. Working edge all around scarf, * ch 5, s c in next st, repeat from * to corner, then working on sides work a ch 5 loop over each row, work a ch 5 loop in each st at other end, join, cut yarn.