Download this pattern in PDF format: Skinny Winter. A scarf.

Common Abbreviations in Pattern
YO – Yarn Over (Wrap yarn over hook from behind)
CH – Chain (With slip knot, or loop, on hook, YO and pull through)
TSS – Tunisian Simple Stitch (See TSS video, courtesy of Art of Crochet)
CA – Color A (1st color used in color sections)
CB – Color B (2nd color used in color sections)
CC – Color C (3rd color used in color sections)

Passes Defined
Forward Pass: The first loop on hook counts as first stitch. Pull up a loop in all stitches of previous, or foundation, row, with the exception of the first vertical bar. For the last stitch of the forward pass, a cleaner edge will be made if you insert hook into the vertical bar and the bar behind it before pulling up loop. Leave all loops on the hook.
Return Pass: YO and pull through one loop on hook. YO and pull through two loops on hook. Continue repeating second step (YO, pull through two) until all but one loop is off the hook.
Forward Pass Increase: Note that this forward pass is used when increasing one stitch on each side of work. Insert hook between the edge/first stitch and second stitch. YO and pull through stitch, leaving loop on hook. TSS until second-to-last stitch. Insert hook between second-to-last stitch and end/edge stitch. Finish by inserting hook in end/edge stitch (reference forward pass for cleaner edge) and pulling up last loop.
Return Pass Decrease: Note that this return pass is used when decreasing one stitch on each side of work. YO and pull through 2 loops (not 1 as in standard return pass) and repeat until 3 loops remain. YO and pull through all 3 loops.

Note on Substitution and Gauge
Gauge for the scarf is 5.5 tss per 1″ x 4 tss rows per 1″, using a 5mm (size H) Afghan/Tunisian hook. Gauge, however, is not entirely important, unless you want to make an exact replica to the scarf here. This pattern is more about technique rather than precision of the finished piece’s gauge. You are working to create a flat Tunisian piece, learning and using Tunisian simple stitch, then connecting the right and left edge to form a tube.

If you choose to substitute yarn, do so using another worsted weight yarn. In a cooler climate where winters are harsher? Substitute with a wool. It is proven that cotton, like the yarn used here, is less likely to provide warmth if you become wet from rain, sleet or snow. Cotton is a personal choice for the designer as she lives in Florida, where a harsh winter is unheard of.

Skinny Winter

First, you have one of two choices here:

1. If you prefer a flat look (meaning no tube), you can leave 6-8 inches of yarn between color changes so that they can be cut at the end and weaved in. This will have a simple stitch side and a purl-bump side.
2. If you prefer the tubular look, as in the photos, you can change colors by pulling the lengths of yarn close to the back of the work so there is no slack. This will reduce the amount of weaving in ends, and keep your color changes out of your way when you later seam the edges together.

Begin Pattern:
To begin, ch 4 in CA (Color A).

Foundation Row: 
Work the ch 4 as a forward pass, pulling up a loop in each ch. Work standard return pass.

Row 1:
Forward Pass Increase (FPI) in TSS. Return pass. 6 stitches total.

Row 2:
Forward Pass in TSS. Return Pass.

Rows 3-10:
Repeat rows 1-2 until there are 14 stitches total.

Row 11-13:
Forward Pass in TSS.  Return pass. 14 stitches total. Finish last stitch of row 13 with CB (Color B).

Rows 14-21:
Forward pass in TKS. Return pass. 14 stitches total. Finish last stitch of row 21 with CC (Color C).

Row 22-29:
Forward pass in TKS. Return pass. 14 stitches total. Finish last stitch of row 29 with CA.

Rows 30-*:
Repeat color section pattern of 8 TSS rows in CA, CB and CC each. Repeat until desired length has been reached. Scarf shown was crocheted until a little over five and a half feet (5’6”).

Last Section with Color A (Second Point End):
Work 1st two-and-a-half rows (FP/RP, FP/RP, FP) in last section, CA. (TSS evenly across in Forward Pass. Return Pass. TSS evenly across in Forward Pass. Return Pass. TSS evenly across in Forward Pass)

Return Pass of Last Forward Pass ((Second Point End):
Return Pass Decrease (per instructions). 12 stitches remain.

Last Section, Row 4 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS (be careful not to work in stitches that were decreased). Return Pass.

Last Section, Row 5 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS. Return Pass Decrease. 10 stitches remain.

Last Section, Row 6 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS. Return pass.

Last Section, Row 7 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS. Return Pass Decrease. 8 stitches remain.

Last Section, Row 8 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS. Return Pass.

Last Section, Row 9 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS. Return Pass Decrease. 6 stitches remain.

Last Section, Row 10 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS. Return Pass.

Last Section, Row 11 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS. Return Pass Decrease. 4 stitches remain.

Last Section, Rows 12-13 (Second Point End):
Forward Pass in TSS. Return Pass. Bind off.

If you chose to leave the work flat, cut and weave in ends. If you chose to convert into a tube, please continue…

Converting into a tube:
Cut a length of coordinating yarn, or use an upholstery-strength length of thread, that is roughly 6 or 7 feet. Thread the yarn through the eye of the yarn needle. Gather the right and left edge of the scarf together, matching stitches and color sections together. If it helps, use stitch markers or safety pins to hold the scarf edges together.

The side of each edge stitch should look like a “V”. Insert your needle into the inside loop of the edge closest to you (the one that touches the inside loop of the other edge stitch). Insert your needle into the inside loop on the other edge stitch, the one previously touching the first loop worked.

Pull the yarn through until 4 to 6 inches remain (this will allow you to weave in the end later, or pull through tasseled section). Continue to whipstitch each edge loops together until end of scarf.

Securely weave in ends.

The Tassels:
These are optional. With your favorite tassel creating method, you can create them as thick or thin, or as short or long, as you want.

At the pointed ends of the scarf, insert hook in the center of the point. Lay your yarn, horizontally, above where the hook is inserted, centered so that there is an even amount of yarn on both sides of the point. Grab the center section of the yarn and pull through the point of entry. When you have pulled the section of yarn through, in the form of a loop, grab the remaining yarn with your hook and pull through the loop. Tighten to secure the tassel into place.

Repeat for other side.

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