Crochet a Scarf Lei

If you want to make a useful, unique graduation gift/lei and you are a novice at crocheting, this is the project for you. I can't crochet neatly, but in this project you don't need perfect stitches because the gigantic hook and bulky yarn cover all the mistakes. Start with one bulky yarn and one fancy yarn. Using an extra large crochet hook, chain about 4"-5" using both yarns together and then single crochet until you have a 7 foot scarf.

Fold the scarf in half and twist the two halves together to form a lei. Use a ribbon to weave the ends of the lei together and form a bow. When you give this lei, include a tag to instruct the recipient to carefully remove the ribbon to reveal a scarf. I think this lei is a clever way to give a scarf which can be used by a graduate going on to a cold weather college. Most leis are barely looked at (even handmade ones) or die (flower ones) after graduation so consider making a scarf lei......it's easy!