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# CLASH ROYALE HOG RIDER SCARF

*A fun striped scarf inspired by the iconic Clash Royale Hog Rider with his signature brown and orange colors*

## MATERIALS
- **Yarn:** Worsted weight (4) yarn
  - Color A (Brown): 200 yards - Red Heart Super Saver in Coffee
  - Color B (Orange): 150 yards - Red Heart Super Saver in Pumpkin
- **Needles:** US Size 8 (5.0mm) straight needles
- **Notions:** Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors

## GAUGE
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

*Always work a gauge swatch! Gauge determines the finished size of your project.*

## FINISHED SIZE
Approximately 8 inches wide × 60 inches long

## ABBREVIATIONS
- **k** = knit
- **CO** = cast on
- **BO** = bind off
- **RS** = right side
- **WS** = wrong side

## PATTERN

### Setup
With Color A (Brown), CO 36 stitches.

### Stripe Pattern
The scarf is worked in garter stitch (knit every row) with a stripe pattern that evokes the Hog Rider's earthy, warrior colors.

**Stripe Sequence:**
- 14 rows Color A (Brown)
- 10 rows Color B (Orange)
- 6 rows Color A (Brown)
- 10 rows Color B (Orange)

Repeat this 40-row stripe sequence throughout the scarf.

### Main Body
**Row 1:** With Color A, knit across all 36 stitches.
**Row 2:** Knit across all 36 stitches.
**Rows 3-14:** Continue knitting every row with Color A.

**Row 15:** Change to Color B (Orange). Knit across all 36 stitches.
**Rows 16-24:** Continue knitting every row with Color B.

**Row 25:** Change to Color A (Brown). Knit across all 36 stitches.
**Rows 26-30:** Continue knitting every row with Color A.

**Row 31:** Change to Color B (Orange). Knit across all 36 stitches.
**Rows 32-40:** Continue knitting every row with Color B.

**Repeat Rows 1-40** until scarf measures approximately 59 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a complete stripe sequence.

**Final Section:** Work 14 rows in Color A (Brown) to match the beginning of the scarf.

### Bind Off
With Color A, BO all stitches knitwise.

## FINISHING

### Weaving in Ends
1. Thread each yarn tail onto a yarn needle
2. Weave tails through several stitches on the wrong side of the work
3. Trim excess yarn close to the fabric

### Blocking
1. Soak the scarf in cool water for 15 minutes
2. Gently squeeze out excess water (do not wring)
3. Lay flat on towels and reshape to measurements
4. Allow to dry completely

### Optional Fringe
For extra Hog Rider flair, add fringe to both ends:
1. Cut 72 strands of yarn (36 each color) 8 inches long
2. Using 2 strands together, fold in half and pull through edge stitches
3. Pull ends through the loop and tighten
4. Attach fringe across both short ends, alternating colors
5. Trim fringe evenly to 3 inches

### Care Instructions
Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry. The acrylic yarn makes this scarf durable and easy to care for - perfect for everyday adventures!

*Ride into battle in style with your new Clash Royale-inspired scarf! The earthy brown and vibrant orange stripes capture the fierce spirit of the Hog Rider.*