This Drawstring Scarf Tutorial looks complicated, but it’s actually really easy even for the beginning knitter.

Here are the instructions:
We suggest you visit the website for more details: http://www.berroco.com/patterns/toshiko
Instructions:
Pattern Stitch (Worked over 36 sts)
Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS): P12, k12, p12.
Rows 2, 4 and 6: Knit.
Rows 7, 9 and 11 (RS): Knit.
Rows 8, 10 and 12: P12, k12, p12.
Rep these 12 rows for Pat St.

This is a convertible scarf that can be worn long or as an ‘accordion’- style like royalty used to wear (think of a viceroy).
We used yute (burlap string)- type cord to weave between the length of the scarf, but we think many types of sturdy strings and even leather strings would look really nice.