Irish Hiking Scarf Knit along

Ok I joined another knit-along... so now I have 2. One for a poncho and one for the the Irish Hiking Scarf. I'm hoping that having others to work along with will help me finish it rather than just making it a permanent work in progress. And I do really like the pattern. I think this will be for my boyfriend... I don't really knit for him often as he's always warm so doesn't really need sweaters, scarves, hats, etc. But every once in awhile he wears a scarf (maybe 2 days in January). So it won't be a waste, and if he doesn't wear it.. I will.