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Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern

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If you are looking for the perfect no-frills scarf pattern, or one that you can whip up SUPER fast for donations to your local shelters etc, this is the perfect crochet pattern for you! Grab your hook and let’s work up a super chic, super simple scarf using this free crochet pattern.

Simple Scarf for Donation

This is the 11th installment of the 2025 Donation Crochet Series, a collection of free crochet patterns that are great to crochet either en masse for local shelter relief, like the Quick Donation Hat pattern, or for a more personal gift to someone undergoing a difficult time, such as the Comfort Blanket or the Corner Bookmark.

This pattern uses only TWO crochet stitches: the single crochet and the double crochet. Together these create the Lemon Peel stitch, which gives great texture and also warmth. The large yarn and bigger crochet hook combined means that these simple crochet scarves work up super fast. Excellent for donation!

For this pattern we are using the Brava Bulky yarn from WeCrochet. This is a nice, 100% acrylic that is soft and has a wide range of colors. If you’re wanting to stash bust worsted weight yarn instead you could hold two strands together. Think of the color possibilities!

Materials:

Brava Bulky (Size 5/Bulky Weight Yarn)
-approx. 500 yards (w/o fringe)

Crochet hook in size 9mm

Notes:

Pattern written using US terms.

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The chain at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.

This pattern uses the Lemon Peel Stitch. You can find a full tutorial for this stitch here.

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Finished dimensions: Approx. 8” wide and 60” long (without optional fringe)

Gauge: 10 sts and 9 rows in 4″ square using the Lemon Peel Stitch

Pattern:

Row 1: Ch-21, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch * repeat between * * to end. (20)

Rows 2 through 135 (or to desired length): Ch-1, turn, sc in first st, dc in next, *sc in next st, dc in next * repeat between ** to end. (20)

When desired length is reached, fasten off and weave in ends. 

If adding the optional fringe, add three (3) 12″ strands to every sc stitch on both ends of the scarf. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to cut fringe, fast!

Trim the fringe to be uniform annnnnd you’re done! Easy, right?

Make sure you come back next month for the final installment of the 2025 Donation Crochet Series! And stay tuned for 2026 as it will be another great year full of awesome free crochet patterns.

More accessories patterns for you:

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Full Skein Scarf: Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern

Quick Donation Hat Crochet Pattern

Walker Organizer Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Corner Bookmark Pattern

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57 Comments

  1. Hi! I made this with a worsted weight, single strand and sz 6 hook and it came it out fantastic. This is such a simple pattern yet makes a fluffy, textured set of stitches which looks like a person tried really, really hard to make. But didn't lol.. ;) Thanx for all your free patterns. It's appreciated.
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  2. Very simple and easy to make using Berroco number 5 yarn. Made a high quality super wash warm wool scarf for husband. Thank you!!!
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      1. I think 60” is a good length for this type of scarf, and especially for a man you need at least that. If he’s very tall or broad shouldered you might want to go even longer. The pattern suggests 60” and that’s what I thought would be good for my woman friend. It works up fast and looks great!
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      1. Thanks! I just finished my scarf, made for a woman, and I love it— and yes, I used approx. 400 yds of worsted weight— lion Brand Ferris Wheel in colorway Imaginary Garden. Thank you for this great pattern!
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    1. Hi Betty! You can but it would turn out smaller if worked up as written in pattern. You would need to increase your starting chain in multiples of 2 to widen the scarf and do more rows to get more length. Hope this helps!
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  7. Wanting to make this simple scarf for men but the Big Twist Chunky yarn is discontinued...what yarn would you recommend substituting with?
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  9. I’m a beginner so I’m a little confused. Does every row start and end with a single crochet? Or would the third row start with double crochet and end with double crochet and then the fourth would be single crochet and and was single crochet and so on?
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  10. Does the slip knot “chain” count as one of the chains, so you actually Chain 24, or ignore it and c Chain 25? I am a true beginner, and I’m not sure what to do. Also, I’m not sure about this Chain one at the end of each row? About how long should the chain be in inches, after you have chained 25? I’m sorry for these dumb questions, but I want it to be right! Thanks for your help, and the pattern.
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    1. Hi Micky! You do not count the loop on your hook (your slip know) as a chain...so you will make your slip knot, then chain 25. Your starting chain should be approximately 9" long. The chain 1 at the end of each row is simply to bring your yarn up to the height of your next row...you will not count the chain 1 as a stitch in this pattern. Hope this helps!
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  13. Hi!! I am making my 2nd scarf with this Pattern. It is by far the best scarf I have made. The texture is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
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  14. I don't suppose you would have a matching beanie/hat pattern, for this scarf, would you? If so, can you post a link here or email it to me at jkinsey435@yahoo.com. I'm looking for easy patterns to do scarves and hats for the Operation Gratitude drive for our service members. Thank You, Jessica
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  16. Thanks so much for this pattern! I am making my brother a scarf with a grey and white ombré color and it looks so nice!!!
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  17. You have the neatest patterns that are simple to make. I love them and want to thank you. I also love your tutorials. They are simple to catch on to any stitch. Thank you so much. You’re great.
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  20. Thank you for this easy pattern! I make scarves for charity and was looking for a quick, easy pattern, as I was bored after making so many scarves. Thanks again!
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  23. Beautiful pattern, but I tried making it in camo. I had trouble telling sc from dc and keeping track with the dark variegated yarn. I’m going to start over with a solid color. It works fine with worsted (group 4) yarn and size J hook.
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  25. I love the idea of making scarves for guys. I made all my friends at college scarves for Christmas. I just did a simple 9 rows of double crochet. I made them the long way by chaining 72 inches and then crocheting. I don’t know how many really appreciated them but they kept them warm against the Missouri cold. One of my friends who’s a guy actually thought it was sweet of me to make them a gift.
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  26. I just have a quick question, there is a chain one at the end of the first row, is there a chain one at the end of each row?
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    1. I was confused about that also. I haven’t made this scarf yet, but I’m going to use the ch 1 at the end of each row. It makes sense.
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  29. Holy crap! I love this pattern. I made five scarves with it in only a few days. It works up fast and you can easily adjust for size. One thing I really want to mention is that sometimes it is hard to get a scarf straight. For some reason, this pattern works up straight, effortlessly. The pattern is simple, but looks unique. If you use dark colours, the pattern reads masculine, if you use feminine colours, the pattern reads feminine. Unlike other patterns. For example, hdc back loop, reads more masculine, regardless of colour. As for yarn, I made it with two types. I used Patons Canadiana, which is thinner, flexible, and so soft. I also made a couple with Vanna's Choice. This is a warmer and thicker yarn. Anyway, good job! A lot of people post patterns, and half the time they don't work. I will have fun exploring your other patterns. Thanks again for solving my problem of not having a great go-to scarf pattern for anyone :-)
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    1. I just have a quick question, there is a chain one at the end of the first row, is there a chain one at the end of each row?
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  30. Is it possible to make this with worsted weight yarn? I was asked to make a matching scarf (camoflauge pattern) to a hat I made the previous year.
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    1. Hello, I had previously had a file to click, but instead I just put the pattern in the actual post, so you should be able to see it now. Thank you!
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